Time between NOA1, biometrics notification, and appt

[mchakko 0]

I posted this in a slightly wrong section by mistake...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=102516

Submitted the AOS/AP/EAD application 12/21, just got NOA1's for all 3 dated 12/26.

Looking at the timelines and posted info, I see around 22 days average (in Detroit) from NOA1 to the actual biometrics appointment. So that would likely put our biometrics appt in late january? I haven't seen much info on the amount of time between the NOA1 and being notified of the biometrics appointment.

The reason I ask is we hoped to go on vacation during February, and it would be annoying if we booked a (domestic) flight and then found that our biometrics was scheduled for when we planned to be out of state. But if we will be notified for the appt soon, we can wait and book flights later.

Another question, I went on uscis' website and tried case status online and put in the receipt numbers, but it said the receipt number could not be found. Am I checking too early since the NOA1 is just 12/26? I'd like to figure out whether the application is at the local office in Detroit now, and get some better idea where things stand.