Husband's grandfather died- filing for AP

[allyrose 31]

Hi everyone. Got sad news today, my husbands grandfather has died. Fortunately, we already had an infopass appointment scheduled for Wednesday in Jacksonville for another matter, so we can get the AP approved then yes? Also, my husband's biometric appointment is on the 30th in Orlando, and now we will likely be out of the country at that time. I know there is a way to reschedule as per the instructions on the appointment letter, but if we explain the situation, is it possible they can do biometrics at his infopass appointment this week? I am also worried about him being let back in the country with all this immigration stuff going on. He's just from the UK and the trip likely won't be very long. Has anyone had issues with AP and how does it work? Thanks. -Ally 

[KULtoATL 1,551]

Hey Ally! I'm just a newbie so I'm unable to advise you. Just checking in to extend my condolences  

[allyrose 31]

9 minutes ago, KULtoATL said:

Hey Ally! I'm just a newbie so I'm unable to advise you. Just checking in to extend my condolences  

Thank you so very much!  

[KULtoATL 1,551]

3 minutes ago, allyrose said:

Thank you so very much!  

No worries. My good thoughts are with the both of you 

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

1 hour ago, allyrose said:

Hi everyone. Got sad news today, my husbands grandfather has died. Fortunately, we already had an infopass appointment scheduled for Wednesday in Jacksonville for another matter, so we can get the AP approved then yes? Also, my husband's biometric appointment is on the 30th in Orlando, and now we will likely be out of the country at that time. I know there is a way to reschedule as per the instructions on the appointment letter, but if we explain the situation, is it possible they can do biometrics at his infopass appointment this week? I am also worried about him being let back in the country with all this immigration stuff going on. He's just from the UK and the trip likely won't be very long. Has anyone had issues with AP and how does it work? Thanks. -Ally 

I'm sorry for your loss. I've dealt with Emergency AP before. You need death certificate and translate it if it is not in English (nvm you are from UK)

 

You can try walk in tomorrow for fingerprint appointment then you can go to your local immigation office with your current infopass appointment and explain your situation. They will let you in because it is a funeral matter.

 

Remember to fill out new I-131 form to show local officer. You need a passport photo, your I-485 receipt, and your passport of course. If they approve your emergency AP, they will print out a paper for you to travel. Good luck.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

4 hours ago, allyrose said:

, is it possible they can do biometrics at his infopass appointment this week? 

Field offices (InfoPass) do not do biometrics. That would be an Application Support Center which is probably a different address or even town. If you were assigned to the ASC in Orlando, that is probably your closest location for biometrics. You should try to get your biometrics done by walking in Monday or Tuesday before you go to InfoPass. Is your InfoPass also in Orlando? You list Jacksonville as your Field Office. 

[allyrose 31]

4 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

Field offices (InfoPass) do not do biometrics. That would be an Application Support Center which is probably a different address or even town. If you were assigned to the ASC in Orlando, that is probably your closest location for biometrics. You should try to get your biometrics done by walking in Monday or Tuesday before you go to InfoPass. Is your InfoPass also in Orlando? You list Jacksonville as your Field Office. 

Our infopass is in Jacksonville because it is closer than Orlando 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

29 minutes ago, allyrose said:

Our infopass is in Jacksonville because it is closer than Orlando 

I looked up Jacksonville and the ASC and Field office are both at the same address, but it isn't always like that.

 4121 Southpoint Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32216.

 

So take your biometric letter to the Jacksonville ASC and talk your way in.  They may have to have the biometrics cleared by FBI before they can give you an AP document, so maybe can't tell you at your InfoPass.  That's the reason I was saying if you could go to biometrics a few days before InfoPass. But it may not be a problem. Good luck. Hope it goes well for you.

Edited March 20, 2017 by Wuozopo

[A'n'L 735]

First of all, I'm sorry for your loss.

 

Some clarification is needed here. You are, unfortunately, not guaranteed an emergency AP in this scenario. You are at the mercy of the officer you meet at the Infopass. Bring evidence of the death and family relation, a new form I131, the i797c for the AOS application, passport pictures AND a check for the filing fee (you'll have to pay for the emergency AP, even if the fee was waived for the regular AP application).

 

You husband should go to the ASC listed on his biometrics appointment and try an early walk-in as soon as possible. Biometrics need to be captured before he leaves the country (but, they do not need to clear FBI for the AP to be granted).

Edited March 20, 2017 by A'n'L

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

1 hour ago, A'n'L said:

First of all, I'm sorry for your loss.

 

Some clarification is needed here. You are, unfortunately, not guaranteed an emergency AP in this scenario. You are at the mercy of the officer you meet at the Infopass. Bring evidence of the death and family relation, a new form I131, the i797c for the AOS application, passport pictures AND a check for the filing fee (you'll have to pay for the emergency AP, even if the fee was waived for the regular AP application).

 

You husband should go to the ASC listed on his biometrics appointment and try an early walk-in as soon as possible. Biometrics need to be captured before he leaves the country (but, they do not need to clear FBI for the AP to be granted).

My emergency AP was approved without any extra payment so payment part is not correct.

[A'n'L 735]

30 minutes ago, NancyNguyen said:

My emergency AP was approved without any extra payment so payment part is not correct.

Might want to check if that information is up to date. 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

I have known people to do walk-ins at ASC locations they were not scheduled for.