AOS FILERS - March 2008

[cinamaje 0]

Hey there Guys!

I just got back from my Biometrics appointment and it all went went but i think it'll be worth to share my experience

My husband and I arrived before our scheduled time and we were greeting by a really nice security guard in the reception area who took a look and stamped my appointment notice and gave me a form to fill in.

When I went to give it back to him, he told me I might have to remove my piercings, which I told him "oh dear, I didn't know", but he was very sweet and told me not to worry and see what it could be done (he even joked around telling me he could even find a hammer and try his luck ). He then gave me back my paperwork and a number and asked me to wait until my number was called.

After a very short while they called my number and a very nice lady proceed to explain what it was gonna be done, she took my fingerprints and she mentioned about my piercings, I told her I needed pliers to remove some of them but she was so sweet she even tried to offer her help. After she took my picture she explained she had to ask a supervisor about my piercings just to make sure everything was done properly. The supervisor came out and told me it was best to get rid of the piercings for the picture, and when I explained I needed some sort of pliers she told me not to worry and to come back in an hour or so.

My husband and I went back home and very quickly I removed all my jewelery and came back to the USCIS place.

The security guard greeted us both and told me I did not have to wait (there were not many people there anyways, maybe 1 or 2 people), the same lady came out who smiled at me and asked me to go inside to get it all taken care of.

Everybody was very sweet to be honest and very helpful too All this was done in Los Angeles.

Just for all of you 'alternative folks' out there with piercings it might be a good idea to remove them before the Biometrics

That was cool! Thanks for sharing.

So...just curious...if you don't mind...how many piercings do you have?

[David-Rhosie 0]

Hey there Guys!

I just got back from my Biometrics appointment and it all went went but i think it'll be worth to share my experience

Thanks for the input and warm congratulations for a successful biometrics! :dance:

Received NOA's today in mail

Congrats guys! That's awesome!

Hi folks, i wont be a march filer because i will get my vaccination sheet done on april 1st but i am sure you guys can help me some info.

FORM I-864 QUESTION 24 D/E

D: The persons listed above have completed Form I-864A. I am filing along with this form all necessary Forms I-864A completed by these persons.

E: The person listed above, does need to complete Form I-864A because he/she is the intending immigrant and has no accompanying dependents.

Do i have to take answer E? I have a daughter who came with me on a K2.

In our case we answered E. So, hope you can figure it out soon. Good luck and wishing you a speedy approval.

HI MARCH FILERS AGAIN!!

So we just received (march26,2008)RFE because my husband forgot to attach his W2 and 1099 ! We sent it back right away (march27,2008)no big deal

03/03/08 AOS sent to Chicago

03/10/08 Noticed

03/13/08 Received NOA for I-130,I-485,I-765

03/14/08 Biometrics appt. received

03/21/08 I-130,I-485,I-765 shows up online

03/26/08 RFE received

03/27/08 RFE sent back

04/02/08 Biometrics!!

We also received RFE for something that was already in there They asked for I 94 card front and back and we already sent it. Anyway we sent it certified mail today to MO so hopefully we will receive biometrics soon. Should we have already received biometrics before RFE? Hopefully we can pick back up with everything.

Are you all able to see biometrics on the computer?

Can you please rephrase your question? As far as I can see in your timeline you already received your biometrics appointment and you can't view that online. Sorry, I really can't figure out what you are meaning to say.

[unforgettable fire 2]

That was cool! Thanks for sharing.

So...just curious...if you don't mind...how many piercings do you have?

Thanks so much

I have a few piercings on my face, 3 labret ones, 1 septum ring and 2 nose piercings so it was a bit of an ordeal taking them off but one has to do what they have to do, right? ;P

They were so sweet and helpful at the USCIS office it was really not a problem

[Elmira 1]

still nothing about transfer or something else... then why I got these touches....

[TTR 0]

Good Morning,

I guess checking the mail does pay off! I received my NOAs and Biometric Appointment Notice yesterday. The ASC Appointment is for 15 April 2008. The office is about a two block walk for me. Does anyone know if I can take my chances and do a drop in one morning next week or do I really have to wait until 4/15?

Enjoy your weekend!

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My Timeline

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29 Sept 2007 - Married USC (I'm a Canadian working in the US)

17 March 2008 - Sent Package (I-130, I-485, I-765) via Fed-Ex to Chicago

18 March 2008 - Package Received

21 March 2008 - Checks Cashed.

27 March 2008 - NOAs received (Notice date: 21 March 2008)

27 March 2008 - Biometric Appointment Notive Received for 15 April 2008

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

Received NOA's today in mail

Congrats, and the both of you make such a beautiful couple!!!

[Canadia 0]

no word yet....I485 still not online

[Elmira 1]

no word yet....I485 still not online

same as us....

[12/11/2006 0]

Hey there Guys!

I just got back from my Biometrics appointment and it all went went but i think it'll be worth to share my experience

Thanks for the input and warm congratulations for a successful biometrics! :dance:

Received NOA's today in mail

Congrats guys! That's awesome!

Hi folks, i wont be a march filer because i will get my vaccination sheet done on april 1st but i am sure you guys can help me some info.

FORM I-864 QUESTION 24 D/E

D: The persons listed above have completed Form I-864A. I am filing along with this form all necessary Forms I-864A completed by these persons.

E: The person listed above, does need to complete Form I-864A because he/she is the intending immigrant and has no accompanying dependents.

Do i have to take answer E? I have a daughter who came with me on a K2.

In our case we answered E. So, hope you can figure it out soon. Good luck and wishing you a speedy approval.

HI MARCH FILERS AGAIN!!

So we just received (march26,2008)RFE because my husband forgot to attach his W2 and 1099 ! We sent it back right away (march27,2008)no big deal

03/03/08 AOS sent to Chicago

03/10/08 Noticed

03/13/08 Received NOA for I-130,I-485,I-765

03/14/08 Biometrics appt. received

03/21/08 I-130,I-485,I-765 shows up online

03/26/08 RFE received

03/27/08 RFE sent back

04/02/08 Biometrics!!

We also received RFE for something that was already in there They asked for I 94 card front and back and we already sent it. Anyway we sent it certified mail today to MO so hopefully we will receive biometrics soon. Should we have already received biometrics before RFE? Hopefully we can pick back up with everything.

Are you all able to see biometrics on the computer?

Can you please rephrase your question? As far as I can see in your timeline you already received your biometrics appointment and you can't view that online. Sorry, I really can't figure out what you are meaning to say.

Isn't biometrics supposed to come in a separate envelope. As far as I know we haven't received biometrics and thats what we are waiting for. We received NOA for both 485 and 765. I was asking about the case status check online. Do they tell you about biometrics online when you check the case?

[Elmira 1]

Isn't biometrics supposed to come in a separate envelope. As far as I know we haven't received biometrics and thats what we are waiting for. We received NOA for both 485 and 765. I was asking about the case status check online. Do they tell you about biometrics online when you check the case?

I got mine in separate envelope 3 days after NOAs arrives... and they don't tell when your biometrics online

[cinamaje 0]

That was cool! Thanks for sharing.

So...just curious...if you don't mind...how many piercings do you have?

Thanks so much

I have a few piercings on my face, 3 labret ones, 1 septum ring and 2 nose piercings so it was a bit of an ordeal taking them off but one has to do what they have to do, right? ;P

They were so sweet and helpful at the USCIS office it was really not a problem

Thanks

I used to have one on my nose....one day I woke up and it had come off by itself, I tried to put it back but it closed. A few months later I put back again....it got inflamated + I had seasonal allergies...I removed....then a few months later I did again...the same happened and I gave up! hehe

But...back to the topic....It's nice to know that they were understanding and kind. In Rio consulate in Brazil, the brazilians that work there are so rude that's not even funny, but i've never been mistreated but the americans that work there. We're already so anxious and tense that this means a lot. Thanks again for sharing. My biometrics is on April 10th.

[u2rsobad 0]

Just tried again and none of mine are online yet Come on USCIS...I wanna see if I've been touched

[nana_356 0]

Me too, nothing is on line yet for me either!!

[unforgettable fire 2]

Thanks

I used to have one on my nose....one day I woke up and it had come off by itself, I tried to put it back but it closed. A few months later I put back again....it got inflamated + I had seasonal allergies...I removed....then a few months later I did again...the same happened and I gave up! hehe

But...back to the topic....It's nice to know that they were understanding and kind. In Rio consulate in Brazil, the brazilians that work there are so rude that's not even funny, but i've never been mistreated but the americans that work there. We're already so anxious and tense that this means a lot. Thanks again for sharing. My biometrics is on April 10th.

Sucks that you had to take your piercing off, I also suffer from allergies and asthma, but so far the piercings are not so much of a problem...

Shame to hear about the US consulate in Rio., but don't be nervous about the Biometrics, I'm sure it will all go well, oh! and here's a tip, it is good to have your hands moist instead of dry. I thought it would be better not to apply my daily lotion but when i got there the lady told me my hands were too dry and she even gave me some lotion there and then :-) I'm sure you will be just fine and dandy!

GOOD LUCK!

[Marcus and Laura 4]

Went for my Bio appointment today too! nice and simple...