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ý I-539 Application to Extend/

Change Non-Immigrant Status þ

 

Purpose of Form:

This form is used by some non-immigrants to request extensions of stay or changes from one nonimmigrant category to another nonimmigrant category. Please see the form's instructions for your specific nonimmigrant visa category.

It is used by F and M non-immigrants seeking reinstatement of status.

It is also used by K-3/4 non-immigrants to request extensions of stay and by persons seeking V nonimmigrant status while in the United States or extension of stay as a V nonimmigrant.

Number of Pages:

10

Edition Date:

7/30/04 (Fee Change 1/14/05). 09/4/01 edition is acceptable.

Where to File:

In most instances, you should mail this form to the Service Center having jurisdiction over where you live in the United States.
  • If you are filing for reinstatement as an F-1 or M-1 student, submit this application at the USCIS District or Sub-Office having jurisdiction over the place where you live.
  • If you are an E dependent filing for an extension of stay and you live in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, Virginia or West Virginia, mail your application to the Texas Service Center. If you do not live in one of these states, mail your application to the California Service Center.
  • If you are a TD filing for an extension of stay or requesting a change to nonimmigrant TD status, mail your application to the Nebraska Service Center.
  • If you are filing as a V applicant, follow the instructions on Form I-539 Supplement A, Filing Instructions for V Non-immigrants.

Filing Fee:

New Fee: If your application is postmarked on or after April 30, 2004, the required fee is $195.

Please consult the "Paying Fees" section of your local office or Service Center page to learn which forms of payment are accepted. Acceptable forms of payment may vary by office.

Applicants for V nonimmigrant status only, please note a separate charge for biometrics may also be required when the applicant is present in the United States.

                                                        Special Instructions:

K-3/4 Non-immigrants: Use this form to obtain an extension of K-3/4 status while your permanent residence

case is being processed. You may also submit a Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, at the

same time as this form to request renewal of your employment authorization. You may travel outside of the U.S.

and be readmitted as a K-3/4, if you have a valid passport and K-3/4 visa.

V Non-immigrants: See Form I-539 Supplement A, Filing Instructions for V Non-immigrants, for special

instructions. You may also submit a Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, at the same time

as this form to request issuance or renewal of your employment authorization. You may travel outside of the U.S.

and be readmitted as a V, if you have a valid passport and obtain a V visa from the Department of State.

                                              Filing Petitions and Applications

 The address for filing petitions and applications at the Northern Service Center is:

 U.S. Department of Justice

Immigration and Naturalization Service

Northern Service Center

P.O. Box 87539

Lincoln, NE 68501-7539

 

              Form I-539 Supplement A, Filing Instructions for V Nonimmigrant Status

 

Purpose of Form:

These instructions are used by persons seeking V nonimmigrant status while in the United States or extension of V status.

Number of Pages:

2

Edition Date:

5/16/05. Prior versions are acceptable.

Where to File:

Applicants seeking V nonimmigrant status or an extension of that status should mail their Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, to:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 7216
Chicago, IL 60680-7216

Filing Fee:

Applicants seeking V non-immigrant status or an extension of that status should pay the application fee required for Form I-539, and, if between the ages of 14 and 79, a biometric service fee of $70. Applicants for extension of stay as a V non-immigrant should pay only the application fee for Form I-539.

                                                       Filing Petitions and Applications

 The address for filing petitions and applications at the Northern Service Center is:

                                                        U.S. Department of Justice

                                               Immigration and Naturalization Service

                                                         Northern Service Center

                                                             P.O. Box 87539

                                                       Lincoln, NE 68501-7539

 

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                                          If you have any questions, please contact:

                                        Virginia Trujillo, Administrative Assistant

                                                      Diocese of Davenport

                                          International Student Services Office

                                                       2706 N. Gaines St.

                                                   Davenport, IA 52804

                                              Tel: 563-324-1912 ext. 256

                                                 Fax: 563-324-5811

                                        Email: trujillo@davenportdiocese.org

 

Every effort has been made to keep this information accurate, however

 all policies, procedures, tuition and fees, and curriculum are subject to

change by appropriate action of the faculty or Diocese of Davenport.


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