The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services,
USCIS has said that applicants filing for Naturalization will no longer need to
submit two passport-style photographs now that it is processed electronically.
According to a statement from the USCIS “we will capture
their photographs when they appear at the Application Support Center (ASC) for
their biometrics appointment.”
Applicants “will be scheduled for a biometric service
appointment at a local ASC for collection of their fingerprints, photographs
and signature, regardless of their age,” the statement said.
USCIS used to waive the fingerprint requirement for
applicants 75 years or older, which meant they were not required to appear at
an ASC. However, now that this form is processed electronically, those
applicants do need to appear at an ASC.
It added that, “our improved technology means we can capture
fingerprints for applicants of all ages. This enhances our ability to confirm
their identity and perform required background checks. We will update the form
instructions, Policy Manual and Guide to Naturalization as soon as
possible. Applicants aged 75 and older
do not have to pay the biometrics fee.
All domestic USCIS facilities are accessible to individuals
with disabilities. However, USCIS can make special arrangements to accommodate
the needs of the elderly and applicants with disabilities, who are homebound or
hospitalized. This is known as homebound
processing.
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