K1 and K2 biometrics appts scheduled for different days...

[maya62 7]

We just received letters for biometrics appointments for my husband(K1) and our son (K2). Unfortunately, for the first time in our visa journey, their appointments are for different days. As it is a 1.5 hour trip one-way (as long as the traffic isn't bad), I'm thinking we should maybe try to get them done at the same time.

Would it be worth it to take our son with us to my husband's appt on the off chance they'll process him too? It would mean pulling him out of school, and if they didn't process him and we had to return for his appt, he'd miss two days instead of one.

And what about that scary writing on the appt letter:

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AS SCHEDULED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED ABANDONED.

What if they processed him with my husband and then freaked when he didn't appear for his scheduled appt?

Yeesh. Has anyone had this same issue, and if so, how did you handle it?

Thanks for any info...

Maya

Edited December 1, 2008 by maya62

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

It's up to the individual office as how they will handle things, but it's generally reported here on VJ that people do "walk-ins" for their biometrics earlier than their appointment time once they get the appointment letter. If they will do that, then surely your reason for your son coming early is even more valid. I think your idea of taking your son to your husband's appointment will be fine. Once there, you can ask them if they need to cancel the other for you. Be sure and take the appointment letters and photo id (passport.)

[payxibka 10,045]

No longer K-1/K-2... as they both are conditional greencard holder's...

I would all go on the same day... while it is discretionary I assume if explained, the ASC will do it....

Edited December 1, 2008 by payxibka

[angelbelle 0]

We just received letters for biometrics appointments for my husband(K1) and our son (K2). Unfortunately, for the first time in our visa journey, their appointments are for different days. As it is a 1.5 hour trip one-way (as long as the traffic isn't bad), I'm thinking we should maybe try to get them done at the same time.

Would it be worth it to take our son with us to my husband's appt on the off chance they'll process him too? It would mean pulling him out of school, and if they didn't process him and we had to return for his appt, he'd miss two days instead of one.

And what about that scary writing on the appt letter:

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AS SCHEDULED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED ABANDONED.

What if they processed him with my husband and then freaked when he didn't appear for his scheduled appt?

Yeesh. Has anyone had this same issue, and if so, how did you handle it?

Thanks for any info...

Maya

hi,

Im Annabelle from the Phils. i just got here in the US in Arizona in particular, i want to ask your help if you dont mind.I got here in AZ last sept 29, 2008, with K1 visa and my son in K2 visa. I found out we had same case and i want to ask your help for my AOS. My husband and i got married last nov. 8, 2008. and my stay here just till this december 28, 2008. We are going to process my AOS and my son. I want to know what documents i need and how much you pay for the application. Hope to hear from you soon. We need to process this with in this week, hope you can help me. Thanks in Advance

annabelle

Edited December 1, 2008 by angelbelle

[payxibka 10,045]

hi,

Im Annabelle from the Phils. i just got here in the US in Arizona in particular, i want to ask your help if you dont mind.I got here in AZ last sept 29, 2008, with K1 visa and my son in K2 visa. I found out we had same case and i want to ask your help for my AOS. My husband and i got married last nov. 8, 2008. and my stay here just till this december 28, 2008. We are going to process my AOS and my son. I want to know what documents i need and how much you pay for the application. Hope to hear from you soon. We need to process this with in this week, hope you can help me. Thanks in Advance

annabelle

Rather that hijaak a thread, you are better served if this question is asked in the Adjustment of Status forum.... There are hundreds of members here (myself included) who have transited your situation

Edited December 1, 2008 by payxibka

[maya62 7]

Thanks Nich-Nick and payxibka for the feedback... we'll give it a try and report back.

Annabelle, I agree with payxibka that you would be better served by entering your request in the AOS forum. There are a lot of folks who have arrived as you and your son have, using K1 and K2 visas, and have adjusted status or are going through the process now. I would also recommend reading the guides (see tab at the top of the page) and especially the USCIS instructions posted with the I-485 application itself on the uscis website. Then if you have specific questions, the AOS forum would be a good source for clarification.

Best of luck to all...

Maya

[Peggy 1]

My son and I had two different dates for our fingerprints. We both went on my appointment date and they let my son get his done as well.

[maya62 7]

Just thought I'd post what happened in case anyone searches this topic in the future:

We all went yesterday 12/9 to my husband's appointment, and the Service Center was fine with allowing our son to get his biometrics done at the same time. So now we don't need to make the trip again next week... YAY!

Maya