October 2018 Filers

[nycfiler3]

Same here, no updates after biometric was done. The case tracker hasnt made any single change since i got my receipts. It looks like its going to be a long wait

I might be wrong (all speculation!) but the FBI may need a bit of time to do your background check. It's sometimes even harder for them depending on your country of origin, if many people have the same name than you etc. So that's one thing that may take longer for your status to move forward. Also, I see in your timeline that you went to you bio appointment early = they had even less time than they expected and your status is not going to change until your background check is done, I believe. Last thing, I've seen a lot of people seeing their status change to - whatever it is - like "fingerprints received" or "ready to schedule for interview" in the next 24-48 hours after the biometrics were done, however, it didn't happen to those who got a RFE. Patience

[Ste]

Hi - no they don't, I believe it's basically sent out the day after the biometrics fee is marked as accepted on your i-485 tracking - see my timeline, I basically received the biometrics a few days after the NoAs.

Ok thanks. I hope mine will be here soon then

[seattle2903]

Same here, no updates after biometric was done. The case tracker hasnt made any single change since i got my receipts. It looks like its going to be a long wait

Background checks take longer if you have a common name. The timeline is also affected by your country of origin. I did not receive any updates either after the bio but my EAD is being produced as of today. I also have a very common first name and my husband?s last name (which I took) is pretty common too.

[Imasuen Osazee]

I might be wrong (all speculation!) but the FBI may need a bit of time to do your background check. It's sometimes even harder for them depending on your country of origin, if many people have the same name than you etc. So that's one thing that may take longer for your status to move forward. Also, I see in your timeline that you went to you bio appointment early = they had even less time than they expected and your status is not going to change until your background check is done, I believe. Last thing, I've seen a lot of people seeing their status change to - whatever it is - like "fingerprints received" or "ready to schedule for interview" in the next 24-48 hours after the biometrics were done, however, it didn't happen to those who got a RFE. Patience

Thanks for chiming in, but i do not understand how going for an Early walk in means the FBI have less time? What does that mean pls?

- - - Updated - - -

Background checks take longer if you have a common name. The timeline is also affected by your country of origin. I did not receive any updates either after the bio but my EAD is being produced as of today. I also have a very common first name and my husband?s last name (which I took) is pretty common too.

Okay thanks. Your timeline was pretty fast, Congrats.

[nycfiler3]

Thanks for chiming in, but i do not understand how going for an Early walk in means the FBI have less time? What does that mean pls?

- - - Updated - - -


Okay thanks. Your timeline was pretty fast, Congrats.

Oh I didn't mean it has less time in general, just mean that the background check isn't complete by the time you're done with bio so the status isn't moving forward right away!

[nish2100]

Ok thanks. I hope mine will be here soon then

I should be getting my biometrics appointment letter today, and as we filed on the same day, I think you should also be expecting it soon.
You should register for USPS informed delivery..

[Chroustek]

Background checks take longer if you have a common name. The timeline is also affected by your country of origin. I did not receive any updates either after the bio but my EAD is being produced as of today. I also have a very common first name and my husband?s last name (which I took) is pretty common too.

That?s amazing! Congrats on having your EAD card produced. Did you also contact your congressman regarding the expedite request?

My PD is October 1st and I requested to have my EAD expedited on November 7th over the phone. USCIS didn?t ask me for any evidence - they just denied the request so I wonder what could have gone wrong?

My reason was medical bills and job request but they didn't take a note of the medical bills as I just found out.

[nycfiler3]

That?s amazing! Congrats on having your EAD card produced. Did you also contact your congressman regarding the expedite request?

My PD is October 1st and I requested to have my EAD expedited on November 7th over the phone. USCIS didn?t ask me for any evidence - they just denied the request so I wonder what could have gone wrong?

My reason was medical bills and job request but they didn't take a note of the medical bills as I just found out.

I think it's normal if your application is marriage based. When applying you actually have to prove that your sponsor and/or co-sponsor can take care of you. So if you come back a month later saying that they actually cannot, it doesn't look great. However, if you are employment based, I would think it could work.

[Chroustek]

I think it's normal if your application is marriage based. When applying you actually have to prove that your sponsor and/or co-sponsor can take care of you. So if you come back a month later saying that they actually cannot, it doesn't look great. However, if you are employment based, I would think it could work.

There is a few categories of possible expedite requests. Job offer is not a category of its own. I think it belongs to the financial hardship section. But receiving the EAD card early is a priviledge given by USCIS and not something we should take for granted. That’s moral of the story for me

[Ste]

I should be getting my biometrics appointment letter today, and as we filed on the same day, I think you should also be expecting it soon.
You should register for USPS informed delivery..

Thanks nish! I just registered for informed delivery, never knew about that service

[CentralPerk]

Any October filer from MSC / NBC still waiting for the FP notice . fingerprint fee received on Nov 2 .. no FP notice .. called USCIS customer care , they said nothing has been sent yet from their end ... Did they stop processing of FP notices ..

[nish2100]

Any October filer from MSC / NBC still waiting for the FP notice . fingerprint fee received on Nov 2 .. no FP notice .. called USCIS customer care , they said nothing has been sent yet from their end ... Did they stop processing of FP notices ..

Concurrent filing of I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131

Receipt numbers start with MSC

10/26/2018 Package delivered, Priority date October 26 for I-485, I-130
11/02/2018 Status of I-485 shows fingerprint fee received November 02 2018
11/08/2018 4 Notices of Action received via mail

11/16/2018 Biometrics appointment in mail (Received notification in USPS informed delivery)

[CentralPerk]

Concurrent filing of I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131

Receipt numbers start with MSC

10/26/2018 Package delivered, Priority date October 26 for I-485, I-130
11/02/2018 Status of I-485 shows fingerprint fee received November 02 2018
11/08/2018 4 Notices of Action received via mail

11/16/2018 Biometrics appointment in mail (Received notification in USPS informed delivery)

Can you tell me what does your i485 receipt status says ? Is it the fee received one ?

[Ste]

Just received my Biometrics appointment date.
See sig.

[CentralPerk]

Did any of the october filer get any update on fingerprint review ?