Instructions For Form I-539 - Application To Extend/change Nonimmigrant Status (Page 11 of 16) in pdf

Who May Not File Form I-539?

You may not be granted an extension or change of status if you were admitted under the Visa Waiver Program or if your

current status is:

An alien in transit (C) or in transit without a visa (TWOV);

A crewman (D); or

A fiancé(e) or dependent of a fiancé(e) (K-1 or K-2).

A spouse (K-3) of a U.S. citizen and his or her children (K-4), accorded such status pursuant to the LIFE Act, may not

change to another nonimmigrant status.

EXCEPTION: A K-3 and K-4 are eligible to apply for an extension of status. They should file for an extension during

the processing of Form I-130 filed on their behalf and up to completion of their adjustment-of-status application.

NOTE: Any nonimmigrant (A to V) may not change his or her status to K-3 or K-4.

General Instructions

USCIS provides forms free of charge through the USCIS website. In order to view, print, or fill out our forms, you should

use the latest version of Adobe Reader, which can be downloaded for free at

Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these

instructions.) Each application must be properly signed and filed. A photocopy of a signed application or a typewritten

name in place of a signature is not acceptable.

If you are under 14 years of age, your parent or legal guardian may sign the application on your behalf.

Evidence. You must submit all required initial evidence and supporting documentation with your application at the time

of filing. If you are electronically filing this application, you must follow the instructions provided on the USCIS website,

You may be required to submit additional evidence as noted in these instructions.

Biometrics Services Appointment. After USCIS receives your application and ensures it is complete, the agency will

inform you in writing when to go to your local USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for your biometrics services

appointment. Failure to attend the biometrics services appointment may result in denial of your application.

Copies. You may submit a legible photocopy of documents requested, unless the instructions specifically state that you

must submit an original document. Original documents submitted when not required may remain a part of the record, and

will not be automatically returned to you.

Translations. Any document you submit to USCIS with information in a foreign language must be accompanied by a

full English translation. The translator must certify that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and

that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English.

Online Submission. When authorized by USCIS, you may submit this form online. Please check the USCIS website for

the latest information on whether electronic submission of this form is possible.

How to Fill Out Form I-539

Type or print legibly in black ink.

If you need extra space to complete any item within this application, attach a sheet of paper, and type or print your

name and A-Number (if any) at the top of each sheet of paper; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item

Number to which your answer refers; and date and sign each sheet.

Answer all questions fully and accurately. If an item is not applicable or the answer is "none," type or print "N/A," unless

otherwise directed.

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