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“Case Was Updated To Show That No One Appeared for In-Person Processing”on your I-765 · Work permit (EAD)

USCIS recorded that you missed your biometrics appointment for the work permit.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Biometrics (if required)
Interview · here
Decision
Card produced and mailed

What to do, in 4 steps

Contact USCIS right away to explain and ask for a new appointment.
Gather proof of why you missed it, such as medical records or mail problems.
Update your address if the notice went to an old one.
Talk to an immigration attorney or accredited representative, since the case may be denied.
letter
Your deadlineThe one on your letter. Do not miss it.
In this statusThis varies; USCIS may reschedule or decide the case, so act right away.

What it means for your I-765

USCIS recorded that you missed your biometrics appointment for the work permit. Without photo and fingerprints, it cannot print an EAD card, and the case may be treated as abandoned. Follow the notice right away to reschedule, or explain why you missed it.

In general, on any form:

USCIS recorded that you did not attend a scheduled in-person appointment, such as an interview or biometrics. Missing a required appointment can lead to denial for abandonment. If you had a good reason or never got the notice, act quickly. The deadline to respond can be short.

Avoid these mistakes

Waiting to see what happens instead of acting.
Not keeping proof of the reason for missing the appointment.

Quick questions

What does "Case Was Updated To Show That No One Appeared for In-Person Processing" mean on an I-765?

USCIS recorded that you missed your biometrics appointment for the work permit. Without photo and fingerprints, it cannot print an EAD card, and the case may be treated as abandoned. Follow the notice right away to reschedule, or explain why you missed it.

I missed my appointment. Is my case denied?

Not automatically, but it can be denied as abandoned. Contact USCIS quickly.

I never received the appointment notice. What do I do?

Tell USCIS, update your address, and ask for a new appointment.

Can I get a new appointment?

Often yes, if you act quickly and have a good reason.

How long does an I-765 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 14 to 17 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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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.