USCIS Ramps Up Biometric Evidence Requests for Visa Applicants

Request for Evidence Biometric Collection  

USCIS has recently begun issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) for biometrics collection in certain employment-based visa cases, including H-1B and I-140 petitions.

Key Points About These RFEs 

Who is affected? 

• Some H-1B nonimmigrant workers and other foreign national employees. 
• Some employment-based green card applicants. 

What do the RFEs request? 

• Updated home address history for the beneficiary.
• Biometrics collection (fingerprints and photographs). 

Why is USCIS requesting this? 

• USCIS cites “potentially adverse information” as justification for biometrics collection.

How should applicants respond? 

• Do not ignore the RFE—failure to respond can result in application or petition denials. 
• Request clarification from USCIS if the RFE cites adverse information without explanation. 
• Consult an immigration attorney to ensure compliance and avoid unnecessary risks. 

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