How do I request an extension for a margin call?

Margin requirements affect how and when you can borrow, the type of deposits which may be required and the level of equity that you must maintain in your account. Failure to meet these requirements will result in becoming subject to liquidation of assets, either automated or manual, to bring the account back into margin compliance.  …

Overview:

Our margin compliance policy does not allow for transfers or other deposits if there is a margin violation/deficit in the account. In the case of a margin violation/deficit, the account in deficit is immediately subject to liquidation. Automated liquidations are accomplished with market orders, and any/all positions in the account can be liquidated. There are cases where, due to specific market conditions, a deficit is better addressed via a manual liquidation…

Intraday Margin Deficit (IMD) and 90-day restriction requirements do not automatically transfer from another broker to IBKR. However, IBKR follows industry practice and a strict margin policy. If your account upon transfer is not in margin compliance, your account may be subject to immediate liquidation…

IBKR's margin compliance policy does not allow for transfers or other deposits if there is a margin violation/deficit in the account.  In the case of a margin violation/deficit, the account in deficit is immediately subject to liquidation. Automated liquidations are accomplished with market orders, and any/all positions in the account can be liquidated. There are cases where, due to specific market conditions, a deficit is better addressed via a manual liquidation…