biometrics???
Mar 23rd 2014 | 11:29 am
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biometrics???
I have my biometrics appointment tomorrow, would just like to know what happens at it. I know you get your finger prints taken. Just wondered if there's any other exciting things that happen. 
Also is this a sign my application is getting processed quickly or does it slow down after this?
Also is this a sign my application is getting processed quickly or does it slow down after this?
Last edited by Gazzy1988; Mar 23rd 2014 at 11:32 am.
Mar 23rd 2014 | 12:00 pm
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Re: biometrics???
Also is this a sign my application is getting processed quickly or does it slow down after this?
Rene
Mar 23rd 2014 | 12:07 pm
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Re: biometrics???
Actually, they might take a digital copy of your signature too. I think they did, and it appears on my Naturalization Certificate.
No DNA swabs, if that's what you're thinking!
No DNA swabs, if that's what you're thinking!
Mar 24th 2014 | 4:02 pm
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Re: biometrics???
Not that interesting lol. My biometrics appointment at a USCIS field office went as follows - Filled out a form with some biographical data and information about hair color and eye color. Had my fingerprints captured several times via livescan, photo was taken and had my signature digitally captured.
Worth noting the picture they take is the picture that will appear on any card you are issued. In my case that was my EAD and GC.
That was it!
Worth noting the picture they take is the picture that will appear on any card you are issued. In my case that was my EAD and GC.
That was it!
Last edited by Jerni; Mar 24th 2014 at 4:05 pm.
Mar 25th 2014 | 8:35 am
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Re: biometrics???
As an aside: it is possible to go in on a biometrics appointment on another day [e.g. earlier] or even a different ASC [say for a kid attending university 2000 miles away from the family home].
Take the original I-797 ["NOA" in BE-speak] so the Dark Forces can scan the thing. Also, recommend not to go in at opening hour or during lunch. If there is a line, come back later.
Take the original I-797 ["NOA" in BE-speak] so the Dark Forces can scan the thing. Also, recommend not to go in at opening hour or during lunch. If there is a line, come back later.
Mar 25th 2014 | 9:03 am
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Re: biometrics???
As an aside: it is possible to go in on a biometrics appointment on another day [e.g. earlier] or even a different ASC [say for a kid attending university 2000 miles away from the family home].
Take the original I-797 ["NOA" in BE-speak] so the Dark Forces can scan the thing. Also, recommend not to go in at opening hour or during lunch. If there is a line, come back later.
Take the original I-797 ["NOA" in BE-speak] so the Dark Forces can scan the thing. Also, recommend not to go in at opening hour or during lunch. If there is a line, come back later.
Mar 25th 2014 | 10:01 am
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Re: biometrics???
Indeed, I did this and did not have a problem. The biometrics technician asked why I came early but that was it. I did read that it varies from office to office, some will accept 'walk-in' appointments, while other are more strict and will tell you to come back at your scheduled appointment or submit a request to reschedule.
Also, I've know of some people who have gone in late -- I was delayed in getting it, I was sick, etc etc. The idea in that case is to get in before the Dark Forces deny the case for non-compliance.
