The Chicago immigration attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer learned that starting March 22, 2019, USCIS will only accept revised form I-539 and I-539A. The new forms will affect all non-immigrant applicants, including derivatives H-1B, L, and E workers. In addition to requiring use of the updated I-539 form for each applicant, each co-applicant included in the application, must sign a separate form I-539A (parents can sign the separate I-539A form on behalf of children under 14), and each applicant must must pay a separate service fee of $85 for biometrics, including children (only certain A, G, and NATO applicants are exempted). After the applicant and co-applicants file the application, each will receive a separate biometric services appointment and must appear to provide biometrics. This new requirement will apply to children, regardless of age.
If you have prepared the old I-539 form, remember that USCIS must receive the forms by March 21, 2019.
If you have any questions, or need any assistance with your application to extend status, contact the Chicago immigration attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer PC.