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“Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken”on your I-929 · Green card for U visa relatives

The biometrics for the I-929 case are recorded.
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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

Keep the stamped appointment notice from your visit.
Keep checking your status for the next update.
Watch your mail for an interview or evidence request.
41months
32 to 41 monthsTypical time for a complete I-929. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThe next update can take weeks to months; it varies by form.

What it means for your I-929

The biometrics for the I-929 case are recorded. The background check now runs. There is usually no interview for this petition, so the next update is often a request for more evidence or a decision, often timed with the U-1 holder's green card.

In general, on any form:

USCIS recorded that your fingerprints and photo were taken at your biometrics appointment. Your background checks can now run. This is a normal step, not a decision. The case moves on to review.

Avoid these mistakes

Expecting a decision within days.
Throwing away the stamped biometrics notice.

Quick questions

What does "Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken" mean on an I-929?

The biometrics for the I-929 case are recorded. The background check now runs. There is usually no interview for this petition, so the next update is often a request for more evidence or a decision, often timed with the U-1 holder's green card.

What does 'Fingerprints Were Taken' mean?

USCIS confirmed you completed biometrics. Your background check can proceed.

How long after fingerprints is a decision made?

It varies widely by form and office.

Why does this update appear days after my appointment?

USCIS systems often update a few days after the visit.

How long does an I-929 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 32 to 41 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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