Category: Photo and Biometric Appointment

How long does it take to receive a biometric appointment notification after submitting Form I-589 for asylum?”

If I receive a biometric appointment for my asylum case, will I be interviewed, detained, or deported at the appointment?

What Should I Do If I Missed My USCIS Biometrics Appointment Due to a Delayed Notice?

I am currently in asylum court, awaiting my final hearing. The judge requested that I complete biometrics, but despite sending the required documents to USCIS nearly a year ago and following up multiple times, I have not received an appointment. My final hearing was rescheduled to February due to this issue. What steps should I… Continue reading What to Do If USCIS Delays Your Biometrics Appointment for Asylum Court

What does it mean when my USCIS case status says, “Next Step Is an Interview,” but I haven’t done my biometrics yet? Could USCIS have reused my biometrics, or will they send me a biometrics appointment later? What should I do?

What is the U.S. biometric screening process for noncitizens, and who is required to participate in it?

I applied for asylum in New York last month but haven’t received my A-number or a biometrics appointment notice. What is the usual timeline for these updates, and what should I expect next?”

What Is the New Biometrics Process for Defensive Asylum Applicants and What Steps Should I Take?

No, the principal asylum applicant does not need to be present when other family members attend their biometric appointments. Each family member’s biometric appointment is separate and does not require the main applicant’s presence.

I filed my asylum case in New York using my Bronx address. My biometric appointment is scheduled for December 17 in Bronx, but I will be in Buffalo at that time. Can I attend my biometric appointment at the Buffalo ASC on the same day?