{
  "id": "visa/us-visa-waiver-90-day-extension",
  "signature": "AI tells a traveler on the US Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) that they can extend their 90-day stay by simply applying for a B-2 visa extension or by leaving to Canada/Mexico and re-entering",
  "signature_zh": "AI 告诉持有美国免签计划（ESTA）的旅行者，他们可以通过申请B-2签证延期或前往加拿大/墨西哥再入境来延长90天停留",
  "regex": "(?i)(?:extend|extension|prolong|reset)\\s*(?:ESTA|Visa Waiver|VWP|90 day|90-day)\\s*(?:stay|visit|trip)\\s*(?:by|via|through)\\s*(?:Canada|Mexico|Caribbean|B-2)",
  "domain": "visa",
  "category": "immigration_risk",
  "subcategory": null,
  "root_cause": "The US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) under ESTA allows a maximum stay of 90 days, and extensions are not permitted under any circumstances; leaving to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean and re-entering does not reset the 90-day clock, and attempting to do so may result in ESTA revocation, denial of entry, or a ban from the VWP.",
  "root_cause_type": "generic",
  "root_cause_zh": "美国免签计划（VWP）在ESTA下允许最长停留90天，任何情况下都不允许延期；前往加拿大、墨西哥或加勒比地区再入境不会重置90天计时，尝试这样做可能导致ESTA被撤销、拒绝入境或禁止加入VWP。",
  "versions": [
    {
      "version": "esta_policy",
      "introduced": null,
      "deprecated": null,
      "removed": null,
      "behavior_change": null,
      "status": "active"
    },
    {
      "version": "vwp_regulations",
      "introduced": null,
      "deprecated": null,
      "removed": null,
      "behavior_change": null,
      "status": "active"
    }
  ],
  "os_specific": {},
  "dead_ends": [
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "Under the US VWP, re-entering from Canada or Mexico does not reset the 90-day stay; the traveler is still subject to the original 90-day limit, and CBP may deny entry or cancel ESTA.",
      "fail_rate": 0.95,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "ESTA holders are not eligible for extensions; Form I-539 is for B-1/B-2 visa holders only; the application will be rejected, and the traveler may be considered out of status.",
      "fail_rate": 0.92,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "Overstaying ESTA even by one day results in ESTA revocation and a ban from the VWP; the traveler may also be barred from entering the US for up to 10 years.",
      "fail_rate": 0.98,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds": [
    {
      "action": "If the traveler needs to stay longer than 90 days, they must apply for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa from their home country before traveling to the US; this visa allows stays of up to 6 months and can be extended via Form I-539.",
      "success_rate": 0.85,
      "how": "If the traveler needs to stay longer than 90 days, they must apply for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa from their home country before traveling to the US; this visa allows stays of up to 6 months and can be extended via Form I-539.",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "For short extensions due to emergencies (e.g., medical), the traveler can request a 'satisfactory departure' from CBP, but this is rare and does not guarantee approval; they must leave immediately upon denial.",
      "success_rate": 0.3,
      "how": "For short extensions due to emergencies (e.g., medical), the traveler can request a 'satisfactory departure' from CBP, but this is rare and does not guarantee approval; they must leave immediately upon denial.",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "Plan the trip to ensure 90 days is sufficient; if more time is needed, consider visiting Canada or Mexico separately (e.g., a separate trip) to avoid exceeding the VWP limit.",
      "success_rate": 0.95,
      "how": "Plan the trip to ensure 90 days is sufficient; if more time is needed, consider visiting Canada or Mexico separately (e.g., a separate trip) to avoid exceeding the VWP limit.",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds_zh": [
    "If the traveler needs to stay longer than 90 days, they must apply for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa from their home country before traveling to the US; this visa allows stays of up to 6 months and can be extended via Form I-539.",
    "For short extensions due to emergencies (e.g., medical), the traveler can request a 'satisfactory departure' from CBP, but this is rare and does not guarantee approval; they must leave immediately upon denial.",
    "Plan the trip to ensure 90 days is sufficient; if more time is needed, consider visiting Canada or Mexico separately (e.g., a separate trip) to avoid exceeding the VWP limit."
  ],
  "transition_graph": {
    "leads_to": [],
    "preceded_by": [],
    "frequently_confused_with": []
  },
  "official_doc_url": "https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/visa-waiver-program",
  "official_doc_section": null,
  "error_code": "ESTA-EXTENSION-ERR",
  "verification_tier": "ai_generated",
  "confidence": 0.9,
  "fix_success_rate": 0.85,
  "resolvable": "true",
  "first_seen": "2023-06-05",
  "last_confirmed": "2024-06-01",
  "last_updated": "2024-06-01",
  "evidence_count": 1,
  "tags": [],
  "locale": "en",
  "aliases": []
}