Towhid Ahmod
Jan 21, 2026
biometric for the petitioner
i had a feeling that i should share this with the community bcz there are not many posts about this.well im a petitioner for my wife and our pd is dec 21,22 under f2a category.last week i was asked for biometric (petitioner) even tho this is not casual.my biometric appointment was for feb 2nd,26 but i rescheduled it for today (i wanted to do it asap) anyway i had to do it.spoke with atleast 3 different lawyer two of them told me its normal and other one just scared me.
experience on my biometric-it was really quick like 2/3 minutes.didnt even had to seat and wait.soon as i checked in i was called by one of the asc agent.she took my only two fingers prints,photo and signature and i was done.i asked her why as a petitioner im required to do biometric,and she was like im tired of answering this question everyday!this is became something very normal.got notification on my case soon as i walked out that is is being actively reviewing again.just finger crossed now.hope this would help someone who is on same boat.
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 1158 days
Case
2022-12-21
Today
I-130
1158 Days
Potomac Service Center: I-130
Timeline Map
2022-12-21
I-130
Submission to USCIS
2026-01-17
I-130
D+1123
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
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M SJan 21, 2026
Thanks Towhid for sharing!
All the best! I hope you get your approval soon!
D DJan 21, 2026
@Towhid Ahmod are you green card holder or citizen if I may ask please
Jennie .Jan 21, 2026
@Towhid Ahmod U are a Green Card holder not a US Citizen, it is normal for them to request for your FBI biometrics if the last one U did is over 36 months. it doesn't matter if U are the petitioner nor beneficiary.
Ramanan KeerthanaJan 21, 2026
@Towhid Ahmod any update ?
Towhid AhmodJan 21, 2026
@Jennie . yes last time i did biometric was 9 years ago!
Towhid AhmodJan 21, 2026
@Ramanan Keerthana not yet
Ramanan KeerthanaJan 25, 2026
@Towhid Ahmod any update ?
