Biometrics: what to bring?

[TwoTravelers 0]

Hello! Hoping someone can help! We were very stupid!

My husband just had his biometrics appointment a few days ago and we only brought with us the biometrics appointment sheet. Well, I just sat down and was reading his Notices for the I-485 and I-765 and they say to bring those to the biometrics appointments!!! I know, I know, super super stupid that we didn't pay attention to them and bring them along!!! But can anyone tell us if this is bad??!! or if they will still be able to process his AOS and work permit?? Oh, we feel so stupid for making this mistake!!!

Thanks

[Bobby+Umit 161]

You should be ok...

If not - you will get a letter/rfe as needed.

Edited August 4, 2009 by Bobby_Umit

[NArocks 13]

If they took his prints he should be good to go, if they did not accept the things you brought they would have turned you away. Did they take his prints??

[trillium13 84]

Like NArocks said, I would think they would have sent you away if they weren't satisfied. They took his biometrics, right? Picture and prints? I wouldn't worry too much about it, if they let you get it done.

[Bubble3 0]

Like NArocks said, I would think they would have sent you away if they weren't satisfied. They took his biometrics, right? Picture and prints? I wouldn't worry too much about it, if they let you get it done.

I had my biometrics taken at the ASC in Brooklyn. Biometrics for my I-485 and Work Permit. I followed the instructions and bought only what was requested on the letter that they had sent me. I took my passport (as requested). When I arrived the receptionist asked to see my marriage certificate....which i had not been asked to provide.

As I was attending the biometrics as a result of a marriage-based visa application (thus a name change) and because they had not asked to bring along my marriage certificate.

I was told by the receptionist that because my application letter was in a different name than my passport then I would have to make another appointment (at a later date) and bring in the marriage certificate as well.

I asked to see the manager. He gave me some poor excuse, saying it was my responsibility. But in the end he was able to see the absurdity of it, as the notice sent out from USCIS clearly stated that I was to only bring my application letter and my form of ID. THEY TOOK MY FINGER PRINTS...so it all went ahead. No REF's. If your husband had his finger prints taken then you shouldnt be worried and if they do need more information then you'll get a lovely yellow REF in the mail. (I hope you dont)

So, the moral that I learnt from this adventure is carry all important documents together when going to USCIS. So many different departments handle our Immigration paperwork. Better you be prepared than have to deal with their incompetency.

[TwoTravelers 0]

If they took his prints he should be good to go, if they did not accept the things you brought they would have turned you away. Did they take his prints??

Thanks. Yeah, they took his prints. I think everything should be fine. His case numbers were on the biometrics sheet as well so I guess I can't see why they would have needed all the notice's of action.

[TwoTravelers 0]

Like NArocks said, I would think they would have sent you away if they weren't satisfied. They took his biometrics, right? Picture and prints? I wouldn't worry too much about it, if they let you get it done.

I had my biometrics taken at the ASC in Brooklyn. Biometrics for my I-485 and Work Permit. I followed the instructions and bought only what was requested on the letter that they had sent me. I took my passport (as requested). When I arrived the receptionist asked to see my marriage certificate....which i had not been asked to provide.

As I was attending the biometrics as a result of a marriage-based visa application (thus a name change) and because they had not asked to bring along my marriage certificate.

I was told by the receptionist that because my application letter was in a different name than my passport then I would have to make another appointment (at a later date) and bring in the marriage certificate as well.

I asked to see the manager. He gave me some poor excuse, saying it was my responsibility. But in the end he was able to see the absurdity of it, as the notice sent out from USCIS clearly stated that I was to only bring my application letter and my form of ID. THEY TOOK MY FINGER PRINTS...so it all went ahead. No REF's. If your husband had his finger prints taken then you shouldnt be worried and if they do need more information then you'll get a lovely yellow REF in the mail. (I hope you dont)

So, the moral that I learnt from this adventure is carry all important documents together when going to USCIS. So many different departments handle our Immigration paperwork. Better you be prepared than have to deal with their incompetency.

That's crazy about the marriage certificate. It should have stated that on the appointment form. Especially when the form is for a female that may be changing her name. Well, I'm glad it all worked out for you.

I too have learned to always bring all important (and even not so important) documents to USCIS.

I guess it wasn't necessarily a mistake we made if they didn't need those forms but they did state in the instructions to bring them. So then I was thinking they took his fingerprints simply for the appointment form and wouldn't process the AOS and EAD without us having brought those forms also. Anyway, I guess everything should be fine... thanks!