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“Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled”on your I-212 · Permission to return after deportation

You have a biometrics appointment for your I-212.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice · here
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision
Approval notice mailed

What to do, in 4 steps

Read the appointment notice and write down the date and place.
Bring the notice and a valid photo ID.
Arrive on time.
If you cannot go, ask to reschedule before the date.
letter
Your deadlineThe one on your letter. Do not miss it.
In this statusThe appointment date is on your notice; the status usually changes after you attend.

What it means for your I-212

You have a biometrics appointment for your I-212. Bring the notice and a valid photo ID. Your fingerprints help USCIS match you to your past removal record and check for any criminal history, which is a key part of this decision.

In general, on any form:

USCIS scheduled you for a biometrics appointment. At this visit they take your fingerprints, photo and signature. The appointment notice lists the date, time and Application Support Center. Going to this appointment is required.

Avoid these mistakes

Forgetting the appointment notice at home.
Missing the appointment without rescheduling.
Going to the wrong center.

Quick questions

What does "Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled" mean on an I-212?

You have a biometrics appointment for your I-212. Bring the notice and a valid photo ID. Your fingerprints help USCIS match you to your past removal record and check for any criminal history, which is a key part of this decision.

What do I bring to a biometrics appointment?

Your appointment notice and a valid government photo ID.

Can I go on a different day?

Some centers allow walk-ins, but it is not guaranteed. Ask to reschedule through USCIS to be safe.

What happens if I miss biometrics?

USCIS may consider your case abandoned. Reschedule or contact USCIS right away.

How long does an I-212 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 43 to 53 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-212

Fingerprint Fee Was ReceivedBiometricsFingerprint Review Was CompletedBiometricsCase Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were TakenBiometricsCase Was ReceivedIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntakeCase Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntakeCase Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntakeFees Were WaivedIntake

Every status of an I-212 →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusI-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien RelativeI-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment AuthorizationN-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for NaturalizationI-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure RecordsI-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on ResidenceI-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident CardI-129FK-1 fiancé(e) visa petitionPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)I-140Employment-based green card petitionImmigrant Petition for Alien Workers

AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.