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“Fingerprint Fee Was Received”on your I-526 · EB-5 direct investor petition

Biometrics are not normally part of an I-526 petition, since background checks for investors happen later, at the visa or green card stage.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice · here
Review of investment and source of funds
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision

What to do, in 3 steps

Wait for the biometrics appointment notice by mail.
Keep your payment receipt or bank record.
Make sure USCIS has your current address.
41months
36 to 41 monthsTypical time for a complete I-526. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis usually lasts a few weeks until the appointment notice is sent, but it varies.

What it means for your I-526

Biometrics are not normally part of an I-526 petition, since background checks for investors happen later, at the visa or green card stage. This update may relate to a linked application such as an I-485 filed at the same time. Confirm which receipt number it belongs to.

In general, on any form:

USCIS received the biometrics (fingerprint) fee for your case. It confirms your payment was applied. The next usual step is a biometrics appointment notice. You do not need to pay again.

Avoid these mistakes

Sending a second payment because the status looks unusual.
Going to a biometrics center without an appointment notice.

Quick questions

What does "Fingerprint Fee Was Received" mean on an I-526?

Biometrics are not normally part of an I-526 petition, since background checks for investors happen later, at the visa or green card stage. This update may relate to a linked application such as an I-485 filed at the same time. Confirm which receipt number it belongs to.

Do I need to do anything after 'Fingerprint Fee Was Received'?

No action is needed. Wait for your biometrics appointment notice.

Is this status bad news?

No. It is a routine payment confirmation.

What if I never get a biometrics appointment?

Some cases reuse fingerprints from earlier filings. If a long time passes with no notice, contact USCIS.

How long does an I-526 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 36 to 41 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-526

Fingerprint Review Was CompletedBiometricsBiometrics Appointment Was ScheduledBiometricsCase 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-526 →

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.