Stay extension in the US and Visa stamp

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First of all, you should check your I-94 to make sure that you were only admitted for 3 weeks. Sometimes they write the wrong date next to the entry stamp.

If you want to stay for longer than you were admitted for, you can apply for Extension of Status with Form I-539. It costs $370. You must make sure to file it such that it is officially received by USCIS before the date on your I-94. You can stay in the US while the Extension of Status application is pending (and these days, it can be pending for 3-5 months), even if it's after the date on your I-94.

Edit: I forgot to mention that the above is true only if you entered on a visa. If you entered on the Visa Waiver Program, you cannot apply for Extension of Status.

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