Can I Study on a Tourist Visa? What Is Allowed
No, you cannot enroll in a course of study on a tourist visa; that needs F-1 or M-1 status. Only short recreational classes are allowed. Change status before studying. [...]
Can I Extend My Tourist Visa? Form I-539 Explained
You can often extend your authorized stay, not the visa itself, by filing Form I-539 before your I-94 date expires, with a legitimate reason and a temporary visit. [...]
How Long Can I Stay in the U.S. on a Tourist Visa?
Your stay on a tourist visa is set by the I-94 'admit until' date, not the visa, often up to six months. Overstaying leads to unlawful presence. Check your I-94. [...]
Can I Visit the U.S. While My I-130 Is Pending?
Visiting the U.S. while an I-130 is pending is tricky: a tourist visa needs temporary intent, but a petition shows immigrant intent. Entry is possible but never guaranteed. [...]
Can I Change From B-2 to F-1? Timing, Steps, and the Gap
You can change from B-2 to F-1 by filing Form I-539 with a school I-20, but the timing is strict. Maintain status, bridge any gap, and do not study before approval. [...]
Can I Work on a Tourist Visa? What B-1 and B-2 Allow
No, you cannot work on a tourist visa. B-1 and B-2 do not authorize U.S. employment. Here is what a visitor visa allows, the gray areas, and lawful alternatives. [...]
Can I Marry on a Tourist Visa? The Rules and the 90-Day Guideline
Marrying on a tourist visa is legal, but adjusting status afterward depends on your intent at entry and the 90-day guideline. Here is how to do it safely. [...]
Visa de visiteur américain B-1/B-2 2026 : exigences, demande et comment éviter un refus
The B-1/B-2 US visitor visa application now costs $435 ($185 + $250 Integrity Fee). Learn eligibility requirements, how to prove ties to your home country, and the most common denial reasons to avoid in 2026. [...]
