No Biometrics Yet (approaching one year)

[emixkid 48]

Hello,

 

I filed my I-485 along with the I-131 and I-765 on July 8, 2020. I received an NOA 1 within three weeks. I also got an RFE, which I responded promptly to, and USCIS confirmed the RFE was received in early September of 2020. After that, I have received zero updates. No biometrics appointment letter… nada. I’m located in the east bay area (30 minutes from San Francisco). Should I continue to just wait, or should I call USCIS and see what is going on?

[Jeff fed 12]

1 hour ago, emixkid said:

Hello,

 

I filed my I-485 along with the I-131 and I-765 on July 8, 2020. I received an NOA 1 within three weeks. I also got an RFE, which I responded promptly to, and USCIS confirmed the RFE was received in early September of 2020. After that, I have received zero updates. No biometrics appointment letter… nada. I’m located in the east bay area (30 minutes from San Francisco). Should I continue to just wait, or should I call USCIS and see what is going on?

You should call definitely 

[emixkid 48]

45 minutes ago, Jeff fed said:

You should call definitely 

Do you know how to get through a live agent over the phone? The automated system won’t let me through.

[Chancy 6,233]

3 hours ago, emixkid said:

Do you know how to get through a live agent over the phone? The automated system won’t let me through.

 

Say "technical problem" at every prompt until you get a human agent on the line.

 

[emixkid 48]

1 hour ago, Chancy said:

 

Say "technical problem" at every prompt until you get a human agent on the line.

 

Thanks. I was able to get through by saying, “No receipt number.” The agent just said there is a huge backlog, and all I can do is wait… go figure. 🤔

[Chancy 6,233]

1 minute ago, emixkid said:

I was able to get through by saying, “No receipt number.”

 

Thanks for the tip.  I'll add that to the list of magic phrases for the USCIS hotline

 

[Rocio0010 5,562]

On 7/6/2021 at 9:46 PM, emixkid said:

Thanks. I was able to get through by saying, “No receipt number.” The agent just said there is a huge backlog, and all I can do is wait… go figure. 🤔

If nothing happens in two weeks, request to talk to a tier 2 officer

[m.boninfante 0]

Try to use the online live chat

[emixkid 48]

Just wanted to give an update. My wife finally received her biometrics appointment notice (scheduled for 8/20). It only took over a year. 🙃