Biometrics reschedule?!

[floranna 0]

I am sorry for not having a timeline, I used to be a member here many years ago but it appears my old account does not exist anymore.

It's an urgent question so I'll introduce myself in the proper message board area later..

I am a permanent resident who applied for her N400 3-4 months ago. I thought I'd have my biometrics by now but alas I was wrong and it took this long to get my biometrics notification.

I have gotten the form today but the problem is, due to -probable- postal delay (assuming from the date stamp on the envelope) I have only 10 days left till my biometrics appointment. The greater problem is - I am due to have a baby just 3 days after my supposed appointment (via repeat pre-planned c-section). I could, however end up having the baby already this coming week, or the week of my biometrics appointment because I am being closely monitored due to preeclampsia.

I really do not want to reschedule as the process has already taken a bit longer than expected and I don't want to end up at the bottom of the paper pile yet again - but it appears I have no other choice.

Do I need a note from my OB to attach to the request to reschedule my appointment?? How long might it take to get a new appointment? If it comes too quickly after the first date, I might still be in the hospital - if it comes too late, it might take forever..Is there a time frame how long it might take?

I will be calling them first thing in the morning on Monday but it is Saturday now..and stressing over it quite badly..perhaps for no reason...but with this high blood pressure it's not easy to not to stress over anything let alone a major "problem" like this.

Could someone give me some info/advice/reassurance please? Thanks so much in advance!!!

Edited January 23, 2011 by floranna

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

I am sorry for not having a timeline, I used to be a member here many years ago but it appears my old account does not exist anymore.

It's an urgent question so I'll introduce myself in the proper message board area later..

I am a permanent resident who applied for her N400 3-4 months ago. I thought I'd have my biometrics by now but alas I was wrong and it took this long to get my biometrics notification.

I have gotten the form today but the problem is, due to -probable- postal delay (assuming from the date stamp on the envelope) I have only 10 days left till my biometrics appointment. The greater problem is - I am due to have a baby just 3 days after my supposed appointment (via repeat pre-planned c-section). I could, however end up having the baby already this coming week, or the week of my biometrics appointment because I am being closely monitored due to preeclampsia.

I really do not want to reschedule as the process has already taken a bit longer than expected and I don't want to end up at the bottom of the paper pile yet again - but it appears I have no other choice.

Do I need a note from my OB to attach to the request to reschedule my appointment?? How long might it take to get a new appointment? If it comes too quickly after the first date, I might still be in the hospital - if it comes too late, it might take forever..Is there a time frame how long it might take?

I will be calling them first thing in the morning on Monday but it is Saturday now..and stressing over it quite badly..perhaps for no reason...but with this high blood pressure it's not easy to not to stress over anything let alone a major "problem" like this.

Could someone give me some info/advice/reassurance please? Thanks so much in advance!!!

Welcome to VisaJourney

No Need to stress.. unless you need to travel soon and need to apply for a passport or apply for someone that requires you to be a US Citizen.... dont stress and put ya self in labor.

Call them on Monday and let them know that you're unable to make the appointment ask if there is an appointment slot for sooner if not then you can chance it and go if you weren't placed on lock down by the doctors. IF if you do then you can call them on the day and let them KNOW that you're in the hospital having a baby and you're guaranteed rescheduling ... I'm not able to answer as to their work load to say when you'd be re-booked*.

** dont know of anyone who had to be rescheduled however I'm sure someone can give you more information. **

Edited January 23, 2011 by RICARDO4EVA2

[Timusa 0]

You can try to do an early walk-in biometrics, explain your situation and they may accomodate you.

I am sorry for not having a timeline, I used to be a member here many years ago but it appears my old account does not exist anymore.

It's an urgent question so I'll introduce myself in the proper message board area later..

I am a permanent resident who applied for her N400 3-4 months ago. I thought I'd have my biometrics by now but alas I was wrong and it took this long to get my biometrics notification.

I have gotten the form today but the problem is, due to -probable- postal delay (assuming from the date stamp on the envelope) I have only 10 days left till my biometrics appointment. The greater problem is - I am due to have a baby just 3 days after my supposed appointment (via repeat pre-planned c-section). I could, however end up having the baby already this coming week, or the week of my biometrics appointment because I am being closely monitored due to preeclampsia.

I really do not want to reschedule as the process has already taken a bit longer than expected and I don't want to end up at the bottom of the paper pile yet again - but it appears I have no other choice.

Do I need a note from my OB to attach to the request to reschedule my appointment?? How long might it take to get a new appointment? If it comes too quickly after the first date, I might still be in the hospital - if it comes too late, it might take forever..Is there a time frame how long it might take?

I will be calling them first thing in the morning on Monday but it is Saturday now..and stressing over it quite badly..perhaps for no reason...but with this high blood pressure it's not easy to not to stress over anything let alone a major "problem" like this.

Could someone give me some info/advice/reassurance please? Thanks so much in advance!!!

[JA Tam 7]

You can try to do an early walk-in biometrics, explain your situation and they may accomodate you.

Agree with Timusa...if possible, why not try a walk-in this week. Maybe midweek in the afternoon won't be too bad and I am sure given that you are close to term in your pregnancy that they will accommodate you.

All the best to you and I pray for a safe delivery for you.

[floranna 0]

Thank you everyone!! Unfortunately I live in AK and we don't have a permanent USCIS office in my town/area - they have mobile units going around from what I know I forgot to mention it in my first post That's probably why it took so long time for them to respond and set up a biometrics appointment in the first place. I believe the only permanent USCIS office in AK is in Anchorage which is several hundred miles away and I can't fly nor drive that long at this point :/ Can't even set up an infopass appointment because that's also not available to our area. Sigh......

[Szilvia74 3]

Hmmm... just send back the notice with a sort explanation why you need to reschedule and when you think you would be able to have the biometrics done (if you can estimate) so they give you a date when you can actually have it done. It will delay your naturalization but it's no biggie.

I had to reschedule myself too... although I have an office where they do the biometrics 5 min from my home so it was not a big delay.

[htslogistics-john 1]

please before you send back the letter try to do a walk in, when you get there ask to talk to the charge officer and explain your situation more than likely they will let you fingerprint

good luck

sorry just saw your later post,

than if that is the case mail it back right away, that way they don't consider your app abandoned when you don't show up!

Edited January 27, 2011 by htslogistics-john