USCIS Extends Temporary Suspension of Biometrics Submission for Certain Form I-539 Applicants

USCIS extended the temporary suspension of the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting an extension of stay in or change of status to H-4, L-2, or E nonimmigrant status through 9/30/23.

The notice also states that it plans to establish a permanent biometrics exemption for all Form I-539 applicants in the coming months.

Related Resources

• USCIS Temporarily Suspends Biometrics Requirement for Certain Form I-539 Applicants
• Practice Pointer: Considerations for H-4/L-2 EADs When Bundling with H-1B/L-1 Petitions under the Edakunni Settlement