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Immigration Update: USCIS Exempts the Form I-539 Biometrics Services Fee for All Applicants

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Shama Merchant Poonja

As a first generation American, Ms. Poonja is committed to the field of immigration law. Since 2013, Ms. Poonja has been representing corporate and individual clients on a wide variety of business and family immigration law matters.

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Sejal Parikh

Ms. Parikh’s experience in business immigration includes representing employers of all sizes in various industry verticals, from Fortune 500 multinational corporations to emerging growth companies, startups, and large consulting companies. She provides expertise across a wide range of employment-based cases, focusing on both nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions.

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Overview:

USCIS announced the exemption of the biometric services fee as part of the application requirements for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, beginning on October 1, 2023.

Updates and Highlights:

  • Beginning Oct. 1, USCIS exempted the $85 biometric services fee as part of the application process for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.
  • Applicants who filed Form I-539 prior to Oct. 1 will still be scheduled for an ASC appointment and should still attend.
  • We expect that in most cases applicants will not be scheduled to attend a biometric services appointment. If USCIS determines that biometrics are required, the applicant will receive a notice with information about appearing for their biometric services appointment.
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