Bramblesmum wrote: ↑Mon Apr 12, 2021 1:25 pm
Hi All
I'm stuck! I've applied for my British passport (through my mother) - and have received my biometric enrolment letter from MMST FCT Callnotes <
MMSTFCTCallnotes@homeoffice.gov.uk>
BUT the attachment seems to be corrupted, and I can't open it! I have emailed requesting they resend it, but still waiting. Could anyone share any light on what the letter would contain (ie. what are my next steps)? Perhaps I can just take the next steps! Alternately, anyone know who I should speak to to get it resent?
Thanks so much!
Oh gosh, Bramblesmum! How stressful! First, what makes you believe the files is corrupted? That is, what errors are you seeing? Assuming that you have not tried the easy methods, this is what I would do: Save the file to your hard drive and open it from there, not on your phone or other device. Confirm that there is a .pdf extension, and if not simply append the file name to add ".pdf". Next try opening with a browser, MS Word, etc. If none of these works, email back to the sender immediately! My appointment was only 2 business days / 4 calendar days out from receipt of the email. Best of luck, Bramblesmum!
I just completed my biometrics appointment this morning. I can share with you what's in the letter and how it went, however you will need a printout of that letter because they ask for it at the biometrics appointment (USCIS Application Support Center in my case) - the letter has a barcode that they scan. Here is the text content of the letter:
British Citizenship
Appointment Confirmation
Appointment Location:
USCIS Application Support Centre
USCIS BOSTON
7F Everett Street
02151
Appointment Date and Time:
Monday – 12th April – 10:00
Your Appointment:
When attending your appointment you must take with you a print out of your appointment confirmation and original copies of identity documents (unless otherwise agreed with UK Visas & Immigration).
Your application will not be accepted at any other appointment location. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. Please be aware if you arrive any earlier, you may not be admitted to the application centre until your allocated appointment time. If you arrive after your scheduled appointment time, you may be asked to re-book a future appointment.
Name: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Nationality: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date of Birth: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Passport Number: xxxxxxxxxxx
GWF Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I had shaved off my beard to match the photos I had mailed in with my application, per MickByNameAndNature's advice
I arrived at 9:30am and the queue had already begun forming outside the door due to Covid-19 limits inside the building. I joined the queue outside at 9:45 and was admitted by in around 10:10am. The staff was very efficient, nice, and helpful. They took my letter, quickly found my appointment made by UKVI in their logs and checked me in. I had to wait briefly, then was called to take my biometrics which included photograph, signature, and fingerprints of all fingers of both hands - all electronically recorded. They stamped by appointment confirmation letter and I asked what I should do with it, but said since everything is electronically recorded there was nothing for me to do. I was done and out the door by 10:30.
So looking at others' timelines, it appears another wait of unknown duration ensues - 2-5 months perhaps? I'm guessing that there is nothing for me to do but wait. At least I held onto my US passport
<<<<< Note that I had sent a full color copy (not original) of my current US passport, together with my most recently expired original US passport. My current US passport number was referenced in my application. I explained in my application cover letter that I could not be without my current US passport for the anticipated extended approval process due to likely work-required travel. I saw that sunburn and others had tried this strategy and it had worked for some, so I figured it was worth a shot. Anyway, it's interesting to note that the passport number UKVI included on my biometrics appointment confirmation was that of my expired passport. The USCIS Application Support Center noticed the passport number discrepancy and asked me about it, so I explained, confirming that my current, valid passport number was to be referenced. They were fine with that and apparently noted the correct number in the their system.>>>>>>
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