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What proof should I keep after a biometrics appointment?

Records to preserve after a USCIS biometrics appointment, including appointment notices, returned documents, and rescheduling information.

Published August 24, 2026Last reviewed August 24, 2026General information
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What proof should I keep after a biometrics appointment?

Last reviewed: August 24, 2026

General information only. Biometrics procedures can change. Follow the current USCIS notice issued for your case.

Keep the original appointment notice and any stamped, marked, or otherwise returned appointment document you receive, plus related USCIS notices. Scan a copy for your records without discarding the original.

Also keep a short factual note with the appointment date, location, and any rescheduling or problem that occurred. If USCIS sends an updated notice, preserve both the old and new notices. Do not place sensitive biometric information into unnecessary third-party services.

If an appointment was missed, rescheduled, or does not appear correctly in an account, use the instructions on the notice and official USCIS resources. Do not assume that advice written for an older biometrics process still applies.

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This page does not determine the legal consequences of a missed or rescheduled appointment.

Official sources & current information

Verify changing requirements at the source.

This section identifies government links contained in this guide. The government page, form instructions, court notice, or other controlling document should be checked for current requirements.

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