Here's my finger printing experience/timeline in Atlanta.
Location:
3523 Buford HWY,
Atlanta, GA
Office Hours:
Tue - Sat - 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday - Closed
3/28/05
Received FP notice in the mail. Notice date was 3/23/05. Appointment was for 5/11/05
3/30/05
Read some comments in the forum and got courage to try out for early FP.
3/31/05
9:00AM - Drove to the location to see the status. There were lot of people so I left.
3:00PM - Went inside along with my wife.There were people already waiting for the FP to be done. The gentlemen said that it won't be possible today (but, he didnot say don't come until the appointment date), just come back later. When I asked him when would be a better time........he suggested either early in the morning or at 2PM anyday.
4/1/04
8:00AM - we were there by 8:00AM. They let only the people with appointment first. Then after a while (5 minutes) let us in. Inside they had us fill out a form first and then let us into a different room for FP (all the process took about 45 minutes).
Here are the important points to remember if you going for early FP:
1) Donot mention the appointment date/time. They will figure it out themselves. This is to avoid rejecting you right away at the door. Also not everybody will let you in for early FP. There are specific people that were very freindly. This brings me to next point.
2) At the entrance, you will see 2 men (one at the door and one at the podium). These are the only two people who will decide if you can get the early FP done or not. One guy is white (with blonde hair) and the other is black. Try to speak to the black guy as much as possible (be very polite and smile - makes a big difference.....we are at their mecry for early FP). When I first went into the office on the 31rst, the white guy was the one at the podium. He saw the date on my receipt and pointed it out and just said come back on that day. I told him that I talked (
) to the USCIS office and they told me come here and talk to you about rescheduling. So he showed the document to the black guy and asked him if they can let us in. He looked over in the different room and saw lot of people already waiting for the FP to be done (I went at 3:00pm........ office closes at 4:00pm.......and there were already people waiting).
Note: Dress up GOOD when you go to this. So that you will recognized easily the next day.
3) Take the PHOTO ID (driver's license or EAD) that has the name exactly as in the receipt. Remember your Social security number if you have one.
4) They took 10 finger prints and a picture. My wife was mad at me because I told her there was not going to be any pictures taken at this place. And also because I didn't let her have more time for make up (picture time) at home .......................NO COMMENTS.
SO try and try............................It took me couple of tries..............
Location:
3523 Buford HWY,
Atlanta, GA
Office Hours:
Tue - Sat - 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday - Closed
3/28/05
Received FP notice in the mail. Notice date was 3/23/05. Appointment was for 5/11/05
3/30/05
Read some comments in the forum and got courage to try out for early FP.
3/31/05
9:00AM - Drove to the location to see the status. There were lot of people so I left.
3:00PM - Went inside along with my wife.There were people already waiting for the FP to be done. The gentlemen said that it won't be possible today (but, he didnot say don't come until the appointment date), just come back later. When I asked him when would be a better time........he suggested either early in the morning or at 2PM anyday.
4/1/04
8:00AM - we were there by 8:00AM. They let only the people with appointment first. Then after a while (5 minutes) let us in. Inside they had us fill out a form first and then let us into a different room for FP (all the process took about 45 minutes).
Here are the important points to remember if you going for early FP:
1) Donot mention the appointment date/time. They will figure it out themselves. This is to avoid rejecting you right away at the door. Also not everybody will let you in for early FP. There are specific people that were very freindly. This brings me to next point.
2) At the entrance, you will see 2 men (one at the door and one at the podium). These are the only two people who will decide if you can get the early FP done or not. One guy is white (with blonde hair) and the other is black. Try to speak to the black guy as much as possible (be very polite and smile - makes a big difference.....we are at their mecry for early FP). When I first went into the office on the 31rst, the white guy was the one at the podium. He saw the date on my receipt and pointed it out and just said come back on that day. I told him that I talked (
) to the USCIS office and they told me come here and talk to you about rescheduling. So he showed the document to the black guy and asked him if they can let us in. He looked over in the different room and saw lot of people already waiting for the FP to be done (I went at 3:00pm........ office closes at 4:00pm.......and there were already people waiting). Note: Dress up GOOD when you go to this. So that you will recognized easily the next day.
3) Take the PHOTO ID (driver's license or EAD) that has the name exactly as in the receipt. Remember your Social security number if you have one.
4) They took 10 finger prints and a picture. My wife was mad at me because I told her there was not going to be any pictures taken at this place. And also because I didn't let her have more time for make up (picture time) at home .......................NO COMMENTS.
SO try and try............................It took me couple of tries..............