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Just an update:
We made an infopass appointment online (we were able to schedule an infopass appointment in less than a week- I was impressed with that) and went this morning to the Omaha office. We asked if Ahmed could do the biometrics today because we were going to be out of town. He called down to the biometrics people who told him it would be ok if we came AFTER the appointment. He sent us down to the biometrics room so they could tell us the same thing. They can't do the biometrics early, but it would be no problem if we did a walk-in after the date of our appointment. The lady wrote their hours on our original appointment form and gave Ahmed another form to fill out and bring with him when he goes in. His appointment was originally scheduled for January 19, and he's planning on walking in on the 21st.
She said they were less busy in the afternoon. Oh, and that if we tried to reschedule, it would probably be another 45 days. So we're happy we went this route, did the infopass and got the info.
I'll update when he goes back.
Also, I sort of wonder if we hadn't gone in maybe a day or two before the appointment (as opposed to a week), if they could have done the biometrics. But we'll never know!!
So in sum, I would definitely advise people to try a walk-in, or schedule an infopass (if you're uncomfortable with trying a walk-in), before rescheduling.
Thanks for the advice!
Cheers,
Rebecca and Ahmed
ps, don't use Googlemaps or mapquest for directions to the Omaha USCIS. what a nightmare. The USCIS website gives better directions. It's on the corner of Abbott Drive and Ave H. RIght across from the LaQuinta Inn and Sleep Inn.