Address: USCIS Application Support Center, 22-11 43rd Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
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 from John F. Kennedy International Airport Follow I-678 North. Merge onto I-495 West via Exit 12B toward Midtown Tunnel. Take Exit 15 toward Van Dam Street. Merge onto Borden Avenue. Turn Right onto Van Dam Street. Turn Left onto Thomson Avenue. Turn slightly right onto 44th Drive. Turn right onto 23rd Street. Turn left onto 43rd Avenue. The ASC is on the right. Traveling South From Manhattan Go toward I-495 East to the Queens Midtown Tunnel. Take the I-495 East via Exit 14. Merge onto 21st Street. Turn right onto 43rd Avenue. The ASC is on the left. Traveling East From Midtown, Manhattan Take the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. Turn Left onto 21st Street. Turn Left at the 1st Cro
Public transportation
Public Transportation is available. For more information about routes, schedules, and transfers, visit the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) website at www.mta.info or call 212-878-7000.
Parking
Parking is available at this location.
Accessibility
This office is accessible to people with disabilities.
Directions provided by the official USCIS office profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the Long Island City 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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