Do I have to provide biometrics for form I-829 if my I-485 was adjusted? And if I submit my I-829 without biometrics, what would happen?
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Calvin Kourosh Azadi, Esq.
Immigration attorneysThe biometrics fee is included in the overall filing fee for Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status. After submitting your application, USCIS will determine whether they can reuse your previously collected biometrics. If your prior biometrics are sufficient, you will receive a notice confirming their reuse. However, if updated biometrics are required, USCIS will send you an appointment notice with the date, time, and location of your biometrics appointment.
Lynne Feldman
Immigration attorneysUp to USCIS whether new fingerprints are needed for the I-829 – often re-used from prior filing.
Jimena G Cabrera
Immigration attorneysYes, but lately, USCIS has been able to reuse the ones provided before.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Immigration attorneysUSCIS will decide whether to request biometrics; you don’t have any control over this.
Yuliya Veremiyenko-Campos
Immigration attorneysAfter you file I-829, biometrics appointment is schedules within 1-3 months. USCIS sometimes may waive the appointment if they have biometrics on file that are less than 2 years old.
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