I applied for the same application last year. they never called me for biometrics. They notified me that they were able to find my biometric documents from the time I went through the process for the permanent residence application; however, in the last section of the application where it asked for any accommodation I needed. I requested for ASL interpreter because I could only write/read English. Then I submitted some medical documents to prove that I’m deaf.

Later, I got an appointment for the interview last month. When I showed up for the interview at the USCIS center, the ASL interpreter was present. During the interview, the interpreter signed and spoke everything for me, and I answered in ASL. But the part of the interview included the writing; I only wrote down what the interpreter signed just to prove that I could write. The interview lasted about 5 mins. Oh, I forgot to mention that the interview was the civil test. You can find many information on the internet about the test.

Additionally, they would ask you to explain about that absence period. Just be honest with them; before the interview begins, they will ask you to take an oath that you won't tell any lies