N400 Biometrics

[eddy67 0]

I have just completed the ROC process and will be filing my N400 next month (Married 3 years minus 90 days).

I had my Biometrics taken in July 2011 as part of my I751 process and I am curious if I will have them requested again. As I say I am filing my N400 next month (March) and I hear that they do not take your Biometrics again if they have done so within the last 12 months, Is this true ?

Thanks in advance.

Edited February 21, 2012 by eddy67

[Darren And Crissy 11]

I have just completed the ROC process and will be filing my N400 next month (Married 3 years minus 90 days).

I had my Biometrics taken in July 2011 as part of my I751 process and I am curious if I will have them requested again. As I say I am filing my N400 next month (March) and I hear that they do not take your Biometrics again if they have done so within the last 12 months, Is this true ?

Thanks in advance.

If you had biometrics taken within the past 15 months you may not need to have them taken again. There are some people who still get bio appointments while others in exactly the same situation do not. Either way you have to pay for biometrics when you apply and you won't see the money again in either case.

[eddy67 0]

Didn't think I would be seeing any refund lol...... Not surprised either that there is no structure to who and who does not get their finger prints taken again

More than anything I was curious as to whether it would speed the process up or not.

[Darren And Crissy 11]

Didn't think I would be seeing any refund lol...... Not surprised either that there is no structure to who and who does not get their finger prints taken again

More than anything I was curious as to whether it would speed the process up or not.

I don't think Biometrics has that much to do with how long the process takes - the main difference is your local field office, luck, and the the specifics of your case (probably in that order). You can look at the Immigration Timelines (top menu) to get a sense of how long your local field office typically takes. For for a general idea search VJ for "N-400 Filers 2012" to read the threads of others who are currently waiting.