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The document is the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It is used by nonimmigrants in the United States to apply for an extension of their stay, a change of status, or reinstatement to student status. The form requires personal information, details about current immigration status, and additional questions regarding eligibility and background. It includes sections for applicant information, processing requests, and statements from interpreters or representatives.

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How long does it take for i539 to be approved?

You can check your eligibility to form I-539 online by visiting the CIS Eligibility webpage . Please note that you can only file form I-539 online if you are applying only for yourself, without co-applicants (without form I-539A).

How much is the fee for filing I-539?

Form I-539 Filing Fee applications will be paper-filed with the H-1B petition* or $420 for online filing) payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

What happens after my I-539 is approved?

ing to the USCIS Form I-539 instructions, if your application is approved, USCIS will notify you in writing. You will receive a Form I-797, Notice of Action, which will serve as the official confirmation of your approved request for an extension or change of nonimmigrant status.

How long can I stay in the US while my I-539 is being processed?

Can I stay in the U.S. while my Form I-539 is pending? Yes. Assuming you filed for an extension or change of status before your I-94 expiration date (before your current visa expires), youre generally allowed to remain in the U.S. for up to 240 days while your I-539 application is pending.

Can I file i539 on my own?

ALERT: Starting June 13, 2023, applicants who want to change to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 status and, who have a pending Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, may request a premium processing upgrade by filing Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, without filing a new Form I-539,

What is the purpose of Form I-539?

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Form I-539 is used by some nonimmigrants who seek a change in status or an extension of their stay in the same status. These guidelines are specifically intended to assist dependents of Stanford University employees in H status.

How much does it cost to process I-539?

USCIS to Increase Government Filing Fees USCIS FormCurrent FeeEffective Date Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Online: $370 Paper filing: $370 April 1, 2024 (Optional) Premium Processing for Form I-539 $1,750 February 26, 2024 Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker $700 April 1, 20246 more rows Feb 1, 2024

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