October 2019 Filers

[ra0010]

Hi everyone! Today we received the mail notices. However, we didn't receive any biometrics appointment. How long do they take until they send one?

[Yoca_2010]

Hi everyone! Today we received the mail notices. However, we didn't receive any biometrics appointment. How long do they take until they send one?

Usually 2-4 weeks, however there are cases such as mine and couple of others that are taking longer, for example, its going to be almost 2 months since we filled and I haven't received the biometrics notice yet. So I guess it varies, I just don't know under what criteria.

[Yoca_2010]

Update : I spoke to the 2nd Tier officer, who had called me back, and he was extremely nice and helpful. Turns out, they have sent me the biometrics appointment notice, but to the old address ( We got the receipts on the 11th and moved on the same day, even though we went every single day up to the 15th to check the mail at the old place ) even though the new address was changed on the 16th of October. Nevertheless, he said we will send you a new notice with a new appointment within 2 weeks He did however mention that when changing addresses its better to make a call than to do it online, just to make sure the biometrics department gets it correct, cause in my case they didn't update the address. Also, if you feel like the 1st representative doesn't give you any information, make sure you request a call with a 2nd Tier officer, they are much more helpful and resourceful!

[sohi429]

Update : I spoke to the 2nd Tier officer, who had called me back, and he was extremely nice and helpful. Turns out, they have sent me the biometrics appointment notice, but to the old address ( We got the receipts on the 11th and moved on the same day, even though we went every single day up to the 15th to check the mail at the old place ) even though the new address was changed on the 16th of October. Nevertheless, he said we will send you a new notice with a new appointment within 2 weeks He did however mention that when changing addresses its better to make a call than to do it online, just to make sure the biometrics department gets it correct, cause in my case they didn't update the address. Also, if you feel like the 1st representative doesn't give you any information, make sure you request a call with a 2nd Tier officer, they are much more helpful and resourceful!

Thanks for the update Yoca. I think I will speak to a tier-2 representative tomorrow.

[spectrum786]

10/22/2019 mailed out my AOS package.
10/24/2019 AOS package received by USCIS Texas .
11/10/2019 received Official Receipts Notice (I-797) hard copy at home address
11/25/2019 received I-797C biometric appointment.

[didoesque]

Update : I spoke to the 2nd Tier officer, who had called me back, and he was extremely nice and helpful. Turns out, they have sent me the biometrics appointment notice, but to the old address ( We got the receipts on the 11th and moved on the same day, even though we went every single day up to the 15th to check the mail at the old place ) even though the new address was changed on the 16th of October. Nevertheless, he said we will send you a new notice with a new appointment within 2 weeks He did however mention that when changing addresses its better to make a call than to do it online, just to make sure the biometrics department gets it correct, cause in my case they didn't update the address. Also, if you feel like the 1st representative doesn't give you any information, make sure you request a call with a 2nd Tier officer, they are much more helpful and resourceful!

Thanks for the update! I’m so happy for you. I think we will give it to next Monday and then call a Tier 2 as well.

[didoesque]

Thanks for the update Yoca. I think I will speak to a tier-2 representative tomorrow.

Sohi, please keep us posted. Curious if they tell you the same!

[CuriousKat]

I read this thread, every single day. Tbh, it isn’t healthy for me because it’s making me doubt myself.
Everyone in here will get what belongs to them in their time.
With that said....
I wish everyone here a Happy Holidays: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, etc.
I will be back in 2020, only if I have my own updates & to cheer you all on with each milestone you have reached thus far until that greencard is in your hands & you no longer feel like a caged bird...be blessed!

[didoesque]

I read this thread, every single day. Tbh, it isn’t healthy for me because it’s making me doubt myself.
Everyone in here will get what belongs to them in their time.
With that said....
I wish everyone here a Happy Holidays: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, etc.
I will be back in 2020, only if I have my own updates & to cheer you all on with each milestone you have reached thus far until that greencard is in your hands & you no longer feel like a caged bird...be blessed!

CuriousKat, I completely understand. Wishing you many blessings on this journey and throughout the new year. Take care.

[pukeko]

I am also tired of checking USPS Informed Delivery and egov USCIS several times a day and see no updates. My Package was received on 10/11, received NOA's in the mail on 10/24, and no news about the Biometrics since then. And now we have Thanksgiving break coming, then Christmas, then New Year and all other stuff, god knows when I am going to receive an appointment.
Some people that applied in November have already received their FP appointments, there is no fairness in this total process as far as I can see.

[british_guy]

RE: Expediting I-765

I called USCIS (800-375-5283) at 9:00 and went through all the options it gave me on the automated system, eventually I got to speak to a real person after about 5 minutes on hold.

She told me and I wrote down her officer number and name, and then she asked me a few questions to confirm who I was: alien or receipt number, full name, address, phone number.

What was my reason for calling?
I said job offer and financial loss. She told me that I would receive a response (hopefully) within 5 days but could be longer — and not to worry if it was longer. Someone from the NBC will contact me.

They will most likely need documentation / evidence to prove financial loss / job offer.

Finally, she sent the request and gave me a confirmation number.

—
I will update if anything changes on my USCIS case.

My USCIS status along with my other case tracking apps now say “Expedite Request Recieved”

[thausa]

Just received an update text for my case status tonight around 8pm CST.

"Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview"
We will schedule your interview and send you a notice.

Question .. How long should I be expecting the notice letter in my mail box?

[Yoca_2010]

I am also tired of checking USPS Informed Delivery and egov USCIS several times a day and see no updates. My Package was received on 10/11, received NOA's in the mail on 10/24, and no news about the Biometrics since then. And now we have Thanksgiving break coming, then Christmas, then New Year and all other stuff, god knows when I am going to receive an appointment.
Some people that applied in November have already received their FP appointments, there is no fairness in this total process as far as I can see.

Give them a phone call and request to speak to a 2nd Tier representative! Make sure you also call early in the morning too. I just went through the same thing with being extremely frustrated with the biometrics notice missing, I completely understand.

[tunderenee]

10/28/2019 Packet sent by UPS
10/30/2019 Packet received by USCIS
11/20/2019 Called USCIS and sent email inquiry nothing in system
11/21/2019 Called USCIS right when they opened and was told Notice for I130 mailed out on the 20th and was given receipt number
11/22/2019 Early morning received 6 text messages 2 duplicates I130, I485, I131 and I765
11/26/2019 Received all NOA notices via postal mail
Now I wait for the Biometrics letter

[british_guy]

There probably won’t be any updates regarding my expedite or anyone else’s cases in USCIS given it’s Thanksgiving tomorrow so I’m going to log off until next week (and then it’ll be December!)

Everyone have a great holiday and I’ll see you all next week!