Address: USCIS Application Support Center, 153-01 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432
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) Take I-678 North/Van Wyck Expressway. Take a right at the traffic light onto Jamaica Avenue. The office is at 153-01 Jamaica Avenue. Traveling South (From the Bronx) Take the Cross Bronx Expressway Exit 4 toward I-95 George Washington Bridge. Turn slight right onto Cross Bronx Expressway. Merge onto I-95 North/Cross Bronx Expressway via the ramp on the left. Merge onto I-678 South/Van Wyck Expressway via Exit 10 toward Whitestone Bridge (Portions Toll). Get off at Exit 6 for Hillside Avenue/Jamaica Avenue. Stay straight on the Van Wyck Expressway Service Road. Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue. The office is at 153-01 Jamaica Avenue. T
Public transportation
By Train: Take the E or J train to Jamaica Center--Parsons/Archer (the last stop). Walk one block to Jamaica Avenue. Turn left on Jamaica Avenue. Walk one block to 153rd Street. The office is at 153-01 Jamaica Avenue. Take the F train to Parsons Boulevard/Hillside Avenue stop. Walk four blocks to Jamaica Avenue. Take a right on Jamaica Avenue. Walk one block to 153rd Street. The office is at 153-01 Jamaica Avenue. By Bus: Take Q83, Q110, Q111, Q112, Q113 to 153rd Street. The office is at 153-01 Jamaica Avenue. Take any bus that travels along Jamaica Avenue. Get off on Parsons Boulevard. Walk one block to 153rd Street. The office is at 153-01 Jamaica Avenue. Take any bus that travels along Ar
Parking
A paid parking garage is available one block away on Parsons Boulevard between Jamaica Avenue and 90th Avenue. A paid indoor parking garage is available two blocks away on 160th Street between Jamaica Avenue and Archer Avenue. There is metered parking through out the neighborhood on Jamaica Avenue and also on 153rd Street.
Accessibility
This office is accessible to people with disabilities.
Directions provided by the official USCIS office profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the Queens Jamaica 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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