Will making a new BioMetrics appointment cause delays?

[helpneeded 0]

Hi,

We just filed to remove conditions on greencard about a month ago. We already received written

notification to go for a biometrics appointment next month. We are using the VERMONT service center

and do not anticipate our file being looked at for at least 6 months to a year (from what we have been reading).

Here are my questions:

Will rescheduling the biometrics appointments delay the removal of conditions process or is that seperate? In a year

or so, do they simply just have to see that the biometrics were done (box checked) OR will the file not get sorted into

the final pile until that box is checked? It is really a procedural question on their end. It is just really hard for us to

make the day and time they gave us- we have a very important reoccuring commitment on that day. Also, if we follow

the instructions on the form and mail it back requesting a new appointment, will we be able to pick the day and or time

or just have to take what they give? Also, the appointent is for 10am. If we got there at 8am or 9am, is there a chance

they would take us? She already did biometrics last year to get the conditional greencard- I assume this time it's just

fingerprints---why does she have to do it again? They have not changed!

THANK YOU!!!

Edited January 25, 2009 by helpneeded

[Jasman0717 9]

Delaying the biometrics appointment will delay the start of the approval process. Once you receive the appointment letter you can do a walk-in.

Edited January 25, 2009 by jasman0717

[helpneeded 0]

By "WALK IN" does that mean we can just show up ANY DAY or does it have to be the day of the appointment?

THANK YOU!

[jasminelily 1]

By "WALK IN" does that mean we can just show up ANY DAY or does it have to be the day of the appointment?

THANK YOU!

Walk in means "not the day of the appointment", hopefully you can do earlier than that, otherwise you might risk the USCIS rejecting your application due to missing the scheduled appointment. Wednesday morning is usually the best time. Get there line up before they open while they're not that busy yet. The worst thing they can do is to turn you down. If your ASC (the finger printing place) is close to where you live, give it a try. Don't forget to bring your biometrics appointment letter, the conditional green card and the extension letter and another form of ID, e.g. state driver license and passport.

Hope that helps. Come back to post and let us know how does your "walk in" go.

Best of Luck!

Edited January 26, 2009 by jasminelily