Need help please/ Biometric appointment in another state

[ujones 148]

Received biometric appointment letter in another state. I called USCIS last Friday & requested to give it close to our location. When I called again today I was told that request has been placed but I there’s no guarantee as they are allowed to reroute to available locations due to backlog. What should I do ? 

Edited January 20, 2022 by ujones

[K1visaHopeful 2,817]

How far away is it?

They likely rerouted you because they need to get your biometrics now and that's the only one with availability.

[ujones 148]

3 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

How far away is it?

They likely rerouted you because they need to get your biometrics now and that's the only one with availability.

We are in Ohio & appointment is in WV 

[K1visaHopeful 2,817]

I can see why then as it's not far 

You'll need to accommodate the request.

[SuznAaron 121]

36 minutes ago, ujones said:

We are in Ohio & appointment is in WV 

We are Virginia and had to go to WV. My parents live in OH and it was closer to them than us. You'll likely have to go.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

1 hour ago, ujones said:

We are in Ohio & appointment is in WV 

It's definitely because WV is not nearly as busy as Ohio. So it is not a mistake, they want you to go there. I moved from WV to OH, depending on where you are in Ohio the drive is 3-4 hours. Not that bad. Don't miss it.

 

Sort of off- topic: I was living in WV when I had to do my biometrics and they had me go to Moundsville, PA, right outside of Pittsburgh. It's good to now that the WV facility is being used again. If you can, please update me where in WV they send you. I'm just curious.

[ujones 148]

Just now, Rocio0010 said:

It's definitely because WV is not nearly as busy as Ohio. So it is not a mistake, they want you to go there. I moved from WV to OH, depending on where you are in Ohio the drive is 3-4 hours. Not that bad. Don't miss it.

 

Sort of off- topic: I was living in WV when I had to do my biometrics and they had me go to Moundsville, PA, right outside of Pittsburgh. It's good to now that the WV facility is being used again. If you can, please update me where in WV they send you. I'm just curious.

Charleston , WV 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

1 minute ago, ujones said:

Charleston , WV 

Good to see it being functional again!

[arken 4,197]

2 hours ago, ujones said:

We are in Ohio & appointment is in WV 

You could attend the biometrics (few hours driving?) or try to reschedule to your nearest location which may delay your appointment by lots of months. It's a choice you need to make.

[JeanneAdil 6,511]

for out  N 400 we live in TN but bio appointment was in Atlanta GA 

and we would have gone even if the bio was in Florida 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Just watching Jim Hacking show and somebody has the same situation. He advised the person to show up to the biometric appointment with the notice, your form of ID, a copy of the NOA you received after the AR-11, and tell them to update the address there.

[ujones 148]

7 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Just watching Jim Hacking show and somebody has the same situation. He advised the person to show up to the biometric appointment with the notice, your form of ID, a copy of the NOA you received after the AR-11, and tell them to update the address there.

I’m actually going to give it a try at our local ASC office tomorrow 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

3 minutes ago, ujones said:

I’m actually going to give it a try at our local ASC office tomorrow 

Can I ask you to keep me posted?  Which office? Cinci or Columbus? I have to file ROC and I would like to know what the office is like. 

[ujones 148]

8 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Can I ask you to keep me posted?  Which office? Cinci or Columbus? I have to file ROC and I would like to know what the office is like. 

Sure will let you know what happens tomorrow. Will be going to the Columbus office . Their reviews are pretty good on google & actually we had our initial biometrics done there for AOS 

Edited January 20, 2022 by ujones

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Just now, ujones said:

Sure will let you know what happens tomorrow. Will be going to the Columbus office 

Oh ok! I mean, I have to file for ROC and it will probably be a year or so until we get an interview, but I just haven't heard many reviews from that office.