Applicants receive biometrics requests after initial attempts fail
12 posts across 3 communities in the last 90 days; 83% from r/USCIS.
“I did my N-400 interview in September 2025 and received an RFE in July 2026. I submitted the RFE response, and this week I got another biometrics appointment notice. I already completed biometrics back in July 2025. Has anyone else experienced this with N-400? Why would they…”
“My 81-year-old mom recently had her biometrics appointment for adjustment of status. We received a notice afterward saying she needs to repeat her biometrics, and they already scheduled another appointment. Has anyone experienced this, especially with elderly parents? What…”
“My I-485 send 29 July 2026 Biometric complete 25 August 2026 Same day i got my first silent update 29 September 2026 I got my second update 08 October 2026 another silent update 15 October 2026 another silent update I contacted Emma 29 September said me interview waived What do…”
Multiple applicants are experiencing issues with their biometrics appointments, including rejections due to factors like sweaty hands. Some are unsure if the second attempt was successful and worry about delays in their I-485 processing if it fails again.
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“My 81-year-old mom recently had her biometrics appointment for adjustment of status. We received a notice afterward saying she needs to repeat her biometrics, and they already scheduled another appointment. Has anyone experienced this, especially with elderly parents? What happened after the second appointment? Did…”
“My I-485 send 29 July 2026 Biometric complete 25 August 2026 Same day i got my first silent update 29 September 2026 I got my second update 08 October 2026 another silent update 15 October 2026 another silent update I contacted Emma 29 September said me interview waived What do you think ? Has anyone experienced this before please !!!! submitted by /u/Guerdwens35 [link] [comments]”
“They scheduled me another biometric appointment, i mean why this happened?? And can i reschedule it earlier? submitted by /u/Wide_Teacher5734 [link] [comments]”
“I did my N-400 interview in September 2025 and received an RFE in July 2026. I submitted the RFE response, and this week I got another biometrics appointment notice. I already completed biometrics back in July 2025. Has anyone else experienced this with N-400? Why would they schedule biometrics again after the interview and after submitting the RFE? Any idea what this usually means? Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Gloomy_Resolve2567 [link] [comments]”
“It’s never happened to me before, but a couple of times I’ve hit the “1 out of 3 attempts remaining” and then it goes through. I want to be prepared. I wear glasses so sometimes the glare hits my lense, but more times than not I manage to hit it on the first try. submitted by /u/Parakaffee [link] [comments]”
“Hello can anyone tell me what happens when you fail the first attempt of your citizenship? Do they reach out and rebook your second? Or do you rebook it somewhere? Im so confused. Online it says you have to take it within your 30 day testing period. But after we failed they said they will contact us to take it next month. So which is it? Thanks in advance. In ontario. submitted by /u/Cold_Practice4507 [link] [comments]”
“Hey all, hoping someone could provide some insight on the current situation my parents are in. They did their biometrics and had their I-485 interview on 08/09/26. They thought the interview went alright, but the officer told them they would further review and send correspondence accordingly. Fast forward to today, they received three different case status updates. The first update said they were actively reviewing their case and nothing was needed at this time. The second update said they had s”
“Hi all I know a lot of people got the fingerprint update recently for the second time, I want to follow up to see if anyone got approval/ interview? Thanks submitted by /u/Right_Noise_1428 [link] [comments]”
“I filed for replacement card as i lost my gc and got the biometrics done which were rejected , I got a new appointment for biometrics. Please let me know what different can I do this time. I have had dry hands since last 5 years due to covid and over sanitizing submitted by /u/Silly_Try_6122 [link] [comments]”
“Today, I received an email, that I was sent a letter for a "Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent". Will this be my biometrics? Or other evidence? What kind of evidence may they be asking for? I am in Japan, so the letter will take a week to get here. I would like to prepare now, to have it ready when I get the letter. Thank you submitted by /u/Dragon_Sashimi [link] [comments]”
“Anyone received a second biometrics notice because USCIS failed to record their first notice in the portal and the API? I have already had my biometrics and received two FTA0s back in December, but never received the soft copy neither the IMAG code in the API. I have only received the hard copy. Now, ot is happening again and I only received a hard copy of another biometrics notice!!! submitted by /u/Standard-Ratio7734 [link] [comments]”