I-797C for Biometrics received after filing I-129F

[native2music 0]

I just received a letter yesterday advising me that I have an appointment in Nashville, TN to have my biometrics taken. I have a few of questions:

- I've researched and noticed that most of the letters like mine were received by I-130 filers. We filed the I-129F. We are engaged to be married. He is in Slovenia, EU; I am in the US. Is this normal?

- I've also noticed that it's usually the non-US resident that normally has to go to the biometrics appointment. I am the petitioner (a US citizen).... just wanting to make sure this is all part of the I-129F process. I looked in the FAQs on Visajourney and it doesn't mention this in the process.

- Is this letter the same as an NOA2? It is my 2nd NOA, but I thought that it would say something about being approved.

Although this is another step, I am happy to get this letter cause at least I know they are on top of our case!

[himher 634]

USC's do not have to do biometrics at any point or any time during the K visa process. Some drone in USCIS hit a wrong button and that is not necessarily good for your case at all.

In your case your fiance will likely give fingerprints at the embassy for the State Department when he applies for his K1 visa, then will receive a biometrics appointment letter at your home AFTER he enters the country, you are married, and file for adjustment of status.

[*JG* 2]

I think I would call someone and question. But, yes, you never have to have biometrics done. That's just wierd.

[native2music 0]

USC's do not have to do biometrics at any point or any time during the K visa process. Some drone in USCIS hit a wrong button and that is not necessarily good for your case at all.

In your case your fiance will likely give fingerprints at the embassy for the State Department when he applies for his K1 visa, then will receive a biometrics appointment letter at your home AFTER he enters the country, you are married, and file for adjustment of status.

Thank you for replying to my post! I didn't think the USC had to do biometrics... glad you verified my thoughts. This process can be so confusing sometimes... especially when things like this happen.

[dale7570 0]

I just received a letter yesterday advising me that I have an appointment in Nashville, TN to have my biometrics taken. I have a few of questions:

- I've researched and noticed that most of the letters like mine were received by I-130 filers. We filed the I-129F. We are engaged to be married. He is in Slovenia, EU; I am in the US. Is this normal?

- I've also noticed that it's usually the non-US resident that normally has to go to the biometrics appointment. I am the petitioner (a US citizen).... just wanting to make sure this is all part of the I-129F process. I looked in the FAQs on Visajourney and it doesn't mention this in the process.

- Is this letter the same as an NOA2? It is my 2nd NOA, but I thought that it would say something about being approved.

Although this is another step, I am happy to get this letter cause at least I know they are on top of our case!

this isn't standard procedure, but it does happen sometimes. just do the biometrics and wait for your noa2. good luck.

[native2music 0]

I think I would call someone and question. But, yes, you never have to have biometrics done. That's just wierd.

Thank you for the advice!!! I'm heading to the phone right now

[native2music 0]

I just received a letter yesterday advising me that I have an appointment in Nashville, TN to have my biometrics taken. I have a few of questions:

- I've researched and noticed that most of the letters like mine were received by I-130 filers. We filed the I-129F. We are engaged to be married. He is in Slovenia, EU; I am in the US. Is this normal?

- I've also noticed that it's usually the non-US resident that normally has to go to the biometrics appointment. I am the petitioner (a US citizen).... just wanting to make sure this is all part of the I-129F process. I looked in the FAQs on Visajourney and it doesn't mention this in the process.

- Is this letter the same as an NOA2? It is my 2nd NOA, but I thought that it would say something about being approved.

Although this is another step, I am happy to get this letter cause at least I know they are on top of our case!

this isn't standard procedure, but it does happen sometimes. just do the biometrics and wait for your noa2. good luck.

Whether standard procedure or not, I will certainly be at the appointment because the letter states verbatim - "Please appear at the below application support center at the date and time specified. If you fail to appear as scheduled, your application will be considered abandoned."

Thank you for wishing us luck!

[native2music 0]

I called USCIS customer service. First spoke to a representative named Rita. She thought it very unusual and transferred me to another representative higher than her position. She did this without me escalating the call.

I then spoke to Ms. Chin who says she is an officer. She said this is very unusual and never heard of the US Citizen having to do fingerprints. She said that when I arrive to the appointment, I should request to speak with a supervisor and tell them I am a US citizen. Ask them, "Is there a mistake in the case, or is it unusual?" She didn't provide any other information other than this is not ordinary for the I-129F process.

[himher 634]

They have not been given legislative authority to take USC fingerprints for immigration purposes. That's probably why your call was escalated.

I called USCIS customer service. First spoke to a representative named Rita. She thought it very unusual and transferred me to another representative higher than her position. She did this without me escalating the call.

I then spoke to Ms. Chin who says she is an officer. She said this is very unusual and never heard of the US Citizen having to do fingerprints. She said that when I arrive to the appointment, I should request to speak with a supervisor and tell them I am a US citizen. Ask them, "Is there a mistake in the case, or is it unusual?" She didn't provide any other information other than this is not ordinary for the I-129F process.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Good thing USCIS kinows what's going on.

[native2music 0]

Went to USCIS Application Support Center in Nashville. They did end up taking my fingerprints, but even they did not understand why I, the US citizen, had to have my fingerprints taken. I just look at it this way.... one step closer.

[msu17 0]

That is very strange. Only other thing I can think of is calling USCIS and hitting the keys for an RFE. You get put through to the service center, not the call center. Perhaps they could give you a better idea. Does the online thing still show your case as being processed?