Biometrics Question ???

[James007 6]

Hello everyone, we have an interview in Louisville, Kentucky and I was curious if anyone had any adivce. They have to capture her biometrics and they said just to bring the letter and ID. I was curious what to expect there, how long we would be there and what we should bring with us??? Any information or help would be appreciated.... Thanks

[jdh 103]

Bring what it says to bring...yourself, the letter and your ID...

[Moomin 292]

Yeah, I agree - bring what the letter says to bring. That, and a marriage certificate if you're married now. From my own experience and reading others, it will take you very little time. I was in and out in less than 15 minutes including filling out paperwork. I brought passport, state ID, SSN, marriage certificate, biometrics app letter, and the original NOA1s from EAD/AP/AOS.

[jdh 103]

Yeah, I agree - bring what the letter says to bring. That, and a marriage certificate if you're married now. From my own experience and reading others, it will take you very little time. I was in and out in less than 15 minutes including filling out paperwork. I brought passport, state ID, SSN, marriage certificate, biometrics app letter, and the original NOA1s from EAD/AP/AOS.

Did you actually need the marriage certificate? They asked to see it? I guess I may be missing something, but I can't see where or why you would need that for the biometrics appt.

[Moomin 292]

Did you actually need the marriage certificate? They asked to see it? I guess I may be missing something, but I can't see where or why you would need that for the biometrics appt.

The marriage certificate is your proof of name change. The biometrics appointment letter has your name on it, and they want your documents to reflect that name in the future. So if you filed AOS/EAD/AP in married name, then you'll need to show evidence of changing last name/being married.

Yes, I brought it along and they asked to see an official document proving my name change from maiden to married name. I had my SSN in married name as well but that wasn't the document they wanted to see. If you want the greencard and EAD to be in married name then indeed bring the marriage certificate. I brought a certified copy(seems to do the trick with those agencies - banks too). Either way, it's great to have a copy/certified copy laying around, either for biometrics appointment, name change, joint accounts, insurance etc.

Edited March 23, 2012 by moomin

[jdh 103]

The marriage certificate is your proof of name change. The biometrics appointment letter has your name on it, and they want your documents to reflect that name in the future. So if you filed AOS/EAD/AP in married name, then you'll need to show evidence of changing last name/being married.

Yes, I brought it along and they asked to see an official document proving my name change from maiden to married name. I had my SSN in married name as well but that wasn't the document they wanted to see. If you want the greencard and EAD to be in married name then indeed bring the marriage certificate. I brought a certified copy(seems to do the trick with those agencies - banks too). Either way, it's great to have a copy/certified copy laying around, either for biometrics appointment, name change, joint accounts, insurance etc.

Ahah...that makes sense in the case of a woman applicant.

Good to know.

[Moomin 292]

Ahah...that makes sense in the case of a woman applicant.

Good to know.

It does yeah. I'm sorry I didn't look at username/profile to determine gender However, a keeping a copy when going to these things won't be a bad idea since you're adjusting status based on marriage.

Some places accept a walk-in(doing biometrics days/weeks before your appointment without rescheduling, you can read up on that in Visa Journey searches or in reviews of that specific office). They stamp your biometric app. letter.

Good luck with your appointment. : )

Edited March 23, 2012 by moomin