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Just completed biometrics! Our notice was just for the I-485/I-765 (code 3) but while I was there I asked if they could do the I-131 as well. Thank goodness I did because, contrary to the tier 2 officer telling me I "wouldn't need biometrics for the I-131" (which we all know to be untrue), I did actually have a second appointment in the system for well into November. I was able to get the Code 3 for I-485/I-765 and Code 2 for I-131 all completed today.
 
One more step in the right direction! Now the wait continues ...

Thank you!! I do have my ssn. Luckily I applied for it as soon as I got to the US in December. 

Hi everyone, I wanted to give an update - I just got my approval letter for EAD! This was a total shock because it never updated on the case tracker. The approval is dated October 16th. I was outside of normal processing times on October 8th. 

I hope so! 
Anyway, since I already had my biometrics done in August, I reached to my Congresswoman two days ago and today I got a response back from her.
 
They are going to place an inquiry on my behalf. I'll give you guys feedback!
I think everyone on a similar situation should do this too!
Good luck everyone.

Keep calling and pressing and hoping and believing.  We just got the combo card in the mail.  Many months to get the biometrics.  FInally had bio 10/5/20.  Then the rest happened crazy fast.  10/8 was the EAD/AP approval letter.  10/8 was physical Social Security card.  Then 10/15 (today) was the physical EAD/AP Combo card in the mail.  
 
Keep calling Tier 2.  Keep pressing congress and senator.  Keep telling the Ombudsman to weigh in.  Something FINALLY worked for us, and actually moved it through very fast at the end.  
 
Next is interview, etc; but that doesn't even matter now.  She is finally free to work and travel and become a human again. 

My wife and I finally got our interview notice in the mail. 
 
Strange, our tracking numbers have not changed in status at all. They've been stuck on My Case Was Received since March. 
 
Also, we haven't had our biometrics yet. Is this something they can just do at the time of the appointment. The craziest thing, however, is that the interview is October 23rd while my wife's due date for our baby is October 21st. We're hoping the baby comes very soon because we are hesitant to try to reschedule our interview at this point. 
 
I saw on the interview notice a box you can check to reschedule it, but if I did that, I'd have to trust the mail to safely deliver our request. And what if they didn't get the request by the time of our interview. So far we think our baby will be born before our due date, but I'm mostly writing right now to inquire about the biometrics. Perhaps I should call the local office where our interview is, but will they just fingerprint here at the time of the interview?

Good morning everyone!
 
@ourwildjourney, congratulations on the EAD/AP approval!! Such fantastic news  for those of us still waiting (particularly those who have already taken biometrics), the processing time has gone from 4.5-7.5mo to 4.5-6.5 mo, so they may have worked through some of that backlog already. Dates to submit an inquiry (however futile) are now in April, so if you havent already, you might want to consider submitting one.
 

 
Happy Thursday everyone! Keep the good news coming ❤️ 

I am sooo happy to see that USCIS is moving along with February filer applications🙏🏾. Better late than never I guess. We are hoping for good news this week as well. 

I am sooo happy to see that USCIS is moving along with February filer applications🙏🏾. Better late than never I guess. We are hoping for good news this week as well. 

Good news! Just got notified that I have USCIS mail coming. Hopefully it's my biometrics appointment, fingers crossed!

So -- good news! We received our biometrics appointment in the mail this morning! Finally! The notice was mailed on October 1 (arrived today -- 9 days?!) and is scheduled for October 21.
 
As if our immigration experience couldn't get any better, my fear was confirmed today. I was scheduled at the ASC local to our mailing address (our inlaws'), rather than our physical address. So.. I get to make the 8 hour drive from Pittsburgh to Hartford. Thanks, USCIS, for always keeping us on our toes ❤️ 

We’re in Maryland. 

Hi guys, i finally received my biometric appointment letter today after uscis tier 2 officer reschedule it on 1st October. 
 Pd/24

Just wanted to update you--my husband had his AOS interview in Pittsburgh on 10/2. We were approved on the spot and received the i-551 stamp in his passport. The officer had said we'd receive the green card in the mail shortly, but our online status never changed. We just checked the mail and the i-485 approval notice and the actual green card (in separate envelopes) were in the mailbox! Our status still says "interview was scheduled" haha so I don't think the online status updates are reliable. Our online status had been updated for all the other steps prior to this last one. Hope you receive your green card soon!! 

Hey everyone!
 
I guess today was my lucky day with a tier 2 agent. He scheduled a bio appt for me! It's on next month but at least I finally have a date! He can't send the notice through e-mail yet unless it's 5 days before the appt but I'm supposed to get it in 10 days on the mail. I guess it's about trying and trying until you get somebody nice. I hope this is true though bc if it's not I'll be really sad.
 
Good luck everyone!

YES!!  Congratulations!

Calling a tier one to try to get a call back from a tier two -- I ended up receiving the job I interviewed for a few weeks ago and they offered me a salary that is absolutely worth trying to fight for. So.. wish me luck! 😅 Already a 45 min wait time just to talk to a tier 1 "information specialist".

Just received my SSN Card in the mail!
🙏🏼

Our status changed to “ready to be scheduled for an interview.” What should we bring? 
 
This process has taken soo long but we are happy to be making some progress. 

Hello everyone! I finally received my combo card on Monday! Yay! My bio appointment was on August 11th and I did not have to go back for another one for AP. I am just wondering though, when should I expect to receive my SSN? I called my office today and they said they did not have any information about me but I need to wait at least 10 days from the day I received my card to make an appointment, if necessary. I guess the wait never ends..  

Does anyone know how long after fingerprints are taken does it take to approve and receive the EAD/SSN? 

Received my EAD card today. I had my SSN since arriving here

Hello everyone! My case updated to Case Is Approved for EAD and AP a couple of days ago after card is being produced. Do you guys know how long until I get my combo card? I only had bio done for AOS and EAD and apparently that’s all they need. Thanks! 

Good morning! My husband had his biometrics appointment today and it was pretty painless. Literally took about 10 minutes. Now, we are just hoping he can get his EAD and SSN within the next week or two.🙏🏾

I called USCIS regarding my new biometrics just for my AP. Tier 2 told me I have to go, which I have no issues with but just wanted to make sure. Just got update EAD is produced. Next week is my green card interview as well so im excited!