EAD

[geowrian 22,335]

24 minutes ago, fs2439 said:

Hi all!

 

Despite popular belief that this was impossible, my combo card is now being produced! Last time I did biometrics was in the Brazilian consulate, and then at the port of entry.

 

SO excited!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Congrats.

Does the card have any biometrics on it? If so, seems like they reused either the ones from the visa application or POE (more likely the latter).

[fs2439 46]

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Congrats.

Does the card have any biometrics on it? If so, seems like they reused either the ones from the visa application or POE (more likely the latter).

The card is in production. I have not received it yet. When I do, I can answer this question (if I can tell whether it has biometrics on it?)

[geowrian 22,335]

3 minutes ago, fs2439 said:

The card is in production. I have not received it yet. When I do, I can answer this question (if I can tell whether it has biometrics on it?)

Thanks. You'll see a fingerprint on the front if it does.

[fs2439 46]

3 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Thanks. You'll see a fingerprint on the front if it does.

okay, I will post here

[Melsky 1]

Hi all, I’ll share my story also.... I am in the F2A category and was about to start consular processing in Jamaica (I didn’t receive the Welcome letter until I was already in the us) when I decided to submit my adjustment of status instead because of everything that was happening with Covid 19, I feared being away and stuck from my spouse and child. 
anyway I filed my adjustment on February 21,2020, my biometrics app was scheduled for March 25 and of course it was cancelled... however, yesterday I received an email that both my EAD card and travel document were approved. I am assuming it is very much possible to receive an EAD without having done biometrics.... my last fingerprint was at the port of entry.

[madala 32]

10 hours ago, Melsky said:

Hi all, I’ll share my story also.... I am in the F2A category and was about to start consular processing in Jamaica (I didn’t receive the Welcome letter until I was already in the us) when I decided to submit my adjustment of status instead because of everything that was happening with Covid 19, I feared being away and stuck from my spouse and child. 
anyway I filed my adjustment on February 21,2020, my biometrics app was scheduled for March 25 and of course it was cancelled... however, yesterday I received an email that both my EAD card and travel document were approved. I am assuming it is very much possible to receive an EAD without having done biometrics.... my last fingerprint was at the port of entry.

 

Interesting...And you didn't request to expedite?

[Melsky 1]

No I didn’t... I found it strange.

Edited April 30, 2020 by Melsky

[jmn1012 25]

20 hours ago, geowrian said:

Thanks. You'll see a fingerprint on the front if it does.

Do they not all have your fingerprint on them? 

I find this a little strange as it was my belief that a consular biometric was not taken by USCIS and they were not able to share the data. In the same way they should be able use your prints / photographs that have been taken when taken for CBP / Global Entry / previous US visa (if not too long ago of course)

[madala 32]

9 hours ago, Melsky said:

No I didn’t... I found it strange.

This is amazing, but it might be a rare case in the grand scheme of things! Enjoy

[madala 32]

I sent a request to expedite my EAD, however they responded saying that Biometrics are needed, and that the case is on hold until the opening of offices in June. So fingerprints are required for most cases, if not all.

[Melsky 1]

I’m still a bit shocked as how it was approved... I was on a J1 visa in the summer of 2016 (I can’t even remember if we did biometrics for that). I received the approval letter last Saturday indicating that the card would be mailed separately, however, my online account has not been updated from “approved” and it’s been 7 days...  I’ll update when I receive the actual card in hand but I honestly did not do the biometrics as it was scheduled for a few days after the offices were closed. 

[fs2439 46]

On ‎4‎/‎29‎/‎2020 at 5:20 PM, geowrian said:

Congrats.

Does the card have any biometrics on it? If so, seems like they reused either the ones from the visa application or POE (more likely the latter).

Hi Geowrian, my card has my photograph and it says "fingerprint not available" where my thumb should be. It also says "Terms and Conditions: None." It's a combo card.

Edited May 7, 2020 by fs2439

[geowrian 22,335]

37 minutes ago, fs2439 said:

Hi Geowrian, my card has my photograph and it says "fingerprint not available" where my thumb should be. It also says "Terms and Conditions: None." It's a combo card.

Thanks for the update! Looks like they are waiving the biometric requirement in some cases, not reusing a prior one.

[fs2439 46]

P.s. the original post asks about approvals without expedite. Mine was approved in roughly two months, without an expedite request

[Moya2020 5]

5 minutes ago, fs2439 said:

P.s. the original post asks about approvals without expedite. Mine was approved in roughly two months, without an expedite request

Wow really what's your priority date?