Is this weird, AOS interview before bio or EAD?

[flanimal 0]

I have managed to keep our applications on the normal track until now and I am finally baffled.

You will see the K1 timeline from my signature, made AOS, EAD and AP app in November. AP has been approved. And not another peep from USCIS until today when I get my AOS interview scheduled for March 08. I am delighted of course but not sure if things are happening in the correct order.

The thing is I am desperate to get to work but have not received any biometric appointment or any indication on the EAD application.

If anyone has input or advice on action I should take, please do not hold back, thanks

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[vamsi 0]

I wouldn't sweat it. Once you have your interview and are approved, you will get your passport stamped with I-551. That will grant you work authorization, so you won't need the EAD. Good luck!

[eau_xplain 2]

I have seen some VJers who went to their AOS interviews without biometrics completed yet, so you are not alone.

Have you had your AOS fingerprinting done already? If not, then you probably will not get your approval during the interview. Hopefully, your interviewing officer will give you an fingerprinting date/appointment so that your case will continue to be processed. They will still need to run fingerprint/name check before they can approve your application.

[ladybutterfly 0]

The same thing has just happened to me, I had my interview on Monday just gone and no Biometrics. Dont worry, the officer actually gave me a hand delivered letter asking me to attend Bio's on the 16th. She said once I have done that and the FBI name check comes back the case is appproved.

[kc456 0]

You will be eligible for an interim EAD end of Feb -- I would make an INFOPASS appointment, and ask about it. Most likely you'll find out that EAD is pending biometrics, and most offices will give you a biometrics appt same day (bring all NOAs and they may do both AOS and EAD biometrics). If this works, you will get biometrics taken before the interview, and may get approved sooner rather later. Long shot, but worth a try.

[one_coolchiq 0]

hi guys i got the same letter today for march 9 interview and i keep telling my husband to get an interim appt. hehe so we'll be able to have the biometrics before interview and he wouldn't believe me. Goodluck guys pls keep us updated on your case. btw i sent u a pm.

[Jasman0717 9]

If you have the interview before the biometrics they will then send you to the biometrics. Good luck

[flanimal 0]

Thanks to all and good luck to those with impending interviews.

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