I-90: What “Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled” Means

USCIS scheduled your biometrics appointment and the notice with the date and location is on its way or already delivered. Attending the appointment (or completing a valid reschedule) is required for the case to keep moving.

Good to do now

  • Watch your mail for the appointment notice; the status often appears days before the letter arrives.
  • Attend the appointment as scheduled. Missed appointments can significantly delay a case.
  • If you genuinely cannot attend, follow the reschedule instructions on the notice before the appointment date.

Live numbers

Waiting in this status now
14,440 tracked cases
Moved into it in the last 4 weeks
9,678 cases
Time in this status so far
typically 18 days (13 to 46 for the middle half)

Where tracked cases went next

Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS77%

median 19 days (17 to 20) · 68,762 cases

USCIS Is currently Processing the Case15%

median 19 days (18 to 20) · 13,179 cases

Card Is Being Produced5%

median 20 days (18 to 21) · 4,641 cases

Card Was Produced2%

median 40 days (26 to 72) · 1,661 cases

Case Was Denied2%

median 112 days (101 to 133) · 1,479 cases

of tracked I-90 cases that moved from this status, filing years 2026+2025

Measured from cases tracked on MyCasesHub, not all USCIS filings. Data as of 2026-07-17. Not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

What happens at a biometrics appointment?
Fingerprints, a photo, and a signature are captured, typically in a short visit to an Application Support Center.
Can I go earlier than my scheduled date?
Some centers accept early walk-ins, but acceptance is at their discretion. The scheduled slot is the only guaranteed one.
What if I miss the appointment?
Cases can be considered abandoned after a missed appointment without a valid reschedule, so follow the notice instructions immediately if you missed it.

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MyCasesHub is not affiliated with USCIS. Statistics are measured from cases tracked on MyCasesHub, not all USCIS filings. This page is general information, not legal advice.