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Where Can I Go To Get My Biometrics Taken for a UK Visa?Updated 3 years ago

All UK (United Kingdom) visa applicants

once they have completed the online UK visa application, are required to get their biometrics taken as part of the application process. Biometrics, basically, is a digital composite capture of the fingerprints along with a digital photo taken. This information is then stored in a 2D (two dimensional) barcode for the UK Consulate's use for positive identification purposes.

Biometrics for UK visas in the United States are available by appointment through USCIS ASC (Application Support Centre) offices located in most major USA cities: https://egov.uscis.gov/office-locator/#/asc

Here is a sample of what the proof of biometrics taken looks like:

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