Form I 539 PDF Details

Navigating the intricacies of immigration paperwork can often feel like a daunting journey, especially when it comes to ensuring one's stay within the United States is legally secure. Among the various forms that play a vital role in this process, the I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, emerges as a critical document for those seeking to prolong their visit or alter their current nonimmigrant status. This form, issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), caters to a wide array of nonimmigrant categories, allowing individuals and, in some cases, their families to apply for an extension of stay or change to a different nonimmigrant designation. From students and tourists to business professionals and certain immediate family members, applicants must navigate through sections concerning personal information, the type of application, processing details, and supplemental information regarding their eligibility and background. The importance of accurately completing this form cannot be overstated, as it requires meticulous attention to detail—ranging from one's current nonimmigrant status and expiration date to specific requests for changes in their status and declarations of any criminal history. Moreover, the annotated directives for the applicant's statement, signatures, and the involvement of an attorney or preparer underscore the seriousness with which this application must be handled. Ensuring that all information is honest and complete, alongside the submission of necessary documents, significantly influences the determination of eligibility for the sought-after immigration benefit.

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Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

I-539, Application to Extend/ Change Nonimmigrant Status

START HERE - Please type or print in black ink

Part 1.

Information About You

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Name

Given Name

 

Middle Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In care of -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Street Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apt. Number

and Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City

 

State

 

 

Zip Code

Daytime Phone Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country of Birth

 

 

 

Country of

Citizenship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Birth

 

U. S. Social Security #

(if any)

A-Number (if any)

(mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Last Arrival

 

 

 

I-94 Number

Into the U.S.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Nonimmigrant Status

 

 

 

Expires on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 2. Application Type (See instructions for fee)

 

 

 

 

1.I am applying for: (Check one)

a.

An extension of stay in my current status.

b.

A change of status. The new status I am requesting is:

 

c.

Reinstatement to student status.

2.Number of people included in this application: (Check one)

a. I am the only applicant.

b.Members of my family are filing this application with me. The total number of people (including me) in the application is: (Complete the supplement for each co-applicant.)

Part 3. Processing Information

1.I/We request that my/our current or requested status be extended until

(mm/dd/yyyy):

2.Is this application based on an extension or change of status already granted to your spouse, child, or parent?

No

Yes. USCIS Receipt #

3.Is this application based on a separate petition or application to give your spouse,

child, or parent an extension or change of status?

No

Yes, filed with this I-539.

Yes, filed previously and pending with USCIS. Receipt #:

4.If you answered "Yes" to Question 3, give the name of the petitioner or applicant:

If the petition or application is pending with USCIS, also give the following data:

 

Office filed at

 

Filed on (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 4. Additional Information

1.For applicant #1, provide passport information: Valid to: (mm/dd/yyyy)

Country of Issuance:

2. Foreign Address: Street Number and Name

 

Apt. Number

 

 

 

City or Town

State or Province

 

 

 

Country

Zip/Postal Code

 

 

 

For USCIS Use Only

Returned

Receipt

Date

Resubmitted

Date

Reloc Sent

Date

Reloc Rec'd

Date

Applicant

Interviewed

on

Date

Extension Granted to (Date):

Change of Status/Extension Granted

New Class: From (Date):

To (Date):

If Denied:

Still within period of stay

S/D to:

Place under docket control

Remarks:

Action Block

To Be Completed by

Attorney or Representative, if any

Fill in box if G-28 is attached to represent the applicant.

ATTY State License #

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3. Answer the following questions. If you answer "Yes" to any question, describe the circumstances in

 

 

detail and explain on a separate sheet of paper.

Yes

No

a. Are you, or any other person included on the application, an applicant for an immigrant visa?

b. Has an immigrant petition ever been filed for you or for any other person included in this application?

c.Has Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, ever been filed by you or by any other person included in this application?

d. 1. Have you, or any other person included in this application, ever been arrested or convicted of any criminal offense since last entering the United States?

d. 2. Have you EVER ordered, incited, called for, commited, assisted, helped with, or otherwise participated in any of the following:

(a)Acts involving torture or genocide?

(b)Killing any person?

(c)Intentionally and severely injuring any person?

(d)Engaging in any kind of sexual contact or relations with any person who was being forced or threatened?

(e)Limiting or denying any person's ability to exercise religious beliefs?

d.3. Have you EVER:

(a)Served in, been a member of, assisted in, or participated in any military unit, paramilitary unit, police unit, self-defense unit, vigilante unit, rebel group, guerrilla group, militia, or insurgent organization?

(b)Served in any prison, jail, prison camp, detention facility, labor camp, or any other situation that involved detaining persons?

d. 4. Have you EVER been a member of, assisted in, or participated in any group, unit, or organization of any kind in which you or other persons used any type of weapon against any person or threatened to do so?

d. 5. Have you EVER assisted or participated in selling or providing weapons to any person who to your knowledge used them against another person, or in transporting weapons to any person who to your knowledge used them against another person?

d. 6. Have you EVER received any type of military, paramilitary, or weapons training?

e.Have you, or any other person included in this application, done anything that violated the terms of the nonimmigrant status you now hold?

f. Are you, or any other person included in this application, now in removal proceedings?

g.Have you, or any other person included in this application, been employed in the United States since last admitted or granted an extension or change of status?

1.If you answered "Yes" to Question 3f, give the following information concerning the removal proceedings on the attached page entitled "Part 4. Additional information. Page for answers to 3f and 3g." Include the name of the person in removal proceedings and information on jurisdiction, date proceedings began, and status of proceedings.

2.If you answered "No" to Question 3g, fully describe how you are supporting yourself on the attached page entitled "Part 4. Additional information. Page for answers to 3f and 3g." Include the source, amount, and basis for any income.

3.If you answered "Yes" to Question 3g, fully describe the employment on the attached page entitled "Part 4. Additional information. Page for answers to 3f and 3g." Include the name of the person employed, name and address of the employer, weekly income, and whether the employment was specifically authorized by USCIS.

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Yes No

h. Are you currently or have you ever been a J-1 exchange visitor or a J-2 dependent of a J-1 exchange visitor?

If "Yes," you must provide the dates you maintained status as a J-1 exchange visitor or J-2 dependent. Willful failure to disclose this information (or other relevant information) can result in your application being denied. Also, provide proof of your J-1 or J-2 status, such as a copy of Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status, or a copy of your passport that includes the J visa stamp.

Part 5. Applicant's Statement and Signature (Read the information on penalties in the instructions before completing this section. You must file this application while in the United States.)

Applicant's Statement (Check One):

I can read and understand English, and have read and understand each and every question and instruction on this form, as well as my answer to each question.

Each and every question and instruction on this form, as well as my answer to each question, has been read to me by the person named below in

, a language in which

I am fluent. I understand each and every question and instruction on this form, as well as my answer to each question.

Applicant's Signature

I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America, that this application and the evidence submitted with it is all true and correct. I authorize the release of any information from my records that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services needs to determine eligibility for the benefit I am seeking.

Signature

Print your Name

Date

Daytime Telephone Number

E-Mail Address

NOTE: If you do not completely fill out this form or fail to submit required documents listed in the instructions, you may not be found eligible for the requested benefit and this application may be denied.

Part 6. Interpreter's Statement

Language used:

I certify that I am fluent in English and the above-mentioned language. I further certify that I have read each and every question and instruction on this form, as well as the answer to each question, to this applicant in the above-mentioned language, and the applicant has understood each and every instruction and question on the form, as well as the answer to each question.

Signature

Firm Name (if applicable)

Address

Print Your Name

 

 

Date

Daytime Telephone Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Area Code and Number)

 

 

 

Fax Number (Area Code and Number)

 

E-Mail Address

 

 

 

 

 

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Part 7. Signature of Person Preparing Form, if Other Than Above (Sign Below)

Signature

Firm Name (if applicable)

Address

Print Your Name

 

 

Date

Daytime Telephone Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Area Code and Number)

 

 

 

Fax Number (Area Code and Number)

 

E-Mail Address

 

 

 

 

 

I declare that I prepared this application at the request of the above person and it is based on all information of which I have knowledge.

Part 4. (Continued) Additional Information. (Page 2 for answers to 3f and 3g.)

If you answered "Yes" to Question 3f in Part 4 on Page 3 of this form, give the following information concerning the removal proceedings. Include the name of the person in removal proceedings and information on jurisdiction, date proceedings began, and status of proceedings.

If you answered "No" to Question 3g in Part 4 on Page 3 of this form, fully describe how you are supporting yourself. Include the source, amount and basis for any income.

If you answered "Yes" to Question 3g in Part 4 on Page 3 of this form, fully describe the employment. Include the name of the person employed, name and address of the employer, weekly income, and whether the employment was specifically authorized by

USCIS.

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Supplement -1

Attach to Form I-539 when more than one person is included in the petition or application.

(List each person separately. Do not include the person named in Form I-539.)

 

Family Name

Given Name

Middle Name

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country of Birth

Country of Citizenship

U.S. Social Security # (if any)

 

A-Number (if any)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Arrival (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

I-94 Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Nonimmigrant Status:

 

 

Expires on (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country Where Passport Issued

 

 

Expiration Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Name

Given Name

Middle Name

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country of Birth

Country of Citizenship

U.S. Social Security # (if any)

 

A-Number (if any)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Arrival (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

I-94 Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Nonimmigrant Status:

 

 

Expires on (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country Where Passport Issued

 

 

Expiration Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Name

Given Name

Middle Name

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country of Birth

Country of Citizenship

U.S. Social Security # (if any)

 

A-Number (if any)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Arrival (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

I-94 Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Nonimmigrant Status:

 

 

Expires on (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country Where Passport Issued

 

 

Expiration Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Name

Given Name

Middle Name

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country of Birth

Country of Citizenship

U.S. Social Security # (if any)

 

A-Number (if any)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Arrival (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

I-94 Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Nonimmigrant Status:

 

 

Expires on (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country Where Passport Issued

 

 

Expiration Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Name

Given Name

Middle Name

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country of Birth

Country of Citizenship

U.S. Social Security # (if any)

 

A-Number (if any)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Arrival (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

I-94 Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Nonimmigrant Status:

 

 

Expires on (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country Where Passport Issued

 

 

Expiration Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you need additional space, attach a separate sheet of paper.

Place your name, A-Number, if any, date of birth, form number, and application date at the top of the sheet of paper.

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