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US boyfriend paralyzed in accident, can I stay longer?

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We need help! Two weeks ago my boyfriend who lives in the United States was in a horrible car wreck and lost any feeling below his chest. I immediately flew over on a tourist visa (ESTA) as I’m from The Netherlands but we since found out his rehabilitation is going to take a long time in which he needs my help more than ever. He will never be able to move his legs again and the thought of him having to go through this alone as soon as my visa runs out is absolutely gut wrenching. 
 

Is there any kind of way I can extend my visa so that I can take care of him? It’s a very unusual and desperate request that I hope someone on here has an answer to. Can anyone recommend a good immigration lawyer or anyone who might be able to help? Any thoughts or advice are very appreciated. 

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You entered on the Visa Waiver Programme not a visa and that can’t be extended

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1 hour ago, littlebirdyboop said:

We need help! Two weeks ago my boyfriend who lives in the United States was in a horrible car wreck and lost any feeling below his chest. I immediately flew over on a tourist visa (ESTA) as I’m from The Netherlands but we since found out his rehabilitation is going to take a long time in which he needs my help more than ever. He will never be able to move his legs again and the thought of him having to go through this alone as soon as my visa runs out is absolutely gut wrenching. 
 

Is there any kind of way I can extend my visa so that I can take care of him? It’s a very unusual and desperate request that I hope someone on here has an answer to. Can anyone recommend a good immigration lawyer or anyone who might be able to help? Any thoughts or advice are very appreciated. 

ESTA entries cannot be extended.  I would encourage you to avoid an overstay at all costs....else ESTA will be voided forever and you risk deportation...as well as likely B2 visa denial.

 

Even an extension request under a B2 visa would be risky and not guaranteed.  Do not overstay.  I wish you the best under these trying circumstances.

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***Thread moved to Tourist Visas as OP entered via ESTA****

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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1 hour ago, littlebirdyboop said:

We need help! Two weeks ago my boyfriend who lives in the United States was in a horrible car wreck and lost any feeling below his chest. I immediately flew over on a tourist visa (ESTA) as I’m from The Netherlands but we since found out his rehabilitation is going to take a long time in which he needs my help more than ever. He will never be able to move his legs again and the thought of him having to go through this alone as soon as my visa runs out is absolutely gut wrenching. 
 

Is there any kind of way I can extend my visa so that I can take care of him? It’s a very unusual and desperate request that I hope someone on here has an answer to. Can anyone recommend a good immigration lawyer or anyone who might be able to help? Any thoughts or advice are very appreciated. 


Unfortunately as said above, there’s no way to extend ESTA. But on the plus side, it means you can visit fairly easily. 
 

I’m so sorry, and wish you both the best. 

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unfortunately taking care of him is considered work and you do not have a work visa and can not do any type of work

 

Even if you were prepared to marry and AOS to stay in the USA , you can not do this work without the proper authorization (EAD or green card) and probably require a joint sponsor for the income help 

 

He will have to depend now on family , nursing care, PT,  housekeeping , a driver for dr visits,  etc (perhaps assisted care facility at this time)

This is a lot to think about 

 

and i am so sorry for all the 2 of u go thru now

my prayers go out to the 2 of u for this to be temporary loss and not  permanent 

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Everyone above is correct.  Sincere sympathies and prayers for you, and sorry that your very first forum post had to be about such a solemn matter.

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06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

 
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