NOA 1 recieved 8 ½ months ago, and never asked to attend a biometrics appointment

[Kyle and Rita 6]

Like the title says, we filed our I-130 on July of 2019, and got our NOA1 on July 11, 2019. Neither the lawyer or myself have gotten a notice of biometrics appointment, nor have we gotten a NOA 2. The lawyer filed an expedite request today, and I just got an email response that our case isn't eligible as they're waiting on our biometrics to be taken. 

 

When are they normally taken? Who's biometrics are taken, me or me and my wife? Why did USCIS not tell us that they wanted them before? Now we need to wait an extra month + because the finger printing locations are closed because of COVID-19?

[Lil bear 4,201]

8 minutes ago, Kyle and Rita said:

Like the title says, we filed our I-130 on July of 2019, and got our NOA1 on July 11, 2019. Neither the lawyer or myself have gotten a notice of biometrics appointment, nor have we gotten a NOA 2. The lawyer filed an expedite request today, and I just got an email response that our case isn't eligible as they're waiting on our biometrics to be taken. 

 

When are they normally taken? Who's biometrics are taken, me or me and my wife? Why did USCIS not tell us that they wanted them before? Now we need to wait an extra month + because the finger printing locations are closed because of COVID-19?

Your timeline says you are applying for a spousal visa CR IR1 using the consular process ( foreign spouse is overseas). If this is correct then there is no biometrics appt for that. Processing of her I 130 can take 10-15 months. Once the I130 is approved (NOA2) then the application is sent to the NVC for document collation and processing , then to the overseas consulate for the interview and decision. Biometrics of the beneficiary ( foreign spouse) are done at the consular interview and again at the POE when the spouse enters the US using the spousal visa. 

[Kyle and Rita 6]

Just now, Lil bear said:

Your timeline says you are applying for a spousal visa CR IR1 using the consular process ( foreign spouse is overseas). If this is correct then there is no biometrics appt for that. Processing of her I 130 can take 10-15 months. Once the I130 is approved (NOA2) then the application is sent to the NVC for document collation and processing , then to the overseas consulate for the interview and decision. Biometrics of the beneficiary ( foreign spouse) are done at the consular interview and again at the POE when the spouse enters the US using the spousal visa. 

That's what I thought,  and yes, we're waiting for a CR1 visa for my wife who is currently in the Republic of Georgia. As for the USCIS email I got about 45 minutes ago, maybe you can see if I'm missing something...

 

 

"Type of service requested:
 -- Expedite
The status of this service request is:
We are unable to expedite your application at this time as we are waiting for your biometrics to be taken. When you receive your biometric notice, you may go to the appointment location on an earlier date than scheduled. If they are able to accommodate you, they will do so.  Once you have completed your biometrics, you may resubmit your expedite request. Please be advised that an emergent need must be presented." 

 

[Lil bear 4,201]

Just now, Kyle and Rita said:

That's what I thought,  and yes, we're waiting for a CR1 visa for my wife who is currently in the Republic of Georgia. As for the USCIS email I got about 45 minutes ago, maybe you can see if I'm missing something...

 

 

"Type of service requested:
 -- Expedite
The status of this service request is:
We are unable to expedite your application at this time as we are waiting for your biometrics to be taken. When you receive your biometric notice, you may go to the appointment location on an earlier date than scheduled. If they are able to accommodate you, they will do so.  Once you have completed your biometrics, you may resubmit your expedite request. Please be advised that an emergent need must be presented." 

 

It’s a standard response to an expedite request ... but it doesnt apply to your situation. 
On what grounds did the lawyer request an expedite ?? There are very few reasons for an expedite of an I130 to be accepted. 

Is the I130 at the Nebraska service centre ? If yes , then current processing time estimates from the USCIS is 12.5 to 16 months .. currently working on Dec 2018.... you’re getting closer but still have 6+ months to go at least 😓 before you’ll get your NOA2 

[Kyle and Rita 6]

Just now, Lil bear said:

It’s a standard response to an expedite request ... but it doesnt apply to your situation. 
On what grounds did the lawyer request an expedite ?? There are very few reasons for an expedite of an I130 to be accepted. 

Is the I130 at the Nebraska service centre ? If yes , then current processing time estimates from the USCIS is 12.5 to 16 months .. currently working on Dec 2018.... you’re getting closer but still have 6+ months to go at least 😓 before you’ll get your NOA2 

She almost died during her first birth because of complications, now she's 3 months pregnant and per the Dr, most likely will face the same issues. Filed for humanitarian and financial reasons. 

 

Going off of the VJ timelines, over half of the NSC I-130s filed within +/-5 days of ours have been approved past the NOA 2 point. 

[Lil bear 4,201]

7 minutes ago, Kyle and Rita said:

She almost died during her first birth because of complications, now she's 3 months pregnant and per the Dr, most likely will face the same issues. Filed for humanitarian and financial reasons. 

 

Going off of the VJ timelines, over half of the NSC I-130s filed within +/-5 days of ours have been approved past the NOA 2 point. 

I’ve looked at the USCIS processing times site .. vjers are a small cross section of applicants.  Talk to the lawyer as soon as you can.  though I’m sceptical of that achieving anything much .. unfortunately pregnancy isn’t usually given much weight for expedite ... she would have to travel in the next 3 months .. and as no interviews are being conducted at the moment .. and air travel bans in place .. I wouldn’t count on getting through the process.. and having her be able to enter the US before she enters her 6th month .. plan B ?? you go to her ? 

Edited April 18, 2020 by Lil bear

[payxibka 10,045]

33 minutes ago, Kyle and Rita said:

Like the title says, we filed our I-130 on July of 2019, and got our NOA1 on July 11, 2019. Neither the lawyer or myself have gotten a notice of biometrics appointment, nor have we gotten a NOA 2. The lawyer filed an expedite request today, and I just got an email response that our case isn't eligible as they're waiting on our biometrics to be taken. 

 

When are they normally taken? Who's biometrics are taken, me or me and my wife? Why did USCIS not tell us that they wanted them before? Now we need to wait an extra month + because the finger printing locations are closed because of COVID-19?

Never

[Kyle and Rita 6]

Just now, Lil bear said:

I’ve looked at the USCIS processing times site .. vjers are a small cross section of applicants.  Talk to the lawyer as soon as you though I’m sceptical of that achieving anything much .. unfortunately pregnancy isn’t usually given much weight for expedite ... she would have to travel in the next 3 months .. and as no interviews are being conducted at the moment .. and air travel bans in place .. I wouldn’t count on getting through the process.. and having her be able to enter the US before she enters her 6th month .. plan B ?? you go to her ? 

Cant go to her as the borders are shut, and if in leave my job for too long, we'd have an issue with the 864. I can try to go in mid to late september should the borders open

[Kyle and Rita 6]

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Never

Can you elaborate on what part you're talking about?

[Lil bear 4,201]

3 minutes ago, Kyle and Rita said:

Can you elaborate on what part you're talking about?

Consular processing applicants never get biometrics in the US like the email suggests. As I explained 

[Kyle and Rita 6]

Just now, Lil bear said:

Consular processing applicants never get biometrics in the US like the email suggests. As I explained 

What do you mean consular processing? Ours is at the Nebraska service center 

[Lil bear 4,201]

6 minutes ago, Kyle and Rita said:

Cant go to her as the borders are shut, and if in leave my job for too long, we'd have an issue with the 864. I can try to go in mid to late september should the borders open

Yes that’s your best opportunity. The COVID 19 event has dramatically changed things we had really thought would always be there .. need to travel ? Book a flight and go .. not now unfortunately .  I hope things go well for you all 

[Lil bear 4,201]

Just now, Kyle and Rita said:

What do you mean consular processing? Ours is at the Nebraska service center 

Consular processing starts with the I 130 application. The petitioner.... you .. don’t get biometrics done at all... the beneficiary .. her.. gets biometrics done at the consulate interview and again at the point of entry. Biometrics as referred to in that email do not ever apply to the process that you and your wife are following. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

53 minutes ago, Kyle and Rita said:

Who's biometrics are taken, me or me and my wife?

If that reply was correct then it is very very very rare to take the biometrics from the petitioner for an I-130.  Maybe there is a reason that they might want yours.

 

It is also pretty rare that it takes 8 and a half months to get a NOA1 and while having an attorney.  So what is really going on here?  Did you review that the I-130 was correct?

[Kyle and Rita 6]

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

If that reply was correct then it is very very very rare to take the biometrics from the petitioner for an I-130.  Maybe there is a reason that they might want yours.

 

It is also pretty rare that it takes 8 and a half months to get a NOA1 and while having an attorney.  So what is really going on here?  Did you review that the I-130 was correct?

We got the NOA 1 a few days after filing