Also, a new version of the I-539 form was updated in March 2021 after Biden administration removed the public charge rule. One of the major change is removal of the Supplement A section from I-539 form and put it a separate form. See below at the end of article, where we highlighted what changed in every page. There are some minor changes in pages 1,2, 4, 6 and 7. The updated form I-539 with biometrics has not changed much, just some minor changes. Other visa holders dependents like CW-2, E category dependents, G, G-5 etc.Ĭhanges in the I-539 Form after Biometrics.B1 / B2 – Visitor visa holders to extend/ change their status.L1 Dependents ( spouse, children) – L2 holders filing for extension/ change of their status.H1B, L1 dependents ( spouse, children) – H4 Holders filing for extension/ change of their status.I-539 form is used by many categories of visa holders and it will impact all of them. Wit the updated I-539 form, DHS is planning to collect Biometric information for better screening and vetting for national security. As per that EO with title “ Protecting the National from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States”, DHS want to protect America from foreign Terrorists and individuals who can cause threat. One of the fundamental reason for the updating the I-539 form with Biometrics option is the Executive order EO 13780. Common FAQs Background : Why Biometrics with I-539 form ? Visa Types ?

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