Address: USCIS Application Support Center, 285 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
USCIS Contact Center: 1-800-375-5283
Official USCIS profile last updated: 2023-07-07
Before You Visit
Office Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Your Biometrics Appointment: Step by Step
- USCIS mails you a Form I-797C biometric services appointment notice with this ASC's address, date and time.
- Arrive on time with your notice and photo ID. Leave weapons and prohibited items at home; many locations also restrict phone use inside.
- Staff verify your identity, then capture fingerprints, a photo and your signature. The visit usually takes 15-30 minutes.
- Keep the stamped notice as proof of attendance: you may need it later in your case.
Getting There
Driving directions
Traveling North: Take Interstate 95 North/New Jersey Turnpike North Take Exit 13 for Route 439 North toward US-1 North/US-9 North/Elizabeth. Take a slight left onto Bayway Avenue/NJ-439. Turn right onto South Broad Street/CR-623 and continue to follow South Broad Street. Turn left onto Broad Street. The office is at 299 Broad Street. Traveling South: Take US-1 and 9 South. Take the ramp for McClellan Street. Turn left onto Frelinghuysen Avenue/NJ-27. Continue on NJ-27. The office is at 299 Broad Street. Traveling South: Take the Garden State Parkway South. Take Exit 140A for US-22 West toward Route 82 East. Take the ramp for Route 82 East, US-22, and Elizabeth. Turn right onto Ingersoll Terr
Parking
There is off street parking available.
Accessibility
This office is accessible to people with disabilities.
Directions provided by the official USCIS office profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the Elizabeth Application Support Center?
USCIS collects your biometrics: fingerprints, a photograph, and a digital signature. These are used for background checks and to produce documents like green cards and EADs. Appointments typically take 15-30 minutes.
What should I bring to my biometrics appointment?
Bring your Form I-797C appointment notice and a valid government-issued photo ID (passport, driver's license, green card, or EAD). Without both, you may be turned away.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
Officially, ASCs require a scheduled appointment. Some locations accept early walk-ins with a valid notice at their discretion, but this is never guaranteed: attend on your scheduled date if possible.
What if I miss my biometrics appointment?
Follow the rescheduling instructions on your notice or call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 as soon as possible. Missing the appointment without rescheduling can delay or jeopardize your application.
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