What to Expect at Your USCIS Biometrics Appointment

What does this mean?

During the USCIS application process, the government will ask you to come in for a biometrics appointment. A biometrics appointment is a short, routine security check to verify your identity. This is done by collecting your fingerprints, photograph and digital signature. There are generally no fundamental questions about your application or case.

What to take to your Biometric appointment?

It is of the utmost importance to take your I-797C notice letter, which is the letter sent as the notice to arrive at your biometrics appointmentat a specific center, on a specific day and time. Second, you MUST take a valid government-issued IDthat is NOT expired.