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

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the temporary suspension of biometrics submissions for certain Form I-539 applicants until September 30, 2023. H-4, L-2, and E nonimmigrant applicants requesting an extension of stay or change of status will not be required to provide biometrics. However, USCIS still retains the discretion on a case-by-case basis to require biometrics for any applicant. USCIS plans to establish a permanent biometrics exemption in the near future.