Biometrics Needed for K-3 adjusters?

[Mike and Adriana 0]

Just curious. In reading the instructions for the I-751, I see that they are requiring a biometrics fee of $80. My wife and step-daughter had biometrics taken (and paid for) after then entered the country on a K-3 and K-4 and went through adjustment of status. As such, do they need to get biometrics done again? Or is this only for those who entered under a K-1 or an IR-1/CR-1. Just curious. Seems like a waste of time and money, but that never stopped USCIS, right?

Thanks,

Mike

[NickD 203]

Just curious. In reading the instructions for the I-751, I see that they are requiring a biometrics fee of $80. My wife and step-daughter had biometrics taken (and paid for) after then entered the country on a K-3 and K-4 and went through adjustment of status. As such, do they need to get biometrics done again? Or is this only for those who entered under a K-1 or an IR-1/CR-1. Just curious. Seems like a waste of time and money, but that never stopped USCIS, right?

Thanks,

Mike

My wife is also from Bogota and her family is there. So far we have spent 400 bucks for biometrics between my wife and daughter and have driven 1350 miles for three trips. But my daughter turned 18 due to USCIS delays so she doesn't have her USC yet. In the next year, another 80 bucks and another 450 mile round trip to bring the total to $480.00 and 1,800 miles of driving, plus time lost from work. But if you do not show up according to the instructions, your application will be rejected, so we showed up each time and on time. What else can you do?

[payxibka 10,045]

Just curious. In reading the instructions for the I-751, I see that they are requiring a biometrics fee of $80. My wife and step-daughter had biometrics taken (and paid for) after then entered the country on a K-3 and K-4 and went through adjustment of status. As such, do they need to get biometrics done again? Or is this only for those who entered under a K-1 or an IR-1/CR-1. Just curious. Seems like a waste of time and money, but that never stopped USCIS, right?

Thanks,

Mike

in addition, biometrics is needed to make sure the person who they think they are issuing a new card to is still the same person that got the first one...

[Mike and Adriana 0]

Thanks! It seems that your reply gives me the answer - you need to get biometrics whenever asked, no exceptions. I guess there is a reason, although it's not obvious. Maybe they want to make sure the person who is getting the permanent green card is the same person who originally received adjustment of status. Hmmmm.

Mike