January 2018 AOS Filers

[NataliaDenz 27]

I did the same thing. I was able to bring it in. Just not use it. Turned it off and didn’t use it till I left. No problem 

[Missabc 626]

1 minute ago, NataliaDenz said:

I did the same thing. I was able to bring it in. Just not use it. Turned it off and didn’t use it till I left. No problem 

Thank you, I'll do that as I don't have another option 

[pajobra 1,395]

14 minutes ago, Missabc said:

Thank you, I'll do that as I don't have another option 

Hopefully you will have no problem. When I went into mine the guard asked if I had a phone on me. I said nah left that in the car and she said good we do not allow them. But maybe you could leave it with the guard if they create a stink.

[Stt 223]

29 minutes ago, Missabc said:

Quick question for anyone who has already done their biometrics, were you able to take your phone in with you? It says on the letter they aren't permitted but I need to bring mine as I have to uber there and back 

I took mine just turned it off!!

[DebbieRaney 126]

7 minutes ago, pajobra said:

Hopefully you will have no problem. When I went into mine the guard asked if I had a phone on me. I said nah left that in the car and she said good we do not allow them. But maybe you could leave it with the guard if they create a stink.

I think everywhere is different. 

 

I left mine in the car, but when I was going through security the guard asked if I wanted to bring it with me. I should've brought it with me since I needed it to show my marriage certificate.

[DebbieRaney 126]

1 hour ago, pajobra said:

Hope everyone is doing well.  My husband is back on track health wise and it has been a good week but with that we take it one day at a time.  I am on a new fitness walking program as I am trying to lose weight. I am severely overweight and I know I need to change that.  Again one day at a time. I kinda forget about the AOS waiting game we are on with everything else we are doing so that is nice. LOL I think when EAD comes through I will be surprised because I will nearly have forgotten about it. Today is grocery shopping day. Looking forward to filling up the card with great food that is good for us both especially with his very strict diet. I eat what he eats as I am the one cooking so it works out great. I really need to buy a new scale. I left mine in Canada and my Mum says she will bring it down but that won't be til summer so I kinda want it now. lol Although I am scared to see what my current weight is.  I know I have gained since the move due to stress and stuff. Oh well upward and onward we all go! 

 

I'm so glad you're husband is feeling better!

What I like doing is looking for coupons and deals. I love saving money haha

[Lindsayacbeck 14]

1 hour ago, Missabc said:

Quick question for anyone who has already done their biometrics, were you able to take your phone in with you? It says on the letter they aren't permitted but I need to bring mine as I have to uber there and back 

I  brought my phone in and no one said anything. I had to uber there and bus back just like you, so I absolutely needed the phone. I just put it in my bag and turned it off. No one asked.

[T_P 872]

2 hours ago, Missabc said:

Quick question for anyone who has already done their biometrics, were you able to take your phone in with you? It says on the letter they aren't permitted but I need to bring mine as I have to uber there and back 

Had no issue taking the phone with me. 

[Missabc 626]

8 hours ago, pajobra said:

Hopefully you will have no problem. When I went into mine the guard asked if I had a phone on me. I said nah left that in the car and she said good we do not allow them. But maybe you could leave it with the guard if they create a stink.

 

7 hours ago, Stt said:

I took mine just turned it off!!

 

7 hours ago, DebbieWRaney said:

I think everywhere is different. 

 

I left mine in the car, but when I was going through security the guard asked if I wanted to bring it with me. I should've brought it with me since I needed it to show my marriage certificate.

 

6 hours ago, Lindsayacbeck said:

I  brought my phone in and no one said anything. I had to uber there and bus back just like you, so I absolutely needed the phone. I just put it in my bag and turned it off. No one asked.

 

5 hours ago, T_P said:

Had no issue taking the phone with me. 

Thankyou everybody, if there is an issue I'll ask if they can put it somewhere safe 

[Eros99 35]

1 hour ago, Missabc said:

 

 

 

 

Thankyou everybody, if there is an issue I'll ask if they can put it somewhere safe 

The people (Vinnell Corp) that do biometrics don't make a big fuss about electronics, the center I went to had a giant screen in the waiting room and few people in the waiting room had their phones. However, electronics aren't allowed during the interview.

[Talako 785]

17 hours ago, Missabc said:

Quick question for anyone who has already done their biometrics, were you able to take your phone in with you? It says on the letter they aren't permitted but I need to bring mine as I have to uber there and back 

Judging by the responses of others, it is going to vary office by office.  Where we went, there was a guard at the door directing everyone to put their phones back in the car with no exceptions. 

 

We read the Notice and meant to keep our phones in the car, but we forgot.  When we entered, we encountered this guard, and we started to turn around and go back out to the parking lot.  He asked for our Notice, and he made a point of circling the no cell phone warning and asked if we read the Notice.  In my opinion, forgetting the no cell phone notice did not warrant his condescending words and actions. 

 

   

[Rmsean 80]

19 minutes ago, Talako said:

Judging by the responses of others, it is going to vary office by office.  Where we went, there was a guard at the door directing everyone to put their phones back in the car with no exceptions. 

 

We read the Notice and meant to keep our phones in the car, but we forgot.  When we entered, we encountered this guard, and we started to turn around and go back out to the parking lot.  He asked for our Notice, and he made a point of circling the no cell phone warning and asked if we read the Notice.  In my opinion, forgetting the no cell phone notice did not warrant his condescending words and actions. 

 

   

At the Norfolk office people brought in their phones and were using it. Playing games, making calls, sending texts. I felt Funny not bringing my phone so I just sat there doing nothing and waiting. 

[Seihu 35]

2 hours ago, Rmsean said:

At the Norfolk office people brought in their phones and were using it. Playing games, making calls, sending texts. I felt Funny not bringing my phone so I just sat there doing nothing and waiting. 

    @Rmsean Are you adjusting from B1/B2 visa or K1? Also you are a week ahead of my timeline and same local office... Would really appreciate if we can share developments together...

Edited February 26, 2018 by Wayoo
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[Seihu 35]

Dear peeps... Is anyone's local office Norfolk VA... Would really appreciate some experiences and thoughts from peeps filing from my area... Am an early January 2018 filer... I feel alone as filers from my end are quite few...

[Arb123 39]

When i went to get my biometrics done they didnt even ask me if i had a phone or not neither did they check. I left mine in the car regardless. 

But the experience was pretty chill and quick