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On 7/17/2020 at 4:19 PM, Amaterasu said:

Both of my case numbers for AOS and EAD start with MSC and I was approved without biometrics. However, I've not yet received the physical card so we'll find out if they are holding it or not. It could just be that they approved my EAD but still will require biometrics before printing the card.

Yes that's what I meant. I think now all NBC cases require biometrics to print the card. They will either reuse old biometrics if they have it on file or wait until ASC reopens. I don't think it's possible to get the physical card in hand without doing any form of biometrics. 

17 hours ago, Celebi said:

Hi all. Apparently, EAD cards are being approved even without biometrics. Please see link below shared by @HRQX with the images of card stating "no fingerprint available": 

 

Goodluck to us!  

Based on what I learned, this is highly dependent on where your case is processed. Those cards without fingerprints usually come from the Nebraska center (case # starting with LIN). The ones in NBC (case # starting with MSC) would not be waived and biometrics is required. 

Mine was approved back in May and I've been waiting for almost 60 days and still haven't gotten my card...My congressman asked for me and they said it was because of biometrics. My local ASC will be open on July 27th and no one knows how much more delay will come even after I do the biometrics then...

I'm so desperate because I really don't want to lose my current job offer

23 hours ago, irishoxford said:

I've talked to USCIS directly, USCIS through the Ombudsman, USCIS through my Senator, and now USCIS through a lawyer, and they are standing resolute in saying that they won't produce the card (even if the expedite---and case---is approved) without biometrics.  This seems to be only for I-485-associated EADs through the NBC.

 

So, I'm personally sitting here with an approval notice, and showing up on E-Verify as verified to work, and I can further tell what the numbers on my EAD will be, but I don't have the actual card.  Whether or not my employer will be fine with that come when I revalidate my I-9 later this month remains to be seen, but USCIS probably should be making it a directive to employers that the Approval Notice can temporarily stand in lieu of the card for certain approval dates until they clear the biometrics backlog.    

 

A pretty simple solution really.   


 

 

Yeah I was hoping for the same thing! It just doesn't make sense for us to keep waiting for the physical card if it's already been approved!!
 

I expedited my request two weeks ago and last week it said "Case was approved".

But now it's been more than a week and there's no update. Shouldn't there be a "new card is ordered" or "new card is mailed to you" update after case approval? Has anyone ever been in this situation? No update after getting approved? How long did it take you to get your card after approval? 

Thanks so much! Good luck to everyone!