Biometrics Today

[DavidandJenny 1]

106 degrees today! So they had mercy, and allowed me (husband) to come into the building and set . Jenny was in right away, in and out in roughly 15 minutes. All went well and Jenny was told that she was finished & good to go, and to expect her new card in the mail.

[Arlington 5]

106 degrees today! So they had mercy, and allowed me (husband) to come into the building and set . Jenny was in right away, in and out in roughly 15 minutes. All went well and Jenny was told that she was finished & good to go, and to expect her new card in the mail.

Yes! Us too! Feels good to have that out of the way. We couldn't wait until our appointment, which was more than three weeks after we got the notice in the mail. The wife had the afternoon off (a rarity), so we just went and did it.

[DavidandJenny 1]

Yes! Us too! Feels good to have that out of the way. We couldn't wait until our appointment, which was more than three weeks after we got the notice in the mail. The wife had the afternoon off (a rarity), so we just went and did it.

I was a little surprised that it 'appears' there will be no interview, not complaining though ...I don't particularly like making that 110 mile drive each way. I had to take the day off myself. While we were there, or while I sat in the lobby area, there were a few people discussing with an officer folks that were being moved from various counties & deported. So, I saw first hand our tax dollars were being used this time for legal immigration purposes. I suppose sad for the ones being deported, however, I'm a firm believer in coming here & being here legally.

Our gratitude goes out to those that own and administrate Visa Journey .....Thank You

[Arlington 5]

Got a touch today! 08-14-10. You should check too.

[DavidandJenny 1]

Got a touch today! 08-14-10. You should check too.

Yes we did yesterday, the day of our Bio.

[v333k 59]

I was a little surprised that it 'appears' there will be no interview, not complaining though ...I don't particularly like making that 110 mile drive each way. I had to take the day off myself. While we were there, or while I sat in the lobby area, there were a few people discussing with an officer folks that were being moved from various counties & deported. So, I saw first hand our tax dollars were being used this time for legal immigration purposes. I suppose sad for the ones being deported, however, I'm a firm believer in coming here & being here legally.

Our gratitude goes out to those that own and administrate Visa Journey .....Thank You

I hate to be the guy who bursts your bubble - but the biometrics does not indicate that you will not get an interview notice or an RFE. The biometrics is an automatic step that gets initiated upon receiving your petition to remove conditions and before a USCIS officer even looks at your file. Just remain positive and things will go well! I am saying this only make you aware of what could lay ahead and not trying to be mean.

However, if you are still married and provided enough evidence, then most likely you will just receive an approval notice followed by the GC.

[DavidandJenny 1]

I hate to be the guy who bursts your bubble - but the biometrics does not indicate that you will not get an interview notice or an RFE. The biometrics is an automatic step that gets initiated upon receiving your petition to remove conditions and before a USCIS officer even looks at your file. Just remain positive and things will go well! I am saying this only make you aware of what could lay ahead and not trying to be mean.

However, if you are still married and provided enough evidence, then most likely you will just receive an approval notice followed by the GC.

No, you haven't burst my bubble. We are looking forward to receiving my wife's new green card soon. In my post, I was merely quoting what had been said directly to my wife by the officer present.

I'm curious however, why wouldn't we still be married? and, what would lead you to believe that we didn't provide enough evidence?

The biometrics was taken this time to verify that the person who filed the I485 to adjust status, is in fact, the same person who has filed the I751 to remove conditions, and for that sole purpose. They already have her fingerprints and photo on file from the I485 to adjust status. Biometrics always proceeds the green card, its the final process. Other wise, an RFE is issued or a interview is required if evidence is insufficient, before a biometrics letter/appointment is issued.

I have attached a file that may be important to read. This file is a ccp from USCIS and I would be interested where you see biometrics is taken, then an officer views a file to decide whether an interview or rfe is required, as you have indictaed in your post. Take your time.

**we received another touch today

Edited August 15, 2010 by DavidandJenny

[v333k 59]

No, you haven't burst my bubble. We are looking forward to receiving my wife's new green card soon. In my post, I was merely quoting what had been said directly to my wife by the officer present.

I'm curious however, why wouldn't we still be married? and, what would lead you to believe that we didn't provide enough evidence?

The biometrics was taken this time to verify that the person who filed the I485 to adjust status, is in fact, the same person who has filed the I751 to remove conditions, and for that sole purpose. They already have her fingerprints and photo on file from the I485 to adjust status. Biometrics always proceeds the green card, its the final process. Other wise, an RFE is issued or a interview is required if evidence is insufficient, before a biometrics letter/appointment is issued.

I have attached a file that may be important to read. This file is a ccp from USCIS and I would be interested where you see biometrics is taken, then an officer views a file to decide whether an interview or rfe is required, as you have indictaed in your post. Take your time.

**we received another touch today

I am not assuming you are not married or haven't submitted enough evidence... it is just a conditional statement.

Well the document you attached is interesting, but negates all the actuality that we see through members on VJ. USCIS claims a lot of things but they do not necessarily follow them.

If you go back and see filers lists, you will see that people who received an RFE was much after the biometrics has been taken.

Here are some examples:

October filers 2009 (http://www.visajourn...s/page__st__585)

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

ENDLESS............10/23/09..........11/06/09.......12/03/09........01/06/10.... (RFE received 12/23)(card received 1/16)

AP.HAR1............10/10/09..........10/13/09.......11/17/09........04/02/10.... Bio retaken 12/16/2009 RFE 2/2/10

INDIETRO09.........09/29/09...........10/05/09......11/10/09........04/23/10.... (RFE received 3/15)(card received 5/01)

KIMBERLY&TAREK.....10/09/09...........10/19/09......11/09/09........03/24/10.... (RFE received 2/8/10

Edited August 15, 2010 by v333k

[DavidandJenny 1]

I am not assuming you are not married or haven't submitted enough evidence... it is just a conditional statement.

Well the document you attached is interesting, but negates all the actuality that we see through members on VJ. USCIS claims a lot of things but they do not necessarily follow them.

If you go back and see filers lists, you will see that people who received an RFE was much after the biometrics has been taken.

Here are some examples:

October filers 2009 (http://www.visajourn...s/page__st__585)

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

ENDLESS............10/23/09..........11/06/09.......12/03/09........01/06/10.... (RFE received 12/23)(card received 1/16)

AP.HAR1............10/10/09..........10/13/09.......11/17/09........04/02/10.... Bio retaken 12/16/2009 RFE 2/2/10

INDIETRO09.........09/29/09...........10/05/09......11/10/09........04/23/10.... (RFE received 3/15)(card received 5/01)

KIMBERLY&TAREK.....10/09/09...........10/19/09......11/09/09........03/24/10.... (RFE received 2/8/10

"USCIS claims a lot of things but they do not necessarily follow them." ........I will concede, in that, considering the climate in this country in re: Immigration Policy(s) and Law, it is uncertain what could happen next. And my statement is,as well, directed toward not only on the federal level, but state & local.

USCIS is looking for fraud when 'any' document/form is filed/submitted &/or looking for inconsistencies. People here, myself included, need to realize that 'every' letter/document/form is analyzed.....if that examiner is doing their job correctly. Spelling can cause a RFE. The wrong color Ink can cause a RFE (as silly as that sounds) under the heading of 'not filled out properly'. A Biometrics that has been goofed by an officer can cause a RFE, and that of no fault of any applicant/petitioner. A date entered incorrectly by an officer can also cause an RFE, again, of no fault of the petitioner or applicant. Honest mistakes in grammar, or unintelligible words written can cause an RFE.

Sometimes I think, that an actual, loving, relationship is never considered in this whole process. The day to day life of a couple is not considered, but then, how can it be from their stand point. Their facts can only be substantiated & handled through paper & more paper, forms, documents,letters and pictures (occasionally).

The document I submitted may very well negate others experiences, but it is ours, and was copied from our account at USCIS. My statement of what an officer said to my wife directly, is also our experience. I was in no way indicating that others experiences will/would be the same. If anything, it was excitement & hopefully encouraging to someone.

As far as bursting a bubble ....my friend.....I know what we have submitted, I know that our documenation is more than sufficient, well read, true and very accurate. There are no mistakes or fraud committed. Every T and i has been reviewed. So, with that alone without any touches, without any biometrics letter....I was and am very confident that our petition is approved and we can expect my wife's card to be sent soon. And I haven't mustered up a false hope or a positive attitude here. Any inconsistency at this point can only be found at USCIS.

We filed a K1, filed a I485, filed now a I751 and to this day have never received any RFE ..And I don't expect to receive one now...but again, this has been our experience. They have on file both our lives with substantiated proof, a whole stack of proof available to them.

I will say, its to bad (unfortunate) that all immigrants or those entering the usa are not handled in the same manner .....but that is my opinion.

Edited August 15, 2010 by DavidandJenny