Biometrics, Columbus Ohio

[martinleach 0]

Hi all,

Having recently had my biometrics taken for both EAD and AOS in Columbus, I thought i'd post a quick review of my experience.

My appointment was for 2pm Monday 27th at the Leveque Towers in Columbus. Luckily enough my future boss and mother-in-law just happen to work in the same place, so I was able to get a free lunch before hand.

Turned up to the office 5 minutes early. Handed over my biometrics letter and the two NOAs for EAD and AOS. It turns out that only the biometric appointment letter is needed. Filled in yet more paperwork (no change there), and handed it back in again, and was then given number 60.

In the fingerprint area, there must have only been around 10 or so people waiting, but when number 57 was called, I figured some of those were other family members.

My number was called, and went in. The lady had some issues trying to work out exactly how to type in my middle name into the computer, but 5 minutes later I had convinced her of the correct spelling. Additionally, she didn't know the correct two letters for the UK. I had put UK as place of birth on the form, but under the USCIS system, this is Ukraine. After abit of hunting, she found out that it was EN. At this point, I started to despair and was slightly unnerved that this lady was in charge of my future within the USA..

Anyway, she had some issues getting a decent set of prints; it turns out that most of my figures have scars on from various outdoor activities, and thus it took about 3 times as long for my prints to pass quality control. Sweet revenge from earlier, I thought . Still, we have to get our $70 worth...

Eventually they had a good set of prints, and that was it.

Total time spent there - 30 minutes.

They mentioned that I may get called back if the 'main QC' person doesn't like them. So the wait continues. Hopefully we'll get approved shortly, as I have a really good job waiting !

Hope this helps anyone else who may have biometrics at Columbus.

Regards,

Martin

[Mand 1]

Congrats, another step completed!

My biometrics was painless also, and I have to say the staff there were really nice too. They took me in at 1:30 even though my appointment wasn't until 2:00 and I was in and out in a flash!!

I already have my interview date, Columbus seems to move fairly swift...check out my timeline

[damulag 26]

My wife also had a painless biometrics appt in Columbus, in and out in under 30 minutes. We have her AOS interview on March 13th!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully it goes just as smooth. Her interview was 5 months after sending in the forms. Hopefully you will have your interview in June or July. Her EAD came about a month after her biometrics.

Good Luck

Mike and Luvy