APPLICATION SUPPORT CENTERS (ASC)

Some immigration applications, such as the Application for Naturalization or the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, require the USCIS to conduct a FBI fingerprint background check on the applicant.

Most applicants that require a background check will be scheduled to appear at a specific Application Support Center (ASC) or Designated Law Enforcement Agency (DLEA) for fingerprinting.

Application Support Center Locator
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[NOTE: Applicants are scheduled for an appointment at a specific ASC. On rare occasions, they are allowed to choose between more than one site. Please read your appointment notice carefully.]

As of June 20, 2000, many ASCs also receive applications (Form I-90) for the renewal of 10-year expiring green cards. For more information on which ASCs accept green card renewal applications for expiring 10-year green cards, please refer to the web page for the District or Sub Office having jurisdiction over your place of residence and see the topic called "Green Card Renewal".

Information Source: Department of Customs and Immigration Services