Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | USCIS
Summary: Form I-539 is the official USCIS application used by nonimmigrants to request an extension of their current stay or a change to a different nonimmigrant status.
Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, is a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) document used by eligible nonimmigrants to extend their stay or change their status while in the United States. This form is also used by Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) residents for initial status grants, F and M students for reinstatement, and individuals seeking V nonimmigrant status. The form requires detailed personal information, travel history, and declarations regarding criminal or security-related activities. Applicants must file before their current status expires and provide evidence of their eligibility.
Document outline
1. Part 1: Information About You (Name, A-Number, Address, Birth, Entry Info) 2. Part 2: Application Type (Extension, Change of Status, Reinstatement, Co-applicants) 3. Part 3: Processing Information (Requested dates, related petitions/receipt numbers) 4. Part 4: Additional Information About the Principal Applicant (Passport info, background questions, criminal history, security/military service questions, employment history) 5. Part 5: Applicant's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature 6. Part 6: Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature 7. Part 7: Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of Preparer 8. Part 8: Additional Information (Space for overflow answers)