getting ready to file

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

BUMP!

Nothing to add, just saw this had fallen waaaaaay down the list. Biometrics on Friday -- yay! (I think yay. )

[featherB 1]

I got a response to my service request on Saturday - they basically just sent me a copy of my biometrics notice, saying that my case would be considered abandoned if I don't show.

And then I got home from work just now to yet ANOTHER envelope from USCIS - this one a biometrics cancellation notice. Sigh. Looks like (from my quick scanning of this and the AOS forum) that appointments (all of them?) on July 7, 8 and 9 are being cancelled.

Anyone else got one of these cancellation notices? Hopefully it won't take 'em too long to schedule a new appointment... blah.

[Silke 1]

I got a response to my service request on Saturday - they basically just sent me a copy of my biometrics notice, saying that my case would be considered abandoned if I don't show.

And then I got home from work just now to yet ANOTHER envelope from USCIS - this one a biometrics cancellation notice. Sigh. Looks like (from my quick scanning of this and the AOS forum) that appointments (all of them?) on July 7, 8 and 9 are being cancelled.

Anyone else got one of these cancellation notices? Hopefully it won't take 'em too long to schedule a new appointment... blah.

I received the same cancellation notice today. I'm glad I did a walk-in on Saturday (my actual appointment would have been on July 9th). Maybe you could try to do a walk-in as well?!

[featherB 1]

I got a response to my service request on Saturday - they basically just sent me a copy of my biometrics notice, saying that my case would be considered abandoned if I don't show.

And then I got home from work just now to yet ANOTHER envelope from USCIS - this one a biometrics cancellation notice. Sigh. Looks like (from my quick scanning of this and the AOS forum) that appointments (all of them?) on July 7, 8 and 9 are being cancelled.

Anyone else got one of these cancellation notices? Hopefully it won't take 'em too long to schedule a new appointment... blah.

I received the same cancellation notice today. I'm glad I did a walk-in on Saturday (my actual appointment would have been on July 9th). Maybe you could try to do a walk-in as well?!

I've been thinking of trying! My local ASC doesn't open at weekends, annoyingly enough, so it'd mean taking time off work (well, going in late/leaving early) and keeping my fingers crossed. I'm tempted to give it a shot, though!

[flutter95 4]

I got a letter saying it was cancelled too, on the 9th but when I read it it said to show up on the 9th...very confusing letter!

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Very strange, all the biometrics cancellations! Sorry guys! So far, we are still on the July 7th at the Seattle USCIS. Hope we don't get the same notice.

[csoul 0]

I received the same cancellation notice today. I'm glad I did a walk-in on Saturday (my actual appointment would have been on July 9th). Maybe you could try to do a walk-in as well?!

Hey Silke,

Are you 100% sure that your walk-in and now the cancellation of your original biometrics is not going to mess up all your Biometrics process? I mean... now you should receive another biometrics appointment letter and maybe they will cancel you original appointment in the system or something like that.

For that reason I am not going to do the early walk-in. I know thay MAYBE could speed up the process a little bit but this is the USCIS... and I don't want to take the risk of any bigger delay or problem. I am going to be patient with that and wait until the original appointment date. I hope to receive the appointment soon and I hope will be one with no cancellation or delays.

In any case good luck and let us know any news in your case.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

The language regarding children is arbitrary. But it has been this way for hundreds of thousands of people walking in our shoes. Hence, I wouldn't go gaga over this point. It's paramount that you don't forget to list any children that need to be considered in regard to residence, however.

In my case, my wife has a 19 year-old daughter who lives with us. As a USC, I didn't list her. I have a married, 28 year-old daughter living in Europe. I didn't list her either.

Edited June 30, 2009 by Just Bob

[Silke 1]

I received the same cancellation notice today. I'm glad I did a walk-in on Saturday (my actual appointment would have been on July 9th). Maybe you could try to do a walk-in as well?!

Hey Silke,

Are you 100% sure that your walk-in and now the cancellation of your original biometrics is not going to mess up all your Biometrics process? I mean... now you should receive another biometrics appointment letter and maybe they will cancel you original appointment in the system or something like that.

For that reason I am not going to do the early walk-in. I know thay MAYBE could speed up the process a little bit but this is the USCIS... and I don't want to take the risk of any bigger delay or problem. I am going to be patient with that and wait until the original appointment date. I hope to receive the appointment soon and I hope will be one with no cancellation or delays.

In any case good luck and let us know any news in your case.

I called USCIS and they said it was actually a good thing that I did a walk-in on Saturday because of the appointment cancellations we've been seeing...

[Silke 1]

I forgot to mention earlier, I'm finally able to see my case status online

[flutter95 4]

I forgot to mention earlier, I'm finally able to see my case status online

Thats good! Mine still does not show up

[mozplay 29]

Hi everyone. I'm just stopping in to say 'hello' and to report zero activity, lol. It's funny, though I really don't expect to see even a touch until late August/early September (working on the 4-5 month VSC processing hope) it does not stop me from checking online every damn day. I think I must just be a creature of habit ... and perhaps a bit of a masochist .

Sorry to hear that some of you are going through biometrics woes. But I agree with a recent poster - just do a walk-in. I think waiting for another month for a date would be torture.

[mozplay 29]

I looked up scooby and venusfire's progress and added it to the list.

CSC May Filers

UserName.........Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date.....Biometrics......Approved

venusfire503.........05/01/09..........05/14/09........06/12/09........--/--/--

elwintro.............05/01/09..........05/04/09........07/06/09........--/--/--

ready4ONE............05/09/09..........05/11/09........07/07/09........--/--/--

featherB.............05/09/09..........05/11/09........07/07/09........--/--/--

Jolene551............05/09/09..........05/22/09........07/07/09........--/--/--

ktos.................05/22/09..........05/27/09........07/09/09........--/--/--

flutter95............05/22/09..........--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--

liebi810.............05/26/09..........05/28/09........07/16/09........--/--/--

elmcitymaven.........06/02/09..........06/09/09........07/03/09........--/--/-- [showing May filers advantages of June!]

VSC May Filers

UserName.........Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date.....Biometrics......Approved

scooby06.............05/01/09..........05/16/09........06/09/09........--/--/--

mozplay..............05/04/09..........05/07/09........06/11/09........--/--/--

fozzie...............05/08/09..........05/13/09........06/12/09........--/--/--

jane2009 ............05/12/09..........05/15/09........--/--/--........--/--/--

little4ele...........05/24/09..........05/29/09........07/06/09........--/--/--

LisalovestheUSA .....05/27/09..........06/01/09........06/30/09........--/--/--

celikkanat...........--/--/--..........--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--

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[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Biometrics on Friday -- we haven't received any notices about cancellation, so we're just going to show up and hope for the best.

BTW, I am MOST unhappy I got chopped off the new May CSC filers thread. I am one of you at heart -- it just took me too long to photocopy everything. I don't want to get disqualified on a technicality! And I don't know the June filers... I, well, I feel abandoned.

[Silke 1]

I'm a May filer at heart too (I filed in late April). Maybe someone can add me to the list. Thanks!