Walk-in biometrics without notice?

[Coco&Kitten 42]

Hi All,

I was wondering what the general opinion was in this case. Here is my problem: I am leaving on Friday morning for 2 weeks on an international trip. I was hoping to get my biometrics appointment notice this week and do a walk-in... but so far we have not received it yet. I am afraid I will miss it if the note arrives while we are gone. I was thinking of going tomorrow morning (after mail man delivers) and explain my situation... What do you think? is it a good idea? We have about an hour drive, so it would not be too bad.

Thanks,

Kitten

[NArocks 13]

You have to have the Appointment letter to try the walk in they will not give you the BIO without as this is where all the info in located for your case.

maybe you can have a neighbor check the mail while you are fgone? usually the BIO is at least 3 weeks after the notice

[Kathryn41 3,205]

You need the appointment letter - it is the only way they can associate the results with your file information. The letter also states what type of biometrics you get so they can't determine if you need all fingers and photo or just thumb and photo without the appointment letter. It is very unlikely that you would get less than 2 weeks notice of the biometrics date (although it has happened). Keep proof of your travel dates and if on the off chance the appointment is for when you are away, then go with the appointment letter after you return and bring that proof of travel with you and you should still be able to do the biometrics.