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How Close to the 'Must Leave' Stamp Can You Apply to Extend an O-A Visa?

O-A Visa Visa Extension Immigration Rules

Daniel *******

asked Jul 10, 2020

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When attempting to extend the O-A visa, how close can you get to the ‘must leave’ stamp before applying?

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You can apply for an extension of your O-A visa right up until the last day your current visa is valid. While some immigration offices may allow applications to be made 30 to 45 days in advance, it is advisable to avoid waiting until the last minute to ensure you have enough time to address any additional requests or paperwork needed.

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Tod *********

Okay, let's nip this in the bud and say at ANY immigration office you can apply from 30 days before your current stamp runs out right down until the last day the stamp is valid for.

True some of the offices allow you to apply 45 days or less before your stamp runs out but the O/P is asking how CLOSE to their expiration date they can apply and that is right up until the day it expires..

6 years ago

Wannikea *********

I believe 30 days and possibly 45 days at some offices.

6 years ago

Saffy *************

@Wannikea ********

But then don't you lose the 30+ days from your 1 year extension? Or it starts after the official date? 🙏🏼

6 years ago

Wannikea *********

@Laura *************

All the extensions start from the date that the current stamp expires, you do not lose time, it's added on. You're extending from the date of expiration, not the date you apply for the extension.

6 years ago

Wannikea *********

Heh, tricky wording of your question, I'm not sure if you meant how far or how near to the stamp expiry date.

6 years ago

Daniel *******

@Wannikea ********

how near

6 years ago

James ********

Right up to ending date but not advisable to wait that long.

Immigration offices soon will be swamped.

Watch news soon...of Why?

And if need something missing or requested...

have time to get it before last day.

6 years ago

Daniel *******

@James *******

It would be far past the ‘swamping’. Stamped in until the end of Oct. Asking to better time money transfer 60 days prior.

6 years ago