Current I-539 Processing Times for Change of Status to H4, B1/B2, L2, F, M, and J Visas

This page shows the current processing times for Form I-539 when applying for a change of status to H4, B1/B2, L2, F, M, or J visa. You can bookmark or save the link, as this data is frequently updated based on USCIS processing times.

I-539 Processing Time for Change of Status

Processing times for a change of status using Form I-539 can vary significantly depending on which service center is handling your request.

Refer to the initial three letters of your receipt number to identify your service center codes, and then use the following tables to determine your change of status processing time.

WAC/CSC: California Service Center
LIN/NSC: Nebraska Service Center
SRC/TSC: Texas Service Center
EAC/VSC: Vermont Service Center
YSC/PSC: Potomac Service Center
MSC/NBC: National Benefits Center

Change of Status To H4 Dependent Visa Processing Time

The following table shows the current I-539 processing times for a change of status to an H4 dependent visa at various USCIS service centers.

Change of Status To H4 Dependent Visa with H4 EAD Processing Time

The following table shows the current I-539 processing times for a change of status to an H4 dependent visa with an H4 EAD application at various USCIS service centers.

Change of Status To B1/B2 Tourist Visa Processing Time

The following table shows the current I-539 processing times for a change of status to a B1/B2 nonimmigrant tourist visa at various USCIS service centers.

Change of Status To F or M Student or J Exchange Visitor Visa Processing Time

The following table shows the current I-539 processing times for a change of status to an F student, M, or J research exchange visitor visa at various USCIS service centers.

Change of Status To L Dependent Visa Processing Time

The following table shows the current I-539 processing times for a change of status to an L2-dependent visa at various USCIS service centers.

All Other Change of Status Applications

The following table shows the current I-539 processing times for a change of status for other categories at various USCIS service centers.

The processing time shows the duration taken to complete 80% and 100% of cases. This allows you to estimate the range it could take for your application to be processed.

The service request date shows when a request was made for Form I-539. It doesn't mean all applications submitted before this date are completed. Service requests can be for things like expedited processing, inquiries about case status, or other actions on a case.