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I-539, Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status- 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.
Who can use USCIS ELIS? In this initial release of 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 | | - 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.
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- Filing Fee :
- See Special Instructions.
- Special Instructions :
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 |
If filing a paper application at a USCIS Lockbox Facility: Special Instructions for Certain Nonimmigrants: Nonimmigrant Type | Additional Instructions | Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Residents | | 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.
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This page can be found at: http://www.uscis.gov/i-539
Last updated: 02/28/2013 |
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