Approved

German Visitor Extends B-2 Status While Weighing Longer-Term Options

7 months ago

I-539 Visa
From Germany
No RFE
I-539Visa

Case Summary.

Lahaina Araneta helped a German client remain lawfully in the U.S. by securing approval of an I-539 change/extension of status in the B-2 visitor category. The filing kept the client in valid status alongside his wife, who was already a firm client, while the family explored longer-term visa options.

Lead Attorney.

Lahaina Araneta McBeth

Lahaina Araneta McBeth

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Lahaina Araneta is an experienced immigration attorney with over a decade of experience. She is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. She brings a unique perspective shaped by her own immigrant background and is passionate about making the U.S. immigration process as smooth as possible for her clients. Every step of the way, she combines her legal expertise with a compassionate approach to ensure her clients feel supported.

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