Card production ordered without biometrics

[Joku 0]

Got an email notice was wondering is it an interview date or green card

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On April 18, 2012 we mailed the document to the address we have on file. You should receive the new document within 30 days.  If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a "green card") or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, employment authorization document, travel document, or advance parole).  Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.

If you do not receive your document, please contact our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

[Maria TH 20]

You came with K1 Visa?

I think USCIS decided not to interview you and is sending you a Green Card.

Edited April 18, 2012 by Maria TH

[cdneh 3,112]

Not everyone has an interview. We didn't either..congrats!

[BobGee 5]

You're lucky if you wouldn't have interview

[ceadsearc 516]

You were approved. You say without biometrics, do you mean without an interview? Everyone must be fingerprinted.

[Philwithlove 17]

He filed AOS march 23, 2012 and got approved April 18. Less than a month! wow! congrats!

[minae 5]

Got an email notice was wondering is it an interview date or green card

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On April 18, 2012 we mailed the document to the address we have on file. You should receive the new document within 30 days.  If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a "green card") or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, employment authorization document, travel document, or advance parole).  Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.

If you do not receive your document, please contact our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

Congratulations! When did you take your Bio?

[DaveE 178]

The title says card production without Biometrics. That can't happen as the biometrics data (photo, etc) is what is printed on the card. There is a problem somewhere.

You can get a card without an interview, but you cannot get a card without biometrics, unless you have another recent biometrics on file.

[MikelanNida 28]

must be the EAD/AP card. congratulations.

[paul_kay 31]

Congratulations! There might be a problem if you get approved without biometrics as it is necessary. Try to contact them or check the USCIS website from time to time because they sometimes have glitches.

[Basee 2]

must be the EAD/AP card. congratulations.

It says specifically adjustment of status... so it's the green card. There is probably biometrics on file somewhere, can't see them making that kind of mistake. When the card arrives they'll see what's what, if there is a mistake they can deal with it then.

[Mike B. 231]

It says specifically adjustment of status... so it's the green card. There is probably biometrics on file somewhere, can't see them making that kind of mistake. When the card arrives they'll see what's what, if there is a mistake they can deal with it then.

How could there be biometrics on file without OP knowing about it? Either USCIS brought him/her in and had him/her pose for a mugshot, or they didn't, right? I agree, though: OP will probably find out soon enough what is happening. If not he can call USCIS.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Have you double checked that you're not using someone else's NOA1 number?

[Joku 0]

I have no recent bio..i was fingerprinted 7 years ago as a minor

The title says card production without Biometrics. That can't happen as the biometrics data (photo, etc) is what is printed on the card. There is a problem somewhere.

You can get a card without an interview, but you cannot get a card without biometrics, unless you have another recent biometrics on file.

I have fingerprints on file 05

[kcoyclay1 98]

I have no recent bio..i was fingerprinted 7 years ago as a minor

I have fingerprints on file 05

What kind of fingerprinting did you receive? All 8 and your thumb? Biometrics is more than fingerprinting. Facial features are also captured. Children's facial features change and seven years ago is not usable. If they allow this, it means someone is not doing their job and security can be breached. They have to be more vigilant. Hypothetically, what would happen if it was an identical twin brother who have filed using the applicant's name. You see what I mean? It's important that the information be current and relevant. We're you fingerprinted by immigration 7 years ago? Regardless of the fact, they need current information.

The individual that stated that USCIS wouldn't make that mistake is mistaken. My friend received her 10 year green card and the picture displayed was her son's. How could such an obvious mistake pass through the system? Her son is a minor; their names are not unisex nor similar as is Daniel and Danielle. That was more than an oversight on USCIS's part. More than one person were not doing their job - printer, quality check, or mail stuffer. Don't jump for joy as yet on this obvious omission. You need to get the details regarding the information used and scrutinize the card.

Keep us posted. If this is something new, and I doubt it, others will benefit from this.