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What happens if I-539 is approved?

Once the Form I-539 is approved, the applicant is in a position to extend stay or transition to the new status (from the start date indicated on the Form I-539). Until receiving the approval, the applicant cannot engage in any activities that require being in the new status.

How long does it take for I-539 to be approved?

I-539 petitions sent to the California Service Center take 1 \u2013 5 months to process, while petitions sent to the Nebraska Service Center take 6 \u2013 8 months. Petitions handled by the National Benefits Center have the best processing times with a turnaround time of as little as one week.

What is the difference between Form I-539 and I 539A?

What Is the Purpose of Form I-539A? I-539A is part of Form I-539. If you are applying for more than one person using your I-539 application, use a separate Form I-539A to provide all of the requested information for each additional applicant listed.

How long does it take for I-539 to be approved 2021?

As per USCIS guidance, typically they would take about 17 days on average to complete the I-539 biometric process from the day they receive the I-539 application(assuming no re-schedules) form.

What happens if I-539 is approved?

Once the Form I-539 is approved, the applicant is in a position to extend stay or transition to the new status (from the start date indicated on the Form I-539). Until receiving the approval, the applicant cannot engage in any activities that require being in the new status.

How long does it take for I-539 to be approved?

I-539 petitions sent to the California Service Center take 1 \u2013 5 months to process, while petitions sent to the Nebraska Service Center take 6 \u2013 8 months. Petitions handled by the National Benefits Center have the best processing times with a turnaround time of as little as one week.

Can I stay in the US while my I-539 is being processed?

It allows you to stay in the United States and ask USCIS to change or extend your status. Important note: If and when you do leave the U.S. after an extension or change of status, you will need another visa in order to return. You will have to stop by a U.S. consulate to pick up that visa.

What happens if I-539 is approved?

Once the Form I-539 is approved, the applicant is in a position to extend stay or transition to the new status (from the start date indicated on the Form I-539). Until receiving the approval, the applicant cannot engage in any activities that require being in the new status.

When should I use I-539?

Use Form I-539 if you are physically present in the United States and wish to request initial status or change status to a V nonimmigrant, or to request an extension of your current V nonimmigrant status.

How long you can stay after applying for a visa extension?

The maximum amount of time you can extend on a B-1 visa is up to 6 months, for a total of 1 year. It is a common misconception that you are only allowed to file for an extension of stay if you are a B1, business visa holder or a B2, tourism visa holder.

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