Hi everyone,
I'm preparing to file my I-485 and trying to understand the new USCIS photo policy that went into effect on December 12, 2024.
From what I understand, the new policy states that photos must be taken by USCIS or authorized entities at Application Support Centers (ASCs), which require an appointment notice to access.
This has me confused about what to do when filing my I-485:
Option 1: Submit my I-485 without photos and wait for the biometrics appointment notice, then get photos taken at the ASC?
Option 2: Get photos taken at CVS/Walgreens as usual and include them with my I-485 application?
Has anyone filed their I-485 recently after December 12, 2024? What did you do regarding photos? Did you include them with your initial filing, or did the instructions say to wait for the biometrics appointment?
I want to make sure I don't delay my application by missing something, but I also don't want to submit unnecessary photos if the policy has changed.
Any guidance from recent filers would be really helpful. Thank you in advance!
Hi everyone, I'm preparing to file my I-485 and trying to understand the new USCIS photo policy that went into effect on December 12, 2024. From what I understand, the new policy states that photos must be taken by USCIS or authorized entities at Application Support Centers (ASCs), which require an appointment notice to access. This has me confused about what to do when filing my I-485: Option 1: Submit my I-485 without photos and wait for the biometrics appointment notice, then get photos taken at the ASC? Option 2: Get photos taken at CVS/Walgreens as usual and include them with my I-485 application? Has anyone filed their I-485 recently after December 12, 2024? What did you do regarding photos? Did you include them with your initial filing, or did the instructions say to wait for the biometrics appointment? I want to make sure I don't delay my application by missing something, but I also don't want to submit unnecessary photos if the policy has changed. Any guidance from recent filers would be really helpful. Thank you in advance!