The following groups use this form:

• Certain nonimmigrants extending their stay or changing to another nonimmigrant status;
• CNMI residents applying for an initial grant of status;
• F and M nonimmigrants applying for reinstatement; and,
• Persons seeking V nonimmigrant status or an extension of stay as a V nonimmigrant.

Form 9; instructions 16.

12/23/16. No previous editions accepted. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

For a complete list of mailing addresses, visit our Form I-539 Direct Filing Addresses webpage.

If filing at a Lockbox, please read our filing tips.

Filing Tips for Form I-539, Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

Complete all sections of the form. We will reject the form if these fields are missing:

• Part 1 – Information About You
  • Family Name
  • Mailing Address
  • Date of Birth
• Part 2 – Application Type
  • Number 2.a.
  • Number of People Included in This Application.

Don’t forget to sign your form! We will reject any unsigned form.

$370. You may pay the fee with a money order, personal check, or cashier’s check.  When filing at a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may also pay by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Please note that service centers are not able to process credit card payments.

E-Notification: If you want to receive an email and/or text message that your Form I-212 has been accepted at a USCIS Lockbox facility, complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, and clip it to the first page of your application.