Hi guys, actually, I was basing my information off of the following website:
Visa waiver program
In it, it says:
I am transiting through the U.S. on my way to another country. Can I use VWP?
Yes, as long as your total stay in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and adjacent islands is less than 90 days, and you meet the other VWP requirements. You can use the VWP if, for instance, you are transiting the U.S. on a journey between Australia and Europe, or are transiting Guam between Australia and Japan.
However if for example you are transiting the U.S. on the way to a 6 month stay in Canada, you cannot use the VWP, as your total time in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the adjacent islands will be over 90 days. In this case you should apply for a
B-1/B-2 visitor visa, or a
transit visa.
and
I have entered the U.S. on the VWP but now find I need to stay longer than the 90 days. Can I transfer to another type of visa without leaving the U.S.?
No, you cannot transfer from the VWP to any other type of visa, and you cannot extend the VWP 90 day admission period. You must leave the U.S., Canada, Mexico and adjacent islands within the VWP 90 day admission period, and either apply for a visa relevant to your new situation, or re-enter on the VWP if your next stay will be less than 90 days and you still meet the other requirements. Re-entering on the VWP is however at the discretion of immigration officials at the port of entry, who can deny admission.
So basically, I have to leave the entire continent to apply for a visa that will allow me to return via the U.S. This can't work, there's no way the company is going to pay for a business class trip back home. Maybe they will route me via Europe after 6 months or something... man, what a hassle!
Sincerely,
Mal