How long for Biometrics ?

[WizandDorothy 0]

Hi All, wonder if you can help us ? On 24 May 2010 USCIS received our I-485's for myself and 2 children and the I-765 , we received the hardcopys of all NOA's a few days later. But we still have not received anything advising when we must go for Biometrics , does this arrive by regular postal mail , email or text message ? Also how long does it normally take after receiving hardcopy NOA for us to get Biometrics date - this is for fingerprints and photos ?? Thank you and any advice is appreciated

[Toyota 2]

Hi All, wonder if you can help us ? On 24 May 2010 USCIS received our I-485's for myself and 2 children and the I-765 , we received the hardcopys of all NOA's a few days later. But we still have not received anything advising when we must go for Biometrics , does this arrive by regular postal mail , email or text message ? Also how long does it normally take after receiving hardcopy NOA for us to get Biometrics date - this is for fingerprints and photos ?? Thank you and any advice is appreciated

The biometrics appointment letter normally comes by regular mail. And it might be arriving anytime soon, normally it depends on availabilty at the centre where you will scheduled to have your biometrics done. In my case it arrived about 4 weeks after receiving hardcopy for the NOA's. And I have seen some cases where it arrived at around 2 weeks after NOA. So, it all depends...it's just a matter of waiting, it will eventually come.

And wishing you good luck and speedy approval with your applications.

[besaangel 18]

Hi All, wonder if you can help us ? On 24 May 2010 USCIS received our I-485's for myself and 2 children and the I-765 , we received the hardcopys of all NOA's a few days later. But we still have not received anything advising when we must go for Biometrics , does this arrive by regular postal mail , email or text message ? Also how long does it normally take after receiving hardcopy NOA for us to get Biometrics date - this is for fingerprints and photos ?? Thank you and any advice is appreciated

Well it could take up to 30 days for the receipt of the Biometrics letter. It should arrive by mail (hardcopy) and is for the fingerprinting and for a picture which will be used for the greencard pic.

Note that if the 30 day wait has passed, be sure to call the USCIS at 1 800 375 5283 and let them know that you believe that you have been waiting too long for a Biometrics.

[WizandDorothy 0]

Toyota , thank you for the info , I was stressed a bit back there , so its just a case of waiting now , well I guess I have the World Cup Soccer to watch in the meantime haha, good luck on your journey as well

The biometrics appointment letter normally comes by regular mail. And it might be arriving anytime soon, normally it depends on availabilty at the centre where you will scheduled to have your biometrics done. In my case it arrived about 4 weeks after receiving hardcopy for the NOA's. And I have seen some cases where it arrived at around 2 weeks after NOA. So, it all depends...it's just a matter of waiting, it will eventually come.

And wishing you good luck and speedy approval with your applications.

Thank you as well Bessaangel , I looked it up as well and saw the 30 day info , hope it does not take that long , have a nice day

Well it could take up to 30 days for the receipt of the Biometrics letter. It should arrive by mail (hardcopy) and is for the fingerprinting and for a picture which will be used for the greencard pic.

Note that if the 30 day wait has passed, be sure to call the USCIS at 1 800 375 5283 and let them know that you believe that you have been waiting too long for a Biometrics.

[Vivi6 12]

well I guess I have the World Cup Soccer to watch in the meantime haha, good luck on your journey as well :

can't wait!

Anyways, mine came on the 29th day, just sit back and rest assured it will come eventually. If they schedule you a late appointment, you can always try to do a walk in and have it done earlier.

Good luck!

[WizandDorothy 0]

Wow that took long Vivi - 29 days , can you tell me how I can do a walk in Biometrics and what it involves please ?

have a great day

can't wait!

Anyways, mine came on the 29th day, just sit back and rest assured it will come eventually. If they schedule you a late appointment, you can always try to do a walk in and have it done earlier.

Good luck!

[Vivi6 12]

Wow that took long Vivi - 29 days , can you tell me how I can do a walk in Biometrics and what it involves please ?

have a great day

Basically let's say you get the notice sometime this week but the appointment is far ahead, maybe end of June or something. At that point you can just go to the office indicated on the notice as soon as you can and just get it done. Unless the office is really really busy they won't turn you away.

Here's what I did. Notice came on April 29th, appointment was for May 24th...so far away! So on May 3rd i went to the office and they took me in, even though I was 3 weeks early. So just bear a few more days until the notice come and then try to do the same...pretty sure they'll let you do it earlier!

Keep us posted!

Edited June 8, 2010 by Vivi6