How come some people get biometrics and others dont...

[Alchemist 0]

Hi guys:

I filed my I-751 at the beginning of June 2006. I didnt get a NOA, I called their hotline and finally I got one in the mail in August, although it was dated June. It was saying that they'd inform me within 1 year as to the result of my pending application. Meanwhile, I got an infopass and I got my passport stamped so we can go to Europe in December. The officer told me the same thing: within a few months I should get an answer, either yes it's approved or no, it's not.

My question is: I've seen on this forum people who, after they filed their I-751, have received their NOA and their biometrics in the same time. I've also seen people who received their GC in the mail, I've seen people who were told they might be asked for more evidence, I've seen people who got a NOA saying that their card has arrived at the center and it's processing, etc....

Does anyone know what the procedure is these days? Has anyone being called for another interview after applying for I-751? Are there any steps applicable to everyone or the whole USCIS is a mess? :-)

[Lou Lou 1]

It's probably not worth wasting your time worrying about it. In the 3 years I've had to deal with the USCIS I think they just treat every case like your fingerprints. Everyone is different.