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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.

The processing time for Form I-539 varies depending on which service center handles your petition. Most I-539 petitions are handled in the Vermont Service Center, which typically takes about 12 ? 16 months?though it can be as short as 9 months for individuals seeking an extension of stay as a U or T nonimmigrant.

If you are an F or M student and you need to extend your stay in the United States or change your nonimmigrant status, you need to file a Form I-539, ?Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status,? with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

As per USCIS guidance, typically they would take about 17 days on average to complete the I-539 biometric process from the day they receive the I-539 application(assuming no re-schedules) form.

Once the Form I-539 is approved, the applicant is in a position to extend stay or transition to the new status (from the start date indicated on the Form I-539). Until receiving the approval, the applicant cannot engage in any activities that require being in the new status.

Include payment ? The visa extension filing fee is $370 (for you and your family included in the application) but there may be an extra $85 biometric fee involved depending on your current type of visa.

$370. You and each co-applicant must also pay an $85 biometric services fee.