Address: USCIS Application Support Center, 201 Varick Street, Suite 1023, West Houston Street Entrance, New York, NY 10014
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
Take Route 9A, the Westside Highway. If you are heading north on the Westside Highway: Take the exit for Spring Street. Head east on Spring Street. Turn left onto Hudson Street. Turn right onto West Houston Street. Turn right onto Varick Street. The Application Support Center is on the right. The entrance to the building is on West Houston Street. If you are heading south on the Westside Highway, get off at 14th Street. Follow 14th Street to 7th Avenue. Turn right onto 7th Avenue. 7th Avenue becomes Varick Street. The Application Support Center is on the right. The entrance to the building is on West Houston Street. From FDR Drive: Take the exit for East Houston Street Continue straight. The
Public transportation
By Train: Take the number 1 train to the Houston Street station. Exit the station and head south on Varick Street. The Application Support Center is on the right. The entrance to the building is on West Houston Street.
Parking
Parking is available at metered lots on the street or in various parking garages. The parking garage fees range from $6.00 and up per hour.
Accessibility
This office is accessible to people with disabilities.
Directions provided by the official USCIS office profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the Manhattan 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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