Biometrics suspended for some

May 16, 2021

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the temporary suspension of the biometrics requirements through May 17, 2023  for certain nonimmigrants filing the I -539, Application to Extend /Change Nonimmigrant Status.

The temporary suspension applies to five classifications including E-2 CNMI Investors and L-2 nonimmigrants, who have a pending I-539 as of May 17, 202 and have not received a biometrics appointment, or who submit new applications on or after  May 17, 2021. Go to the USCIS website for additional information and requirements.