Question about EAD and application processing

[cymbalseatguitars 24]

Hi everyone - fully prepared for this to not be something that's answerable given the one-two punch of the pandemic and process reforms.

 

I submitted the AOS application, with all the bells and whistles, on April 25. Got 797C through soon thereafter.

 

We've been waiting to hear about biometric appointment ever since. I'm aware that there's quite a logjam. 

 

What I'm wondering is if any processing of my application (such as the EAD) is going on in the background, or if that's all on hold until after my biometrics appointment?

 

I've been presuming that nothing's going on, and preparing for a long wait, but would be curious to know what to expect.

 

Thanks!

[Ayrton 965]

36 minutes ago, cymbalseatguitars said:

Hi everyone - fully prepared for this to not be something that's answerable given the one-two punch of the pandemic and process reforms.

 

I submitted the AOS application, with all the bells and whistles, on April 25. Got 797C through soon thereafter.

 

We've been waiting to hear about biometric appointment ever since. I'm aware that there's quite a logjam. 

 

What I'm wondering is if any processing of my application (such as the EAD) is going on in the background, or if that's all on hold until after my biometrics appointment?

 

I've been presuming that nothing's going on, and preparing for a long wait, but would be curious to know what to expect.

 

Thanks!

They are looking at the paperwork but nothing will be approved until biometrics are done. ASCs are opening on July 13th I think, so you will still wait a bit for biometrics.

[cymbalseatguitars 24]

2 minutes ago, Ayrton said:

They are looking at the paperwork but nothing will be approved until biometrics are done. ASCs are opening on July 13th I think, so you will still wait a bit for biometrics.

thanks!

[geowrian 22,337]

Generally - and I would expect that to be the case here unless the local ASC is not opening for an extended period of time still - biometrics are required in order to proceed with EAD processing.

 

There are some reports of EADs being issued recently without biometrics due to the closures.

ASCs are opening back up in a phased, as-local-conditions-permit, approach. As such, I would expect biometrics to be required again for most people now.

[Dea R 0]

Shortly before covid happened I had biometrics appointment which ofc got cancelled and they just happen to use previously passed biometrics and sent me the notice not to show up for the fingerprints.

 

 

 

 

[Gak 24]

2 minutes ago, Dea Razmadze said:

Shortly before covid happened I had biometrics appointment which ofc got cancelled and they just happen to use previously passed biometrics and sent me the notice not to show up for the fingerprints.

when did you file and where was your previous biometrics taken if you don't mind me asking

[Dea R 0]

10 minutes ago, Gak said:

when did you file and where was your previous biometrics taken if you don't mind me asking

Case was received February 25th, 2020. 

 

Biometrics was taken in Brooklyn, New York last year for my asylum case. Current one is for marriage based gc 

[MissyB651 15]

I’m in your same situation. Hope to get an appointment soon. Please keep us updated on your appointment status.