I-539 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
From USCIS data captured August 31, 2026
H-4 Change of Status
7 – 13.5 months
With and without an I-765 filed at the same time.
Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765
7 – 9 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before December 04, 2025.
Change of status to H4 dependents
10.5 – 13.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before July 28, 2025.
Change of status to B nonimmigrant
7.5 – 9 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before December 14, 2025.
Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category
8 – 10 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before November 02, 2025.
Change of status to L dependent
14.5 – 15.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before May 17, 2025.
All other change of status applications
12 – 15.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before May 27, 2025.
Extension of stay for B nonimmigrant
8 – 9.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before November 19, 2025.
Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765
4.5 – 8.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before December 21, 2025.
Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category
6 – 7.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before January 16, 2026.
Extension of stay for H4 dependents
10 – 12.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before August 21, 2025.
Extension of stay for L dependents
8 – 11.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before September 23, 2025.
All other extension of stay applications
10 – 15 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before June 15, 2025.
Extension of stay for T nonimmigrant
21.5 – 22 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before November 02, 2024.
Extension of stay for U nonimmigrant
20.5 – 23 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before October 13, 2024.
Reinstatement to student status
14.5 – 16.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before April 21, 2025.
In plain English
- The months range means: USCIS finished 80% of its recent I-539 cases at this office within that time. It's a reference point — some cases finish sooner, some later.
- "Case inquiry possible…" means: if USCIS received your case on or before that date, your wait is already longer than normal and you can officially ask USCIS about it (it's called an e-Request, and it's free).
- The chart below shows how the posted wait has moved over time — orange = our weekly captures; gray = archival history.
Track this I-539 wait at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
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Trend
Latest published wait
9 months
As of Aug 31, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture
Stable
No change since Aug 24, 2026
View 17 exact readings
- Aug 31, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture9 months
- Aug 24, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture9 months
- Aug 18, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture9 months
- Aug 13, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture8 months
- Jul 22, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture8 months
- Jun 24, 2026 · archival history8 months
- May 23, 2026 · archival history8 months
- Apr 22, 2026 · archival history8 months
- Mar 17, 2026 · archival history7.5 months
- Feb 19, 2026 · archival history7.5 months
- Jan 15, 2026 · archival history7 months
- Dec 19, 2025 · archival history7 months
- Dec 9, 2025 · archival history7.5 months
- Oct 22, 2025 · archival history7 months
- Sep 30, 2025 · archival history6.5 months
- Sep 19, 2025 · archival history6.5 months
- Sep 6, 2025 · archival history6.5 months
The national I-539 line
Cases waiting
109,156
nationwide (FY2026 Q2)
The line is
growing
+25.2% since FY2025 Q4
What that usually means
More applications than decisions — pressure toward longer waits.
From USCIS's official quarterly report. See the full outlook and methodology →
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Related forms
Other USCIS forms commonly tracked in the same process — listed for reference, not as guidance on what to file.
Frequently asked questions
How long does I-539 H-4 change of status take at SCOPS?
Per USCIS data captured August 31, 2026, I-539 H-4 change of status takes 7 – 13.5 months at SCOPS, depending on the exact category.
When can I ask USCIS about my case?
USCIS posts different dates for H-4 with I-765 and H-4 without I-765. Choose your exact category below for the correct date.
Is this time a guarantee?
No. It is the time within which USCIS completed 80% of similar cases over the past six months. Every case is different; some take longer.
Check your case status at USCIS Case Status Online · Official source: USCIS Case Processing Times