New USCIS fingerprint checks are causing significant delays for immigration applications, including permanent residency and citizenship. Officials must resubmit biometrics for pending cases to the FBI’s upgraded system, even if previously cleared. Attorneys warn this could lead to increased scrutiny of minor past interactions and disproportionately impact immigrants from certain regions. New USCIS fingerprint checks are causing significant delays for immigration applications, including permanent residency and citizenship. Officials must resubmit biometrics for pending cases to the FBI’s upgraded system, even if previously cleared. Attorneys warn this could lead to increased scrutiny of minor past interactions and disproportionately impact immigrants from certain regions.
