March 2014 filers

[Skate 0]

We just did the walk in today without any issues at all. . The guy asked if we had an appointment, and I said if we can do a walk in today, he said "sure, come in". The entire process maybe just took 15-20 minutes.

[dcpoli 0]

My update (a bit late): I received the hard copy notice for my interview:

May 8, 10.30am it is! Let's prepare! :-)

[PopularArts 0]

Just got an email/ text notification with a date for my interview- May 20th!

[Nuovomondo 0]

I just received my biometrics appointment in the mail (for 05/06/2014); walk-in an hour later and i was done with everything (no questions asked)

[lil2be 11]

I just received my biometrics appointment in the mail (for 05/06/2014); walk-in an hour later and i was done with everything (no questions asked)

That's excellent.

I finally received my NOA last night.

Now waiting for my turn for fingerprint. Hope Detroit will allow walk in since I am still in school. I might need to bring my schedule with me just in case.

[Nuovomondo 0]

That's excellent.

I finally received my NOA last night.

Now waiting for my turn for fingerprint. Hope Detroit will allow walk in since I am still in school. I might need to bring my schedule with me just in case.

I just hope everything goes smoothly. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Edited April 16, 2014 by Dionysus

[lil2be 11]

I just hope everything goes smoothly. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Thanks a lot.

[MnMJourney 28]

Hi March filers!

So I haven't received my biometrics appointment yet - my PD was 3/13. Anyone else in a similar situation? I've seen people here who have files around the same time as myself, completed the biometrics and even been scheduled an interview. So I think my wait time seems abnormal compared to everyone else. Any thoughts?

I've sent an online service request - which seems useless as I got an automated response saying they will reply by May 6th. Anything else I can do in the meantime?

Thanks!

[Uhoh 10]

It seems there's no logic to their timings! Apparently Boston is still processing August or September dates yet a few recent filers already have interview dates! I can't figure out if early walk ins for biometrics help or not. Sometimes they do but then I've seen cases which have still taken 2 more months to get an interview date. I'm hoping my case goes fast, I've managed to get my biometrics done within a month of filing. Hopefully I'll get my EAD in a month and my interview a month after that. A 3 month time frame would be awesome and seems reasonable compared to other peoples experiences lately.

[MnMJourney 28]

It seems there's no logic to their timings! Apparently Boston is still processing August or September dates yet a few recent filers already have interview dates! I can't figure out if early walk ins for biometrics help or not. Sometimes they do but then I've seen cases which have still taken 2 more months to get an interview date. I'm hoping my case goes fast, I've managed to get my biometrics done within a month of filing. Hopefully I'll get my EAD in a month and my interview a month after that. A 3 month time frame would be awesome and seems reasonable compared to other peoples experiences lately.

I agree there is no logic on processing times. But just seems that nearly everyone has received their biometrics appointment within 30 days of filling. So I may be an outlier - unless there are other people in the same situation.

[mirian&john 1]

Hi March filers!

So I haven't received my biometrics appointment yet - my PD was 3/13. Anyone else in a similar situation? I've seen people here who have files around the same time as myself, completed the biometrics and even been scheduled an interview. So I think my wait time seems abnormal compared to everyone else. Any thoughts?

I've sent an online service request - which seems useless as I got an automated response saying they will reply by May 6th. Anything else I can do in the meantime?

Thanks!

I don't think would hurt give USCIS a call to ask if you have a biometric appointment. Just to be sure that USPS did not lose your letter.

[lil2be 11]

When you call USCIS, make sure it is petitioner who is calling. I did call before. I can only talk to level 1. If I need to speak to level 2 who can reveal more information for you, it has to be petitioner. In my case, it is my husband who is USC.

[MnMJourney 28]

When you call USCIS, make sure it is petitioner who is calling. I did call before. I can only talk to level 1. If I need to speak to level 2 who can reveal more information for you, it has to be petitioner. In my case, it is my husband who is USC.

Thanks lil2be.

I believe the biometrics is related to the I-485, for which the beneficiary is the petitioner. So i should be able to call and if need be speak to someone in level 2. Will have to do it when I can block off an hour or two. Will let you guys know how it goes.

Thanks!

[lil2be 11]

Thanks lil2be.

I believe the biometrics is related to the I-485, for which the beneficiary is the petitioner. So i should be able to call and if need be speak to someone in level 2. Will have to do it when I can block off an hour or two. Will let you guys know how it goes.

Thanks!

You are still considered an applicant. Because the main application is I-130. I would recommend to call early in the morning like 8 am. My husband called them at 8.05am and waited only 5 mins to speak to level 2. If you call them later, the wait time can be up to 2 hours. We did that and we gave up. You either call them while your spouse is with you or have s/he call them if you really need that details.

best of luck

[MnMJourney 28]

You are still considered an applicant. Because the main application is I-130. I would recommend to call early in the morning like 8 am. My husband called them at 8.05am and waited only 5 mins to speak to level 2. If you call them later, the wait time can be up to 2 hours. We did that and we gave up. You either call them while your spouse is with you or have s/he call them if you really need that details.

best of luck

Thanks...those are excellent pointers!