USCIS Status: “Fingerprint Fee Was Received”
USCIS has processed your biometric appointment request and will schedule a biometric services appointment
What does this status mean?
The 'Fingerprint Fee Was Received' status means USCIS has collected the biometrics fee included in your application, and you can expect to receive a biometrics appointment notice within 4-8 weeks, which will include the date, time, and location of the appointment at an Application Support Center (ASC), where you will provide your fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature
What should you do next?
- 1Log into my.uscis.gov and check your case status using your receipt number
- 2Attend your scheduled biometric services appointment at the designated ASC and bring your appointment notice and government-issued ID
- 3After completing the appointment, wait for a processing update on your application
Typical timeline
4-8 weeks after the 'Fingerprint Fee Was Received' status for biometrics appointment notice, varying processing times for different forms and service centers
Frequently asked questions
what does fingerprint fee received mean uscis
It means USCIS has collected the biometrics fee and will schedule a biometric services appointment, which will be sent to you within 4-8 weeks with a notice, including the date, time, and location of the appointment, and you can call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 for assistance
how long after fingerprint fee received is biometrics appointment
You can expect to receive a biometrics appointment notice within 4-8 weeks after the 'Fingerprint Fee Was Received' status, and you should attend the appointment as scheduled to avoid delays in your application processing
what to bring to uscis biometrics appointment
You should bring your appointment notice and a government-issued ID to the biometric services appointment at the designated Application Support Center (ASC), and you can visit the USCIS website at uscis.gov for more information on preparing for your biometric services appointment
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