How long does it take for the biometrics appointment to take place after the I-829 form has been submitted?
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Lynne Feldman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyNothing normal now. Usually 4-8 weeks depending on availability in your area, but all ASCs for biometrics are closed through at least June 4.
Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyUsually, it takes about 1-2 months but presently the Application Support Centers are closed so its taking longer. They also recapturing fingerprints from previous filings in many cases.
Salvatore Picataggio
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyUsually, it is maybe 30 days or so after filing.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyGenerally two to three weeks. However, no biometrics appointments are available now due to the COVID closure.
Fredrick W Voigtmann
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyBiometrics appointments usually are scheduled three to four weeks after filing. USCIS currently is closed to the public until at least June 4, so no new biometrics appointments are be scheduled and existing ones are being postponed. USCIS also has started to use biometrics in its systems where possible and is sending notices saying a biometrics appointment will not be required in some cases.
Stephen Berman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyRight now, nobody is getting them because USCIS is not doing them. Otherwise, one to six months I would guess.
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