Why are case stuck at "received" for months

[startworking]

I have been so anxious about my own case and so tracked quite a few cases way before me at NBC. I was surprised to see that many cases are stuck at the first "received" stage for 6 months. Does anyone know why this is so? I thought that, while the whole process takes long, going to the biometrics stage is usually within a month. If anyone experienced such delay in the very first stage, could you share if you had any communication with them and why biometrics/bc haven't been done after 5 or 6 months?

Thank you,

[Spaniard88]

Some Field Officers don't update the cases in the system. This happens a lot for example when you apply for I-765 and I-131 together. Normally you will see I-765 updated but I-131 will never change even when it was approved. Other cases are when there are a primary beneficiary and spouse. Sometimes spouse case doesn't get updated.

All this along with huge inconsistencies throughout the process. That said It's normal to wait now between 5 and 7 months. My case so far has been there for 6 and 1/2 months.

[startworking]

That sounds so frustrating...Hope you get yours soon!

[Sabrina1977]

I have been waiting over 6 months too, I have flights booked to home in August I just hope it’s here on time

[diorca]

i have been waiting for 6 months case received november 16th, and my H1B expired august 31st i hope i can get it before ny H1B EXPIRED. do you think i will have to leave the country if i dont get my EAD before my H1B expired .

[Spaniard88]

i have been waiting for 6 months case received november 16th, and my H1B expired august 31st i hope i can get it before ny H1B EXPIRED. do you think i will have to leave the country if i dont get my EAD before my H1B expired .

Did you check this? If you still have time on your H1-B you might be able to extend it.

https://www.usavisanow.com/h-1b-visa/h1b-visa-resources/h-1b-renewal-extension/