Early FP in Philly

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JLCF485

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Hi Guys,

Please share your experiences (those who did early FP in Philadelphia).

Should I go for it or wait for my date (Jan 2005)?

Any story will do. Thank you.

JLCF
 
I did mine on Nov 26th

Hi,
I did early finger printing at Philly ASC on Nov 26th. Scheduled was on Dec 22nd. No hassles. We were just told that we were early, I replied that we had travel plans during the actual date time period. He asked some lady and she said it was OK. It took about 30 mins for the wait and fingerprinting.

GC_Kaavaali
 
GC_Kaavaali said:
Hi,
I did early finger printing at Philly ASC on Nov 26th. Scheduled was on Dec 22nd. No hassles. We were just told that we were early, I replied that we had travel plans during the actual date time period. He asked some lady and she said it was OK. It took about 30 mins for the wait and fingerprinting.

GC_Kaavaali
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Hello Kaavaali,

Thanks for your reply. I appreciate it. I'm planning to go Dec 18. That is a Saturday. I think you did yours Friday. Do you suggest me going on a weekday rather than Saturday? Or it doesn't matter?

My original schedule is Jan 13, 2005.

Thanks again!!!
JLCF
 
I have to do FP in Philly
But i have moved to NJ.

Anyway, I am planning to go to Philly for my FP
But I dont drive and have no Driver's License.

Is passport enough?
What other docs do I have to carry with me

Thanks
 
worldcitizen said:
I have to do FP in Philly
But i have moved to NJ.

Anyway, I am planning to go to Philly for my FP
But I dont drive and have no Driver's License.

Is passport enough?
What other docs do I have to carry with me

Thanks
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Yes. PP will do. Share your experience when you're done. TY!
 
Unsuccessful early FP - First Attempt - Philly

Me and my wife tried going for early FP yesterday (Wed 12/8/2004) but were turned back.

We went around 2 PM. the place was moderately crowded. may be 20-25 people, I dont think all were waiting for FP.

The lady said they were short handed today and Wednesdays are very busy as lot of people who re-schedule come on that day.

She told us to come early in the morning. Anyday. Preferably 1-2 week before the actual FP date. Mine is 1/19/2005
 
lbud2,

Sorry to hear that. I actually came in yesterday (12/8) at 2:30pm. there are about 20 - 25 people in the room. I turned away to have "lunch" at chinatown. Then at 3:00 pm I went across the center and saw NO one was in the room any more. So I did the finger print. The ladies were all very nice and helpful.

Goodluck in your next trip.

lbud2 said:
Me and my wife tried going for early FP yesterday (Wed 12/8/2004) but were turned back.

We went around 2 PM. the place was moderately crowded. may be 20-25 people, I dont think all were waiting for FP.

The lady said they were short handed today and Wednesdays are very busy as lot of people who re-schedule come on that day.

She told us to come early in the morning. Anyday. Preferably 1-2 week before the actual FP date. Mine is 1/19/2005
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Thanks for the response LBUD and InPhilly. Sorry to hear that Lbud. And thanks for the suggestions. I'll try my luck on Dec 18 Saturday. My sked is Jan 13.

You may have seen each other yesterday but didn't know.

Regards to you both & good luck to all of us!!!

JLCF
 
inPhilly said:
lbud2,

Sorry to hear that. I actually came in yesterday (12/8) at 2:30pm. there are about 20 - 25 people in the room. I turned away to have "lunch" at chinatown. Then at 3:00 pm I went across the center and saw NO one was in the room any more. So I did the finger print. The ladies were all very nice and helpful.

Goodluck in your next trip.
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Hi Inphilly
I have only passport but no DL
What docs did you take with you?

thanks
 
JLCF485 said:
Thanks for the response LBUD and InPhilly. Sorry to hear that Lbud. And thanks for the suggestions. I'll try my luck on Dec 18 Saturday. My sked is Jan 13.

You may have seen each other yesterday but didn't know.

Regards to you both & good luck to all of us!!!

JLCF
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Good luck JLCF for Dec 18th

Pls post ur experiences once you r done
 
inPhilly said:
lbud2,

Sorry to hear that. I actually came in yesterday (12/8) at 2:30pm. there are about 20 - 25 people in the room. I turned away to have "lunch" at chinatown. Then at 3:00 pm I went across the center and saw NO one was in the room any more. So I did the finger print. The ladies were all very nice and helpful.

Goodluck in your next trip.
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Hi,

What was your original FP Date on the notice?

What happens after we talk to the lady at the front desk,
Does she gives us some number?
 
lbud2 said:
Hi,

What was your original FP Date on the notice?

What happens after we talk to the lady at the front desk,
Does she gives us some number?
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Original Jan 08, 2005

She will give you a form to fill out. (You can get the form anytime you go there even if you are not getting the FP). When you give back the form, she will give a quick check and tell you to go to another lady. the other lady will take a look at your passport and staple a number on the form and give everything back to you. You just have to wait for the number to be called. there is an electronic LCD showing the current calling number. I didn't wait because no one was there.

When called, just follow yet another lady to FP. When finished, they will take away the FP notice. You will get back your PP and the form your filled upfront.

They will also asked you to fill out an evaluation form for them. I checked excellent for all of the items under their watchful eyes. :-) I am being trueful though because they were very helpful and efficient in my case.
 
inPhilly said:
Original Jan 08, 2005

She will give you a form to fill out. (You can get the form anytime you go there even if you are not getting the FP). When you give back the form, she will give a quick check and tell you to go to another lady. the other lady will take a look at your passport and staple a number on the form and give everything back to you. You just have to wait for the number to be called. there is an electronic LCD showing the current calling number. I didn't wait because no one was there.

When called, just follow yet another lady to FP. When finished, they will take away the FP notice. You will get back your PP and the form your filled upfront.

They will also asked you to fill out an evaluation form for them. I checked excellent for all of the items under their watchful eyes. :-) I am being trueful though because they were very helpful and efficient in my case.
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Thanks for sharing INPHilly. That helps.

One more question. Will they need a photocopy of your Passport?
 
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