N400 March 2020 Filers

[NDB052714 122]

Hi ... just wanted to share that we've received e-notification (dated August 7) that the biometrics are being re-used. The document appeared quietly, without notification. I just noticed it this morning although it is dated Aug 7. 

 

Here's a snapshot of where we are...its a bit confusing

 

• biometrics scheduled for April 2; subsequently canceled due to COVID
• received 10-year green card March 28
• received notification August 6 that 1-751 interview scheduled for Sept 3 (WHAT? WHY? green card in hand already)
• called USCIS Contact Center on August 10 and talked to Tier 2 agent...she said the interview is actually combined 1-751/N-400 interview and to be prepared for both. She said she expects we'll receive notification of the N-400 interview. 
• received notification that biometrics being reused. 

Feels like things are mucked up! The other thing I'll say is...myuscis case tracker tools are out of sync. Some pieces are available online; others on the app. Its maddening.

 

--David

[Pats5415 97]

17 minutes ago, NDB052714 said:

Hi ... just wanted to share that we've received e-notification (dated August 7) that the biometrics are being re-used. The document appeared quietly, without notification. I just noticed it this morning although it is dated Aug 7. 

 

Here's a snapshot of where we are...its a bit confusing

 

• biometrics scheduled for April 2; subsequently canceled due to COVID
• received 10-year green card March 28
• received notification August 6 that 1-751 interview scheduled for Sept 3 (WHAT? WHY? green card in hand already)
• called USCIS Contact Center on August 10 and talked to Tier 2 agent...she said the interview is actually combined 1-751/N-400 interview and to be prepared for both. She said she expects we'll receive notification of the N-400 interview. 
• received notification that biometrics being reused. 

Feels like things are mucked up! The other thing I'll say is...myuscis case tracker tools are out of sync. Some pieces are available online; others on the app. Its maddening.

 

--David

My biometrics reuse appeared quietly too. I would of never known if i didn't check my documents tab. Nothing updated on my case tracker except my estimated time which used to be Feb 2021 to Oct 2020...so we will see.

[NDB052714 122]

6 minutes ago, Pats5415 said:

My biometrics reuse appeared quietly too. I would of never known if i didn't check my documents tab. Nothing updated on my case tracker except my estimated time which used to be Feb 2021 to Oct 2020...so we will see.

yep! same here re documents. just poking around and voila! Interested to see if a copy arrives via USPS. Status still shows August...LOL

 

Good luck! 

 

--David

[Giovanni1 69]

On 8/11/2020 at 8:18 AM, Giovanni1 said:

Now the USCIS site says they have scheduled the interview. But there is no notice uploaded, so I don't know the date yet.

So I am scheduled to be interviewed on 9/21/2020. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

[USAjune2016 101]

1 hour ago, Giovanni1 said:

So I am scheduled to be interviewed on 9/21/2020. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

Thank you for letting us know! I think you’re one of the first few people to be scheduled for a new interview. Not talking about the interviews that were canceled and rescheduled! Good luck ! 

[Steph and Brian 1]

2 hours ago, NDB052714 said:

yep! same here re documents. just poking around and voila! Interested to see if a copy arrives via USPS. Status still shows August...LOL

 

Good luck! 

 

--David

Glad to see that some biometrics updates are being sent! My appointment was for March 23rd, just a few days after the shutdown  But my last biometrics was taken 2017 - I dragged my feet on applying for N-400. So I don't think they'll be able to reuse mine. We'll see if I get a new notice in the mail... goodluck to all! Following this thread now, thanks for sharing your experiences.

 

Oh and My USCIS still has my case being finalized in September... so something must be off lol

[annamia316 5]

On 8/12/2020 at 12:47 AM, USAjune2016 said:

I Just read that someone who applied in March already received an interview notice. Which also means that they are really reusing old biometric. Looks like things are moving fast now

Really? I hope they reuse my old biometrics too. My case isnt moving at all

[USAjune2016 101]

7 minutes ago, annamia316 said:

Really? I hope they reuse my old biometrics too. My case isnt moving at all

Did you check the document tab in your account? They sent a notice for Biometric reuse to a lot of people. They said they will reuse mine my last biometrics were taken Jan 2019. It’s too early to be worried 99% of March cases haven’t moved yet

[annamia316 5]

Just now, USAjune2016 said:

Did you check the document tab in your account? They sent a notice for Biometric reuse to a lot of people. They said they will reuse mine my last biometrics were taken Jan 2019. It’s too early to be worried 99% of March cases haven’t moved yet

Yep, I just checked it. Still nothing. Hopefully it all starts to get moving

[NotMoreForms 68]

Depends which office you are assigned to.  There are people who applied in May 2020 who already have interview appointments.  My application however seems to be glued to the floor...

[Scandi 4,173]

5 minutes ago, NotMoreForms said:

Depends which office you are assigned to.  There are people who applied in May 2020 who already have interview appointments.  My application however seems to be glued to the floor...

I don't know but I'm assuming the "biometrics waived" message isn't tied to when you filed, but tied to when you will have your interview. I for instance have a case completion time for next year, so they haven't waived my biometrics or given me a biometrics appointment yet as my case has so much time left on it, it'll happen further down the line. But for someone who has a case completion time that ends fairly soon, they might get biometrics waived as they will have their interviews so soon that they waive the biometrics for them.

Edited August 13, 2020 by Scandi

[USAjune2016 101]

46 minutes ago, Scandi said:

I don't know but I'm assuming the "biometrics waived" message isn't tied to when you filed, but tied to when you will have your interview. I for instance have a case completion time for next year, so they haven't waived my biometrics or given me a biometrics appointment yet as my case has so much time left on it, it'll happen further down the line. But for someone who has a case completion time that ends fairly soon, they might get biometrics waived as they will have their interviews so soon that they waive the biometrics for them.

Really good point! They probably hope that by the time your interview date is soon they can safely take new biometrics again but I hope you’ll be done sooner than what you expect. My estimated completion time was this past July then moved to this month and now it disappeared.

 

[USAjune2016 101]

59 minutes ago, NotMoreForms said:

Depends which office you are assigned to.  There are people who applied in May 2020 who already have interview appointments.  My application however seems to be glued to the floor...

The wait is hard, no one will understand unless they try. I hope things speed up for you! 

[PilsenC 33]

Good day!

 

I just received a notice that mail is coming from USCIS, so I went to the website and...

 

Quote

U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received your form and is currently processing your application, petition, or request. This notice
informs you that USCIS is able to reuse your previously captured fingerprints and other biometrics. USCIS will run the same security checks and use
your biometric data as in the past, however, it is not necessary for you to appear at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for a biometrics
appointment. The biometrics fee will not be refunded.
USCIS is continuing to process your application, petition, or request. USCIS will contact you in writing if any additional information is necessary to resolve
your case.
This notice is not an approval of your pending application, petition, or request.

So, I guess that's good news at least they send me a mail a month later saying that they need my biometrics, anyway... 

 

Just want to shared the news just in case someone is wondering. They sent the later 08/07. 

[annamia316 5]

My case is NOT moving at all 😢 Estimated wait time still the same, no new biometrics appointment, no reusing notice, nothing, nada, zero. Newark NJ , btw

Edited August 18, 2020 by annamia316