March 2020 AOS Filers

[PinchOfSalt 26]

11 minutes ago, FreyandRyan said:

Yeah I’m curious what the wait from biometrics to EAD in hand is currently. 

They keep telling me when I call USCIS that they review cases according to the dates on their website. So for example today, I-765 at NBC they are processing February 9 filers. So it won't matter when you've done your biometrics during that period. 

[David_Norway 135]

42 minutes ago, PinchOfSalt said:

They keep telling me when I call USCIS that they review cases according to the dates on their website. So for example today, I-765 at NBC they are processing February 9 filers. So it won't matter when you've done your biometrics during that period. 

The Feb 9 date on their website actually means that 93% of the people with a received date before Feb 9 has been processed. If your received date is before this date, you can a case inquiry. 

 

"We now show case processing times as a range. The first number is the time it takes to complete 50% of cases (the median). The second number is the time it takes to complete 93% of cases."
"We have posted a “Receipt date for a case inquiry” to show when you can inquire about your case. The “Receipt date for a case inquiry” is the upper end of the range (converted to a date). If your receipt date is before the “Receipt date for a case inquiry”, you can submit an “outside normal processing time” service request online."
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/more-info

This means that ~50% of the people with a received date before April 9 should have gotten their I-765 processed by now, and all March filers can expect their I-765 to be processed soon.

[fromsweden 197]

25 minutes ago, David_Norway said:

The Feb 9 date on their website actually means that 93% of the people with a received date before Feb 9 has been processed. If your received date is before this date, you can a case inquiry. 

 

"We now show case processing times as a range. The first number is the time it takes to complete 50% of cases (the median). The second number is the time it takes to complete 93% of cases."
"We have posted a “Receipt date for a case inquiry” to show when you can inquire about your case. The “Receipt date for a case inquiry” is the upper end of the range (converted to a date). If your receipt date is before the “Receipt date for a case inquiry”, you can submit an “outside normal processing time” service request online."
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/more-info

This means that ~50% of the people with a received date before April 9 should have gotten their I-765 processed by now, and all March filers can expect their I-765 to be processed soon.

Except what good does it do to get it approved if we don't get our cards because they don't have biometrics

[David_Norway 135]

2 minutes ago, fromsweden said:

Except what good does it do to get it approved if we don't get our cards because they don't have biometrics

Not much. Expect that you become a class member of the ongoing class-action lawsuit against USCIS regarding the EAD printing delays. Also, as soon as you get your biometrics done, your card should go into the production line. 

Maybe you can use your approved EAD status, your old biometric notice, and some print outs of the court decisions in the class-action lawsuit to convince your local ASC to allow you to a walk-in biometrics?? Combine that with a financial loss argument, and I believe you have a very strong case!

[fromsweden 197]

1 minute ago, David_Norway said:

Not much. Expect that you become a class member of the ongoing class-action lawsuit against USCIS regarding the EAD printing delays. Also, as soon as you get your biometrics done, your card should go into the production line. 

Maybe you can use your approved EAD status, your old biometric notice, and some print outs of the court decisions in the class-action lawsuit to convince your local ASC to allow you to a walk-in biometrics?? Combine that with a financial loss argument, and I believe you have a very strong case!

I guess we could try that. Almost sure it will not work because security guards have strict orders. 

[David_Norway 135]

Just now, fromsweden said:

I guess we could try that. Almost sure it will not work because security guards have strict orders. 

Worth a shot I think. Be patient and respectful, and if they like you and have compassion for your case, they will let you in. Good luck!!

[Karthick 31]

February filer here whose package was returned due to outdated forms and ended up filing in March.

Talked to four different representatives using Emma chat since yesterday and got different information from each regarding my biometrics appointment. I had the same question for all four.

 

My Question: Could you please verify in your system if my biometrics appointment is scheduled?

 

5/8: Rep 1 - "You have to wait for ASC to schedule one for you". He said he doesn't have any other information.

 

5/8: Rep 2 (30 mins after I talked to Rep 1) - "You have appointment on 08/21 2 PM at San Jose ASC". He gave this info, then pasted a template message and closed the chat. Guess he just wanted to give the info and be done with it.

 

5/9: Rep 3 - "You were placed in queue for appointment scheduling on 7/31and you will get notice when it is scheduled. System doesn't show anything else".

 

5/9: Rep 4 (30 mins after talking to Rep 3) - "Your appointment is scheduled on 7/31 and you will receive a notice". He had no access to see the appointment date or if notice is mailed out.

 

All I infer is some scheduling happened on 7/31 and I am happy that I can expect appointment notice soon. But I'm frustrated by the discrepancy in level of information given by these representatives and the information they have access to.

 

[brainless69 251]

Hey all!

 

Just had my biometrics appointment here in Chicago, it was at the Norridge location. Thought i would give a little info on what happened.

 

You wait outside where someone fully dressed in PPE will check your letter and ID, she asked three questions and then will let you in. I arrived about 15minutes early for my 3pm appointment. Note, they are only allowed a certain amount of people inside at once, there were about 4 other couples waiting outside while i was inside with 3 other people. Once inside you give your documents to another person, she instructs you to use the hand sanitiser while she checks all the documents and fills out a ASCform and gives you a ticket number. There are lots of seats socially distanced. There are only 2 people taking biometrics due to COVID19 which the lady said was making them slower than normal and not too many appointments. The two people who were before me were having problems giving their fingerprints so took a bit longer this is because they get you to use hand santiser again after they take your picture before the fingerprinting, the sanitiser is REALLY thick and wet so use a little and rub a lot. The personel clean down the whole station before each person, i was really suprised how many cleaning products they had on a table next to them and saw them wipe down everything each time. Chair, screen, table computer, fingerprint machine, frame holding plastic screen. sanitiser bottle, table that the sanitiser bottle is on, stylus pen and pad that you sign. 

They call your number and take your documents, tell you to sit down. They input everything into the computer and informs you that they'll take your photo first, so remove your mask and glasses if you are wearing them. I asked her if i can smile, she said yes but not teeth. 😁. Then she tells you to use hand sanitiser, and you stick your hand through the screen to have finger prints taken. its four fingers then thumb, then each individual finger. then the other hand. once its all done she gives you back your documents with a stamp that said biometrics taken with a date. 

 

Thats it! i was in and out in about 15mins but would've been faster had the two before me didnt have problems, my fingerprinting only took 5 mins total.

 

Good luck all!

[Ameriaussie 49]

8 hours ago, FreyandRyan said:

Yeah I’m curious what the wait from biometrics to EAD in hand is currently. 

Did you have your biometrics yet

[Sandyl 128]

Hey y’all! 
 

I had my biometrics today. Went smooth. Had some people in front of me that didn’t speak English so that took forever lol. I also just received an update on my case for I485 and I765 to following; Case was updated to show fingerprints were taken. Nothing major probably but nice to see they update since sometimes they don’t lol.

 

hopefully get my work authorization card soon so I can get my drivers license in Kansas. According to them it’s not possible without that or a green card ☹️

[icyking10059 5]

7 hours ago, Karthick said:

February filer here whose package was returned due to outdated forms and ended up filing in March.

Talked to four different representatives using Emma chat since yesterday and got different information from each regarding my biometrics appointment. I had the same question for all four.

 

My Question: Could you please verify in your system if my biometrics appointment is scheduled?

 

5/8: Rep 1 - "You have to wait for ASC to schedule one for you". He said he doesn't have any other information.

 

5/8: Rep 2 (30 mins after I talked to Rep 1) - "You have appointment on 08/21 2 PM at San Jose ASC". He gave this info, then pasted a template message and closed the chat. Guess he just wanted to give the info and be done with it.

 

5/9: Rep 3 - "You were placed in queue for appointment scheduling on 7/31and you will get notice when it is scheduled. System doesn't show anything else".

 

5/9: Rep 4 (30 mins after talking to Rep 3) - "Your appointment is scheduled on 7/31 and you will receive a notice". He had no access to see the appointment date or if notice is mailed out.

 

All I infer is some scheduling happened on 7/31 and I am happy that I can expect appointment notice soon. But I'm frustrated by the discrepancy in level of information given by these representatives and the information they have access to.

 

I want to know how you talk to representative, cause when I sent the same question like you to Emma, they only sent me an useless and not helpful link back

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

21 minutes ago, icyking10059 said:

I want to know how you talk to representative, cause when I sent the same question like you to Emma, they only sent me an useless and not helpful link back

you call them on the phone 

[brainless69 251]

Morning all,

 

Got an updates overnight, new website now says 'initial review' and old one says 'fingerprints received' just happy to be getting updates again 😝

[Rearviewmirror 397]

8 hours ago, Sanella&Dylan said:

Hey y’all! 
 

I had my biometrics today. Went smooth. Had some people in front of me that didn’t speak English so that took forever lol. I also just received an update on my case for I485 and I765 to following; Case was updated to show fingerprints were taken. Nothing major probably but nice to see they update since sometimes they don’t lol.

 

hopefully get my work authorization card soon so I can get my drivers license in Kansas. According to them it’s not possible without that or a green card ☹️

I'm a bit nervous as I had biometrics taken on Wednesday (May filer) and still no updates to any of my cases... I have read they don't always (or sometimes ever) update cases with this status, but it's still a bit worrisome.

[brainless69 251]

1 hour ago, Rearviewmirror said:

I'm a bit nervous as I had biometrics taken on Wednesday (May filer) and still no updates to any of my cases... I have read they don't always (or sometimes ever) update cases with this status, but it's still a bit worrisome.

i'm sure you will be fine, to be honest i wasn't expecting any updates as the biometrics appointment letter came without any update. I know a lot of people on VJ are still stuck on case received and have green cards in hand.. 

 

sending positive thoughts your way..