USCIS will not mail Biometric Appointment Notices for electronically filed I-539

January 4, 2022
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will no longer mail paper biometric services appointment notices for electronically filed Forms I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. As part of USCIS’ ongoing transition to digital processing, the biometric services appointment notice will appear in your USCIS online account under “Documents” once your appointment is scheduled. You are required to bring a printed copy of your biometric services appointment notice to your Application Support Center appointment.

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