Lisinski Law Firm
The biometrics appointment is a routine step in VAWA and T Visa cases. As part of processing the application, USCIS requires verification of the applicant’s identity and conducts a background check using biometric information. After the biometrics appointment, USCIS continues processing the case. Depending on the type of application, the forms filed, and each person’s eligibility, USCIS may grant benefits such as Employment Authorization (work permit) and a travel permit while the case remains pending and is being processed.
“Afterwards, the next step is to wait for a work permit and Social Security, as well as a travel permit.”
Angel Lisinski, CEO and Founding Attorney of Lisinski Law Firm
Completing the biometrics appointment does not guarantee that the applicant will receive a travel permit, and if eligible, it also does not guarantee a specific timeframe for receiving it. Every case is different, and processing times may vary. In our experience handling VAWA cases, we have seen that a delay, by itself, does not necessarily indicate that there is a problem with the case.
In certain T Visa cases, some applicants may receive employment authorization before USCIS makes a final decision on their application. This may occur through the Bona Fide Determination process, as long as the case and the applicant meet the requirements. Completing the biometrics appointment is part of standard immigration proceedings, but it does not automatically mean that USCIS will issue a work permit or another benefit immediately afterward.
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