Since Oct 1, 2023, USCIS has exempted the $85 biometric fees for all I-539 applicants. Therefore, the filing fee for an I-539 is only $370.
I-539 is a form used for:
Certain nonimmigrants extending their stay or changing to another nonimmigrant status, such as:
an extension/change of B-1 or B-2,
dependents of a Principal E Nonimmigrant- E-1 Treaty Traders and their E-1 employees, E-2 Treaty Investors and their E-2 employees, E-2 CNMI Investors, and E-3 Australian Specialty Occupation Professionals,
a change to or extension of F-1 status, or apply for reinstatement to F-1 status,
an extension/change of status as the dependent of an H temporary worker,
change of employer or a change in the information medium for I status,
a change to or extension of J-1 status, or apply for reinstatement to J-1 status,
an extension/change of status as the dependent of an L intracompany transferee,
a change to or extension of M-1 status, or apply for reinstatement to M-1 status,
an extension/change of status as the dependent of an O nonimmigrant worker,
an extension/change of status as the dependent of a P nonimmigrant worker,
an extension/change of status as the dependent of an R religious worker,
an extension/change of status as the dependent of a TN professional worker,
an extension of status as a T or U nonimmigrant based on law enforcement needs, and
request initial status, a change to or extension of V status.
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