The U.S. immigration authorities are aware of the challenges faced by foreign visitors who entered the United States with a tourist visa, or under the “Visa Waiver Program,” whose authorized period of stay is temporary, and may have problems leaving before its admission period expires, or whose period has already expired, due to the pandemic situation. Aware of this problem, the immigration authorities are offering alternatives so that people in this situation may apply for an extension of their stay and/or leave at a specific time.

In this blog, we will discuss what can people do while being under these circumstances.