CHANGING FROM B1/B2 VISA!!!

[duitta2g15 26]

HELLO EVERYONE,

My relative came here on a tourist B1/B2 visa. Is there anyway he can change from B1/B2 visit to another visa since indeed he has six months of authorized stay in the USA? Also, what visa would you prefer if we decide to follow such path?

Edited March 10, 2014 by duitta2g15

[Boiler 45,658]

Visas are only av available outside the US.

[Cathi 5,771]

No

[canadian_wife 1,823]

Why does he need more than 6 months in the US?

good luck

[RhettVoe 282]

what did he tell our consular officials when he applied for his visa, and what did he tell our border officials when he arrived, as to how long he planned to stay? If those stories are different, then his chances of doing what you suggested are very very low, along other problems.

[aaron2020 11,651]

HELLO EVERYONE,

My relative came here on a tourist B1/B2 visa. Is there anyway he can change from B1/B2 visit to another visa since indeed he has six months of authorized stay in the USA? Also, what visa would you prefer if we decide to follow such path?

Your question is vague.

What basis would your relative have for another visa or status?

Your relative can apply for whatever he/she qualifies for. Since you gave us no information about your relative, there is no way to advise you.

Edited March 10, 2014 by aaron2020

[duitta2g15 26]

My relative came as a visitor but wants to stay so my question is; what's the legal way of doing this? If there no visa available within the USA, what can he pursues if he wants to stay?

[Boiler 45,658]

Would he like to study?

[duitta2g15 26]

He would like to stidy if he's admitted to a University or college. Aside from schooling, is there also any other option?

[Boiler 45,658]

In Denver DU has a good reputation.

what does he want to study?

[duitta2g15 26]

He wants tp study computer programming. Is there also no other option aside from schooling? If he gets a job offer, can he also get an H1 visa? I am curious to know the various options that are available so I can either tell him to stay or go back home. Thanks for the reply y'all

[RhettVoe 282]

again, what did he tell the CO or CBP about the real purpose of his trip? If that is way different now, then expect some problems....

[Boiler 45,658]

His prospective Employer would appoint a Lawyer to process the H1b. Does he have a job offer?

Edited March 10, 2014 by Boiler

[duitta2g15 26]

He told the CO. that he was coming to visit but he has now changed his mind and wants to stay

No he doesn't have a job offer yet but also want to explore that option as well

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

For most obs you have to be able to show that there is no available US person to do the job , are his skills going to fall into that. Unfortunately many visitors to the US want to stay. Few are able to without some waiting.