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“Fingerprint Fee Was Received”on your I-601 · Waiver of inadmissibility

Fingerprints are not usually a separate step for an I-601, since biometrics are normally collected through the green card or visa case it supports.
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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 3 steps

Wait for the biometrics appointment notice by mail.
Keep your payment receipt or bank record.
Make sure USCIS has your current address.
46months
42 to 46 monthsTypical time for a complete I-601. 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-601

Fingerprints are not usually a separate step for an I-601, since biometrics are normally collected through the green card or visa case it supports. If you see this, check the receipt number and watch for an appointment notice, especially if you are in the U.S. adjusting status.

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-601?

Fingerprints are not usually a separate step for an I-601, since biometrics are normally collected through the green card or visa case it supports. If you see this, check the receipt number and watch for an appointment notice, especially if you are in the U.S. adjusting status.

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-601 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 42 to 46 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-601

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-601 →

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.