March 202 filers

[Mmesa]

Mmesa dealing with USCIS right now requires a lot of patience as they in a chaotic situation right now..I realized that and I stop worrying and bothering myself about my application..I still haven't got my biometrics appointment yet..today makes 35 days since my ASC has reopened..I am sure the biometrics appointment will come in before the 90 days..patience is just what is needed right now..

Hi!

Yes you're right, we just need to find the strength to wait a little bit more... My ASC reopened on 07/13, so only 45 more days approx. to make 90!
The worrying thing on my side is the absence of response about the expedite, this makes it look like they have no idea where my file is
Good luck, "We're all in this together" like they say

[aph]

@aph.I think the letter you got was a mistake or something from USCIS..you don't have to do anything or worry about it..they might send you another letter acknowledging their mistake..USCIS is in chaos right now...

Duly noted!

[RYAN923]

USCIS Averts Furlough of Nearly 70% of Workforce


“However, averting this furlough comes at a severe operational cost that will increase backlogs and wait times across the board, with no guarantee we can avoid future furloughs. A return to normal operating procedures requires congressional intervention to sustain the agency through fiscal year 2021.”

this is the saddest part for us!!!SMH


The FULL ARTICLE IS BELOW



Release Date
08/25/2020
Drastic cuts will impact agency operations for foreseeable future

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that the agency will avert an administrative furlough of more than 13,000 employees, scheduled to begin Aug. 30 as a result of unprecedented spending cuts and a steady increase in daily incoming revenue and receipts.

USCIS expects to be able to maintain operations through the end of fiscal year 2020. Aggressive spending reduction measures will impact all agency operations, including naturalizations, and will drastically impact agency contracts.

“Our workforce is the backbone of every USCIS accomplishment. Their resilience and strength of character always serves the nation well, but in this year of uncertainty, they remain steadfast in their mission administering our nation’s lawful immigration system, safeguarding its integrity and protecting the American people, even as a furlough loomed before them,” said USCIS Deputy Director for Policy Joseph Edlow. “However, averting this furlough comes at a severe operational cost that will increase backlogs and wait times across the board, with no guarantee we can avoid future furloughs. A return to normal operating procedures requires congressional intervention to sustain the agency through fiscal year 2021.”

The additional cost savings come through the descoping of federal contracts that assist USCIS adjudicators in processing and preparing case files as well as a myriad of other support activities. Anticipated operational impacts include increased wait times for pending case inquiries with the USCIS Contact Center, longer case processing times, and increased adjudication time for aliens adjusting status or naturalizing. Naturalization ceremonies will continue. Previously, members of Congress requested that agency leadership avoid operational cuts of this magnitude. However, Congress must still act on a long-term solution that will provide USCIS with the necessary financial assistance to sustain the agency throughout FY 2021 and beyond.

For more information on USCIS and its programs, please visit uscis.gov or follow us on Twitter (@USCIS), Instagram (/USCIS), YouTube (/uscis), ******** (/uscis), and LinkedIn (/uscis).

Last Reviewed/Updated:
08/25/2020

[Aang_SD]

That was my expectation but there’s no mention of I-131 on the letter. In your case, Aang_SD, did you receive a letter or an email or both saying that your finger prints (from I-765) has been applied to I-131?

Both! First an email on the 17th, stating my biometrics would be applied to I-131. Then a letter arrived on the 22nd, confirming that my biometrics would be applied to I-131 and there's no need for me to attend again to an ASC.

[ldinh91]

Fingerprints were taken today, and my status got updated right few hours after. The staff at ASC were very supportive and friendly. I finished the whole process in less than 10 minutes.

[Mmesa]

Hello everyone!

Congrats @idinh91 for the bios!!

Today marks 20 days since my expedite request and I still have no news. Getting a bit desperate over here, still waiting for the Ombudsman's office to come back to me (it's already been a week they have requested infos about my case to USCIS)

I hope there's gonna be some class action fun after all this, cause I AM IN!!

[ldinh91]

Hello everyone!

Congrats @idinh91 for the bios!!

Today marks 20 days since my expedite request and I still have no news. Getting a bit desperate over here, still waiting for the Ombudsman's office to come back to me (it's already been a week they have requested infos about my case to USCIS)

I hope there's gonna be some class action fun after all this, cause I AM IN!!

Is there anyone in Miami having the same problem like you have right now?

[Youngmaster]

Fingerprints were taken today, and my status got updated right few hours after. The staff at ASC were very supportive and friendly. I finished the whole process in less than 10 minutes.

Where are you filing from?

[Mmesa]

Is there anyone in Miami having the same problem like you have right now?

I tried to reach out to other Floridian filers with a thread here, only two people replied : one in Orlando, is waiting for canceled bios to be rescheduled (not my case), and another person who filed later in 2020, is waiting for initial appointments too...

[ldinh91]

Where are you filing from?

ASC Houston, Texas.

[ldinh91]

I tried to reach out to other Floridian filers with a thread here, only two people replied : one in Orlando, is waiting for canceled bios to be rescheduled (not my case), and another person who filed later in 2020, is waiting for initial appointments too...

It’s almost 2 months since it’s reopened. Hopefully you will hear something soon.

[rohjas]

It’s almost 2 months since it’s reopened. Hopefully you will hear something soon.

My case is same as yours - AOS marriage to USC. File at NBC but I'm in Houston.
Awaiting biometrics for sometime now - PD 9th July 2020.
Assuming they are clearing old backlogs now, since you got your bio now, ill probably get it way more later.

[ldinh91]

My case is same as yours - AOS marriage to USC. File at NBC but I'm in Houston.
Awaiting biometrics for sometime now - PD 9th July 2020.
Assuming they are clearing old backlogs now, since you got your bio now, ill probably get it way more later.

I don’t think so, I guess you will get it sometimes soon as Houston has 3 ASCs, and they are clearing the backlog pretty quickly.

[rohjas]

I don’t think so, I guess you will get it sometimes soon as Houston has 3 ASCs, and they are clearing the backlog pretty quickly.

Thanks, I hope so too, specially now they are not furloughing employees.
I'm expecting a job offer anytime and would need to expedite my EAD when that comes thru - but without fingerprints that wont even be possible so I hope I really get this done soon.

Just curious - did you get the bio notice in any other shape or form other than regular mail?
Like did you get a SMS/email/case status change online?

[ldinh91]

Thanks, I hope so too, specially now they are not furloughing employees.
I'm expecting a job offer anytime and would need to expedite my EAD when that comes thru - but without fingerprints that wont even be possible so I hope I really get this done soon.

Just curious - did you get the bio notice in any other shape or form other than regular mail?
Like did you get a SMS/email/case status change online?

No I didn’t receive any other than a letter. The funny thing is that it takes forever to get one biometrics appointment but only takes few minutes to finish the fingerprint process.