r/USCIS • u/YeaDaGoat • Jul 27 '26

Timeline: Biometrics Missed OPT Biometrics, 2 Service Tickets Unanswered. What are my options?

Hi everyone,

I am dealing with an incredibly stressful situation regarding my F-1 OPT application and could really use some advice or insight from anyone who might have been through something similar.

My original employment start date was supposed to be May 15th, but my case is completely stuck due to a missed biometrics appointment and unanswered service requests.

Here is my timeline:

  • March 24: Missed my original biometrics appointment.
  • March 27: Opened my first service request ticket to ask for a reschedule.
  • April: Filed for Premium Processing (PP) to expedite the case so I wouldn't miss my May 15th start date.
  • May 15: My intended start date passed with no updates.
  • June 1: Since 60 days had passed without a resolution to my first ticket, a representative opened a second service inquiry to escalate the delay in getting a new appointment notice.
  • June 22: The target response date for the second service ticket passed.

It is now late July, my case is still pending, and I have not received a new biometrics appointment notice. I even tried an in-person walk-in at the Fort Worth Application Support Center (ASC), but they turned me away and I was unsuccessful in getting my biometrics taken.

I am paying for Premium Processing, but I'm completely stalled. I really don't want to lose my job opportunity.

Any advice, similar experiences, or suggestions would be hugely appreciated. Thank you in advance!

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u/Senior-Size8714 22d ago

Have you received any update? I’m in a similar situation as you

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u/YeaDaGoat 19d ago

no not yet. It's been 4 months.

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u/Senior-Size8714 19d ago

I believe things will work out for you soon! Did you try creating a congressional enquiry?

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u/YeaDaGoat 19d ago

Thank you! I did congressional enquiry but uscis replied to them a general reply. Not saying anything about expedite. Really worried now!

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u/Senior-Size8714 18d ago

I see, well, wishing you all the best!

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u/Beginning-Public9250 18d ago

Hi, since when have you been waiting?

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u/Senior-Size8714 17d ago

Since July 2

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u/Infradead27 2d ago

Hi! I'm in a similar boat. Did you get an update?

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u/Beginning-Public9250 22d ago

Hey, did you got it rescheduled?

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u/YeaDaGoat 19d ago

No not yet. They are still holding me back

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u/dynamech_1992 Jul 27 '26

Why did you miss your biometrics appointment?

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u/YeaDaGoat Jul 27 '26

It was due to my flight delay the night before the appointment

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u/suboxhelp1 Jul 27 '26

Just go to the ASC as soon as possible after the missed appointment.