To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Effective May 17, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is expected to remove biometrics requirements for certain dependent applicants filing Form I-539 including H-4, L-2, E-1, E-2 and E-3. Overview In various applications, petitions and requests, USCIS requires applicants to visit their local Application Support Center (ASC) to attend a biometrics appointment and to provide fingerprints, photograph and/or signature. In March 2019, USCIS implemented a requirement for all individuals submitting Form I-539 to complete biometrics, which includes dependent spouses and children of H-1B,