Biometrics Appointment

A biometrics appointment is an in-person visit to a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) where your fingerprints, photograph, and signature are captured for background checks. Most USCIS applications (I-485, N-400, I-765, I-131, I-821D) require biometrics. You receive Form I-797C in the mail with your assigned ASC location and date, typically 3–8 weeks after filing. Bring the notice and a government-issued photo ID. Missing the appointment without rescheduling can result in denial for abandonment. The appointment itself usually takes 20–30 minutes.