USCIS Now Demands Addresses, Biometrics from H-1B Visa Applicants
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing unusual Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in H-1B and I-140 visa cases, demanding applicants’ home addresses and biometric data—typically reserved for asylum or green card cases.
Immigration attorneys have raised concerns over transparency and data privacy, as the RFEs cite vague “potentially adverse information” without explanation. Legal experts advise applicants not to respond without first requesting full disclosure under federal regulation.
The move could impact thousands of international STEM and AI graduates, with over 1,500 reportedly already facing legal disruptions.