Learn more about USCIS biometrics collection and what to
expect during an appointment
With several
key updates in previous months, employers and
employees are eager to know what changes they should be aware of
for biometrics collections. Notably, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) is now allowing individuals to
reschedule their biometrics appointments by calling the USCIS
Contact Center (800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833)) rather than
requesting a rescheduled appointment time in writing. Additionally,
the agency introduced a new policy in May 2021 that suspends
biometrics requirements for certain applicants.
Although USCIS has made changes to its policies, the general
process for biometrics collection remains the same. After filing an
application, request, or petition, certain individuals are required
to submit biometrics to USCIS. This government agency is legally
permitted to require and collect biometrics data from a sponsor,
beneficiary,
