Biometrics soon

[gogal2020 0]

Hey guys,

We got a Biometrics appt scheduled for the AOS soon, and wondering what to take with us, in terms of paperwork, does anyone know?

Thanks,

Gogal.

[featherB 1]

Hey guys,

We got a Biometrics appt scheduled for the AOS soon, and wondering what to take with us, in terms of paperwork, does anyone know?

Thanks,

Gogal.

Have a look at the biometric notice... it tells you everything you need to take. Basically, that notice and an approved form of photo ID. If the person getting the biometrics done is a woman and has changed her name, take the marriage certificate too, especially if she's using ID with her old name. (I took our marriage certificate but wasn't asked for it, I just used my new State ID card with my new name, and had no problems). The form you'll have to fill in there also asks for your SSN - so if you have one, it'd be helpful to know what it is - however, I don't think they'll hold it against you even if you don't know what it is - similarly, not a problem if you don't have one!

Good luck... it should be very quick and easy!

[gogal2020 0]

Hey guys,

We got a Biometrics appt scheduled for the AOS soon, and wondering what to take with us, in terms of paperwork, does anyone know?

Thanks,

Gogal.

Have a look at the biometric notice... it tells you everything you need to take. Basically, that notice and an approved form of photo ID. If the person getting the biometrics done is a woman and has changed her name, take the marriage certificate too, especially if she's using ID with her old name. (I took our marriage certificate but wasn't asked for it, I just used my new State ID card with my new name, and had no problems). The form you'll have to fill in there also asks for your SSN - so if you have one, it'd be helpful to know what it is - however, I don't think they'll hold it against you even if you don't know what it is - similarly, not a problem if you don't have one!

Good luck... it should be very quick and easy!

FeatherB,

Thank you.

Gogal

[Mephys 2]

I had my passport, my appointment letter, and my mariage certificate but they didnt even ask for it

[Tom_Jim 40]

How about what not to bring.

It appears that mobile phones et al. aren't allowed in either. They'll have to hold your phone, and apparently, you are sent to the back of the line.

I plan to bring all of my NOAs (765, 485 and the ASC appointment letter) since all of them instructs me to do so.

Also, I believe your time line has an error on it. Is shows that your NOA1 for AOS is on July 27, 2007; the not too distant future. :S

[featherB 1]

How about what not to bring.

It appears that mobile phones et al. aren't allowed in either. They'll have to hold your phone, and apparently, you are sent to the back of the line.

All depends on which office you go to. Mine's in a huge federal building (same one I had to go in to apply for my SSN) and while they put your bags etc through an airport-style x-ray machine to make sure you don't have any weapons etc, they don't stop you bringing in a mobile! There was a sign in the biometrics office saying that all mobiles must be switched off, but as at least two of the other people waiting in there were carrying on loud conversations on theirs, and nobody mentioned it to them... I don't think they cared!

Not saying 'do take your mobile!', just... different rules apply in different offices.

[Tom_Jim 40]

How about what not to bring.

It appears that mobile phones et al. aren't allowed in either. They'll have to hold your phone, and apparently, you are sent to the back of the line.

All depends on which office you go to. Mine's in a huge federal building (same one I had to go in to apply for my SSN) and while they put your bags etc through an airport-style x-ray machine to make sure you don't have any weapons etc, they don't stop you bringing in a mobile! There was a sign in the biometrics office saying that all mobiles must be switched off, but as at least two of the other people waiting in there were carrying on loud conversations on theirs, and nobody mentioned it to them... I don't think they cared!

Not saying 'do take your mobile!', just... different rules apply in different offices.

Well, that's certainly curious. How is one to be made privy whether or not one's ASC allows or doesn't allow mobiles? Our ASC Appointment Letter reads (verbatim): "CELL PHONES, CAMERAS, OR OTHER RECORDING DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED."

I would suggest to the OP, if at all possible, not to bring your mobile on the off chance you don't appear in the same ASC as featherB did. I would certainly not risk the added aggravation dealing with annoyed USCIS/Security agents at the ASC and being sent to the back of the line.

Your ASC Appointment Letter will indicate what you have to bring, and in my case, what not to bring.

[featherB 1]

How about what not to bring.

It appears that mobile phones et al. aren't allowed in either. They'll have to hold your phone, and apparently, you are sent to the back of the line.

All depends on which office you go to. Mine's in a huge federal building (same one I had to go in to apply for my SSN) and while they put your bags etc through an airport-style x-ray machine to make sure you don't have any weapons etc, they don't stop you bringing in a mobile! There was a sign in the biometrics office saying that all mobiles must be switched off, but as at least two of the other people waiting in there were carrying on loud conversations on theirs, and nobody mentioned it to them... I don't think they cared!

Not saying 'do take your mobile!', just... different rules apply in different offices.

Well, that's certainly curious. How is one to be made privy whether or not one's ASC allows or doesn't allow mobiles? Our ASC Appointment Letter reads (verbatim): "CELL PHONES, CAMERAS, OR OTHER RECORDING DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED."

I would suggest to the OP, if at all possible, not to bring your mobile on the off chance you don't appear in the same ASC as featherB did. I would certainly not risk the added aggravation dealing with annoyed USCIS/Security agents at the ASC and being sent to the back of the line.

Your ASC Appointment Letter will indicate what you have to bring, and in my case, what not to bring.

Oh yeah, I was most certainly not suggesting the OP (or anyone else) think 'what the hell, I'll take my mobile', just remarking on the apparent, um, differences between ASCs. Having read about people not even being allowed in the building for their biometrics at various places without the letter, ID, etc, then just needing to show any old form of ID (and no appointment letter or anything like that) to get into the federal building for mine, then just sauntering around the place and into the office where I had my biometrics done... I thought it was odd! But I would definitely agree with you, don't take a mobile phone etc, especially if the appointment letter specifically tells you not to! Seems like I had my biometrics at the most relaxed office ever...