I-539 extension of stay

**rsekhark** · 12th January 2006, 05:11 PM

Hi all,
Is it true that if we e-file I-539 extension of stay, then we don't have to send any documentation until USCIS asks for it??
Thanks,Sekhar

**kartheg2** · 12th January 2006, 09:58 PM

Where did u hear this ?. Never heard such thing.

Kartheg.

**devathi** · 13th January 2006, 11:28 AM

Sekhar, I never heard of this too. I have e-filed form I-539 for my parents two days back and the confirmation reciept says you need to send the supporting documentation as per the instructions in paper based I-539 application. So, sent the documents to BCIS.
Hope this helps.

**luckymb** · 10th January 2007, 11:14 PM

Hi Devathi,

Can you pls point me to the link for e-file of I-539? I'm looking to extend my mother's visa and am unable to find the e-file link.

Thanks,
Lucky

**waitin_toolong** · 11th January 2007, 03:35 PM

I find it strange as well that she efiled. Refer to

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...00d1f1d6a1RCRD

I-539 – Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

* Effective April 1, 2006, Form I-539 will be temporarily unavailable to E-Filing system users. If you wish to file Form I-539 with USCIS, you must follow instructions for filing in paper. USCIS will make Form I-539 available to E-Filing system users in the near future. Please check back with USCIS for updated information on the availability of E-Filing Form I-539.