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“Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled”on your I-526E · EB-5 regional center investor petition

Biometrics are not typical for the I-526E itself, so this appointment may belong to a linked I-485 or a request USCIS made for your file.
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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 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-526E

Biometrics are not typical for the I-526E itself, so this appointment may belong to a linked I-485 or a request USCIS made for your file. Go to the appointment with the notice and your passport, and ask your attorney which case it is for.

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-526E?

Biometrics are not typical for the I-526E itself, so this appointment may belong to a linked I-485 or a request USCIS made for your file. Go to the appointment with the notice and your passport, and ask your attorney which case it is for.

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-526E take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 35 to 38 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

Other statuses of your I-526E

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This same status on other forms

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