I-751 July 2025 Filers

[OldUser 10,023]

4 minutes ago, MarmiteC said:

Am I correct in seeing that for those of us who did consular processing we are more likely to get a biometrics appointment?  Seems to be the case based on other filers in the last few months?

It's hard to know, honestly. There's been cases on VJ when person had to do biometrics at every stage without particular reason why.

Internal policies are always shift at USCIS. Not so long ago majority of I-751 filers has their interviews waived, now it seems like a lot more get interviews. Same can happen with biometrics. Nobody can reliably predict who's going to need to go for biometrics, and whose is going to be reused.

I always assumed the worst for my case: needing to go to appointment and having interview. I was glad when neither happened 

Edited July 17 by OldUser

[MarmiteC 86]

6 minutes ago, OldUser said:

It's hard to know, honestly. There's been cases on VJ when person had to do biometrics at every stage without particular reason why.

Internal policies are always shift at USCIS. Not so long ago majority of I-751 filers has their interviews waived, now it seems like a lot more get interviews. Same can happen with biometrics. Nobody can reliably predict who's going to need to go for biometrics, and whose is going to be reused.

I always assumed the worst for my case: needing to go to appointment and having interview. I was glad when neither happened 

Thanks.  We expect the unexpected and hope for the best.

[Ladybug13 16]

6 minutes ago, MarmiteC said:

Thanks.  We expect the unexpected and hope for the best.

I was wondering the same thing!  We did consular processing for our I-130 and my LPR husband also did Global Entry recently. But, guess we will just see what happens!

[OldUser 10,023]

13 minutes ago, Ladybug13 said:

I was wondering the same thing!  We did consular processing for our I-130 and my LPR husband also did Global Entry recently. But, guess we will just see what happens!

Global Entry has nothing to do with biometrics for USCIS.

I was a GE member at the time I got scheduled for AOS biometrics.

[Ladybug13 16]

55 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Global Entry has nothing to do with biometrics for USCIS.

I was a GE member at the time I got scheduled for AOS biometrics.

good to know!  It was wishful thinking that DHS and CBP are connected like that. 

[mashtates 36]

07/17 - Received print extension letter and biometric reuse notice in the mail

[dalindeck 399]

07/16 - Overnighted to the Tempe, AZ box via UPS

07/17 - Received notification from UPS that it was delivered

[MarmiteC 86]

14 minutes ago, dalindeck said:

07/16 - Overnighted to the Tempe, AZ box via UPS

07/17 - Received notification from UPS that it was delivered

Welcome

[MarmiteC 86]

On 7/16/2025 at 8:30 AM, MarmiteC said:

07/08 - Mailed via USPS to Phoenix AZ

07/10 - Delivered 

07/14 - Text received today with Case number

07/15 - Check cashed & partial scan on account

07/16 - Receipt notice available online.  Case is at NBC.  

 

No biometrics re-use notice or otherwise yet.

07/18 Biometrics appointment recieved for 08/07. 

 

But I have an issue, I have a very important medical appointment at that time in a city 30mins away, and I have waited for this appointment since March. 😭 It is literally the only time I am struggling with. I don't want to miss the medical appointment as it could set me back another 5 months. 

Can I try to reschedule the Biometrics?

[OldUser 10,023]

53 minutes ago, MarmiteC said:

07/18 Biometrics appointment recieved for 08/07. 

 

But I have an issue, I have a very important medical appointment at that time in a city 30mins away, and I have waited for this appointment since March. 😭 It is literally the only time I am struggling with. I don't want to miss the medical appointment as it could set me back another 5 months. 

Can I try to reschedule the Biometrics?

Medical appointment is a valid reason to reschedule. However, before you do that, have you considered showing early for your biometrics? E.g. many VJ folks had success going to biometrics appointment few days early. Just bring the letter and ID.

Edited July 19 by OldUser

[dalindeck 399]

10 hours ago, dalindeck said:

07/16 - Overnighted to the Tempe, AZ box via UPS

07/17 - Received notification from UPS that it was delivered

07/18 - Payment taken from my credit card and received an email that an action was taken on my case: "Case Was Received And A Receipt Notice Was Sent"

[MarmiteC 86]

9 hours ago, OldUser said:

Medical appointment is a valid reason to reschedule. However, before you do that, have you considered showing early for your biometrics? E.g. many VJ folks had success going to biometrics appointment few days early. Just bring the letter and ID.

I hadn't considered going early and trying. Is that better than rescheduling? 

[MarmiteC 86]

Well, it allowed me to reschedule online, so I selected Monday at 10am since I am off work anyway.  It says I need to take the reschedule notice which I'll get in 1-2 business days, which is too late for Monday I guess, so I will print out the confirmation screen online and try my luck 🤷‍♀️

[Ladybug13 16]

On 7/16/2025 at 11:25 PM, Ladybug13 said:

7/15 - partial scan of documents uploaded

7/16 - Receipt notice available in account 

7/18 - Biometrics appointment scheduled for 8/5

7/19 - received NOA1/extension letter in mail 

 

 

Do you need the mailed biometrics appointment letter or you can just print the one in your online portal? 

Edited July 20 by Ladybug13

[MarmiteC 86]

Biometrics done. Super fast and the application support center was empty.