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Form I-539 is a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) form used to apply for a change of nonimmigrant status or an extension of nonimmigrant status. Nonimmigrant status refers to temporary immigration status granted to individuals who intend to stay in the United States for a specific period of time and for a specific purpose, such as studying or working.
Form I-539 is used to apply for a change or extension of nonimmigrant status for a wide range of categories, including but not limited to:
Dependents of Non-immigrants: This includes spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 of nonimmigrant visa holders who are already in the United States.
Students: This includes nonimmigrant students who are already in the United States and wish to extend their stay or change their status to another nonimmigrant category.
Temporary workers: This includes nonimmigrants who are already in the United States on a temporary work visa and wish to extend their stay or change their status to another nonimmigrant category.
Visitors for business or pleasure: This includes nonimmigrants who are already in the United States on a visitor visa and wish to extend their stay or change their status to another nonimmigrant category.
The I-539 form must be filed with USCIS along with the required supporting documentation and filing fee. The application must be completed accurately and thoroughly, and any requested additional information must be provided promptly.
It is important to note that the submission of an I-539 application does not guarantee approval. USCIS will evaluate the application and supporting documentation to determine if the applicant meets the eligibility requirements for the requested change or extension of nonimmigrant status.
