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Check Your Eligibility to File Form I-539 Online

File Online 

Filing online helps you to:

  • Get your application into our processing queue faster than mail delivery;
  • Ensure you are using the correct version of the form; and
  • Communicate with us directly, without sending or receiving paper mail.

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
  • You will not require legal or accredited representation at any point in your request.

You can apply to reinstate your student status, extend, (if you already hold the status), or change to the following statuses:

  • B-1, temporary visitor for business, including those in B-1A, B-1B, B-1C, and B-1D status
  • B-2, temporary visitor for pleasure
  • CW-2, spouse or child of a CNMI-only transitional worker
  • E, spouse or child of an E-1, E-2, E-3 nonimmigrants
  • F-1, academic student
  • F-2, spouse or child of an F1 academic student
  • H-4, spouse or child of an H temporary worker
  • I, representative of foreign media and spouse or child
  • J-1, exchange visitor
  • J-2, spouse or child of J-1, exchange visitor
  • K-3, foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen
  • K-4, child of foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen
  • L-2, spouse or child of an L, intracompany transferee
  • M-1, vocational student
  • M-2, spouse or child of an M-1 vocational student
  • N-8, parent of special immigrant child
  • N-9, child of special immigrants
  • O-3, spouse or child of an O, alien of extraordinary ability or achievement
  • P-4, spouse or child of a P, artist, athlete, or entertainer
  • R-2, spouse or child of an R, religious worker
  • TD, spouse or child of a TN, Canadian or Mexican professional

Family Members of Nonimmigrants

If you apply as part of a family, you may choose to:

  • Apply together, using paper Form I-539, and pay a single fee; or
  • Apply online as individuals, and pay a fee for each application.

In the Near Future

We also plan to offer the ability to file your Form I-539 online if you:

  • Possess T or U nonimmigrant classifications;
  • Are applying with an attorney or accredited representative; or
  • Are applying as co-applicants, so family members may apply together and pay a single fee.

To file online, you will:

  • Use a desktop, laptop, phone, or tablet to complete the application;
  • Be guided to complete the relevant parts of your Form I-539;
  • Pay your filing fee online;
  • Submit your application to USCIS; and
  • Receive a near-instant notification in your USCIS online account when we receive your application.

After Applying Online

You will use your USCIS online account to:

  • Receive your biometrics appointment notice;
  • Receive status updates about your case;
  • Respond to any correspondence in which we ask you to submit evidence; and
  • Update your contact information if it changes.
Last Reviewed/Updated:
03/19/2021
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