Just wondering....I have a friend who applied for I-751 and she said she never asked to do biometrics. She received her 10 year Green Card months ago. Is this possible?

If she didn't do biometrics how did they get her picture and fingerprints for the card?

USCIS probably re-used the ones on file for the first conditional card.

I would not be surprised to see USCIS cut redundant things like biometrics for I-751, the prior set is only 2 years old. My state DMV uses the same picture they took over 10 years ago on my driver's license.

USCIS do not retain photo's or fingerprints on their system that is why we all have to have our Biometrics done everytime we get a new card or a new check is needed as in removing conditions....

When My Greencard went missing in the mail and I had to pay for a new card, I asked why I needed to have fresh Biometrics done when I had just had them taken a few months before, they could or would not answer my question, but they did answer the question when my senator ask why....

Kez

yes, they used the old picture when she had biometrics. im wondering why and what is their basis

That is very interesting. So far, all the I-751 filers that I've seen on VJ have had to go through biometrics all over again.

Were they overseas or something? Maybe in the military?

Nope.