Hey everyone ! I know this has been a brrrrutal process and I am hoping @deep2ca is a domino effect for the rest if us. I did want to jump on here to give anyone who is travelling to the USA on a B1 Vistor Visa from Canada advice and a possible loop whole to stay longer while we await for our process. I travelled to LA in April and am granted 6 months with the vistors visa, but long behold there is an option to request for an extension for a B1 visa! https://www.uscis.gov/visit-the-united-states/extend-your-stay It is a I-539 form and get this, even if they do not approve the extension you are allowed to wait up to 240 days for the decision even if it passes your 6 month expiry date. That said it is recommended to apply 45 days before your expiry date . Right now it is taking about 5-6 months for them to process 1-539 forms so I plan to submit my form in a week 2 months before my B-1 expiries and wait an extended time before they make a decision.
It may not be for everyone but just wanted to share my plan in hopes it may be useful info to anyone else out there. I could not have stuck this thru without doing these long haul visits. Since I work from home it is practical and so if anyone else is on the same boat it may be some food for thought. Stay strong everyone!
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