2nd Biometric appointment received. Is it common to have it done Twice ??

[MR193 2]

I went for a Biometric appointment on the 29 Oct . Everything was good they said at the Biometric centre and they stamped my document. Today I received another Biometric appointment for the 21st Nov at the same place . Is it normal to have it done twice ??

[Sunnyland 639]

I went for a Biometric appointment on the 29 Oct . Everything was good they said at the Biometric centre and they stamped my document. Today I received another Biometric appointment for the 21st Nov at the same place . Is it normal to have it done twice ??

It did happen to me too! I had to go for a second biometrics appointment in July but as I did not want to keep waiting I just did a walk-in before that scheduled app. The second time it was right and I received my EAD-AP combo card like 2 weeks later.

In my case they informed me (by letter) that the FBI could not match my fingerprints or some like that.

When you do again the biometrics, take that letter they sent you with you. You can just do a walk-in (as I did), if you do that, try to go earlier. Sometimes, they let you to do the biometrics before the scheduled day.

Edited November 13, 2012 by Chris & Isa

[Reyan 56]

My wife had to do it twice, because her prints were not sufficient for the FBI check. During the second finger printing, I explained to them that her hands are very smooth and hard to get finger prints from.

We were successful the second time, and after she got her GC they sent another appointment to get her prints again. I ended up calling and got transferred to an immigration officer who said that we had to go to the interview. When we got there, a manager told us it was a mistake and apologized for the error (he also gave us a hand typed letter confirming it was a mistake).

[MR193 2]

I just phoned an immigration officer. They told me that they could put a note on my files that I already went for a Biometric test and I would get another appointment if it's needed . But maybe it's best just to go even ifs its hours away. ( and bring some spirit wipes for my fingers ) I just want to get everything done ASAP .

Thanks for the info..

[himher 634]

Happens all the time. The FBI has a pretty high rejection rate because the USCIS morons can't take decent fingerprints.

I went for a Biometric appointment on the 29 Oct . Everything was good they said at the Biometric centre and they stamped my document. Today I received another Biometric appointment for the 21st Nov at the same place . Is it normal to have it done twice ??

[MR193 2]

Happens all the time. The FBI has a pretty high rejection rate because the USCIS morons can't take decent fingerprints.

I found out when I went for the second appointment that due to Hurrican Sandy the same week as my first appointment they had a glitch in the system not knowing how many people turned up for their appointment . They therefore sent out 2nd appointments for everyone that might have been affected by the weather. When I arrived at the centre the processing guy recognized me from my first appointment and apologized as it was a wasted journey for me because the first Biometric check was 100% ok . So he just added a note attaching it all together. and off home I went..... Tireing day after 5 hours on the road.

My wife had to do it twice, because her prints were not sufficient for the FBI check. During the second finger printing, I explained to them that her hands are very smooth and hard to get finger prints from.

We were successful the second time, and after she got her GC they sent another appointment to get her prints again. I ended up calling and got transferred to an immigration officer who said that we had to go to the interview. When we got there, a manager told us it was a mistake and apologized for the error (he also gave us a hand typed letter confirming it was a mistake).

Sounds like a common error !!!!

It did happen to me too! I had to go for a second biometrics appointment in July but as I did not want to keep waiting I just did a walk-in before that scheduled app. The second time it was right and I received my EAD-AP combo card like 2 weeks later.

In my case they informed me (by letter) that the FBI could not match my fingerprints or some like that.

When you do again the biometrics, take that letter they sent you with you. You can just do a walk-in (as I did), if you do that, try to go earlier. Sometimes, they let you to do the biometrics before the scheduled day.

I'm glad that part is completed now .. I'm also getting my EAD this week

[MR193 2]

I found out when I went for the second appointment that due to Hurrican Sandy the same week as my first appointment they had a glitch in the system not knowing how many people turned up for their appointment . They therefore sent out 2nd appointments for everyone that might have been affected by the weather. When I arrived at the centre the processing guy recognized me from my first appointment and apologized as it was a wasted journey for me because the first Biometric check was 100% ok . So he just added a note attaching it all together. and off home I went..... Tireing day after 5 hours on the road.

Sounds like a common error !!!!

I'm glad that part is completed now .. I'm also getting my EAD this week

Edited December 13, 2012 by MR193