Instructions For Supplement A To Form I-539 - V Nonimmigrant Status
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2OMB No. 1615-0004; Exp. 03/31/2018
Supplement A to Form I-539
Department of Homeland Security
(Filing Instructions for V Nonimmigrant Status)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Additional Instructions to Form I-539 for V Nonimmigrant Status
Additional Instructions
What Is the Purpose of This Form?
1. Check Item 1, Box " b." in Part 2, Application Type of
This form contains additional instructions for Form I-539,
Form I-539, and indicate "V" in the provided space; and
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, if you
are physically in the United States and are applying to U.S.
2. Use information from the qualifying Form I-130 for your
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for V
response to Part 3, Question 4 of Form I-539.
nonimmigrant status. If you are not applying to obtain V
nonimmigrant status, you do not need to use this form. If
Additional Evidence Requirements
you are applying for V nonimmigrant status, you should
In addition to the General Filing Instructions and Initial
complete Form I-539, and follow the instructions contained in
Evidence required by the instructions to Form I-539, the
this Supplement A to Form I-539 as well as those contained in
following requirements must be submitted:
Form I-539.
1. Form I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking
NOTE: If you are using this form in conjunction with Form
Adjustment of Status, without the vaccination supplement;
I-539, you do not necessarily have to be in a valid
and
nonimmigrant status to obtain V nonimmigrant status in the
United States. See "Who Is Eligible for V Nonimmigrant
2. Proof of filing of the immigrant petition that qualifies you
Status?" below.
for V nonimmigrant status, and if necessary, proof of filing
of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent
Residence or Adjust Status. Proof of filing may be in the
Who Is Eligible for V Nonimmigrant Status?
form of Form I-797, Notice of Action, that serves as a
receipt or as a notice of approval, or a receipt for a filed
To be eligible for V nonimmigrant status, you must be the
Form I-130 or Form I-485, or notice of approval issued by
spouse or child of a lawful permanent resident and be the
a local district/field office.
beneficiary of a properly filed Form I-130, Petition for Alien
If you do not have such proof, USCIS will review other
Relative, filed on or before December 21, 2000. In addition,
forms of evidence, such as correspondence to or from
Form I-130 must have been filed three or more years prior to
USCIS regarding a pending petition.
the date of filing Supplement A to Form I-539, and be:
If you do not have any of the above items, but believe you
1. Still pending; or
are eligible for V nonimmigrant status, you must state
where and when the petition was filed, the name and alien
2. Approved, and your beneficiary must either:
registration number of the petitioner, and the names of all
A. Wait for an immigrant visa number to become
beneficiaries.
available; or
B. If the visa number is immediately available, you must
have pending an application for adjustment of status or
Where to File?
an application for an immigrant visa.
You must submit your Form I-539 to the USCIS Chicago
In addition, you must be admissible to the United
Lockbox:
States, except where the grounds of inadmissibility do not
apply or have been waived. The grounds of inadmissibility
For U.S. Postal Service deliveries:
that do not apply are INA sections:
USCIS
1. 212(a)(6)(A) -- Aliens present without admission or parole;
PO Box 7219
Chicago, IL 60680-7219
2. 212(a)(7) -- Aliens without valid passports, visas, or other
entry documents; and
For Express mail and commercial courier deliveries:
3. 212(a)(9)(B) -- Aliens who were unlawfully present for
USCIS
more than 180 days, then departed, and seek admission
Attn: VKL
while barred from doing so.
131 South Dearborn- 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
Form I-539 Supplement A 03/11/15 Y Page 1
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