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“Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent”on your I-539 · Extend or change visa status

USCIS confirmed you withdrew your I-539.
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Receipt notice
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What to do, in 3 steps

Read the acknowledgement notice.
Check how the withdrawal affects your status or other pending cases.
Talk to an attorney or accredited representative if you did not ask for the withdrawal.
10months
9 to 10 monthsTypical time for a complete I-539. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis is a closed status; it does not usually change.

What it means for your I-539

USCIS confirmed you withdrew your I-539. You no longer have a pending extension or change. If your I-94 date has passed, plan your departure soon, and ask an immigration attorney about your options if you need to stay.

In general, on any form:

USCIS confirmed that your application or petition was withdrawn. This usually happens after you or the petitioner asked to withdraw it. The case is now closed. Fees are generally not refunded.

Avoid these mistakes

Not realizing a petitioner can withdraw a petition filed for you.
Expecting the fee back.

Quick questions

What does "Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent" mean on an I-539?

USCIS confirmed you withdrew your I-539. You no longer have a pending extension or change. If your I-94 date has passed, plan your departure soon, and ask an immigration attorney about your options if you need to stay.

Can I undo a withdrawal?

Generally no. You would usually need to file again.

Who can withdraw a case?

The person who filed it. For a petition, that is the petitioner, not the beneficiary.

Will I get my fee back?

USCIS generally does not refund fees after a withdrawal.

How long does an I-539 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 9 to 10 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-539

Termination Notice SentClosed caseCase Closed Benefit Received By Other MeansClosed caseCase Was ReceivedIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntakeCase Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntakeCase Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntakeFees Were WaivedIntakeCase Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly FiledIntake

Every status of an I-539 →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusI-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien RelativeI-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment AuthorizationN-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for NaturalizationI-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure RecordsI-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on ResidenceI-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident CardI-129FK-1 fiancé(e) visa petitionPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)I-140Employment-based green card petitionImmigrant Petition for Alien Workers

AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.