I-539 Change/Extension of Status
Certain individuals in nonimmigrant status may use Form I-539 to request USCIS for an extension of stay or a change to another nonimmigrant status.
Who May Use Form I-539
Examples of individuals qualified to submit this form include:
- B-1 Visitor for Business
- B-2 Visitor for Pleasure
- Dependents of E1/E2/E3 Category Principals
- F-1 Academic Student (including reinstatement)
- H-4 (Dependents of H temporary worker)
- L-2 (Dependents of L1 intracompany transferee)
- TD (Dependents of TN professional worker)
Additional Resources
- USCIS Form I-539 Instruction
- USCIS guidance on how to change my nonimmigrant stay in the U.S.
- USCIS guidance on how to extend my nonimmigrant stay in the U.S.