Doug and I arrived at the application support center shortly after 3pm. The sign at the door said only people with appointments for today would be allowed inside. The security guard in the waiting room must have heard the door and said, "Greetings." We popped our heads into the empty waiting room and explained to him that our appointment date actually was October 3, but because it's difficult for Doug to take time off work, we thought we'd stop by to see if it could be done earlier. He was not pleased. "Can't you read the sign outside?" With a smile, I said, "Of course. However, given our circumstance, we thought it wouldn't hurt to ask. If it can't be done, we understand." After much mumbling, he called the supervisor who was not at her desk. He gave us a clipboard and the form to complete and said the decision was up to Gloria. As we were filling out the form, Gloria came walking past and the security guard said to her, "We've got a 10/3 here, can't make it then." She asked what the code was and he responded, "3." She sighed heavily and looked at the clock which said 3:15pm. She sighed again and nodded.

Doug had the biometrics done and we were out the door by 3:35pm. Success! They were not happy to do it, but I think a positive attitude helped us. We didn't go in there assuming they would take us. We knew they were doing us a favor. Probably won't work at most application support centers, but maybe at the small ones. It doesn't hurt to try, if you live close by.

Does anyone know what the "code" means? On the I-797 Notice of Action, it is directly below the notice date. That seemed of importance to Gloria.

Nancy

Congrats on the successful biometrics.

Hopefully, you'll get your approval shortly.

uu where soo lucky, by any chance, did they give you a card (like a identification?), after your biometrics???

We did not receive any card. The only "proof" of the biometrics is a stamp on the back of the biometrics appointment notice stating the date the biometrics were taken.

And, yes, we were lucky. I hope they don't put us at the bottom of the pile because we did a walk-in.

Congrats

It was your good attitude. It's so funny that they do nothing and act bottered to help you.

I have seen the code mentioned on VJ before. I can't remember exactly but it has something to do with the type of case you have (k1-AOS, k3-AOS etc). Nothing to worry about though.

I got second biometrics appointment 2 days ago and date is on Oct 16, year and 4 days after original i751 filing, i wonder if anybody did walk-in in LA or CA?

i am gonna try Monday Sep 24

thanks Doug & Nancy!
i wish you the best.

If I remember correctly from our AOS experience, Code 3 = they take a picture and thumb + forefinger prints; Code 2 = prints of all fingers.

Hopefully, somebody with a more "fresh" memory of the biometrics process will jump in.

on my second biometrics i have code 1 - does it mean they are gonna hurt me somehow ???

For what it's worth, we were code 3, but they took prints of all his finger and a picture.

The "code" is a curious thing.

Nancy

Just came back from Pico-Fairfax office in LA and they are open Tuesday-Friday from 8 am, and they had construction in same building next door but the biometric part seemed workable to me.

i called 800 # and asked if i can get an earlier date - and nice gentleman said i can go there any wednesday with original biometric letter and ID, so i guess it's not that illegal

yes codes are interesting - my initial letter had code 2

What is the 800 number that you called for walk-in biometrics in california ?

the same one for all - on the biometrics letter

since we forgot to make sure if they are open Wednesday - we drove there and asked - gentleman inside was on the phone, but said yes and told me to look outside on the door - so working hours are Tuesday - Saturday 8am-4pm.

Ok, thanks.

what time or day do you plan to go?

Actually I am in northern california.


When u call the 800 number do you get directed to the local biometrics office where one will be going ?

CONGRATS!You r Lucky

no i just go by "my case is out of processing time" after checking my case status (which is true, my turn was in April 2007) or my case has typo (which is also true - they use my old address month later my address change)

about the biometrics codes

Code 1 = All 10 fingerprints
Code 2 = index fingerprint, signature, picture (used to make the Green card and EAD)
Code 3 = All 10 fingerprints, and also index fingerprint, signature, picture.

most of people get code 2 then one or more code 1