Mailing address required for filing I-539

1. Where do I send my i-539 form?
2. Can I file I-539 myself?
3. What documents do I need for i-539?
4. Can I stay in US while I-539 is pending?
5. How long does it take for I-539 to be approved?
6. How much does it cost to file I-539?
7. Do I need an attorney to file I-539?
8. Can I travel while my i-539 is in process?
9. What if I-539 is denied?
10. How do I check my i-539 status?
11. What happens if I leave the US before my i-539 Application to Extend status is approved?
12. What is I-539 and I-539A?

Where do I send my i-539 form?

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 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.

What documents do I need for i-539?

At least one of the following:

• Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, filed on behalf of the principal E nonimmigrant;
• A copy of the I-797 Receipt Notice related to the principal E nonimmigrant's currently pending Form I-129;
• A copy of the principal E nonimmigrant's most recent Form I-94; or.

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.

How long does it take for I-539 to be approved?

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.

How much does it cost to file I-539?

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

Do I need an attorney to file I-539?

For most situations, the fee for Form I-539 is $370 (as of 2020; doublecheck all fees, as USCIS has proposed raising them). ... Some applicants do not have to pay a fee, and some can ask that the fees be waived. If you hire an attorney to handle the application, you'll need to separately pay for that.

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

If you travel abroad while a change of status application (I-539) is pending, USCIS considers the application abandoned and will reject it. You will need to go to a U.S. embassy or consulate to apply for a new visa to re-enter.

What if I-539 is denied?

They filed for an extension (Form I-539) which was later denied. As a result, the person is alleged to have remained in the U.S. beyond their authorized stay “without authorization“ from USCIS, and they no longer possess a valid visa or other entry document allowing them to enter or remain in the U.S.

How do I check my i-539 status?

How to Check USCIS Case Status Online

1. Go to my USCIS Case Status Search Case Status Online.
2. Enter your 13-digit receipt number in box below "Enter your receipt number".
3. Click on the "Check Status" button and wait.
4. Once the page refreshes you will see information about your case.

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.

What is I-539 and I-539A?

I-539A is part of Form I-539. If you are applying for more than one person using your I-539 application, use a separate Form I-539A to provide all of the requested information for each additional applicant listed. Each Form I-539A must include the signature of the individual applicant.