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 | 7.5–9 months |
| Service Center Operations | Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category | 8–10 months |
| Service Center Operations | Change of status to H4 dependents | 10.5–13.5 months |
| Service Center Operations | Change of status to L dependent | 14.5–15.5 months |
| Service Center Operations | All other change of status applications | 12–15.5 months |
| Service Center Operations | Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 | 7–9 months |
| Service Center Operations | Extension of stay for B nonimmigrant | 8–9.5 months |
| Service Center Operations | Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category | 6–7.5 months |
| Service Center Operations | Extension of stay for H4 dependents | 10–12.5 months |
| Service Center Operations | Extension of stay for L dependents | 8–11.5 months |
| Service Center Operations | All other extension of stay applications | 10–15 months |
| Service Center Operations | Extension of stay for T nonimmigrant | 21.5–22 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 | 4.5–8.5 months |
| Service Center Operations | Reinstatement to student status | 14.5–16.5 months |
ImmigrationTimes.org cross-office aggregate, not a USCIS-published figure: 9.6–12 months (range across offices: 0.5–13.2 months)
ImmigrationTimes.org/forms/i-539/ · updated 2026-08-17
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