BioMetrics Appointment Question

[sweetestcherry 0]

Does the US Citizen/Spouse have to attend the appointment as well? My husband's appointment is this coming Tuesday, and I don't know that I can get the time off to go with him. Am I expected to be there as well? The letter didn't indicate.

Sorry if this is a silly question!

Thank you.

[bettenan 1]

Does the US Citizen/Spouse have to attend the appointment as well? My husband's appointment is this coming Tuesday, and I don't know that I can get the time off to go with him. Am I expected to be there as well? The letter didn't indicate.

Sorry if this is a silly question!

Thank you.

No you do not have to go with him, in fact they will not let you go back for the fingerprinting & photographing with the non-USC unless you need to translate.

Our appointment is the following Wed in Philly...please come back and report on your husband's experience.

good luck.

[sweetestcherry 0]

Does the US Citizen/Spouse have to attend the appointment as well? My husband's appointment is this coming Tuesday, and I don't know that I can get the time off to go with him. Am I expected to be there as well? The letter didn't indicate.

Sorry if this is a silly question!

Thank you.

No you do not have to go with him, in fact they will not let you go back for the fingerprinting & photographing with the non-USC unless you need to translate.

Our appointment is the following Wed in Philly...please come back and report on your husband's experience.

good luck.

Thanks! And will do!

[Jasman0717 9]

Don't take your cell phone with you either. Claudeth had to bring hers back to the car as did another woman.

[ladybird216 2]

It's interesting to read how the different offices work....when I went for my Bio's we were not security checked in any way, we both had our cell phones, and Hubby was standing next to me when I had my fingerprints etc., done and we were all joking when they couldn't get my little finger print!

I guess that's the advantage of living in a small town

[bettenan 1]

It's interesting to read how the different offices work....when I went for my Bio's we were not security checked in any way, we both had our cell phones, and Hubby was standing next to me when I had my fingerprints etc., done and we were all joking when they couldn't get my little finger print!

I guess that's the advantage of living in a small town

I should add that was our experience during the biometrics appointment for the first AOS and the Philly service center has moved (from an city/urban to a more suburban location) but I have no reason to believe it will be different and there certainly no requirement for the USC Spouse to be be present (which was the o/p question).

I am going with hubby for his biometrics on 1/30, because I work at home that day and can start a little late....I'll be sure to report back our experience.

[sweetestcherry 0]

It's interesting to read how the different offices work....when I went for my Bio's we were not security checked in any way, we both had our cell phones, and Hubby was standing next to me when I had my fingerprints etc., done and we were all joking when they couldn't get my little finger print!

I guess that's the advantage of living in a small town

I should add that was our experience during the biometrics appointment for the first AOS and the Philly service center has moved (from an city/urban to a more suburban location) but I have no reason to believe it will be different and there certainly no requirement for the USC Spouse to be be present (which was the o/p question).

I am going with hubby for his biometrics on 1/30, because I work at home that day and can start a little late....I'll be sure to report back our experience.

Where exactly is the new Service Center? I'm gonna mapquest the address, but I'm assuming that it's no longer in Center City then? I think my husband was hoping to take the train, but I guess he may have to drive instead. No biggie though.

[bettenan 1]

It's interesting to read how the different offices work....when I went for my Bio's we were not security checked in any way, we both had our cell phones, and Hubby was standing next to me when I had my fingerprints etc., done and we were all joking when they couldn't get my little finger print!

I guess that's the advantage of living in a small town

I should add that was our experience during the biometrics appointment for the first AOS and the Philly service center has moved (from an city/urban to a more suburban location) but I have no reason to believe it will be different and there certainly no requirement for the USC Spouse to be be present (which was the o/p question).

I am going with hubby for his biometrics on 1/30, because I work at home that day and can start a little late....I'll be sure to report back our experience.

Where exactly is the new Service Center? I'm gonna mapquest the address, but I'm assuming that it's no longer in Center City then? I think my husband was hoping to take the train, but I guess he may have to drive instead. No biggie though.

It's in Northeast Philly...off of the Roosevelt Blvd (RT 1) between Woodhaven and Red Lion Roads. I presume there is some kind of public transport but no train (maybe a bus). Not too far off Woodhaven exit of I95 if driving or Rt 1. Like I said for us, it's great ...14 miles (20 minutes) and I'm sure the parking has to be free . Good Luck.... and

Bette

[sweetestcherry 0]

It's interesting to read how the different offices work....when I went for my Bio's we were not security checked in any way, we both had our cell phones, and Hubby was standing next to me when I had my fingerprints etc., done and we were all joking when they couldn't get my little finger print!

I guess that's the advantage of living in a small town

I should add that was our experience during the biometrics appointment for the first AOS and the Philly service center has moved (from an city/urban to a more suburban location) but I have no reason to believe it will be different and there certainly no requirement for the USC Spouse to be be present (which was the o/p question).

I am going with hubby for his biometrics on 1/30, because I work at home that day and can start a little late....I'll be sure to report back our experience.

Where exactly is the new Service Center? I'm gonna mapquest the address, but I'm assuming that it's no longer in Center City then? I think my husband was hoping to take the train, but I guess he may have to drive instead. No biggie though.

It's in Northeast Philly...off of the Roosevelt Blvd (RT 1) between Woodhaven and Red Lion Roads. I presume there is some kind of public transport but no train (maybe a bus). Not too far off Woodhaven exit of I95 if driving or Rt 1. Like I said for us, it's great ...14 miles (20 minutes) and I'm sure the parking has to be free . Good Luck.... and

Bette

Thanks for the info! I checked out the directions, and unfortunately, it's a little over an hour from us :/ . Oh well, Niall took the day off from work, and his appt. is at 11am, so he's gonna leave super early that morning and drive there. I have a friend who lives in the area, so I'm gonna confirm the directions with her tomorrow. I'll report back on how it goes!

[jsnearline 2]

I was able to go with my wife for her first biometrics in MD. When we went to her second one in VA, I was told to wait outside. So much for having a uniform policy...