APRIL 2020 AOS FILERS

[Sravani 38]

19 hours ago, SJ2020 said:

 

Just got a notification that a new card is being produced! Will keep you posted when it actually gets sent out or any updates!

Wohhoo congratulations! This gives me hope that we all will get our EADs soon

When did you have your biometrics?

[David_Norway 135]

18 hours ago, PatSquared said:

Just read back a couple of pages and it seems like this has been a pretty normal occurrence! 

Yes, I had this. Did the biometrics, I-485 and I-765 updated a day later, and the I-131 updated about a week after that. Don't worry about it.

[Eg8835 15]

Hi April filers! I'm a May filer but have a question regarding the biometrics code for the I485 and I hope you could share your experience on this.

 

I received the biometrics appointment yesterday for I485 & I765 with a code 2, in our May forum folks are a bit confused with the differences between a code 2 (index fingers, photo and sig) and code 3 fingerprints (code 2 + 10 fingerprints). Code 3 is supposed to be needed for the I485 background check so I called USCIS but didn't get much clarifications. Could anyone share some thoughts/feedback on it? I maybe getting paranoid but would hate to go back to take another round of biometrics. Thank you in advance!

[RCable 75]

9 minutes ago, Eg8835 said:

Hi April filers! I'm a May filer but have a question regarding the biometrics code for the I485 and I hope you could share your experience on this.

 

I received the biometrics appointment yesterday for I485 & I765 with a code 2, in our May forum folks are a bit confused with the differences between a code 2 (index fingers, photo and sig) and code 3 fingerprints (code 2 + 10 fingerprints). Code 3 is supposed to be needed for the I485 background check so I called USCIS but didn't get much clarifications. Could anyone share some thoughts/feedback on it? I maybe getting paranoid but would hate to go back to take another round of biometrics. Thank you in advance!

My husband had Code 3 and his 485 & 765 were listed on the form. Honestly, didn’t even notice there was a code until I saw your post, so I don’t have much insite.

[Eg8835 15]

9 minutes ago, RCable said:

My husband had Code 3 and his 485 & 765 were listed on the form. Honestly, didn’t even notice there was a code until I saw your post, so I don’t have much insite.

Thank you anyway!

[portorusa 431]

Husband got his biometrics invitation letter, finally! His appointment is for 8/28 in Tucson, AZ. Office here opened 7/27.

AOS sent 4/24, received 4/28, NOA 5/20.

[Haydnator 274]

This is just a copy paste from what I've found regarding biometric codes:

 

• Code 1 is for fingerprinting of all 10 fingers. This is electronically sent to FBI the same day, they run it to match thru their database to match it with criminals/persons of interest and send the results the same day (or the next) to USCIS. Code 1 is very important as it is part of your security/background check and determines admissibility for GC. Code 1 expires after 15 months e.g. FBI needs to check their database again.
• Code 2 (right index finger only+photo+sign) is for the generation of cards for immigration benefits e.g. EAD, GC etc. If you filed for EAD, you definitely need code 2 or the card can not be generated. Code 2 is done everytime we apply for a benefit.
• Code 3 (fingerprinting all 10 fingers+photo+sign) is a combination of both, when USCIS wants to get a security check done on you as well as generate card.

Edited August 18, 2020 by Haydnator

[PatSquared 57]

7 hours ago, David_Norway said:

Yes, I had this. Did the biometrics, I-485 and I-765 updated a day later, and the I-131 updated about a week after that. Don't worry about it.

Thank you for the heads up!

[Npime 11]

Case just got update to: "CASE IS READY TO BE SCHEDULED FOR AN INTERVIEW"

 

Had  biometrics done last Friday
NOA1: APRIL 24, 2020

Case updated to fingerprints were taken yesterday, no change on EAD or AP. Does this mean they are approved? And how long is taking now to get the interview scheduled?

 

Thanks!

Just now, Npime said:

Case just got update to: "CASE IS READY TO BE SCHEDULED FOR AN INTERVIEW"

 

Had  biometrics done last Friday
NOA1: APRIL 24, 2020

Case updated to fingerprints were taken yesterday, no change on EAD or AP. Does this mean they are approved? And how long is taking now to get the interview scheduled?

 

Thanks!

Also, this means RFE is out of the question now?

[Viking 142]

1 minute ago, Npime said:

Case just got update to: "CASE IS READY TO BE SCHEDULED FOR AN INTERVIEW"

 

Had  biometrics done last Friday
NOA1: APRIL 24, 2020

Case updated to fingerprints were taken yesterday, no change on EAD or AP. Does this mean they are approved? And how long is taking now to get the interview scheduled?

 

Thanks!

Also, this means RFE is out of the question now?

Congratulations- i had my Biometrics also last Friday- it makes me hopeful.

[pkingking131 16]

9 hours ago, Sravani said:

Wohhoo congratulations! This gives me hope that we all will get our EADs soon

When did you have your biometrics?

After " card being produced " . It went to "case approved" And there is no movement after that ;(

[RCable 75]

My husband had his biometrics last Wednesday.  Immediately after, his is EAD status changed to “being actively reviewed”.

 

Then last night EAD changed to “Card is being produced”!

 

AOS still says that the biometrics was scheduled and AP just says case received.

 

Once he gets his EAD, does he need to take additional steps to get his SSN? We are researching getting an ITIN but I don’t know if that’s necessary now.

[WOOSH 9]

55 minutes ago, RCable said:

My husband had his biometrics last Wednesday.  Immediately after, his is EAD status changed to “being actively reviewed”.

 

Then last night EAD changed to “Card is being produced”!

 

AOS still says that the biometrics was scheduled and AP just says case received.

 

Once he gets his EAD, does he need to take additional steps to get his SSN? We are researching getting an ITIN but I don’t know if that’s necessary now.

my 765 changed to being produced as well last night. 

485 is now ready for interview. 

biometrics done Aug14th,

I did expedite the I765, submitted on 17th and faxed documents on 18th

 

[portorusa 431]

1 hour ago, RCable said:

Once he gets his EAD, does he need to take additional steps to get his SSN? 

I don’t think so unless you left the SSN check mark in I-765 blank...

An ITIN is needed only for filing taxes. 

 

[RCable 75]

5 minutes ago, portorusa said:

I don’t think so unless you left the SSN check mark in I-765 blank...

An ITIN is needed only for filing taxes. 

 

Thanks! 
 

My health insurance enrollment is coming up and I need either an ITIN or SSN to add him. I’m hoping we will get the SSN in time, but who knows with the current environment!