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“Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled”on your I-956G · EB-5 regional center yearly report

A biometrics appointment is not part of a normal annual statement.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice · here
Review by an officer
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-956G

A biometrics appointment is not part of a normal annual statement. It may be for a person newly involved with the regional center. Read the notice for the name, make sure that person attends, and inform EB-5 counsel.

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-956G?

A biometrics appointment is not part of a normal annual statement. It may be for a person newly involved with the regional center. Read the notice for the name, make sure that person attends, and inform EB-5 counsel.

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.

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Other statuses of your I-956G

Fingerprint Fee Was ReceivedBiometricsFingerprint Review Was CompletedBiometricsCase 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-956G →

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.