How Many Biometrics Appointments is USCIS Going to Schedule?
Our clients, as well firms all over the country, have been receiving multiple biometrics notices for the same application. For example, several of our clients have attended a biometrics appointment for an I-765, Application for Employment for Authorization, commonly referred to as a work permit, and, after attending the appointment, clients receive another notice instructing them to attend a second biometrics appointment. These notices offer no explanation as to why the second notice was issued. This is annoying and burdensome for clients, particularly for clients who do not reside close to the office where the biometrics are collected.
When this happens, the first question that clients ask is, “Why did this happen?” There are many possible answers to that question. However, the most likely answer is that USCIS made a mistake and issued the second notice in error. There is also a possibility that there was a problem with the collection or readability of your fingerprints. In any case, we are advising clients to attend these appointments even though it is both annoying and burdensome for them. The main reason we advise clients to attend is to avoid a potential wrongful denial based on abandonment. It is easier to attend a technically unnecessary biometrics appointment than it is to get USCIS to rescind a wrongful denial.
If you receive a biometrics notice and you are unable to attend, you need to let your attorney know immediately, so she can reschedule the appointment. If you do not have an attorney, follow the instructions for rescheduling on the biometrics notice to reschedule your appointment.
