Interview finally scheduled: fingerprints not readable

[Caroline and Phil 14]

My interview was finally scheduled for 03/20/2012.

I had my fingerprints taken 2 times and I'm sure it didn't work again on the second time. Usually they request a Certificate of Good Conduct from the local Police.

My first question is:

Since I already received my interview appointment letter and did not receive any letter requesting Certificate of Good Conduct, do you guys think I could go and get it and take to the interview? Or do I have to wait until they request one? Because if I could take one and they accepted it would help on the process maybe?

My second question is:

They are requesting certified copy of birth certificate of all "your" children born in the US. I don't have kids myself (have a kitty but it doesn't count ), so do I have to take my husband's children birth certificate or it's not necessary? Just to make it clear they live with their mom.

Thanks in advance.

[mari&Ryan 93]

My interview was finally scheduled for 03/20/2012.

I had my fingerprints taken 2 times and I'm sure it didn't work again on the second time. Usually they request a Certificate of Good Conduct from the local Police.

My first question is:

Since I already received my interview appointment letter and did not receive any letter requesting Certificate of Good Conduct, do you guys think I could go and get it and take to the interview? Or do I have to wait until they request one? Because if I could take one and they accepted it would help on the process maybe?

My second question is:

They are requesting certified copy of birth certificate of all "your" children born in the US. I don't have kids myself (have a kitty but it doesn't count ), so do I have to take my husband's children birth certificate or it's not necessary? Just to make it clear they live with their mom.

Thanks in advance.

Hi,

I would definitely bring the Certificate of Good Conduct to the interview to avoid any delay in case they ask you for one. I happened to read a case where someone was in your same situation. She took one to her interview and it was the first thing IO mentioned (the problem with her fingerprints) She gave him the certificate. He was glad she did because he was going to ask her to bring one which had delayed her case. She was approved and had the good luck to have the oath ceremony the same day.

For the second question they are requesting for the certificate of All your children. I believe that refers to All biological/adopted children (born in the U.S.) of the applicant. So according what you said i don't think your husband's children are into that category or is what they are requesting. I'm not 100% sure about it. Perhaps someone else can tell you with certainty what is the correct interpretation.

Good luck.

Edited February 15, 2012 by mari&Ryan

[Caroline and Phil 14]

Thank you Mari&Ryan!

I read your answer to my husband and he has the same opinion. I had the doubt because I think I've read that it wasn't good taking it without request, but I think it would not hurt and maybe it could avoid more delay. Thank you.

[mari&Ryan 93]

Thank you Mari&Ryan!

I read your answer to my husband and he has the same opinion. I had the doubt because I think I've read that it wasn't good taking it without request, but I think it would not hurt and maybe it could avoid more delay. Thank you.

You're welcome! regarding the Certificate i don't think it can hurt to bring it. If they ask for this then you give them it. but if they do not ask you for one so just don't mention anything about it.

[Caroline and Phil 14]

You're welcome! regarding the Certificate i don't think it can hurt to bring it. If they ask for this then you give them it. but if they do not ask you for one so just don't mention anything about it.

Yes, it could happen that they don't mention it and then I would get a request (like it happened to my friend, they didn't approve her and at the end she got a paper with the request). So, do you think I should let them know I brought one "just in case"?

[mari&Ryan 93]

Yes, it could happen that they don't mention it and then I would get a request (like it happened to my friend, they didn't approve her and at the end she got a paper with the request). So, do you think I should let them know I brought one "just in case"?

ummm, hehe you made review this whole thing again. I would think that if something is wrong with your finger prints (not readable or so) your IO should tell you during your interview and then you could give the certificate right there. BUT if you feel that you should to bring it up and telling the IO that you bring a Certificate of Good conduct then do it. There is nothing bad doing that. I would do it. Worst case scenario she/he will ask for another most update which I don't think so will happen. Don't worried too much about it. You'll be fine.

Edited February 16, 2012 by mari&Ryan

[Caroline and Phil 14]

ummm, hehe you made review this whole thing again. I would think that if something is wrong with your finger prints (not readable or so) your IO should tell you during your interview and then you could give the certificate right there. BUT if you feel that you should to bring it up and telling the IO that you bring a Certificate of Good conduct then do it. There is nothing bad doing that. I would do it. Worst case scenario she/he will ask for another most update which I don't think so will happen. Don't worried too much about it. You'll be fine.

I totally agree with you, thank you very much.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

They should be able to tell you before you leave the ASC whether or not the fingerprints are readable. Overseas, some of the embassies started making the applicants wash their hands before attempting to take fingerprints. Don't use any lotion for a few days before having your fingerprints taken.

The wife had that problem at the Embassy in Manila, they made her come back the next day to take them again. The last time we went to the ASC, they finally got good prints after trying for about 45 minutes. They wouldn't let her go until they came back as readable.

Edited February 16, 2012 by ☼

[Caroline and Phil 14]

They should be able to tell you before you leave the ASC whether or not the fingerprints are readable. Overseas, some of the embassies started making the applicants wash their hands before attempting to take fingerprints. Don't use any lotion for a few days before having your fingerprints taken.

The wife had that problem at the Embassy in Manila, they made her come back the next day to take them again. The last time we went to the ASC, they finally got good prints after trying for about 45 minutes. They wouldn't let her go until they came back as readable.

Yes, she said they were really bad.

In my case nothing I do works, I first had an allergy when I was 7 or 8 that "destroyed" one of my fingers. With time both my hands got really bad and I have to use lotion all the time or I get bad cuts on my skin.

Well, the thing is, they never work and I end up having to get Certificate of Good Conduct from the local Police.

[Kajikit 65]

If you're 99% SURE you're going to need the certificate because of the condition of your skin, it won't hurt to short-circuit the waiting process and get your own. It's not like they're going to say 'it's not good enough, go get another one' when you hand it to them at the interview, and you could save yourself the extra waiting time.

As for the kids, if they're not your own biological children and they don't live with you, why would you need their birth certificate? They're not part of your family if you don't have custody. They want birth certificates for children you have actually given birth to yourself on US soil.

[Caroline and Phil 14]

If you're 99% SURE you're going to need the certificate because of the condition of your skin, it won't hurt to short-circuit the waiting process and get your own. It's not like they're going to say 'it's not good enough, go get another one' when you hand it to them at the interview, and you could save yourself the extra waiting time.

As for the kids, if they're not your own biological children and they don't live with you, why would you need their birth certificate? They're not part of your family if you don't have custody. They want birth certificates for children you have actually given birth to yourself on US soil.

Yes, I am 100% sure it won't work again. Never does. hehehe

Yes, I think that's the best to do.

Regarding to the children, yes, it was kind of stupid my question, but sometimes it gets a little confusing.

Thank you for clarifying the point.