USCIS Form I-539 processing times
I-539
Data publishedApplication to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
| Office | Subtype | Range |
|---|---|---|
| National Benefits Center | All other change of status applications | 0.23–2.5 months |
| National Benefits Center | All other extension of stay applications | 0.69–2.5 months |
| Service Center Operations | Change of status to B nonimmigrant | 8–9 months |
| Service Center Operations | Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category | 8.5–10 months |
| Service Center Operations | Change of status to H4 dependents | 10.5–14 months |
| Service Center Operations | Change of status to L dependent | 14.5–16 months |
| Service Center Operations | All other change of status applications | 14–16 months |
| Service Center Operations | Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 | 7.5–9.5 months |
| Service Center Operations | Extension of stay for B nonimmigrant | 8.5–10 months |
| Service Center Operations | Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category | 6.5–8 months |
| Service Center Operations | Extension of stay for H4 dependents | 10.5–13.5 months |
| Service Center Operations | Extension of stay for L dependents | 8.5–12 months |
| Service Center Operations | All other extension of stay applications | 11–15.5 months |
| Service Center Operations | Extension of stay for T nonimmigrant | 22–25.5 months |
| Service Center Operations | Extension of stay for U nonimmigrant | 20.5–23 months |
| Service Center Operations | Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 | 5–9 months |
| Service Center Operations | Reinstatement to student status | 15–17.5 months |
ImmigrationTimes.org cross-office aggregate, not a USCIS-published figure: 10.1–12.6 months (range across offices: 0.5–13.9 months)
ImmigrationTimes.org/forms/i-539/ · updated 2026-10-19
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