We received notice today that the biometrics appointment will be on June 3rd. Once again, the government is moving very rapidly. Almost everything has been processed or scheduled within one month’s time. The appointment is early morning, right during rush hour, so that means an early wake-up to drive and get there on time.

Posted May 12, 2008 at 12:00 PM in Immigration | No Comments | Tags: appointment, biometrics, immigrate.  

I left work at 3PM and after 50 minutes of driving we arrived at the ASC Office. It’s a very clean office and appears new. There was a warning at the bottom of the original appointment notice about the lobby. Specifically, who can and can’t wait inside. Basically, if the applicant needs a person for transportation, then that person can wait in the lobby with the applicant. There were signs everywhere confirming it.

Kristien took a number, got a stamp on her appointment notice, and waited maybe 10 minutes. The biometrics didn’t take long and the staff seemed very helpful. I’m sure the rest of the I-485 processing can now proceed. So, again, more waiting.

Posted May 19, 2006 at 7:41 PM in Immigration | No Comments | Tags: appointment, biometrics, immigrate.  

The ASC Appointment Notice specifies where and when the biometrics will be taken. It looks like a Friday afternoon, which is good. Very few people will want to be there and will probably try to reschedule. The other options are Wednesday or Saturday afternoon. As was specified on the previous Notice of Action, the appointment notice and a photo ID are required.

This looks serious: “If you fail to appear as scheduled, your application will be considered abandoned.” I think we’ll make extra time for commuting.

Posted April 26, 2006 at 7:36 PM in Immigration | 17 Comments | Tags: biometrics, I-797C, immigrate, NOA.