{"id":2119,"date":"2026-07-21T19:25:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T19:25:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:25:11","slug":"what-happens-if-visa-expires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If My Visa Expires? Visa vs. Status and Unlawful Presence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u0130\u00e7eri\u011fe G\u00f6zat<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"\u0130\u00e7indekiler Tablosunu A\u00e7\/Kapat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Ge\u00e7i\u015f<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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Konular<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#Visa_vs_Status_The_Key_Difference\" >Visa vs. Status: The Key Difference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#Understanding_Your_I-94\" >Understanding Your I-94<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#What_Unlawful_Presence_Means\" >What Unlawful Presence Means<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#The_Three-_and_Ten-Year_Bars\" >The Three- and Ten-Year Bars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#Your_Options_Before_Time_Runs_Out\" >Your Options Before Time Runs Out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#The_Authorized-Stay_Protection\" >The Authorized-Stay Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#When_to_Work_With_an_Immigration_Attorney\" >Ne Zaman Bir G\u00f6\u00e7menlik Avukat\u0131yla \u00c7al\u0131\u015fmal\u0131s\u0131n\u0131z?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >S\u0131k\u00e7a Sorulan Sorular<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#What_happens_if_my_visa_expires_but_I_am_still_in_the_US\" >What happens if my visa expires but I am still in the U.S.?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_visa_and_status\" >What is the difference between a visa and status?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#When_does_unlawful_presence_begin\" >When does unlawful presence begin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#What_are_the_three-year_and_ten-year_bars\" >What are the three-year and ten-year bars?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#Can_I_fix_an_overstay\" >Can I fix an overstay?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#How_do_I_check_my_I-94_date\" >How do I check my I-94 date?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#Does_filing_to_extend_my_status_protect_me\" >Does filing to extend my status protect me?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#Can_I_travel_with_an_expired_visa\" >Can I travel with an expired visa?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#Bottom_Line\" >Alt sat\u0131r<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#Sources\" >Kaynaklar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/#Related_Articles\" >\u0130lgili Makaleler<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>An expired visa and expired status are not the same thing, and the difference matters. <strong>What happens if my visa expires<\/strong> depends on your I-94, not the visa stamp. Your visa is only an entry document; your I-94 &#8220;Admit Until&#8221; date controls how long you may stay. If your authorized stay ends and you remain, you begin accruing unlawful presence, which can trigger three-year or ten-year bars on returning. Acting before that happens is critical.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains the difference between a visa and status, what unlawful presence means, and your options if time is running out. It links to related guides and pairs with our overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/change-visa-status-in-us\/\">changing your status<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Worried your authorized stay is about to end? Atlas Legal can review your I-94, your options to extend or change status, and the risks of overstaying. <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/iletisim\/\">Ekibimizle ileti\u015fime ge\u00e7in<\/a> before your status expires.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"takeaways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>\u00d6nemli \u00c7\u0131kar\u0131mlar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Your visa is an entry document; your I-94 &#8220;Admit Until&#8221; date controls how long you can stay.<\/li>\n<li>An expired visa is not a problem while you remain in valid status inside the U.S.<\/li>\n<li>Staying past your I-94 date means accruing unlawful presence.<\/li>\n<li>More than 180 days of unlawful presence can trigger a three-year bar; more than one year, a ten-year bar.<\/li>\n<li>A timely-filed extension or change of status can keep you in authorized stay while it is pending.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"toc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_This_Guide_Covers\"><\/span>Bu K\u0131lavuzun Kapsad\u0131\u011f\u0131 Konular<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#difference\">Visa vs. status: the key difference<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#i94\">Understanding your I-94<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#unlawful\">What unlawful presence means<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bars\">The three- and ten-year bars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#options\">Your options before time runs out<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#authorized\">The authorized-stay protection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">S\u0131k\u00e7a sorulan sorular<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"difference\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visa_vs_Status_The_Key_Difference\"><\/span>Visa vs. Status: The Key Difference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A visa and your immigration status are two different things. A visa is a travel document placed in your passport that lets you request entry to the U.S. at a port of entry. Status is your authorized period of stay once you are admitted, governed by your I-94. It is entirely possible, and common, to have an expired visa while still being in valid status inside the country.<\/p>\n<p>This means an expired visa stamp is not, by itself, a problem while you remain in the U.S. in valid status. The visa only matters when you travel and need to re-enter. What controls your lawful stay is your status and your I-94 date, not the visa&#8217;s expiration.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/visa-expires-i94-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Passport stamp representing the I-94 admission record\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>Your I-94 date controls how long you can stay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"i94\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Your_I-94\"><\/span>Understanding Your I-94<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The I-94 is your arrival record, and its &#8220;Admit Until&#8221; date tells you how long you are authorized to stay. For many categories, this is a specific date; for some, it may be noted differently. The critical point is that your I-94 date, not your visa expiration, determines when your authorized stay ends. You can look up your I-94 through the official government system.<\/p>\n<p>Checking your I-94 after each entry is a good habit, because the admission period can differ from what you expect. If your I-94 date is approaching, that is your signal to act, whether by extending your status, changing status, or preparing to depart. Missing this date is how many overstays begin.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/visa-expires-unlawful.jpg\" alt=\"Calendar representing unlawful presence accrual\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>Unlawful presence begins after your I-94 expires.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"unlawful\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Unlawful_Presence_Means\"><\/span>What Unlawful Presence Means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlawful presence is time spent in the U.S. after your authorized stay ends. The day after your I-94 expires, unlawful presence generally begins to accrue, unless an exception applies. Being unlawfully present is different from simply having an expired visa, and it carries serious consequences that grow with time.<\/p>\n<p>Not all situations trigger unlawful presence immediately. For example, if you filed a timely application to extend or change status before your I-94 expired, you may be in a period of authorized stay while it is pending. But once your authorized stay truly ends and no exception applies, the clock starts, and it is important to understand what that clock leads to.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bars\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Three-_and_Ten-Year_Bars\"><\/span>The Three- and Ten-Year Bars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The consequences of unlawful presence escalate. Accruing more than 180 days of unlawful presence and then departing the U.S. can trigger a three-year bar on returning. Accruing more than one year and departing can trigger a ten-year bar. These bars can separate families and derail immigration plans, which is why avoiding unlawful presence is so important.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, a waiver may be available. The <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/i601a-waiver-hardship-consular-risk\/\">I-601A provisional waiver<\/a> can waive the unlawful presence bar for eligible immediate relatives who can show extreme hardship to a qualifying relative. But waivers are limited and demanding, so preventing unlawful presence in the first place is far better than needing to cure it.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/visa-expires-options.jpg\" alt=\"Choices representing options before status expires\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>Act before your I-94 date to preserve options.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"options\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Options_Before_Time_Runs_Out\"><\/span>Your Options Before Time Runs Out<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extend your status.<\/strong> If eligible, file to extend your current status before your I-94 expires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change your status.<\/strong> Move to another category, such as from visitor to student, before your stay ends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjust status.<\/strong> If eligible for a green card from inside the U.S., pursue adjustment of status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Depart on time.<\/strong> Leave before your authorized stay ends to avoid unlawful presence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seek advice on exceptions.<\/strong> Certain situations toll or except unlawful presence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best option depends on your eligibility and timing. Acting before your I-94 date, rather than after, preserves the most options and avoids the bars. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/us-visa-overstay-consequences-bars-options-2026\/\">vi\u0307ze a\u015fiminin sonu\u00e7lari<\/a> goes deeper.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"authorized\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Authorized-Stay_Protection\"><\/span>The Authorized-Stay Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most important protections is filing on time. If you submit a timely, non-frivolous application to extend or change status before your I-94 expires, you are generally considered to be in a period of authorized stay while USCIS decides, even if your original I-94 date passes. During that period, you typically do not accrue unlawful presence.<\/p>\n<p>This protection has limits. If the application is denied, unlawful presence generally begins after the denial. And it only applies if you filed before your status expired. This is why timely filing is so valuable: it can keep you lawfully present while your case is pending, rather than leaving you exposed the moment your I-94 date arrives.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"attorney\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Work_With_an_Immigration_Attorney\"><\/span>Ne Zaman Bir G\u00f6\u00e7menlik Avukat\u0131yla \u00c7al\u0131\u015fmal\u0131s\u0131n\u0131z?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The line between an expired visa and unlawful presence is where many people get into trouble. Legal review helps when your I-94 date is approaching, when you are unsure whether to extend, change, or adjust status, or when you may have already overstayed. An attorney can check your I-94, identify your options, and file the right application in time to preserve your status. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>S\u0131k\u00e7a Sorulan Sorular<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_visa_expires_but_I_am_still_in_the_US\"><\/span>What happens if my visa expires but I am still in the U.S.?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An expired visa is generally not a problem while you remain in the U.S. in valid status, because the visa is only an entry document. What controls your lawful stay is your I-94 &#8220;Admit Until&#8221; date, not the visa. You can stay until your I-94 date and, if eligible, extend or change status. The visa matters again only when you travel and need to re-enter.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_visa_and_status\"><\/span>What is the difference between a visa and status?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A visa is a travel document in your passport that lets you request entry to the U.S. Status is your authorized period of stay once admitted, governed by your I-94. You can have an expired visa while still being in valid status inside the country. The visa is for entry; status and the I-94 control how long you may stay.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_does_unlawful_presence_begin\"><\/span>When does unlawful presence begin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unlawful presence generally begins the day after your I-94 &#8220;Admit Until&#8221; date passes, unless an exception applies. It is different from having an expired visa. If you filed a timely application to extend or change status before your I-94 expired, you may be in authorized stay while it is pending. Once your authorized stay ends with no exception, unlawful presence accrues.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_three-year_and_ten-year_bars\"><\/span>What are the three-year and ten-year bars?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They are reentry bars triggered by unlawful presence. Accruing more than 180 days of unlawful presence and then leaving the U.S. can trigger a three-year bar on returning. More than one year of unlawful presence can trigger a ten-year bar. These bars can seriously disrupt immigration plans, which is why avoiding unlawful presence is so important.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_fix_an_overstay\"><\/span>Can I fix an overstay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It depends on the situation. In some cases, a waiver such as the I-601A provisional waiver can waive the unlawful presence bar for eligible immediate relatives who show extreme hardship to a qualifying relative. Other situations may have different options or none. Because waivers are limited and demanding, preventing unlawful presence by acting before your status ends is far preferable.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_check_my_I-94_date\"><\/span>How do I check my I-94 date?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can look up your I-94 through the official government system online using your travel information. Checking your I-94 after each entry is a good habit, because the admission period can differ from what you expect. Your I-94 &#8220;Admit Until&#8221; date, not your visa expiration, tells you when your authorized stay ends, so knowing it is essential to staying in status.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_filing_to_extend_my_status_protect_me\"><\/span>Does filing to extend my status protect me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, if you file on time. A timely, non-frivolous application to extend or change status, submitted before your I-94 expires, generally places you in authorized stay while USCIS decides, even if your original date passes. During that period you typically do not accrue unlawful presence. However, if the application is denied, unlawful presence usually begins after the denial.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_travel_with_an_expired_visa\"><\/span>Can I travel with an expired visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Generally no, not to re-enter the U.S. While an expired visa does not affect your lawful stay inside the country, you need a valid visa to re-enter after traveling abroad, unless an exception applies. If your visa has expired and you leave, you would typically need to obtain a new visa at a consulate before returning. Plan travel with this in mind.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line\"><\/span>Alt sat\u0131r<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An expired visa often causes needless worry, while the real risk, unlawful presence, gets overlooked. Remember that your I-94 date, not the visa stamp, controls your lawful stay. Watch that date, and act before it passes: extend, change, or adjust status if eligible, or depart on time. Filing a timely application can keep you in authorized stay while your case is pending. The bars are severe, so prevention beats cure. Each situation depends on its own facts.<\/p>\n<p>If your authorized stay is ending, Atlas Legal Immigration Law can help you protect your status. Reach us at <strong>1750 E Golf Rd Ste 214, Schaumburg, IL 60173<\/strong>, aray\u0131n <strong>(+1) 872 382 2762<\/strong>, ya da e-posta yoluyla <strong>info@theatlaslegal.com<\/strong>. Learn more on our <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/hizmetler\/\">services page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Atlas Legal Immigration Law edit\u00f6r ekibi taraf\u0131ndan incelenmi\u015ftir. Son inceleme tarihi: 21 Temmuz 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sources\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Kaynaklar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>U.S. Customs and Border Protection, <a href=\"https:\/\/i94.cbp.dhs.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official I-94 Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ABD Vatanda\u015fl\u0131k ve G\u00f6\u00e7menlik Hizmetleri, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/laws-and-policy\/other-resources\/unlawful-presence-and-inadmissibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unlawful Presence and Inadmissibility<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Legal Information Institute, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1182\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B), Unlawful Presence Bars<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Bu makale yaln\u0131zca genel bilgilendirme amac\u0131yla sunulmu\u015ftur ve hukuki tavsiye niteli\u011fi ta\u015f\u0131mamaktad\u0131r. G\u00f6\u00e7menlik kanunlar\u0131, resmi har\u00e7lar, politikalar ve i\u015flem s\u00fcreleri de\u011fi\u015fiklik g\u00f6sterebilir. Bu makaleyi okumak veya Atlas Legal ile ileti\u015fime ge\u00e7mek, tek ba\u015f\u0131na bir avukat-m\u00fcvekkil ili\u015fkisi olu\u015fturmaz. Herhangi bir g\u00f6\u00e7menlik meselesinin sonucu, o meseleye \u00f6zg\u00fc olgular ve ko\u015fullara ba\u011fl\u0131d\u0131r.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"related\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles\"><\/span>\u0130lgili Makaleler<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/change-visa-status-in-us\/\">Can I Change My Visa Status in the U.S.?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/us-visa-overstay-consequences-bars-options-2026\/\">Visa Overstay USA: Consequences, Bars, and Your Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/i601a-waiver-hardship-consular-risk\/\">I-601A Provisional Waiver: Hardship Evidence and Consular Risks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What happens if your visa expires? 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