Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
Extends an existing nonimmigrant status or changes to a different nonimmigrant category while in the U.S.
Filing fee
$370
+ $30 biometrics
Typical processing
4–18 mo
As of 2026-06-12
Category
other
USCIS (online or by mail to designated USCIS facility)
Processing time
Typical range: 4–18 months
Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. USCIS processing times change monthly and vary by service center and case specifics. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range for your specific case type and service center.
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Filing fee
Filing fee: $370 + $30 biometrics
Source: USCIS Form G-1055 (effective April 1, 2024); uscis.gov/i-539
Fees and form details last reviewed June 2026 against the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055, effective April 1, 2024). Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before filing.
Where to file
USCIS (online or by mail to designated USCIS facility)
Always confirm the current filing location and instructions at uscis.gov — official I-539 page .
Common questions
- What is Form I-539?
- Extends an existing nonimmigrant status or changes to a different nonimmigrant category while in the U.S.
- How much does it cost to file Form I-539?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form I-539 is $370, from the fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. A biometric services fee of $30 also applies. Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before paying.
- How long does I-539 take?
- USCIS reports a typical processing range of 4–18 months for Form I-539 as of 2026-06-12. Processing times change monthly — always check egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range.