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Besides, you would also attach any I-539A forms, as applicable for each of the co-applicants, sign and send it to the respective USCIS center. You may view the form instructions at uscis.gov/i-539. ALERT: On Feb. 21, 2020, the Supreme Court lifted the statewide injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois affecting Illinois filers. In the first step of submitting application, the process with new I-539 form is pretty much same as the past, you complete the I-539 application form, but now you would use the new form.

If you are unable to complete your electronic form within this 30-day time period, you will need to file a new paper application or petition. If you submit any documents (copies or original documents, if requested) in a foreign language, you must include a full English translation along with a certification from the translator verifying that the translation is complete and accurate, and that they are competent to translate from the foreign language to English. Certain Nonimmigrants Can Now File Form I-539 Online. However, USCIS allows I-539 forms to be filed online for applicants in certain categories.

To file Form I-539 online, you must go to the USCIS Electronic Immigration System (ELIS) login page and create a user account. After you login, you must select “Application to … If you already started an electronic Form I-539 or Form I-526, you will have 30 days from the day you began your application/petition to complete and submit it online. You may file Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, online if you are applying as a single applicant (without co-applicants, or legal or accredited representation) to extend your stay and you hold status as a: B-1 temporary visitor for business; B-2 temporary visitor for pleasure; I-539, Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. USCIS implemented the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds final rule nationwide, including in Illinois, on Feb. 24, 2020. You can file online to extend your stay if you are applying on your own (without co-applicants and without the representation of a lawyer or accredited representative) and if you hold status as either a: B-1 temporary visitor for business