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USCIS Form I-
539

Download Form I-539 (PDF 1428 kb)

Download Instructions Form I-539 (PDF 196 kb)

 
Form Purpose: This form is used by some nonimmigrants to request extensions of stay or changes from one nonimmigrant category to another nonimmigrant category. Please see the form's instructions for your specific nonimmigrant visa category.

It is used by F and M nonimmigrants seeking reinstatement of status.

It is also used by K-3/4 nonimmigrants to request extensions of stay and by persons seeking V nonimmigrant status while in the United States or extension of stay as a V nonimmigrant.

Number of Pages: 5 (instructions 9 pages)
Edition Date: 07/15/10
Where to File: Beginning Aug. 3, 2010 applicants submitting Form I-539 by itself must mail their application to the USCIS Dallas Lockbox facility. 

Applicants submitting their Form I-539 with Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, will continue to submit both forms to either the USCIS California Service Center or the USCIS Vermont Service Center, according to the Form I-129 filing instructions.  Dependent applicants submitting Form I-539 applications at the same time should include their application in the package with the primary applicant.

Applicants filing Form I-539 under category “P-4, Dependents of Major League Sports” Athletes or Support Personnel, should continue to file their applications at the USCIS Vermont Service Center.

Applicants filing under the category “V Nonimmigrant” should continue to file their applications at the USCIS Chicago Lockbox facility.  Detailed guidance can be found in updated Form I-539 instructions at  www.uscis.gov, under the “FORMS”tab.   

Filing Fee: Forms Filing Fees

Please Note: This is a fillable form.

If you would like to use the fillable features, please note that fillable applications and petitions can't be filed via the Internet. After you fill in the form you will not be able to save this file on your computer unless you have a full Adobe Acrobat program installed. You can use the fillable features of the form if you use version 5 or higher of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Print the filled form and mail it to the appropriate USCIS office for processing.

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