I-539 filing fee
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
Data as of · Source: USCIS Form G-1055 fee schedule, edition Oct 7, 2026 · Sources checked
Paper filing
$470
Online filing
$420
Before April 2024
$370
The general fee for Form I-539 is $470, or $420 if you file online ($50 less). Before April 1, 2024 it was $370, so the paper fee is 27% higher than the earlier total. 3 groups pay no fee; see the table.
I-539 fees by filing category
As listed in the USCIS fee schedule.
| Who is filing | Fee |
|---|---|
| General filing | $470 paper / $420 online |
| Into or out of A, G or NATO status | $0 |
| T or U nonimmigrants | $0 |
| Fee waiver (Form I-912), if eligible | $0 |
Fee waivers: see Form I-912 for which forms allow one. How to pay: payment methods.
FAQ
How much is the I-539 filing fee in 2026?
$470 when filed on paper and $420 when filed online, according to USCIS Form G-1055 (edition Oct 7, 2026). Some filers pay a different amount; see the table on this page.
How much was the I-539 fee before 2024?
Before the fee rule of April 1, 2024, Form I-539 cost $370. The paper fee today is 27% higher.
Who does not pay the I-539 fee?
The fee schedule lists no fee ($0) for these filers: Into or out of A, G or NATO status; T or U nonimmigrants; people granted a fee waiver (Form I-912).
Related
Sources: USCIS, Form G-1055 Fee Schedule, edition Oct 7, 2026; earlier fee from the edition of Dec 7, 2023. A wrong fee gets a filing rejected: confirm with the USCIS Fee Calculator before you pay.