The process is fairly quick, with most applicants in and out in about a half hour. After completing the biometrics appointment, there are 5 additional steps in the green card application process:.
Not all green card applicants need these, so if you did not request one you can skip this step. In most cases, green card applicants will file Form I concurrently with their green card application for faster processing. Assuming you filed these forms at the same time, you should receive your EAD within 3 — 4 months of filing. Immigrants who need to travel internationally while their green card application is pending a practice that is generally best to avoid, but sometimes necessary can request advance parole with Form I , Application for Travel Document.
If you file Form I concurrently with Form I, your EAD will include the appropriate authorization to serve as an advance parole travel document. USCIS will issue a Request for Evidence RFE if the adjudicator over your case determines that any documents are missing, or if he or she needs additional evidence to determine your eligibility for immigration benefits.
All you need to do is respond to the RFE with the requested documentation in a timely manner. If you have any additional documentation that may strengthen your case, now is the time to submit these for review. Just be sure to include a cover letter with your RFE response and explain what documents are included and why you believe they are important to your case. Timelines are not guaranteed.
Adjustment of Status Timeline The entire adjustment of status process usually takes over a year to complete. Typically, an applicant receives their green card from USCIS 1 to 4 weeks after approval of the adjustment of status, which is step 4 in the AOS timeline below: 1. Approval Notice months If approved, the applicant can visit their local USCIS office to have their passport stamped with a temporary green card stamp.
USCIS no longer accepts written requests to reschedule the appointment. Instead, you must call USCIS at TTY before the date and time of your original appointment and establish good cause for rescheduling. If you fail to call before your scheduled appointment or fail to establish good cause, USCIS may not reschedule the appointment.
If you fail to appear for your originally scheduled biometric services appointment and the appointment is not rescheduled, they will consider the related application, petition, or request abandoned and, as a result, USCIS may deny it. Therefore, it's likely they will a reschedule date within a day time frame from the date of the reschedule request. Rescheduling your appointment will delay your case.
If you have received your appointment notice, but your dependent s have not, it may be possible for your family members to attend your appointment.
The decision to combine the biometric screenings is at the discretion of the ASC. The ASC may refuse to do so. Generally, children under 14 years of age are exempt from biometrics fee. You cannot ignore this notice. It's likely that your child is being called in for a "Code 2" biometrics appointment. For children who are adjusting status, this information is necessary for the generation of the permanent resident card also known as a green card.
When you get your biometric services appointment notification, it will also include a list of items to bring to the appointment. In addition to the appointment notice itself Form IC , you will be required to bring photo identification.
Typically, acceptable documents include:. When you appear for your biometrics appointment, USCIS will digitally capture your fingerprints, photograph and signature on a LiveScan machine. When it is time to sign your name, USCIS will ask you to attest to the truth of the following statement:.
The language is only displayed in English or Spanish. If you require a different foreign language, USCIS recommends that you select the appropriate language translation and review it before you appear for your ASC appointment. However, if you think you might have a criminal record, contact an immigration lawyer before going to a USCIS biometrics appointment. If you think you might have a criminal record, you should contact an immigration lawyer before filing any USCIS form.
Some crimes will make you ineligible for immigration benefits. Once you have completed your biometrics appointment, you will be given a stamp on your appointment notice confirming that you attended. Keep this document safe. The next step depends on the type of application you filed. Some, like marriage cases, require an interview; others, such as employment-based petitions, may only require interviews when there are issues that need further inquiry. This is usually the result of smudged prints, and fingerprints will need to be retaken to complete the background check.
USCIS will not charge an additional fee. Depending on your application type and the service center processing it, it may be several weeks or months before you hear from USCIS again.
Remember, you can always check the status of your case online. Biometrics data is considered valid for a period of 15 months. Therefore, it's very common for applicants to attend multiple biometrics appointment. This can occur if an application or petition is pending for several months or the person has requested a separate immigration benefit from USCIS. Generally it's best to show up only on your scheduled appointment date and time. But if you need to travel abroad before a scheduled USCIS biometrics appointment or before the appointment has been scheduled , it may be possible to attend your biometric screening early or reschedule.
The ASC could accommodate you at their discretion. It is highly unlikely they will accommodate you at this time. Your other option is to reschedule the appointment as described above.
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