I-539 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026
Change of status to B nonimmigrant
7.5 – 8.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before November 15, 2025.
Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765
6.5 – 8 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before November 23, 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 October 04, 2025.
Change of status to H4 dependents
10 – 13 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before July 01, 2025.
Change of status to L dependent
14 – 15.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before April 14, 2025.
All other change of status applications
10.5 – 15 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before May 03, 2025.
Extension of stay for B nonimmigrant
7.5 – 9 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before October 23, 2025.
Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765
4 – 8 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before November 28, 2025.
Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category
5 – 7 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before December 23, 2025.
Extension of stay for H4 dependents
9.5 – 11.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before August 19, 2025.
Extension of stay for L dependents
7.5 – 11 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before September 01, 2025.
All other extension of stay applications
7.5 – 14 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before May 23, 2025.
Extension of stay for T nonimmigrant
21 – 22.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before September 09, 2024.
Extension of stay for U nonimmigrant
20 – 23 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before September 03, 2024.
Reinstatement to student status
13.5 – 16 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before April 03, 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does I-539 take at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-539 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) takes 7.5 – 8.5 months (80% of cases complete within that time).
When can I ask USCIS about my case?
Under the current data, USCIS accepts a I-539 case inquiry at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) if your receipt date is on or before November 15, 2025. Use USCIS's e-Request tool.
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.
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