How to Reschedule a USCIS Appointment or Interview
Life happens: but with USCIS, how you reschedule matters. An unexcused no-show can delay your case for months or get it denied for abandonment.
Rescheduling Biometrics (ASC Appointments)
- The fastest path is your myUSCIS account: many biometrics notices can now be rescheduled online before the appointment time.
- Otherwise call 1-800-375-5283 before the scheduled date and request rescheduling for good cause.
- A new notice with a new date arrives by mail, typically within a few weeks.
Rescheduling an Interview
Interview notices include specific rescheduling instructions: follow them exactly. Requests should be made as early as possible and state a good cause (illness, pre-booked travel, attorney conflict). Be aware that a rescheduled interview usually goes to the back of the queue, adding weeks or months of wait at busy field offices.
What Counts as Good Cause
- Documented illness or medical appointment
- Death or serious illness in the family
- Travel booked before the notice arrived
- Inability to get required documents in time
After rescheduling, watch your case status and your mail for the new notice. If nothing arrives in 4-6 weeks, follow up with a live agent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does rescheduling hurt my application?
One properly requested rescheduling with good cause does not hurt eligibility, but it always adds time. Multiple rescheduling requests draw scrutiny.
I missed my appointment entirely. Now what?
Act immediately: call the Contact Center, explain what happened, and request a new appointment. If your case was marked abandoned you may need to respond to a notice or refile.