Form I-539A: Supplemental Information for Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
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What is Form I-539A?
Form I-539A provides information about each co-applicant included on a Form I-539, such as a spouse or child. It is not filed on its own.
Who files it: The principal I-539 applicant files it for each included family member, who signs it.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Biographic information for the co-applicant
- Copy of the co-applicant's I-94 and passport
- Co-applicant's signature, or a parent's or guardian's for young children
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-539A instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-539A
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 21 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: names; passports, visas and arrival records; employment and education; immigration status and history; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
How entries are written 21 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; USCIS online account numbers; Social Security numbers; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Dates 6 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: passports, visas and arrival records; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and signatures and dates of signature.
Answers that do not fit together 5 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and signatures and dates of signature.
Signatures 8 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-539A
- Use the current edition (08/28/24). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-539A instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-539A questions
What is Form I-539A used for?
Form I-539A provides information about each co-applicant included on a Form I-539, such as a spouse or child. It is not filed on its own.
Who files Form I-539A?
The principal I-539 applicant files it for each included family member, who signs it.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-539A?
FormVeritas runs 61 checks written for Form I-539A, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-539A?
USCIS lists 08/28/24 as the current edition of Form I-539A. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form I-539A filing fee shown here?
USCIS does not list a separate fee for Form I-539A on Form G-1055. Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-539A?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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