This form is used by:

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

Form 9; Instructions 16.

04/06/15. We cannot accept previous editions.  (The edition date can be found at the bottom of the page on the Form and Instructions.)

Check this link for the address to mail your form: Form I-539 Direct Filing Addresses.

Additional Information for Completing Your Form:

If you submit Form I-539 on paper: Be sure to sign the form at Part 5, Item Number 3.a., Applicant’s Signature. The fillable version of Form I-539 now includes “Don’t forget to sign!” messages and an arrow pointing to the signature box as reminders for when you print the completed form for mailing. USCIS rejects any unsigned Form I-539. Having to return it to you for a signature will delay processing of your application.

See Special Instructions.

If filing a paper application at a USCIS Lockbox Facility:

• Please read our Lockbox Filing Tips.
• We will send you an e-Notification when your form is accepted if you complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, and attach it to the first page of your application.
• To ensure your application is accepted, please:
  • Sign your form.
  • Pay the correct fee.
  • Complete the entire form, especially these required fields: Family Name; Date of Birth; Address, Application Type; "The new status I am requesting is;" Number of People Included in Application.

Special Instructions for Certain Nonimmigrants: 

This page can be found at: https://www.uscis.gov/i-539