Action required · Biometrics
Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled
What it means
USCIS has scheduled your biometrics appointment and mailed an I-797C notice with the date, time and assigned Application Support Center. Biometrics captures fingerprints, a photograph and a signature so identity and background checks can be completed. It is a procedural step, not a challenge to your evidence.
When it usually appears
Typically within a few weeks of receipt, depending on the form and on appointment capacity at your local center.
How long it usually lasts
Notices usually arrive 2-4 weeks before the appointment date, and the appointment itself commonly takes under an hour.
What you need to do next
Attend at the scheduled time with the original notice and a valid government-issued photo ID such as a passport, driver's license or green card. If you cannot attend, request a reschedule using the instructions on the notice instead of simply missing it, since a no-show can lead USCIS to treat the case as abandoned. Update your address with USCIS before it changes so notices do not go astray.
Frequently asked questions
Can I reschedule biometrics?
Yes, using the method printed on the notice, but rescheduling usually pushes the whole case back by several weeks. Missing the appointment without notice is riskier.
I never received the appointment notice.
Confirm the address on file with USCIS, check your myUSCIS account for an electronic copy, and ask USCIS to re-send it.
What should I bring?
The original appointment notice plus one government-issued photo ID. Supporting application documents are generally not needed.
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General information only, not legal advice. Official USCIS notices in writing always take precedence.
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