- Home
- Forums
- Immigrant Visas (Green Cards)
- I-485 Issues
- I-485 Issues Common to All Services Centers
- General I-485 and Related Issues
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
What is Code 1 biometric ?
- Thread starter varpu
- Start date
This is what I understand it to be ..
FP notices usually have 3 types of codes. Code 1, Code 2 and Code 3. Here is what they mean -
Code 1 - FP of ten fingers.
Code 2 - FP of ten fingers along with index finger FP. (I am not completely certain of this one)
Code 3 - FP of ten fingers, FP of index finger, digital photo and signature.
Code 3 is a rather recent devleopment. Once a code 3 FP is complete the physical GC can be mailed out without having the PP stamped first. During PP stamping they take a picture and FP of the index finger. This is necessary for the physical card. Now that this is done during the Code 3 FP process the GC can be mailed to the applicant without waiting for the PP stamping. Lately most people have been getting Code 3 FP notices but there are still a lot of Code 1 and Code 2 FP notices out there.
Hope this information helps.
regards,
saras
FP notices usually have 3 types of codes. Code 1, Code 2 and Code 3. Here is what they mean -
Code 1 - FP of ten fingers.
Code 2 - FP of ten fingers along with index finger FP. (I am not completely certain of this one)
Code 3 - FP of ten fingers, FP of index finger, digital photo and signature.
Code 3 is a rather recent devleopment. Once a code 3 FP is complete the physical GC can be mailed out without having the PP stamped first. During PP stamping they take a picture and FP of the index finger. This is necessary for the physical card. Now that this is done during the Code 3 FP process the GC can be mailed to the applicant without waiting for the PP stamping. Lately most people have been getting Code 3 FP notices but there are still a lot of Code 1 and Code 2 FP notices out there.
Hope this information helps.
regards,
saras
Saras, Thanks for the reply.
Thats what I also thought . But as I stated earlier that My Code is 1 (Which is for 10 Fingers).
Also my notice states that I have to go to get my biometrics taken. which confused me.
As I found out the about the biometric from Biometric.org here is what how they have defined What is biometric ?
" Biometrics are automated methods of recognizing a person based on a physiological or behavioral characteristic. Among the features measured are; face, fingerprints, hand geometry, handwriting, iris, retinal, vein, and voice. "
which i think should includes photos, signature and index fingerprint .
So I am not sure what the difference between Code 1,2 and Code 3 biometric ?
Thx
Thats what I also thought . But as I stated earlier that My Code is 1 (Which is for 10 Fingers).
Also my notice states that I have to go to get my biometrics taken. which confused me.
As I found out the about the biometric from Biometric.org here is what how they have defined What is biometric ?
" Biometrics are automated methods of recognizing a person based on a physiological or behavioral characteristic. Among the features measured are; face, fingerprints, hand geometry, handwriting, iris, retinal, vein, and voice. "
which i think should includes photos, signature and index fingerprint .
So I am not sure what the difference between Code 1,2 and Code 3 biometric ?
Thx
Code 2 is index finger, photo and signature. I have it done for EAD about month ago.saras76 said:Code 2 - FP of ten fingers along with index finger FP. (I am not completely certain of this one)
thanks
Thanks for clearing the confusion.
saras
Stolbovoy said:Code 2 is index finger, photo and signature. I have it done for EAD about month ago.
Thanks for clearing the confusion.
saras