September 2020 Filers!

[Maiaug]

Adjustment of status for child

Portland - ME

PD 9/30/20


9/28/20 application sent

9/30/20 case was received

10/23/20 checks cashed

10/30/20 NOA received

No Biometrics yet

[Akin90]

I just checked the status of my application and my EAD card is being produced!!

[ktait]

I went to the ASC office today when it opened and explained my dilemma (that im away for a month and my biometrics appt was in that time) to security and he managed to get an ISO to talk to me. The round of appts for the 10am slot were done in 15 mins so they allowed me to do my biometrics today instead of waiting an extra 6 weeks for a resheduled appt and having more months off work. I was so greatful. He told me off a few times for repeatedly apologising for breaking the rules, but ALL the staff were really nice to me.

[sandeep.iiit]

I went to the ASC office today when it opened and explained my dilemma (that im away for a month and my biometrics appt was in that time) to security and he managed to get an ISO to talk to me. The round of appts for the 10am slot were done in 15 mins so they allowed me to do my biometrics today instead of waiting an extra 6 weeks for a resheduled appt and having more months off work. I was so greatful. He told me off a few times for repeatedly apologising for breaking the rules, but ALL the staff were really nice to me.

Great to hear that! Such a nice holiday gift

[ktait]

case was updated this morning at 718am to show 'fingerprints taken'

[Maiaug]

Adjustment of status for child
Immediate Relative application
Portland - ME
PD 9/30/20

9/28/20 applications sent out
9/30/20 applications received
10/23/20 checks cashed out
10/30/20 NOA received for forms I130 I485 I765
1/2/21 NOA for Biometrics appt received
1/7/21 Biometrics appt scheduled
no update on online acct

[Akin90]

Yesterday I received my EAD card in the mail, and case is now ready to be scheduled for an interview

[madshir]

Anyone, calling USCIS to get an ETA on biometrics appointment? Are they able to give that info to you?

[Dario Alessandro Idrovo]

L1A (French Moroccan) and L2 Spouse (French): sponsored by company for Green Card. Local field office is San Francisco
I-140 filed late Nov 2019 and approved Mid April 2020.

09/10/20 I-485, I-765, I-131 sent (Lawyer didn't file I-944)
09/22/20 Fingerprint fees accepted
09/24/20 3 NOAs received
12/03/20 RFIE notice: Req I-693 & I-944
12/29/20 RFE reply mailed to NBC inc I-944 and I-693

I'll keep you updated on progress.
Our main concern is that my spouse's EAD expires mid March... and we fear that could have an impact if delayed more than that is not sure if the Bank will hold the position while we wait for for the EAD really hoping for the best. We moved from Chicago to San Francisco for my spouses job, if he loses the job the whole move would be for nothing (I'm remote) and we will be in SF with one salary. Thinking about requesting urgent EAD procedure for financial hardship but Lawyer advising against it as it will impact I-944... any advise please or people in same situation?

On a different note, it might be a good idea to split the topics not only by months but also by type of AOS... USC marriage isn't same timelines and process as Employment based. Just fruits for thoughts to help everyone. Thanks!

You can request an expedite 30 days before your EAD is set to expire. Takes a couple of weeks to get a new EAD. Also your NOA works as a placeholder, says it on the letter that it extends your care by a few months.

[Dario Alessandro Idrovo]

I got my biometrics appt notice yesterday. So that was 87 days wait for that. Appointment is for 1/20/2021. Unfortunately im out of town until 2/3/21 so ill be mailing it in to reschedule.

I cant believe mail is the only way to reschedule the appt. That seems really silly.

Anyone else had to reschedule their biometrics?

I hope only out of town and not out of the country.

[Dario Alessandro Idrovo]

has anyone managed to get past the automated phone service and actually talk to a person? Im about to tear my hair out. Ive been trying on my day off every week for hours for 3 weeks now.

You need to select the option that you don’t have your receipt number.

[Dario Alessandro Idrovo]

Yeah - it's frustrating as everyone I know who had done it a year or so ago would have had their Bio Letter instantly. But it looks like it's a waiting game....

When we went to our biometrics, the guard told us that they are scheduling at 25% capacity, hence the delay. Also they make you wait outside and let 3-5 people inside at a time.

[Dario Alessandro Idrovo]

Yesterday I received my EAD card in the mail, and case is now ready to be scheduled for an interview

Is that what your case state shows, or are you saying it’s ready for interview? We received my husband’s card mid December last year and the status hasn’t changed yet, still shows “your case reflects fingerprints were taken” and “your card was delivered by post office”

[ktait]

I hope only out of town and not out of the country.

I already went before i left. I just turned up without an appt and they did it on the spot. I posted about it on pg 18.

They were also only seeing maybe 8 people an hour. I was at the ASC office for over 2hrs and witnessed the groups arriving and waiting at the door. Security would let them in on the hour and 2 reps processed the biometrics. People were in and out in 20 mins each hour and then the staff just hung around waiting for the next group for 30-40 mins each time. So they could easilt be scheduling more people and STILL be keeping reduced numbers. 8 people an hr is really low. This was at the Chicago ASC btw

[Oty]

You can request an expedite 30 days before your EAD is set to expire. Takes a couple of weeks to get a new EAD. Also your NOA works as a placeholder, says it on the letter that it extends your care by a few months.

Thanks, will rediscuss with attorney the expedite request. Unfortunately the automatic extension only works if it's the same "category. The current EAD of my spouse is based on L1A dependant EAD, while the request we just raised is a different category given it's linked to a pending I485.

Still waiting for the time being, hoping the letter will arrive soon. Really frustrating, I understand covid19 impacted capacity but this is almost willingly getting people out of job...