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Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

Form I-539 is how visitors, students, and certain other nonimmigrants ask USCIS to extend their stay or change to a different nonimmigrant status. Fill in the official PDF below and download it.

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What is I-539?

Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, is filed with USCIS by people already in the United States in a nonimmigrant category who want to stay longer in the same status or switch to a different one. Common examples are B-2 visitors extending a stay, F-1 students changing from another status, and dependents of workers extending H-4 or L-2 status.

The form covers categories that do not use an employer petition. Workers in categories such as H-1B or L-1 are covered by their employer’s Form I-129 instead, but their spouses and children use Form I-539. A spouse and unmarried children under 21 who are in the same status can usually be included on one application using Supplement A. File before your authorized stay on your Form I-94 expires.

Who files I-539?

B-1/B-2 visitors who need more time in the United States
People changing to a different nonimmigrant category, such as a visitor changing to F-1 student
Dependent spouses and children extending or changing status, such as H-4, L-2, or F-2
Certain other nonimmigrants listed in the instructions, including some A, G, and TD categories

How to fill out I-539

Enter your personal information, passport details, and current immigration status, including your I-94 number.
State whether you are requesting an extension or a change of status, and the date you need.
Add any co-applicants, such as your spouse and children in the same status, on Supplement A.
Explain the reason for your request and attach evidence, such as proof of financial support and your I-94 record.
Download the finished PDF, sign it, and file it with USCIS with the current fee. Some applicants can file online instead; paper filings go to the address in the form instructions.

Worth knowing: USCIS filing fees and biometrics requirements change; check the current fee schedule at uscis.gov before filing.

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Page 1 20 fields

Part 1. Information About You. 2. Enter Alien Registration Number, A. Number, if any. Must be 9 digits; no dashes.

Part 1. Information About You. 3. Enter U S C I S Online Account Number, if any. Must be 12 digits; no dashes.

To be completed by an Attorney or Accredited Representative (if any). Check this box for this box if Form G-28 is attached.

To be completed by an Attorney or Accredited Representative (if any). Enter Attorney State Bar Number (if applicable).

To be completed by an Attorney or Accredited Representative (if any). Enter Attorney or Accredited Representative U S C I S Online Account

Part 1. Information About You. 1. Your Full Legal Name. Enter Family Name, Last Name.

Part 1. Information About You. 1. Your Full Legal Name. Enter Given Name, First Name.

Part 1. Information About You. 1. Your Full Legal Name. Enter Middle Name, if applicable.

Part 1. Information About You. 4. Your U.S. Mailing Address, Safe Address, if applicable. Enter In Care Of Name, if any.

Part 1. Information About You. 4. Your U.S. Mailing Address, Safe Address, if applicable. Enter Street Number and Name.

Part 1. Information About You. 4. Your U.S. Mailing Address, Safe Address, if applicable. Select Apartment.

Part 1. Information About You. 4. Your U.S. Mailing Address, Safe Address, if applicable. Select Suite.

Part 1. Information About You. 4. Your U.S. Mailing Address, Safe Address, if applicable. Select Floor.

Part 1. Information About You. 4. Your U.S. Mailing Address, Safe Address, if applicable. If Apartment, Suite or Floor is Checked, Enter

Part 1. Information About You. 4. Your U.S. Mailing Address, Safe Address, if applicable. Enter City or Town.

Part 1. Information About You. 4. Your U.S. Mailing Address, Safe Address, if applicable. Select State from list of States.

Part 1. Information About You. 4. Your U.S. Mailing Address, Safe Address, if applicable. Enter 5-digit Zip Code

Part 1. Information About You. 6. Your Current Physical Address. If Apartment, Suite or Floor is Checked, Enter Apartment, Suite or Floor

Part 1. Information About You. 5. Is your mailing address the same as your physical address? Check this box for No. If you answered “No” to

Part 1. Information About You. 5. Is your mailing address the same as your physical address? Check this box for Yes. If you answered “Yes”

Page 2 23 fields

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 9. Enter Date of Birth. Enter as 2-digit Month, 2-digit Day, and 4-digit Year.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 8. Enter Country of Citizenship or Nationality.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 7. Enter Country of Birth.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 10. Enter U.S. Social Security Number, if any. Must be 9 digits; no dashes.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 11. Provide Information About Your Most Recent Entry Into the United States.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 12. Current Nonimmigrant Status (for example, F-1 student, H-4 dependent,

Part 2. Application Type. 3. Number of people included in this application, select only one box. Select I am the only applicant.

Part 2. Application Type. 3. Number of people included in this application, select only one box. Select I am filing this application for

Part 2. Application Type. 1. I am applying for, select only one box. Check this box for an extension of stay in my current status.

Part 2. Application Type. 1. I am applying for, select only one box. Check this box for a change of status.

Part 2. Application Type. 1. I am applying for, select only one box. Check this box for reinstatement of student status.

Part 2. Application Type. 5. The name of the school you will attend, if applicable, as an Academic Student, Vocational Student, or Exchange

Part 2. Application Type. 6. Your Student and Exchange Visitor Information System S E V I S, I D Number, if applicable. Enter number.

Part 3. Processing Information. 2. Is this application based on an extension or change of status already granted to your spouse, child, or

Part 3. Processing Information. 1. I / We request that my / our current or requested status be extended until. Enter Date. Enter as 2-digit

Page 3 26 fields

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Page 5 12 fields

Part 5. Applicant's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Contact Information. 1. Enter Applicant's Daytime

Part 5. Applicant's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Contact Information. 2. Enter Applicant's Mobile

Part 5. Applicant's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Contact Information. 3. Enter Applicant's Email Address,

Part 5. Applicant's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Certification and Signature. 4. Enter the Date of

Part 6. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Full Name. 1. Enter the Interpreter's Family Name,

Part 6. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Full Name. 1. Enter the Interpreter's Given Name,

Part 6. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Full Name. 2. Enter the Interpreter's Business or

Part 6. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 5. Enter the Interpreter's

Part 6. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 3. Enter the Interpreter's

Part 6. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 4. Enter the Interpreter's

Part 6. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Certification and Signature. I certify, under

Part 6. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Certification and Signature. 6. Enter the Date of

Page 6 7 fields

Part 7. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant. Preparer's

Page 7 16 fields

Part 8. Additional Information. 4. Enter Page Number.

Part 8. Additional Information. 4. Enter Part Number.

Part 8. Additional Information. 4. Enter Item Number.

Part 8. Additional Information. 4. Enter Additional Information.

Part 8. Additional Information. 5. Enter Page Number.

Part 8. Additional Information. 5. Enter Part Number.

Part 8. Additional Information. 5. Enter Item Number.

Part 8. Additional Information. 5. Enter Additional Information.

Part 8. Additional Information. 3. Enter Page Number.

Part 8. Additional Information. 3. Enter Part Number.

Part 8. Additional Information. 3. Enter Item Number.

Part 8. Additional Information. 6. Enter Page Number.

Part 8. Additional Information. 6. Enter Part Number.

Part 8. Additional Information. 6. Enter Item Number.

Part 8. Additional Information. 6. Enter Additional Information.

Part 8. Additional Information. 3. Enter Additional Information.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I file Form I-539?

File before your current authorized stay expires. The date is on your Form I-94, not your visa stamp. USCIS recommends filing well before the expiration date, and late filings are only excused in limited circumstances.

Can I stay in the United States while Form I-539 is pending?

If you filed before your status expired, you generally do not accrue unlawful presence while the application is pending. Extending a B-2 stay past your I-94 date while a timely application is pending is a common example. Working is not authorized unless your status allows it.

Can my family be included on my Form I-539?

Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 who are in the same status can be included as co-applicants using Supplement A, so one application can cover the family.

Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

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