I hope you're all doing well. I'm writing to seek advice or insight from anyone who might have experienced a similar situation.
Here's a brief overview of my situation:
My spouse, a U.S. citizen, filed a family-based green card application for me with a priority date (PD) of August 8, 2022. We filed I130 and I485 together.
I didn't submit the I-693 because I thought I would bring it to the interview. The USCIS gave a Courtesy Letter but hasn't asked for it yet.
I previously held an F1 visa.
I completed the biometrics appointment in September 2022. I received my EAD card in April 2023.
The twist in the story is that, after a long period of silence and no updates, my husband got a notice in the mail asking him to complete a biometrics appointment.
This seems unusual to me for a couple of reasons:
I rarely saw anyone share any experience about a biometrics appointment for the petitioner. The only one I could find was back in 2009.
Comparing our timeline to many others who have shared their experiences online, our processing seems to be taking considerably longer.
Are there any potential reasons for this timeline and biometrics situation, and should we be concerned about any potential issues with our application? This journey has been quite confusing and stressful for us. Thank you in advance for your help and support!
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