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From inside the U.S.: Form I-539 must be filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to request a change of status within the U.S. to H-4 status, or an extension of stay within the U.S of H-4 status. Form I-539 is typically included with the H-1B petition that OIS sends to USCIS.

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.

That's where Form I-539 comes in. It allows you to stay in the United States and ask USCIS to change or extend your status. Important note: If and when you do leave the U.S. after an extension or change of status, you will need another visa in order to return.

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 travel abroad while a change of status application (I-539) is pending, USCIS considers the application abandoned and will reject it. You will need to go to a U.S. embassy or consulate to apply for a new visa to re-enter.

It has taken many months for USCIS to process the Biometrics due to the ASC Closures and limited capacity. Read USCIS Delays with 1.3 million Biometrics appointments to know more. You can check the I-539 ? H4 Visa Historical Processing times to get an idea on the typical processing times.

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