Stamp in passport if biometrics hasn't happened?

[GoodbyeGirl 144]

Hello! Oct-17 filer, NOA received, cheque cashed, case moved to local office on 26 Feb (monitoring that, no idea if it's legit or even a good thing ) but 4 months down the road and no biometrics appointment. 

 

I've been told by USCIS to wait. But, I'm probably going down the infopass route if another month goes by to see if I can get the biometrics done. I know I could well be sent away and told to wait for the system generated appointment. 

 

So my question is, if I get close to my 1-year extension (Jan-19) and I still haven't had the fingerprints appointment, will I be able to get my passport stamped? Wasn't sure if having current prints on file is a prerequisite for the I-551 stamp. My last set were taken for my 2-year green card in Oct-15 so more than two years old now and I believe they're only valid for two years.

 

I know I'm looking way ahead, but it's on my mind. Appreciate any thoughts or advice. 

 

 

[CanadaToCT 5]

I was able to get a stamp without having my biometrics completed.  I only needed my Notice of Action and an explanation of why I needed the stamp.  I needed the stamp, because there were errors on my card, so the expiration date didn't match what was on the letter. 

 

It may depend on your local office as I think they often have different rules.  

[GoodbyeGirl 144]

Thank you @CanadaToCT, good to know you were able to get it done. I can see myself going to my local office to attempt a biometrics screening, so I will ask while I'm there as well. And I'm hoping they'll be able to let me know if my case really is being processed there too!

 

Best of luck with your case.  

[CanadaToCT 5]

24 minutes ago, GoodbyeGirl said:

 I can see myself going to my local office to attempt a biometrics screening, so I will ask while I'm there as well.

You may want to check that the USCIS office where you would make an infopass is the same place you go for fingerprints.  For my area, they are different buildings.  The fingerprints are at an Application Support Center, which is separate from the actual USCIS office.  

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

The Infopass appointment notice would have the USCIS field office address. 

 

The biometrics, on the other hand, would be done at an ASC center where they will have zero information about a case status. 

[GoodbyeGirl 144]

1 hour ago, CanadaToCT said:

You may want to check that the USCIS office where you would make an infopass is the same place you go for fingerprints.  For my area, they are different buildings.  The fingerprints are at an Application Support Center, which is separate from the actual USCIS office.  

 

57 minutes ago, WeGuyGal said:

The Infopass appointment notice would have the USCIS field office address. 

 

The biometrics, on the other hand, would be done at an ASC center where they will have zero information about a case status. 

Thank you! Did a quick sanity check and the ACS center and the local office are one and the same place for me.  

[Wuozopo 4,293]

3 hours ago, GoodbyeGirl said:

 

Thank you! Did a quick sanity check and the ACS center and the local office are one and the same place for me.  

I've known people to walk in at the ACS and tell them they haven't received their notice. The ACS generates the notice and takes care of you then and there. That would depend on how nice the people are at your ACS. Biometrics normally comes within weeks. So tell a sad story about how it's been so many months and the one USCIS phone number for all problems just keep telling you to wait. Maybe you will get some sympathy. It probably works better at those strip shopping center ASC places where it's easy to talk them into taking you weeks before your letter says, taking you after you missed an appointment, etc. 

 

Worth a try maybe.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

4 hours ago, GoodbyeGirl said:

 

Thank you! Did a quick sanity check and the ACS center and the local office are one and the same place for me.  

Check the room numbers too. My ACS and field office are in the same place but 7 floors apart

[GoodbyeGirl 144]

Thanks for all the great advice, really pleased I posted now.  Got my infopass appointment on 13 March. This will be an attempt to get my biometrics done and to see if they can shed any light on my case being 'received' at my 'local office'.

 

I'll post an update. Wish me luck!

[snnan 0]

I’m August 17 filer and same issue here. I have not received biometric appointment. I have called and filed 2 inquiries and both say wait for one to be generated. I went to my local office once and the ASC department saw my notice but wasn’t able to generate an appointment for me since she didn’t know how. My Case status show it was delivered to local office on Feb26th as well. 

So idk please let us know if the infopass worked for you and how you did it.

[GoodbyeGirl 144]

Hey @snnan, sorry to hear you've been waiting so long. Are you going to try again with your local office (for a biometrics apt)? @Vincent Chu managed to get his done so that's one positive story, sucks that yours didn't go the same way.  I will be updating how I get on, you can be sure!