I-539 Visa Extension Question

1. What happens if I leave the US before my i-539 Application to Extend status is approved?
2. How long can I stay if my i-539 extension application is in review?
3. Can I stay in US while I-539 is pending?
4. What if I file for an extension of stay on time but Uscis doesn't make a decision before my I 94 expires?
5. How long does it take to approve I-539?
6. What happens when my i-539 is approved?
7. What happens if my visa extension is denied?
8. Where do I file my I-539 extension of stay?
9. Can I work while my i-539 is in process?
10. How much does it cost to file I-539?
11. How long visa extension takes?
12. Can I file I-539 myself?

What happens if I leave the US before my i-539 Application to Extend status is approved?

539 application to extend your H-4 status is pending, USCIS is supposed to treat it as if you abandoned your request for an extension of status and deny the application. ... Otherwise, you may have to wait for the H-1B beneficiary's extension of status to be approved before you will be able to obtain a new H-4 visa.

How long can I stay if my i-539 extension application is in review?

Yes, you can remain in the US while the I-539 extension is pending. Once you have a decision, if the extension is approved, you can stay through the expiration date of that new extended stay.

Can I stay in US while I-539 is pending?

Yes, you will be in a period of "authorized stay" while the I-539 is pending. If denied, you should leave within a week or 2 to avoid any future tourist visits.

What if I file for an extension of stay on time but Uscis doesn't make a decision before my I 94 expires?

What if I file for an extension of stay on time but USCIS doesn't make a decision before my I–94 expires? ... Generally, as a matter of discretion, USCIS will defer any removal proceedings until after the petition is adjudicated and USCIS decides your request for extension of nonimmigrant status.

How long does it take to approve I-539?

As per USCIS guidance, typically they would take about 17 days on average to complete the I-539 biometric process from the day they receive the I-539 application(assuming no re-schedules) form.

What happens when my i-539 is approved?

An approved change of status allows you to stay in the U.S. and pursue the activity allowed by that status, but it is not the same as having a visa in your passport. If you leave the U.S. after receiving approval from USCIS for a change of status, you...

What happens if my visa extension is denied?

If the extension request is denied, the applicant is immediately determined to be out of status and the B and or B-2 visa is automatically cancelled under INA Section 222(g).

Where do I file my I-539 extension of stay?

Application to Extend USA Visitor Visa

1. For U.S. Postal Service: USCIS. P.O. Box 660166. Dallas, TX 75266.
2. For Express mail and courier deliveries: USCIS. Attn: I-539. 2501 S. State Highway 121 Business. Suite 400. Lewisville, TX 75067.

Can I work while my i-539 is in process?

You can continue working for as long as the extension if timely filed.

How much does it cost to file I-539?

$370. You and each co-applicant must also pay an $85 biometric services fee.

How long visa extension takes?

You should usually get a decision on your visa within 8 weeks once you've applied online to extend a UK Ancestry visa. When you apply, you'll be told if you can pay to get a faster decision.

Can I file I-539 myself?

Conditions to File Form I-539 Online. You may apply online to extend or change your nonimmigrant status if you meet the following conditions. You are applying: Only for yourself, without co-applicants; and.