What’s the next update after biometrics? (Online Filing)

[gb20792 6]

Hi guys,

 

I had my biometrics done July 30th and my ELIS online status changed to Biometrics complete on july 31st. What’s the next step or update? I keep getting these emails every 2 weeks saying that my case is still being reviewed, that there’s are no updates and that last action taken was 07/31 (biometrics complete). 

 

Shouldn't I receive the in line for interview email or something like that?

 

Thank you so much! 

 

 

[bonjour2017 15]

Yes, "in line for interview" is the next update.  Then you will get the notice for the date and time of the interview , but it could take several months to get this letter.  I received my interview notice in the mail July 8, and the interview was Aug 9.  

[Going through 5,668]

44 minutes ago, bonjour2017 said:

Yes, "in line for interview" is the next update.  Then you will get the notice for the date and time of the interview , but it could take several months to get this letter.  I received my interview notice in the mail July 8, and the interview was Aug 9.  

You'll receive the status change of "USCIS has scheduled an interview and will mail a letter", and then the status change of "USCIS has scheduled an interview, read the letter we mailed" followed by a PDF of the letter sent out with the appointment date on it.  

 

Some take longer than others---my status updates changed within a couple of days of each other (see my timeline below).  Your mileage may vary  

[gb20792 6]

2 hours ago, Going through said:

You'll receive the status change of "USCIS has scheduled an interview and will mail a letter", and then the status change of "USCIS has scheduled an interview, read the letter we mailed" followed by a PDF of the letter sent out with the appointment date on it.  

 

Some take longer than others---my status updates changed within a couple of days of each other (see my timeline below).  Your mileage may vary  

Awesome!

 

But is it normal that it takes that long to go from biometrics complete to in line for interview? Yours took 6 days haha mine its been almost a month.

 

This is what I receive every 2 weeks since then: (see attachment)

 

 

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14 minutes ago, gb20792 said:

Awesome!

 

But is it normal that it takes that long to go from biometrics complete to in line for interview? Yours took 6 days haha mine its been almost a month.

 

This is what I receive every 2 weeks since then: (see attachment)

 

 

I think country of origin may have something to do with speed...Canada, US and UK share immigration, criminal and border info with each other so I would imagine the background checks would complete quicker for Canada and the UK, maybe?

 

I've heard a month is average  

Edited August 28, 2017 by Going through

[gb20792 6]

13 minutes ago, Going through said:

I think country of origin may have something to do with speed...Canada, US and UK share immigration, criminal and border info with each other so I would imagine the background checks would complete quicker for Canada and the UK, maybe?

 

I've heard a month is average  

That could be!! 

[Sunnyland 639]

Biometrics done in April. My case status has been in line for an interview since April 17. No update so far. Not sure how long this wait will last.

Edited August 28, 2017 by Sunnyland

[gb20792 6]

21 hours ago, Sunnyland said:

Biometrics done in April. My case status has been in line for an interview since April 17. No update so far. Not sure how long this wait will last.

At least your case is in line for interview. Mine is still in biometrics complete

[Haideraaz 19]

On 8/28/2017 at 3:07 PM, Going through said:

I think country of origin may have something to do with speed...Canada, US and UK share immigration, criminal and border info with each other so I would imagine the background checks would complete quicker for Canada and the UK, maybe?

 

I've heard a month is average  

 

Yes Its super quick for Canada , UK specifically ! .. very slow for 3rd world countries .. though I find it weird because they just made a background check for my I 751 !!!

[gb20792 6]

17 hours ago, Haideraaz said:

 

Yes Its super quick for Canada , UK specifically ! .. very slow for 3rd world countries .. though I find it weird because they just made a background check for my I 751 !!!

Right? That’s what I’m saying haha. Don’t they do a background check for the 485 and then 751? Maybe they start from scratch everytime which doesn’t make too much sense 

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1 hour ago, gb20792 said:

Right? That’s what I’m saying haha. Don’t they do a background check for the 485 and then 751? Maybe they start from scratch everytime which doesn’t make too much sense 

They do---but lots of stuff can happen in a person's life between the i-485 and the N400.  Which is why they do the background check again.

 

I've heard of a case here where someone was arrested for committing burglary after their naturalization ceremony and before their oath taking.

Edited August 30, 2017 by Going through

[Haideraaz 19]

4 hours ago, Going through said:

They do---but lots of stuff can happen in a person's life between the i-485 and the N400.  Which is why they do the background check again.

 

I've heard of a case here where someone was arrested for committing burglary after their naturalization ceremony and before their oath taking.

believe me nothing happens and if anything happens we are in the US  ,, it should take a week maximum !!! everything is recorded in the system ! it's just they are super slow ! and I guess I751 ppl are not the same ppl who are responsible for N400 ! thats why they repeat the whole thing again

[gb20792 6]

On 8/30/2017 at 3:29 PM, Haideraaz said:

believe me nothing happens and if anything happens we are in the US  ,, it should take a week maximum !!! everything is recorded in the system ! it's just they are super slow ! and I guess I751 ppl are not the same ppl who are responsible for N400 ! thats why they repeat the whole thing again

We have to wait and see  if something this country has ever taught me is to have patience haha