Address: USCIS Application Support Center, 280 Merrimack Street, Lawrence, MA 01843
USCIS Contact Center: 1-800-375-5283
Official USCIS profile last updated: 2025-06-24
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 On I-495 North and Exits 102-103 to Merrimack Street right onto Salem Turnpike/Withrop Avenue Right to merge onto I-495 North toward Haverhill/Salisbury Take Exit 102-103 for Merrimack Street Slight right onto the ramp to Merrimack Street Turn right onto Merrimack Street The Application Support Center (ASC) is on the left TRAVELING SOUTH On I-495 take Prospect Street toward Curtis Street Left onto Swan Street Onto East Street Merge onto I-495 South Follow I-495 and Exit 102-101 to Merrimack Street in Lawrence Take Exit 102-101 from I-495 South Take Exit 102-101 for Merrimack Street (Parts of the road may be closed at certain times or days) Slight right onto the ramp to Merrim
Parking
There is parking available for people with disabilities.
Accessibility
This office is accessible to people with disabilities.
Directions provided by the official USCIS office profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the Lawrence 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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