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Form I-539 Processing Time

Check the latest estimated USCIS processing time for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.

Current Estimate Normal
11.4 – 13.9 months
Average across 15 categories
Last Updated
Oct 19, 2026
Source: USCIS

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I-539 Processing Times by Office and Category

15 categories

Office – Category Min Max Status
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) – Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category 6.5 mo 8 mo Normal
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) – Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 5 mo 9 mo Normal
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) – Change of status to B nonimmigrant 8 mo 9 mo Normal
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) – Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 7.5 mo 9.5 mo Normal
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) – Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category 8.5 mo 10 mo Normal
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) – Extension of stay for B nonimmigrant 8.5 mo 10 mo Normal
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) – Extension of stay for L dependents 8.5 mo 12 mo Normal
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) – Extension of stay for H4 dependents 10.5 mo 13.5 mo Normal
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) – Change of status to H4 dependents 10.5 mo 14 mo Normal
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) – All other extension of stay applications 11 mo 15.5 mo Slow

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