This form is used by a nonimmigrant to
apply for an extension of stay or change of nonimmigrant status.
Additionally, the data will be used by USCIS to determine
eligibility for the requested immigration benefit.
US Code:
8 USC
1258 Name of Law: United States Code
There is a 385,652 increase in
the time burden last reported for this information collection. This
increase is due to an increase in the estimated number of
respondents for Form I-539, the increase in the number of
respondents submitting biometrics, and the modifications to the
form and instructions for the information collection.
$123,869,995
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Uncollected
Cheryl Afflerbach 202
272-1534
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.