What is Biometrics?

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And now what is this?

My 485 was approved on 17th march 2005, I got the stamp on passport,
Now i see people are talking about Biometrics? what and when it is taken?

TIA

 

[PrinceofJungle]

If a person get FP, he go and get FP done for 10 finger.

If a person get FP with special code, it mean FP is taken , plus his pic is taken and his index finger is fingerprinted and he need to sign.

that triger the quick Card order, and they don't need to go for PP stamping untill need immidiate travel.

read this http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=177927

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USCIS is working on a procedure wherein applicants would get their biometrics for card production taken at the ASC at the same time that they get their fingerprints taken for name-check purposes. As a result, applicants will receive their I-551 cards shortly after approval of their I-485's. However, the applicants will have to appear at a service office only once. The procedure will give rise to the need for applicants to make InfoPass appointments and go into local offices except if they have an immediate need for temporary evidence of status. Applicants who filed during the year 2005 for adjustment in recent months have been receiving the notices to appear for both fingerprints and biometrics. Applicants who do not need fingerprints are being scheduled for biometrics only. NSC is also scheduling many applicants who filed prior to 2005 for their biometrics. Many of these applicants have not yet had their biometrics taken when their case was approved. These individuals will be receiving an appointment notice soon after approval to appear for biometrics. Districts can still provide the I-551 stamp.


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