December 2020 I-485 filers may join

[siyanz2014]

The 14 to 27 months timeframe the USCIS person mentioned is for getting the green card.
Biometrics are typically done sooner than that. People in this group who already got their bio appointment waited only fo 3 months.

That makes sense. Thank you for the clarification.

[yinander]

I am considering going back home because my marriage is falling apart and the relationship will get worse once I become jobless.

Sorry to hear that. Honestly same here my marriage feels falling apart too. Especially it’s tough since being the applicant/immigrant having less power over this entire situation. How long have you guys been married?

[twotruetoo]

Where is your field office? I have been waiting for almost 60 days for my biometrics...

east coast metro area, keep waiting or try to reach out to federal senators office, there is usually online forms that can request an inquiry, does it do anything? i dont know but worth trying

[Johnatan96]

east coast metro area, keep waiting or try to reach out to federal senators office, there is usually online forms that can request an inquiry, does it do anything? i dont know but worth trying

I tried that but I never heard back from my congresswoman. I know that it has worked for others, though.

[twotruetoo]

My company would not let me work. I am on OPT regular OPT (non STEM).
yes - system is crazy. And I am going crazy myself. Considering going back home.

hey mate obviously not in your position but when my OPT ended and employer failed to sponsor me, i deeply regretted going back home, do whatever you can to stay. take a break from your wife or book her a vacation, buy her something nice or just separate. this immigration thing is no joke and once you leave, good luck getting back

[twotruetoo]

Early December (will update with exact date when I find tracking)- Sent packet
December 23- Credit Card charged full fee
Jan 5th,2021- Received text messages with receipt/case number
Jan 9,2021- received the paper receipts for application in mail
Feb 25,2021- received bio metrics letter in mail
March 17,2021 - Bio-metrics completed

Biometrics were quick, maybe too quick (about 5 mins) hopefully they didnt mess it up

Myusics finally shows my biometrics were taken and applied to case, took about 2 weeks to show. i guess they didnt mess them up

[yinander]

Early December (will update with exact date when I find tracking)- Sent packet
December 23- Credit Card charged full fee
Jan 5th,2021- Received text messages with receipt/case number
Jan 9,2021- received the paper receipts for application in mail
Feb 25,2021- received bio metrics letter in mail
March 17,2021 - Bio-metrics completed

Biometrics were quick, maybe too quick (about 5 mins) hopefully they didnt mess it up

Myusics finally shows my biometrics were taken and applied to case, took about 2 weeks to show. i guess they didnt mess them up

congrats! curious where's your field office?

[yinander]

Update: biometrics letter arrives today by mail.
Timeline below:

Marriage AOS (F1 to GC, California)
12/07/2020: Package initial delivery to lockbox via UPS
01/03/2021: Package returned/rejected back due to missing signature on form I-864; reject notice shows MSC (national benefit center)
01/04/2021: Package resent via UPS next day delivery
01/05/2021: UPS shows package delivered, received by Chyba
01/20/2021: Check cashed; Receipt text messages hours later
01/29/2021: Receipt notices received in mail
4/01/2021: Biometric notice letter in mail

[komissol]

hey mate obviously not in your position but when my OPT ended and employer failed to sponsor me, i deeply regretted going back home, do whatever you can to stay. take a break from your wife or book her a vacation, buy her something nice or just separate. this immigration thing is no joke and once you leave, good luck getting back

Thank you so much for your support!
Time apart will definitely help. Yesterday my husband (I am a girl ) promised that he won't stop the immigration process if we decide to separate. Stress relief

[komissol]

Update: biometrics letter arrives today by mail.
Timeline below:

Marriage AOS (F1 to GC, California)
12/07/2020: Package initial delivery to lockbox via UPS
01/03/2021: Package returned/rejected back due to missing signature on form I-864; reject notice shows MSC (national benefit center)
01/04/2021: Package resent via UPS next day delivery
01/05/2021: UPS shows package delivered, received by Chyba
01/20/2021: Check cashed; Receipt text messages hours later
01/29/2021: Receipt notices received in mail
4/01/2021: Biometric notice letter in mail

Congratulations! Hope the great news will have a positive impact on your relationship!

[yinander]

Congratulations! Hope the great news will have a positive impact on your relationship!

I hope so too! Thank you!

[komissol]

UPDATE: Received biometrics letter

12/08 - documents mailed to Chicago lockbox
12/18 - received by USCIS
12/30 - credit card charged
01/06 - text messages
01/16 - I797 Receipt notices received
04/05 - Biometrics notice in mail

[texaspokemon]

UPDATE: Received biometrics letter

12/08 - documents mailed to Chicago lockbox
12/18 - received by USCIS
12/30 - credit card charged
01/06 - text messages
01/16 - I797 Receipt notices received
04/05 - Biometrics notices in mail

That’s great news! Did you receive any response regarding your expedite request?

[Johnatan96]

UPDATE: Received biometrics letter

12/08 - documents mailed to Chicago lockbox
12/18 - received by USCIS
12/30 - credit card charged
01/06 - text messages
01/16 - I797 Receipt notices received
04/05 - Biometrics notices in mail

Finally! Congratulations! You are in Boston like me, right?

[komissol]

That’s great news! Did you receive any response regarding your expedite request?

Yes, I received a response couple days after I submitted the request. That's what I got:

The status of this service request is:

Our records indicate that we are awaiting your appearance for biometric processing. Your case is currently in suspense or on hold until we receive your biometrics. Your application information has been entered into the system which schedules applicants for biometrics at their local Application Support Center (ASC). Once you have been scheduled, you will receive an ASC Appointment Notice containing the date, time, and location of your appointment. You must take the ASC Appointment Notice and photo ID to your appointment. You may request expeditious processing again once we have received your biometrics.