Depending on the type of immigration process you initiate, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may require you to have your fingerprints taken for biometric data in their system. Has your immigration lawyer already mentioned what biometric data is?

 

If required for immigration processing, USCIS will send a notification to the address you provided along with the information needed for your appointment. Approximately five to eight weeks after submitting your immigration application, you’ll receive a notice from USCIS to attend an interview and provide your biometric information.

 

Scheduling Biometric Appointments at USCIS Offices and U.S. Consulates

Appointments for biometric data can be made at a local USCIS office, but they can also be scheduled at the nearest U.S. Consulate. In addition to fingerprinting and photographs, the immigrant’s signature must also be recorded.

 

Biometric appointments are usually very quick, depending on how many people are scheduled for the same date and time. However, once it’s your turn, you’ll find that registration only takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

 

What is the purpose of collecting biometric data?

Does your lawyer mention biometric data? USCIS must record fingerprints and photographs. These fingerprints and photos are also used to cross-reference with the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases to verify if the applicant has a serious criminal record or has violated immigration law.

 

Subsequently, the $85 USD fee for the biometric data collection must be paid when submitting an immigration application to the Department of Immigration.

 

It’s important to note that the biometric data appointment is the first step that must be taken after submitting an application to USCIS. Furthermore, it’s relevant to point out that only the beneficiaries of the immigration process are required to participate in this stage, as biometric data is not collected from sponsors.

 

What do I need to bring for my biometric appointment?

  • Photo identification. For example, a passport or driver’s license
  • The notice you received from USCIS with the location and date of your biometric services appointment
  • Other notices or acknowledgements received from USCIS
  • Any other documents specifically requested by USCIS in your appointment notice (usually a previous employment authorization document or a travel authorization issued on your behalf)

 

A second biometric appointment might be required depending on various factors. This doesn’t mean there’s a problem with your process. Most likely, the second appointment is because a fingerprint wasn’t read correctly and couldn’t be used.

 

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