This form is needed to accompany the I-539 in order to explain and provide instructions for the V nonimmigrant classification. This form will be used by nonimmigrants to apply for an extension of stay, a change to another nonimmigrant classification, or for obtaining V nonimmigrant classification.
US Code:
8 USC 1184
Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
There has been a decrease of 213,400 annual burden hours previously reported for this information collection. It appears that USCIS must have mistakenly included the number of respondents submitting the additional evidence requirements associated with Supplement A to the Form I-539, with the total number of respondents submitting the Form I-539. The evidence required in Supplement A to the Form I-539 should only be submitted by V-nonimmigrants which is significantly less. Moreover, as every year passes, the number of V-nonimmigrants have decreased for this category since most have adjusted to legal permanent status.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form I-539A.pdf
Supplement A to Form I-539 (Filing Instructions for V Nonimmigrant Status)