EAD Biometrics Appointment in the Mail

[canucker18 0]

Hey all, some amazing news. I got home today and my biometrics appointment was in the mail. Woooooooooo. Next Tuesday April 18th.

The odd thing is that it's through Providence, RI and not Boston,MA even though we live in Mass.

I know everyone asks, but can I maybe maybe hope that I may get my EAD before the 90 days?? This is only day 18 and I would hate to wait over 70 more to see an approval. What do you all think?

Also, what about this Providence, even though it's a different state. Both DO's are the same distance. Boston does seem to be pretty slow too, is it possible we've been transferred to RI? They are moving along faster so wooooooo.

Also things to bring with me are:

NOAs for all (EAD, AP, AOS)

Marriage certificate -the certified one

My Canadian Passport

My Canadian Drivers License

My SSN card

Anything else?? Or anyone else here going through Providence??

Thanks and woooooooooooooooooooo

Edited April 14, 2006 by canucker18

[Rocio 0]

probably providence is closer to you, and it is also serving same area for what i read before at uscis site

[Jenn! 918]

That's weird. Boston is supposed to serve all of MA, while Providence should serve all of RI, according to USCIS website. There shouldn't be crossing.

I'm not sure of how, but I try to check and make sure they didn't make a mistake. You wouldn't want anything to be delayed.

Good luck!

[canucker18 0]

Well I'll go and get them to take my prints for EAD and AOS, then I'll question it. They all go into the same system so if I can get them in sooner than later then that's good for me.

Also, do you still get an NOA2 for EAD??? Would they still FRE you after you've already done biomtrics?? I'm a little confused as to where in the process of your case the biometrics come into play. Has anyone even cracked open our case??

Just curious.

[Jenn! 918]

We got an RFE for our I-485 AFTER biometrics. I don't think there is any set order.

[ktun 0]

The biometrics are handled on a local level where as the applications themselves are handled on a national level before the file is transferred for interview. It is entirely possible to have an RFE after the biometrics because of this. Although hopefully you will not have one and wont have to worry about any delays because of this.

Regarding the office location, perhaps Providence is taking some of Boston's biometric load as they might be quieter? I dont know if that is the way it is done, but would seem reasonable to me if they had openings to take some of the MA cases.

Will you get the EAD before the 90 days? Who knows!! That's USCIS for you.

Wishing you the best of luck for a speedy approval though.

Kate

[canucker18 0]

Thanks, I'm really anxious to get working, as I am sure everyone else is. I don't really think I'll feel moved and married until I have a normal routine that involves going to a job every day.

not to mention I have an employer holding a position for me. So, this would be wonderful.

Fingers crossed!

[Rocio 0]

according with uscis.......

http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/boston/aboutus.htm

Service Area:

The Boston District Office services the state of Massachusetts.

Sub Office, Hartford CT, serving all of Connecticut

Sub Office, Providence RI, serving all of Rhode Island

Satellite Office, Manchester NH, serving all of New Hampshir

Other Immigration-related Offices Serving This Area

Sub Offices:

Hartford, CT Sub Office

Providence, RI Sub Office

Manchester, NH Satellite Office

Vermont Service Center (where most applications and forms are filed)

maybe its not only for AOS perhaps also for EAD..

anyway yipeeee we got the appt canucker18!!!

Edited April 15, 2006 by Rocio

[canucker18 0]

woohooo.

[zyggy 9]

woohooo.

Umm no..

Your interview will be at the DO that has jurisdictoion over your place of residence.. Boston has jurisdiction over all of MA, so your interview ill be there...

ASC's cover a completely different geographical area... technically you could go to any ASC in the US if you wanted to...

[canucker18 0]

Umm...thanks for the reply, but do you have a link to show this info??? I'm interested in getting the proper info. with some resources. I couldn't find it on the USCIS site.

Either way I will ask tomorrow when I go.

Thanks

[kc456 0]

ASC (application support center) and DO (district office) are not the same thing. Sometimes they are co-located but they serve different functions. The fact that you have biometrics in RI does not really mean much -- don't get stressed over it.

[zyggy 9]

Umm...thanks for the reply, but do you have a link to show this info??? I'm interested in getting the proper info. with some resources. I couldn't find it on the USCIS site.

Either way I will ask tomorrow when I go.

Thanks

Service Area:

The Boston District Office services the state of Massachusetts.

Sub Office, Hartford CT, serving all of Connecticut

Sub Office, Providence RI, serving all of Rhode Island

Satellite Office, Manchester NH, serving all of New Hampshire

http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/boston/aboutus.htm

[canucker18 0]

Awesome, thanks, I'll bookmark it.

[BR549 0]

Yeah I was wondering how the biometrics plays into the timeline too. John got his biometrics appt. right away and I have heard that the EAD is basically approved when they give you the biometrics appt. . But it has been over two weeks and nothing has changed with the online status and we have not received anything. But you can't count on the online status updating and who knows what they are doing at the service center.............. so i guess we just hope for the best and expect the worse. His employer is also holding his job for him so we are pretty antsy. Let's keep out fingers crossed