Effective October 1, 2023, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”)  will no longer require applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, to pay the $85 biometric services fee as part of the application process. Additionally, in most cases, applicants will not be scheduled to attend a biometric services appointment.  “However, if USCIS determines that biometrics are required, the applicant will receive a notice with information about appearing for their biometric services appointment.”