December 2020 I-485 filers may join

[Johnatan96]

For those who went to a biometrics appointment, how long after the appointment did your case status update online? Thanks!

Case status updated in the evening the same day

[komissol]

My expedite was approved too and the new card is being produced!

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 received in mail

04/30 - biometrics taken

05/01 - fingerprint applied to i765 and i485

05/07 - case is ready to schedule for interview

05/11 - new i765 card is being produced

[yinander]

Exciting update! My EAD expedite request was approved! My receipt now says, "We approved your request for expedite processing on your Form I-765. We are processing your case and will send you a notice of action with our final decision."

Has anyone had their expedite request approved and have an idea of the timeline for receiving actual card? And does it include advance parole (I'm assuming but not sure, no update on that receipt number yet).


Timeline:
12/18/20: My package was received at Chicago lockbox
01/11/21: I received four NOA receipts in the mail (online case number indicates my fingerprint fee check was cashed on 12/29/20)
02/05/21: I received biometrics letter in the mail for my upcoming appointment, which is scheduled for the end of this month (letter came from the NBC)
02/18/21: Biometrics appointment
04/09/21: I-485 receipt reads Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview
05/03/21: Requested EAD to be expedited (current work permit expires this month)
05/10/21: Expedite request approved for EAD/I-765

Mine was approved late last week and just now my I-765 was approved along with I-131. Hoping to receive the combo card soon!

[CanChar]

Exciting update! My EAD expedite request was approved! My receipt now says, "We approved your request for expedite processing on your Form I-765. We are processing your case and will send you a notice of action with our final decision."

Has anyone had their expedite request approved and have an idea of the timeline for receiving actual card? And does it include advance parole (I'm assuming but not sure, no update on that receipt number yet).


Timeline:
12/18/20: My package was received at Chicago lockbox
01/11/21: I received four NOA receipts in the mail (online case number indicates my fingerprint fee check was cashed on 12/29/20)
02/05/21: I received biometrics letter in the mail for my upcoming appointment, which is scheduled for the end of this month (letter came from the NBC)
02/18/21: Biometrics appointment
04/09/21: I-485 receipt reads Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview
05/03/21: Requested EAD to be expedited (current work permit expires this month)
05/10/21: Expedite request approved for EAD/I-765

[Johnatan96]

For those who went to a biometrics appointment, how long after the appointment did your case status update online? Thanks!

[Johnatan96]

Hi everyone,

happy to join Decembner-filers.I am married to a USC and filed for me and my 2 children.

I only got the receipt on Feb 2nd, and today a I-693 deficienc note. I now scedules an appointment for the medical exam next week.

But it seems several of you already had their biometric appointment, and also that several of you submited an inquiry.

I just tried to do that for the EAD, which I though should theoreticcaly/legally be processed within 90 days. But it says:Your application or petition is currently within the posted processing times. An inquiry may not be created at this time. Further information about recent processing times can be viewed on the uscis.gov webpage.
I dont understand that. May someone please explain why it doesnt work?

Also, I don´t know where to file the inquiry for the biometrics, which category is the right one on https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/Intro.do?

Also, I am sad that the lawyer made a mistake regarding the children. We had to resubmit, and now their receipt date is about 7 weeks after mine
Ans I so so so wish we can go home in summer to visit our family and they can see their father.
Do you have any tips for me?

Thank you very much in advance!
Katherin

You can't file an inquiry online for a biometrics appointment. Either call USCIS or use EMMA to chat with an agent and ask them to open the inquiry on your behalf. That is what I did.

[katherin]

Hi everyone,

happy to join Decembner-filers.I am married to a USC and filed for me and my 2 children.

I only got the receipt on Feb 2nd, and today a I-693 deficienc note. I now scedules an appointment for the medical exam next week.

But it seems several of you already had their biometric appointment, and also that several of you submited an inquiry.

I just tried to do that for the EAD, which I though should theoreticcaly/legally be processed within 90 days. But it says:Your application or petition is currently within the posted processing times. An inquiry may not be created at this time. Further information about recent processing times can be viewed on the uscis.gov webpage.
I dont understand that. May someone please explain why it doesnt work?

Also, I don´t know where to file the inquiry for the biometrics, which category is the right one on https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/Intro.do?

Also, I am sad that the lawyer made a mistake regarding the children. We had to resubmit, and now their receipt date is about 7 weeks after mine
Ans I so so so wish we can go home in summer to visit our family and they can see their father.
Do you have any tips for me?

Thank you very much in advance!
Katherin

[komissol]

Hi everyone, I applied to expedite my EAD on May 3rd. I provided my I-765 receipt number.
I received an update on my receipt number May 4th that said "my expedite request received" - We are reviewing your request and will notify you if we need additional information.
Then on May 5th, I received an email from USCIS - "a receipt for my recent inquiry" saying my case is currently under review and I will receive a decision or notice of further action shortly.

Has anyone experienced anything similar or have any idea on how long it normally takes for them to make a decision? Hoping and praying I get it approved soon.


Timeline:
12/18/20: My package was received at Chicago lockbox
01/11/21: I received four NOA receipts in the mail (online case number indicates my fingerprint fee check was cashed on 12/29/20)
02/05/21: I received biometrics letter in the mail for my upcoming appointment, which is scheduled for the end of this month (letter came from the NBC)
02/18/21: Biometrics appointment
04/09/21: I-485 receipt reads Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview
05/03/21: Requested EAD to be expedited

I'm in the same boat. On May 5th I also got "a receipt for my recent inquiry" via email. Maybe they send those emails in bulk.

[beafaustine]

Hi again, still no biometrics appointment here..... question for the ones that expedited through EMMA, when asked for the case number which receipt case number do you give the I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131?? They all seem to have different processing times and when I have contacted EMMA I've been told to keep waiting.... If someone could help me out will be greatly appreciated, getting a bit anxious here since some filers already have EAD and on our side still no biometrics.... Thank you all

you are not alone. Filed December 23, 2020. Nothing after case/fingerprint was received. Employment-based here

[CanChar]

Hi everyone, I applied to expedite my EAD on May 3rd. I provided my I-765 receipt number.
I received an update on my receipt number May 4th that said "my expedite request received" - We are reviewing your request and will notify you if we need additional information.
Then on May 5th, I received an email from USCIS - "a receipt for my recent inquiry" saying my case is currently under review and I will receive a decision or notice of further action shortly.

Has anyone experienced anything similar or have any idea on how long it normally takes for them to make a decision? Hoping and praying I get it approved soon.


Timeline:
12/18/20: My package was received at Chicago lockbox
01/11/21: I received four NOA receipts in the mail (online case number indicates my fingerprint fee check was cashed on 12/29/20)
02/05/21: I received biometrics letter in the mail for my upcoming appointment, which is scheduled for the end of this month (letter came from the NBC)
02/18/21: Biometrics appointment
04/09/21: I-485 receipt reads Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview
05/03/21: Requested EAD to be expedited

[itapiche]

Hi again, still no biometrics appointment here..... question for the ones that expedited through EMMA, when asked for the case number which receipt case number do you give the I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131?? They all seem to have different processing times and when I have contacted EMMA I've been told to keep waiting.... If someone could help me out will be greatly appreciated, getting a bit anxious here since some filers already have EAD and on our side still no biometrics.... Thank you all

[gessfranco]

It was just shown it is approved but doesn't say when they will produce the card...

How long it took to get the expedite approved? I requested mine last Tuesday and haven't heard anything back. Thanks

[yinander]

Did you get an approval? I just filed my expedite request yesterday.

It was just shown it is approved but doesn't say when they will produce the card...

[komissol]

Does anyone know how fast it takes for USCIS to mail EAD once they approve your expedite request?

Did you get an approval? I just filed my expedite request yesterday.

[Johnatan96]

Nice! Congrats!

How did you get her to look this up for you? When I type "check status", she just gives me the usual links:

• Check Case Status
• USCIS Processing Times
• Case Outside Normal Processing Time
• How Do I Find My Receipt Number?
• Invalid Case Number or Receipt Number

I am pretty sure you have to ask Emma to connect you to an agent first. The agent will check for you.