What happens if I miss my USCIS biometrics appointment?

Missing a biometrics appointment doesn't automatically mean your case is denied, but it does cause a delay while USCIS reschedules you — and repeated no-shows without a good reason can eventually lead to a denial for failure to appear.

If you know in advance you can't make it, you can request to reschedule before the appointment date using the instructions on your notice, which is far better than simply not showing up.

If you missed it without rescheduling, USCIS will typically send a follow-up notice with a new appointment date after some time — but this isn't guaranteed to happen quickly, so if you don't hear anything within a few weeks, it's worth following up yourself rather than waiting indefinitely.