March 2010 filers

[DaniG 3]

I just got my biometrics letter too!

[DaniG 3]

I am wondering if I can do a walk-in tomorrow instead of wait until the assigned date but I can't find the local office's phone number or even hours of operation. Those of you that did walk-ins, could you tell me when USCIS offices normally open? Mine is in Des Moines, Iowa, btw.

[ninnie 0]

I just got my biometrics letter too!

that's nice..I think you can try walk in as long as you are early..Most ASC offices opens at 8am. It's better to try done thinking about "what if" later. At least if they won't allow it, at least you've tried.

I still believe doing walk ins early help your application be processed sooner.

[safarigiraffe 0]

Hi Ninnie,

I wonder how to do biometric appointment by walk-in? And how does it work? Would that make the whole process quicker?

I just got my bio-appointment notice yesterday. The date is set on April 20th. Hope I can do walk-in as well.

Thank you!

[DaniG 3]

Walking in worked. I just went there at 8 and asked them if I could do it before my appointment time. They only had one more person there, so they didn't mind.

I think it speeds things up too - all my forms were touched today

[ninnie 0]

Hi Ninnie,

I wonder how to do biometric appointment by walk-in? And how does it work? Would that make the whole process quicker?

I just got my bio-appointment notice yesterday. The date is set on April 20th. Hope I can do walk-in as well.

Thank you!

hello,

Walk in for biometric(finger printing/scanning) only means that you go there prior to your appointment... I don't know if the method is always the same in every ASC, but when I walked in for my biometrics, I went inside and saw the reception area. The security guard/ receptionist ask me if I have my appointment letter, original marriage contract and valid ID. I gave it all to him. I didn't even ask if I can walk in. But i think he saw my appointment date but he didn't care. I was there around 8am and they only have 1 client before me. I was out there by 8:40am...not bad..

I think, having biometrics done early will make your process quicker because they touch your application right after they receive your biometrics. Meaning they start to do your background check(within US and your home country)...

hope this helps.

Good luck!

ninnie

[ninnie 0]

Hi Ninnie,

I wonder how to do biometric appointment by walk-in? And how does it work? Would that make the whole process quicker?

I just got my bio-appointment notice yesterday. The date is set on April 20th. Hope I can do walk-in as well.

Thank you!

I'm sorry to hear that they were not able to accommodate you. What time did you go?

For me it stressing to wait and wait what will happen after biometrics.

[laf66 0]

I'm a March filer as well, although my forms were sent right at the end of march (see my signature)! No NOAs yet.

[robotica97 0]

Hi all! may I join? My husband is the one processing his AOS from a B2 visa. Im glad to find this topic so we can be able to see where's everybody at and also share our experiences. He already got his biometrics done and we are waiting for the next step.

Good Luck to everyone! Blessings

[ninnie 0]

Hi all! may I join? My husband is the one processing his AOS from a B2 visa. Im glad to find this topic so we can be able to see where's everybody at and also share our experiences. He already got his biometrics done and we are waiting for the next step.

Good Luck to everyone! Blessings

Hi welcome, hope we will get out interview appointment soon.. I'm getting anxious on this long wait.

[tamaraincanada 0]

We're March Filers as well and we're in San Francisco.

We were married Feb 19th, and began the filing process around March 12th.

You'll have to forgive my relative ignorance on the subject-- We opted to go with an Immigration Lawyer who does most of the leg work for us. And what a blessing she is, too! My hat goes off to all those who are doing this on your own. It's such an overwhelming process!

Anyway. I just had my biometrics appointment today! I'm excited that the ball is rolling!

[davaocitygirl 0]

Hello! I just signed up today. I'm new on this site. Arrived on tourist visa January 6th 2010. Married March 07, 2010. We are using an attorney to help us. Went early for the Biometrics today. So far, so good. Waiting on an interview date.

Wish everybody the best luck here.

By the way, I have a 8 year old in the Philippines being petitioned by my husband on a I-130.

[robotica97 0]

Hi all, hope youre doing fine! Any news anyone? We have none yet, still waiting and getting a little anxious. Anyways lets keep the topic up

Have a great day!

[ninnie 0]

Hi all, hope youre doing fine! Any news anyone? We have none yet, still waiting and getting a little anxious. Anyways lets keep the topic up

Have a great day!

same here. still anxiously waiting...hoping to receive my interview appointment letter next week.

But i guess you will receive yours first because applied two weeks before me. I still hope my walk in biometrics will make mine faster than it should be.

Let's see..I will inform you guys whenever.

I think most of the feb applicants are on their interview stage...

We're next! yay!

Good luck to all of us!

[davaocitygirl 0]

same here. still anxiously waiting...hoping to receive my interview appointment letter next week.

But i guess you will receive yours first because applied two weeks before me. I still hope my walk in biometrics will make mine faster than it should be.

Let's see..I will inform you guys whenever.

I think most of the feb applicants are on their interview stage...

We're next! yay!

Good luck to all of us!

Ooops. Hey, how do we add our timeline? And, what is "touched?"

Thanks. Good luck to all.