Go for early FP without FP notice?

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gchope2

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My first FP was done on January 2003. it's expired now. but I have not received 2nd FP notice. and I just reponded RFE on June 8. Can I go to local office to ask for 2nd FP done? So by the time INS process my RFE, they won't delay my 485 bacause of waiting for FP. Just a thought.

Thanks for comments.
 
99% no

I don't think you can do FP without a FP notice as FP for immigration purpose is strictly under the instruction from USCIS.
 
I think legally you can do it. Actually, in a DV lottery case with a lawsuit, the applicant did exactly that. He took FPs at an authorized agency and submitted them.
Something needs to be done along these lines as USCIS is unable not only to timely adjudicate the applications but to schedule FP also.

From the USCIS website: Where are the Mobile routes?????????????????????????

Welcome to the Fingerprint Home Page. This Home Page provides information on the
fingerprinting services provided by USCIS to applicants.

USCIS requires applicants and petitioners age 14 to 79 for certain immigration benefits to be
fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting FBI criminal background checks. To better ensure
both the quality and integrity of the process, USCIS processes fingerprint cards for
immigration benefits only if an authorized fingerprint site prepares them. Authorized
fingerprint sites include USCIS offices, Application Support Centers (ASCs), designated law
enforcement agencies, and U.S. consular offices and military installations abroad. In general,
USCIS schedules people to be fingerprinted at an authorized fingerprint site after an
application or petition is filed. USCIS charges $70 per person (for most applicants) at the
time of filing for this fingerprinting service. Please check the instructions on your Immigration
application or petition form to find out if you must be fingerprinted.

To make fingerprinting more convenient for our customers, USCIS has opened a combination
of fixed and mobile fingerprint sites. In total, USCIS has opened 76 freestanding fingerprint
sites (ASCs) and 54 sites located in existing USCIS offices; established mobile routes
serving 46 points of service; and designated 45 law enforcement agencies to take fingerprints
for immigration benefits. USCIS is now working toward a system where fingerprints will be
taken and submitted electronically to the FBI. By using electronic fingerprint technology,
USCIS expects to significantly reduce processing times for criminal background checks.
 
I tried to do my FP2 without any notice, at Manchester, NH. Actually, when I called the customer service, I was advised to go to a local support center and give my finger print with my Alien number. But when I went to Manchester, NH USCIS support center, the officer pulled my details and asked me to wait. When I explained the advise from Customer service, he laughed and told me that they might have confused.

He asked me wait for the notice.

The tragic part of this effort is, when I am coming out from the parking lot a car from the opposite lane of the parking hit my car and damaged its back door on the driver side. So... its totally a bad experience. :)
 
What if I have an old FP notice from last year?. Does it has a validity to scan into ASC's system? Remeber they used to send too many FP notices one after the other, I have one of them with me right now. Should I go try it out? ;)

-Sanga
 
Thanks for the information. I think I will have a try. Nothing to lose, but I will sure take public transportation, not drive my own car :)

For GC2005,

My RFE is about employment letter. Issued on April 23, and replied on June 8.
I am wondering is it any possible that INS will approve my 485 without issuing the 2nd FP notice.
 
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