QUESTION
Biometrics appointment for I-131 still needed?
Asked on Sep 09th, 2022 on Immigration - California
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I filed I-131 and it was accepted and the fee taken. I have not received a biometrics letter but the status is updated to fingerprints taken. Does this mean they are using biometrics from a previous application and I do not need to wait for a biometrics appointment before leaving the US? As of September 6, 2022, fingerprints relating to your Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, Receipt Number xxxxxxxxxx, have been applied to your case. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
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USCIS is attempting in as many ways as it can to reduce backlogs that were caused by the pandemic and the Trump administration. Part of the effort is to reuse the biometrics whenever it can since fingerprints do not change over time. Either you failed to completely read one of the notices saying that the agency would reuse your biometrics or USCIS failed to send that one out or it was lost in the mail. The notice that you now have seems pretty clear in indicating that the agency will reuse your biometrics. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Sep 30th, 2022 at 3:29 PM