April 2021 AOS filers

[winniewin 21]

13 hours ago, Parantier1984 said:

Oh, when were your appointment for ? And what did they say in order to get your biometrics done earlier? I think I'm gonna try that too but I'd like to know what to say etc ?? Thank you so much!!

The appointment was originally for August 2nd! We just asked if there was availability to do it today and they said not at that moment, but we could wait 30 minutes and if someone had not shown up for their app, we could take their appointment slot. 

[SK93 0]

Hey guys, I’m about to respond to my rfe for i864. Any idea how long this will delay me ? Also can I still request an expediate ead/ap if I’m waiting ? Currently on f1 abs would love to at least be able to work during next semester. 

[alv&josh 34]

On 7/16/2021 at 9:27 AM, winniewin said:

The appointment was originally for August 2nd! We just asked if there was availability to do it today and they said not at that moment, but we could wait 30 minutes and if someone had not shown up for their app, we could take their appointment slot. 

I just went to the WPB Biometric place to see if I could do an early walk in and the lady was rude and told me not to, not even waiting outside, simply no. I'll just avoid any trouble with this people at the door and just go on my appointment date. 

The place is in like a mall, horrible.

[bklyn24601 17]

Got my biometrics letter! 
 

sent on 7/17, scheduled for 8/13

 

i wonder if Brooklyn office allows walk ins? 
 

[Parantier1984 0]

21 hours ago, bklyn24601 said:

Got my biometrics letter! 
 

sent on 7/17, scheduled for 8/13

 

i wonder if Brooklyn office allows walk ins? 
 

when did you sent your package??

[bklyn24601 17]

51 minutes ago, Parantier1984 said:

when did you sent your package??

4/1/2021 AOS package sent out via usps

4/3/2021 AOS package delivered 

4/30/2021 Pending charges show up on CC

[Christopher B 33]

I had my biometrics appointment yesterday at San Fernando ASC in San Fernando, California.

 

My appointment was for 9 AM; I showed up at 8:40 and got in line outside. They were only allowing 30 people in the building at a time (COVID restrictions I guess) so there was quite a big line. No security checkpoint to get inside the building, though they had one employee going through the people in line checking IDs and appointment notices. Phones had to be shut off before entering the building.

 

Once inside there was a short line for the receptionist, who checked ID and paperwork again, and then provided a number and stamped my I-797C appointment notice. I got my number assigned at 9:08 AM. There was a DMV-style waiting area with socially-distanced seating. I waited about 15 more minutes before my number was called.

 

One person called before me had a backpack, which they weren't allowed to bring into the fingerprinting cubicle at all - they had to leave it at the reception desk. I had a small tote bag with me, which I was allowed to bring into the cubicle but I had to place it on the ground out of reach.

 

The technician took my photo and then fingerprints. Left 4 fingers at once ("slap"), then a full roll of the thumb and 4 fingers individually. Then the same on the right hand. A lot more comprehensive than the fingerprint scanners they use at ports of entry. He had some trouble with my fingerprints and had to redo a few of them, so hopefully there won't be any issues.

 

I was out of there by about 9:30 AM, 30 minutes after my appointment time. So a pretty smooth process overall. My case tracking for I-485 and I-765 were updated today to show that my fingerprints were taken.

 

 

[Gloriabhm 2]

2 hours ago, Christopher B said:

I had my biometrics appointment yesterday at San Fernando ASC in San Fernando, California.

 

My appointment was for 9 AM; I showed up at 8:40 and got in line outside. They were only allowing 30 people in the building at a time (COVID restrictions I guess) so there was quite a big line. No security checkpoint to get inside the building, though they had one employee going through the people in line checking IDs and appointment notices. Phones had to be shut off before entering the building.

 

Once inside there was a short line for the receptionist, who checked ID and paperwork again, and then provided a number and stamped my I-797C appointment notice. I got my number assigned at 9:08 AM. There was a DMV-style waiting area with socially-distanced seating. I waited about 15 more minutes before my number was called.

 

One person called before me had a backpack, which they weren't allowed to bring into the fingerprinting cubicle at all - they had to leave it at the reception desk. I had a small tote bag with me, which I was allowed to bring into the cubicle but I had to place it on the ground out of reach.

 

The technician took my photo and then fingerprints. Left 4 fingers at once ("slap"), then a full roll of the thumb and 4 fingers individually. Then the same on the right hand. A lot more comprehensive than the fingerprint scanners they use at ports of entry. He had some trouble with my fingerprints and had to redo a few of them, so hopefully there won't be any issues.

 

I was out of there by about 9:30 AM, 30 minutes after my appointment time. So a pretty smooth process overall. My case tracking for I-485 and I-765 were updated today to show that my fingerprints were taken.

 

 

Thanks for the info!!! Hope the rest of the process moves fast 😊

[Marion Defoyer 13]

22 hours ago, Christopher B said:

I had my biometrics appointment yesterday at San Fernando ASC in San Fernando, California.

 

My appointment was for 9 AM; I showed up at 8:40 and got in line outside. They were only allowing 30 people in the building at a time (COVID restrictions I guess) so there was quite a big line. No security checkpoint to get inside the building, though they had one employee going through the people in line checking IDs and appointment notices. Phones had to be shut off before entering the building.

 

Once inside there was a short line for the receptionist, who checked ID and paperwork again, and then provided a number and stamped my I-797C appointment notice. I got my number assigned at 9:08 AM. There was a DMV-style waiting area with socially-distanced seating. I waited about 15 more minutes before my number was called.

 

One person called before me had a backpack, which they weren't allowed to bring into the fingerprinting cubicle at all - they had to leave it at the reception desk. I had a small tote bag with me, which I was allowed to bring into the cubicle but I had to place it on the ground out of reach.

 

The technician took my photo and then fingerprints. Left 4 fingers at once ("slap"), then a full roll of the thumb and 4 fingers individually. Then the same on the right hand. A lot more comprehensive than the fingerprint scanners they use at ports of entry. He had some trouble with my fingerprints and had to redo a few of them, so hopefully there won't be any issues.

 

I was out of there by about 9:30 AM, 30 minutes after my appointment time. So a pretty smooth process overall. My case tracking for I-485 and I-765 were updated today to show that my fingerprints were taken.

 

 

great to know! Let us if you have interview notice!

[Christopher B 33]

My I-485 case status changed to "Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview" on Monday (the next business day after my biometrics). So that's probably a good sign that my fingerprints were accepted and there's no RFE coming. Los Angeles seems to be one of the more backlogged offices, so I'm not expecting an interview notice anytime soon, but maybe I'll get lucky.

[Iphone user1 14]

On 7/31/2021 at 3:32 PM, Gloriabhm said:

Thanks for the info!!! Hope the rest of the process moves fast 😊

I had my biometrics at San Fernando field office on Wednesday 8/4 and still waiting for the status to be updated.

[Iphone user1 14]

On 8/1/2021 at 11:28 AM, Marion Defoyer said:

On 7/31/2021 at 1:15 PM, Christopher B said:

I had my biometrics appointment yesterday at San Fernando ASC in San Fernando, California.

 

My appointment was for 9 AM; I showed up at 8:40 and got in line outside. They were only allowing 30 people in the building at a time (COVID restrictions I guess) so there was quite a big line. No security checkpoint to get inside the building, though they had one employee going through the people in line checking IDs and appointment notices. Phones had to be shut off before entering the building.

 

Once inside there was a short line for the receptionist, who checked ID and paperwork again, and then provided a number and stamped my I-797C appointment notice. I got my number assigned at 9:08 AM. There was a DMV-style waiting area with socially-distanced seating. I waited about 15 more minutes before my number was called.

 

One person called before me had a backpack, which they weren't allowed to bring into the fingerprinting cubicle at all - they had to leave it at the reception desk. I had a small tote bag with me, which I was allowed to bring into the cubicle but I had to place it on the ground out of reach.

 

The technician took my photo and then fingerprints. Left 4 fingers at once ("slap"), then a full roll of the thumb and 4 fingers individually. Then the same on the right hand. A lot more comprehensive than the fingerprint scanners they use at ports of entry. He had some trouble with my fingerprints and had to redo a few of them, so hopefully there won't be any issues.

 

I was out of there by about 9:30 AM, 30 minutes after my appointment time. So a pretty smooth process overall. My case tracking for I-485 and I-765 were updated today to show that my fingerprints were taken.

 

 

I also had a similar experience at San Fernando field office

[bklyn24601 17]

I just had my biometrics at the Brooklyn ASC. I was in and out in 15 minutes, the appointment itself took 5 minutes. Everyone was super nice.

 

[Skyman 321]

7 minutes ago, bklyn24601 said:

I just had my biometrics at the Brooklyn ASC. I was in and out in 15 minutes, the appointment itself took 5 minutes. Everyone was super nice.

 

Did your status change yet?

[bklyn24601 17]

2 minutes ago, Skyman said:

Did your status change yet?

No not yet 🥺

i’ve been refreshing it non stop