Thinking of early walk-in for biometrics?

[Aimee K 1]

Hey all,

there's a lot of talk about early walk-ins for biometrics, so I thought having one forum where people could post their experiences for other people to search through, might be useful.....

Me:

Early walk-in at Wheaton, MD ASCIS

reason: told Security guard I was not going to be in State on the day they arranged

Successful: Yes

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Maybe one of those list threads would make it easier to search if this catches on.

Add your info alphbetically

MARYLAND

Wheaton - told Security guard I was not going to be in State on the day. Yes

TEXAS

Houston (Hwy 290) - gave no reason, only appt letter. Yes (3 times-AOS, ROC, Citizenship)

[RJQuilla 6]

My wife had Biometrics on the 10th of May and we were like 30 minutes early. There were very few people in the office and we got finished before our appointment time. I say go for it all they can do is tell you to wait.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

My wife had Biometrics on the 10th of May and we were like 30 minutes early. There were very few people in the office and we got finished before our appointment time. I say go for it all they can do is tell you to wait.

We're talking about going days before the appointment, not just 30 minutes early. We went about 2 weeks before our date on our most recent one. Many offices allow it. Some turn people away.

[aaroncali5 2]

Early walk-in at Buena Park CA, ASC

Reason: No reason, just gave security guard my appt letter.

Successful: Yes

I went in four days early and suprisingly was the only one there so I'm sure they will take you if they're not super busy. I was in and out in 15mins.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Add your info alphbetically

City - Reason - Successful?

CALIFORNIA

Buena Park CA - No reason, just gave security guard my appt letter. Yes

MARYLAND

Wheaton - told Security guard I was not going to be in State on the day. Yes

TEXAS

Houston (Hwy 290) - gave no reason, only appt letter. Yes (3 times-AOS, ROC, Citizenship)

Edited May 16, 2012 by Nich-Nick

[Old_Dog_Barking 36]

Add your info alphbetically

City - Reason - Successful?

CALIFORNIA

Buena Park CA - No reason, just gave security guard my appt letter. Yes

MARYLAND

Wheaton - told Security guard I was not going to be in State on the day. Yes

TEXAS

Houston (Hwy 290) - gave no reason, only appt letter. Yes (3 times-AOS, ROC, Citizenship)

From previous applicants, you can do early biometrics in Wheaton, MD and Alexandria, VA with no questions asked. I haven't heard of anyone turned off.

[RJQuilla 6]

Ok, I am clear now. That works cause it appears that the guard only makes sure you have the appointment letter. He looked at my wife's letter and ID then handed her a clipboard.

[Caryh 5,206]

Minnesota St Paul - No reason asked or given. Successful

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Add your info alphbetically

City - Reason - Successful?

CALIFORNIA

Buena Park CA - No reason, just gave security guard my appt letter. Yes

MARYLAND

Wheaton - told Security guard I was not going to be in State on the day. Yes

MINNESOTA

St Paul - No reason asked or given. Successful

TEXAS

Houston (Hwy 290) - gave no reason, only appt letter. Yes (3 times-AOS, ROC, Citizenship)

[Tyeger87 10]

Atlanta, GA - Officer had us wait outside until the earliest appts went in (about 15 minutes). Then let us in and the whole thing including the waiting took less than 1 hour.

note: no reason given - we just showed up and they let us in

Edited May 17, 2012 by Tyeger87

[RainbowDucks 5]

CITY: TEXAS - AUSTIN Office

REASON: We were in the area that day (we live an hour away). It was the week before our appointment time.

SUCCESSFUL: Yes. No problem at all. Gave them the appointment letter and was given the forms to fill out.

We were in and out in less than 30 minutes. Everyone was very friendly there.

[ceadsearc 516]

We did an early walk in in Alexandria VA. Very easy. From VJ I have never heard of anyone turned away or asked for a reason.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Add your info alphbetically

City - Reason - Successful?

CALIFORNIA

Buena Park CA - No reason, just gave security guard my appt letter. Yes

IOWA

Des Moines - April 2010 - Husbands erratic work schedule meant rescheduling wouldn't help because there was still no guarantee the new date would work - Successful

Des Moines - March 2011 - To get it over with - Successful (advised they were being more strict but letting them proceed due to no-one else being there)

MARYLAND

Wheaton - told Security guard I was not going to be in State on the day. Yes

MINNESOTA

St Paul - No reason asked or given. Successful

TEXAS

Houston (Hwy 290) - gave no reason, only appt letter. Yes (3 times-AOS, ROC, Citizenship)

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I suggest people add the date as I was PM'd in the last 6 months or so and told that walk-ins weren't permitted at Des Moines anymore.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I suggest people add the date as I was PM'd in the last 6 months or so and told that walk-ins weren't permitted at Des Moines anymore.

Good idea. I'll add my date and fix the list by adding names one more time, but I'm not going to be the list keeper.