Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

What "Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled" means on your USCIS case, and what to do next.

Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled is a status you may see on your USCIS case. Here is what it means and what to do next.

What does “Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled” mean?

USCIS has scheduled you to appear at an Application Support Center to provide fingerprints and a photo. A notice with the date, time, and location is generated.

What should you do?

Attend on the scheduled date with the notice and a photo ID. If the time does not work, follow the reschedule instructions on the notice promptly.

What this means for your case

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