biometrics appointment - dont make my mistakes

[mjv94 0]

I had my appointment for the biometrics yesterday (adjusting my status from K1 for the greencard) i went in and stood in the line to get a number for the appointment for an hour (the place was packed and the appointment time you get doesnt matter) i got the receptionist desk and my number 1 mistake is that they told me to take out my nose piercing, i stood there for 5 minutes trying to take it out but i cant do it without pliers and then my mistake number 2 was the lady said "your passport name is different to the name on your form, do you have your marriage certificate?" and i didnt think to bring it with me because the form said to bring your passport for ID, i assumed they would check some online system to see the two last names but nope, they just staple a form and stamp it and check your name matches your form.

so i was told to see the ASC manager and she said "come back between 8am and 2pm monday to thursday"...

long story short, dont turn up with facial piercings and bring your marriage certificate to your appointment.

[Caryh 5,206]

Wow that truly sucks. Our local office isn't near so busy, and while your appointment time doesn't really matter, you won't wait very long. I do not believe my wife brought our marriage certificate either. The letter came in her married name and her passport was in her maiden name and it was no issue. Although I was there with her, but they didn't ask me for any ID. I think whoever was checking was just being a #######. Not being able to take the nose ring out was your big mistake. But I suppose you get so used to wearing that, you don't even think about it.