@Benjamin *****
not sure before July 31 is the issue, on or before serve the same purpose. Will borders even be open? It seems like a 'kick the can' down the road answer. However, August 1 would likely become an issue if we cannot fly/cross a border and return, hopefully with no quarantine. Anyways, not one Immigration officer had suggested the 'extension of stay' suggested previously. Am I asking the wrong question by asking for a new visa? Thanks for the help.