INS Cracks Down on Visitors, Students and Absconders - Q&A

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Question 1: Are the changes for sure? Why did they say "effective immediately upon publication" if they aren't for sure? I was confused whether they were proposed or really true and signed in ink. When do they get effective?

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Question 2: What will the crackdowns be, affecting who, and can you define absconder?

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Question 3: I read the FAQs, but I am kind of confused of visitor visa rules on Canadian Citizen. Are Canadian Citizens allowed to stay only for 90 days now, instead of 6 months. If so, will this rule apply to the people already entered in the United States?

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Question 4: My Grandparents arrived two days back. They got a 30 day visa. There was nothing written at the back of I-94. What is the best option to get their stay extended?  1. Extension Application  2. Reenter US by going to Canada/Mexico/etc.  3. Any other options?

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Question 5: I have numerous business meetings in the United States over the next few months. Although my company will pay for me to fly back and forth, it's terribly inconvenient. Is there any extension for business travelers from the U.K.?

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Question 6: Will the new INS changes be maintained now that the INS will be put out of business?

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Question 7: I am just accepted to American University in Washington D.C. and must file my papers for a student visa. I heard there are many changes, students can't get in and the INS is closing. Can you advise me how to proceed now?

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Question 8: From scale high to low, what reasons can get the stay of visit increased for few more months?

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Question 9: I have read that after your I-94 period is expired, that you have to go to your home country before entering the U.S.? Is that true? i.e. Can the person go to any other country, instead of going to his/her home country and come back to the US to get a new I-94?

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