USCIS is Extending the Suspension of In-Person Services at all Local Offices from April 7th to June 4th Due to Covid-19

[ram1009 42]

On 4/2/2020 at 11:02 AM, caputo said:

For ROC I-751.  They should accept previous biometrics (they have at least two) as they are doing for I-765.  It is ridiculous not to do it in these circumstances.

I agree.  One biometric is enough for any process.  My wife was finger printed in Decenber 2019 just before her K1 interview.  They need to refund my $85.

[millefleur 5,037]

26 minutes ago, ram1009 said:

I agree.  One biometric is enough for any process.  My wife was finger printed in Decenber 2019 just before her K1 interview.  They need to refund my $85.

I also don't understand the rationale for doing biometrics over and over. I suppose in some rare cases, a person's fingerprints could change (burns and other trauma) but it seems redundant for the vast majority. 

[Giovanna024 442]

On 3/31/2020 at 11:46 PM, EllisAndRenz said:

We have ours scheduled for April 30th.  (Scheduled before the current zombie apocalypse obviously)

I have a slim bit of hope that we will still go, but it's ever so slim.  

 

 

Mine was on April 28th and I got this Notice on April 2nd

 

This is to advise you that, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel the previously scheduled interview on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 08:30AM for the above applicant. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
We will advise you of any further action taken on this case, including any rescheduled interview appointment information, under separate notice.

[MarcusZoe 1]

There is no excuse for this at all.  My entire company of nearly 14,000, in just a couple of days, transferred to working remotely.  We are all doing video conferences with our customers.  To me, this would be far more efficient than in person interview anyway.  I'm estimating a few hundred dollars between travel to nearest consulate, one or two nights in a hotel... For USCIS offices, being able to schedule one after another, and not having to worry about waiting rooms ect... would help them as well.  Even after the world begins to return to normal, there are still months before vaccines are developed.  People are becoming conditioned to this, and meetings in person will still be frowned upon for months, if not years.  Going to virtual interviews, is not just something that should be done, but they will have no choice.

[millefleur 5,037]

On 4/6/2020 at 6:57 AM, MarcusZoe said:

There is no excuse for this at all.  My entire company of nearly 14,000, in just a couple of days, transferred to working remotely.  We are all doing video conferences with our customers.  To me, this would be far more efficient than in person interview anyway.  I'm estimating a few hundred dollars between travel to nearest consulate, one or two nights in a hotel... For USCIS offices, being able to schedule one after another, and not having to worry about waiting rooms ect... would help them as well.  Even after the world begins to return to normal, there are still months before vaccines are developed.  People are becoming conditioned to this, and meetings in person will still be frowned upon for months, if not years.  Going to virtual interviews, is not just something that should be done, but they will have no choice.

It'll never happen because USCIS does interviews to judge your body language, also look at how you and your spouse are together, and other psychology elements where they basically want to observe every detail about your behavior. There's just no way that experience can be replicated via a remote service. I suspect they could continue in person interviews, but from behind glass (similar to how the embassies are) to help at least mitigate some of the contagious factors.

 

This is the same reason evidentiary hearings/trials in court cases will never be done remotely.

Edited April 8, 2020 by millefleur

[EllisAndRenz 193]

We got our letter that our April 30 interview was "cancelled". 

No idea what's next.  She can't work after September.  (and it may take that long to get a job)  We are concerned.

[minails 28]

Hi!  Not sure if this is the right place, I had biometrics on feb 21, my AOS status shows ready to be scheduled for interview, however with the closures my Lawfully case tracker is estimating that approval could take until 01/2021 😥 

 

My question is, my I-94 expired yesterday (we got married 01/16/20), is this the same as when the noa2 for the I-129f expires before the interview and they will back date the extension whenever I get in front of an officer? 
 

[Just Paul 4,591]

1 hour ago, minails said:

My question is, my I-94 expired yesterday (we got married 01/16/20), is this the same as when the noa2 for the I-129f expires before the interview and they will back date the extension whenever I get in front of an officer? 

All that matters is that you got married before the I-94 expired and that you subsequently filed your AOS.   There is no extension.

[HRQX 4,145]

21 hours ago, EllisAndRenz said:

She can't work after September.  (and it may take that long to get a job)  We are concerned.

How long was the EAD valid for? Usually, the EAD is valid for 1 year. Also, your profile says it was issued in December: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=302903

Edited April 9, 2020 by HRQX

[EllisAndRenz 193]

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

How long was the EAD valid for? Usually, the EAD is valid for 1 year. Also, your profile says it was issued in December: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=302903

You are correct.  Thank you.  December.  (One of those *er months) 🙂

 

[HRQX 4,145]

12 minutes ago, EllisAndRenz said:

December.  (One of those *er months) 🙂

The EAD/AP renewal is also free. When the EAD is within 180 days of expiration (so around June 15, 2020) you can send I-765 and I-131 to the Chicago Lockbox: https://www.uscis.gov/i-765-addresses "If You Have a Pending Adjustment of Status Application" section

The EAD part will auto-extend to June 2021: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/42-automatic-extensions-employment-authorization-documents-eads-certain-circumstances The AP part will still end on December 2020.

 

An example of the optional cover letters:

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[Street Number and Name]

[City, State ZIP]

 

[Month Day, Year]

 

USCIS

Attn: FBAS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

RE: I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

Applicant: [Applicant's Full Name]

A-Number: [A-Number]

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

My Adjustment of Status case, [Case Number], is pending. I’m filing my Advance Parole Document (I-131) application concurrently with this request for an Employment Authorization Document (I-765). I filed the I-485 after July 29, 2007, and paid a one-time filing fee. Therefore, as an Adjustment of Status applicant, I am not required to pay additional USCIS fees for this I-765 request.

 

I am enclosing the following documents in support of my application for Employment Authorization:

1. Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
2. Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
3. Copy of I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt notice of pending I-485
4. Copy of my current I-766 (Employment Authorization Document) that expires within 180 days
5. Copy of I-797, Notice of Action, approval notice of current I-766 (Employment Authorization Document)

I am requesting that your office promptly approve my request for an Employment Authorization Document. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at (000) 000-0000. Thank you for the time taken in this case.

 

Sincerely,

[Applicant's Full Name]

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[Street Number and Name]

[City, State ZIP]

 

[Month Day, Year]

 

USCIS

Attn: FBAS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

RE: I-131, Application for Travel Document

Applicant: [Applicant's Full Name]

A-Number: [A-Number]

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

My Adjustment of Status case, [Case Number], is pending. I’m filing my Employment Authorization (I-765) application concurrently with this request for an Advance Parole Document (I-131). I filed the I-485 after July 29, 2007, and paid a one-time filing fee. Therefore, as an Adjustment of Status applicant, I am not required to pay additional USCIS fees for this I-131 request.

 

I am enclosing the following documents in support of my application for Advance Parole:

1. Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
2. Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
3. Copy of I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt notice of pending I-485
4. Copy of my current I-766 (Employment Authorization Document) that also "Serves as I-512 Advance Parole." The card expires within 180 days.
5. Copy of I-797, Notice of Action, approval notice of current I-766 (Employment Authorization Document)

I am requesting that your office promptly approve my request for an Advance Parole Document. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at (000) 000-0000. Thank you for the time taken in this case.

 

Sincerely,

[Applicant's Full Name]

 

[EllisAndRenz 193]

This is EXCELLENT.  (Especially the EAD extension, since that's the important part -- Assuming I can find her a job in this environment)

.. and thank you for the sample letters also.  I'm in your debt.

[Dannix 0]

On 3/18/2020 at 4:42 AM, Nics said:

As much as it's in inconvenience, I'd rather be in your shoes right now, this is just delaying till further notice, I got k1 approved, was supposed to fly to the states beginning May, my visa expires 21 May, 😭. Have contacted the US embassy here in Amsterdam, but as of yet ive heard nothing. Still hopeful but stressed to the max, being only weeks away, it's awful, but remind myself there's so many people out there in the same boat. 

I think after this theyll  re issue a new visa without problems

[Fumero 26]

On 3/18/2020 at 5:56 AM, Captain Ewok said:

USCIS is Suspending In-Person Services at all local offices effective March 18 to (at least) April 1st 7th May 3rd Due to Covid-19.  This includes all scheduled interviews.  Processing at USCIS offices not requiring face time will continue as normal.

 

Full details from USCIS are here: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-response-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

 

Latest:

 

 

source: https://www.uscis.gov/

My fiancé submitted the K1 application form with the cheque since October, 2019 but is yet to get a notice from the USCIS office up until now April 2020. When he called the USCIS office in February 2020 they acknowledged the receipt of the documents via phone call and requested that he sends in evidence of our relationship to enable the process faster, which my fiancé has done. Although he was told that they are yet to start working on our case as they have a lot of file they are working on now. Should I be concerned for the fact that we didn’t get any notice from the USCIS office that they have recieved our application via mail? Or it’s normal for the USCIS to only acknowledge receipt of the documents when they intend to start working on the case file? 
 

[Vbreezy 19]

On 3/17/2020 at 11:56 PM, Captain Ewok said:

USCIS is Suspending In-Person Services at all local offices effective March 18 to (at least) April 1st 7th May 3rd Due to Covid-19.  This includes all scheduled interviews.  Processing at USCIS offices not requiring face time will continue as normal.

 

Full details from USCIS are here: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-response-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

 

Latest:

 

 

source: https://www.uscis.gov/

Our petition was approved on 3 April.  Will they mail or email the letter to my husband;  beneficiary? He is in Nigeria and the post offices are closed due to COVID 19 

Edited April 12, 2020 by Vbreezy