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After N-400 Biometrics is scheduled, can we walk-in in advance like the I-485 biometrics?

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EatBulaga   502

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After submitting the N-400, we got our "Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled".

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/834958-n-400-january-2026-filers/page/4/#findComment-11095643

 

When we got the I-485 biometrics appointment, the notice said the ASC (Application Support Center) was not accepting walk-in visits.

After reading many I-485 biometrics posts that walk-in ahead of schedule were successful, we took the chance and proceeded with an early walk-in ahead of our biometrics scheduled appointment.

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/786775-july-2022-aos-filers/page/4/#findComment-10722883

 

Has any N-400 with biometrics appointment tried to walk-in in advance and succeeded? Thanks.

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ft5XUalItuY?start=104&end=133

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Bring the original biometrics notice or a direct printout of it, of course.  Let us know what results.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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On 1/31/2026 at 1:42 AM, OldUser said:

It is not any different.

 

Worth trying

 

2 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Bring the original biometrics notice or a direct printout of it, of course.  Let us know what results.

 

Two interesting points in the Biometrics Notification:

 

• Family groups may appear together, even if they are scheduled for a different day.

• Military members may appear at an ASC during normal operating hours without an appointment.

 

So apparently, the ASC does expect some outside the schedule flexibility. Maybe worth trying?

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ft5XUalItuY?start=104&end=133

"Screw Green Card. They're for poor people..." 😂😝🤣😹

 

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4 hours ago, EatBulaga said:

So apparently, the ASC does expect some outside the schedule flexibility.

Do you have a valid justification for not attending as scheduled?

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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EatBulaga   502

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1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

Do you have a valid justification for not attending as scheduled?

 

Convenience, safeguard and peace of mind mostly. Synchronizing job time off to possible weather closure to unforeseen circumstances, etc. Getting the biometrics done sooner is better to start the N-400 processing.

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https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ft5XUalItuY?start=104&end=133

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