I-539, Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
- Form I-539 (150 KB PDF)
- Instructions for Form I-539 (110 KB PDF)
- Form M-752, Helpful Filing Tips for Form I-539 (99 KB PDF)
- Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance (239 KB PDF)
Purpose of Form
This form is used by:
- Certain nonimmigrants to extend their stay or change to another nonimmigrant status;
- CNMI residents applying for an initial grant of status;
- F and M nonimmigrants to apply for reinstatement; and,
- Persons seeking V nonimmigrant status or an extension of stay as a V nonimmigrant.
Number of Pages
Form 5; Instructions 10.
Edition Date
12/18/12 (10/07/11; 01/19/11; 11/23/10; 07/15/10; 12/11/09; 06/12/09 editions also accepted)
Where to File
Depending on your personal preference and nonimmigrant category, there are two ways to file this form with USCIS:
- If eligible, you can file using the USCIS Electronic Immigration System, USCIS ELIS except if you are requesting an extension of T visa or U visa status. Extension of status of T and U visas must be filed directly at the Vermont Service Center.
- You can file a paper application (available for all filing types). Check this link for the address to mail your form: Form I-539 Direct Filing Addresses
Who can use USCIS ELIS?
Certain applicants can electronically file the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.
If you want to And you Then Exceptions Extend status are a B-1, B-2, F-1, M-1 or M-2
- you can use USCIS ELIS
- Individuals in the F-1 classification who received a date-specific visa that requires completion of a given course of study within a specific time can extend status in USCIS ELIS.
- Other F-1s are admitted for duration of status and should contact their designated school official to extend status.
Change status want to become a B-1, B-2, F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2, M-1 or M-2
- An M-1 student may not change status to an F-1 student
Reinstate status were a F-1 or M-1
- The spouse or child of an F-1 or M-1 student may be included in the principal’s benefit request.
Filing Fee
See Special Instructions.
Special InstructionsIf filing a paper application at a USCIS Lockbox Facility:
Filing Type Filing Fee Biometric Services Fee V Nonimmigrants $290 $85 CNMI initial grant of status $290 $85 A1, A2, G1, G2, G3, G4 extensions $0 $0 All other filing types $290 $0
- Please read our Lockbox Filing Tips.
- We will send you an e-Notification when your form is accepted if you complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, and attach it to the first page of your application.
- To ensure your application is accepted, please:
- Sign your form.
- Pay the correct fee.
- Complete the entire form, especially these required fields: Family Name; Date of Birth; Address, Application Type; "The new status I am requesting is;" Number of People Included in Application.
Special Instructions for Certain Nonimmigrants:
Nonimmigrant Type Additional Instructions Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Residents
- Initial Grant of Status Guidance
- Use your CNMI Post Office Box as your address
- File at the California Service Center
B Nonimmigrant Extension B1 or B2 Nonimmigrants K-3/4 Nonimmigrants
- File form I-539 to extend your status while your permanent resident case is pending.
- You may file form I-765 with Form I-539.
- You may travel outside of the United States and be readmitted as a K-3/4, if you have a valid passport and K-3/4 visa.
V Nonimmigrants
- Instructions for Form I-539 Supplement A
- You may file form I-765 with Form I-539.
- You may travel outside of the U.S. and be readmitted as a V nonimmigrant, if you have a valid passport and obtain a V visa from the Department of State.
This page can be found at: http://www.uscis.gov/i-539
Last Reviewed/Updated: 07/02/2013
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