TandClaudia

Ours were around the same time.  Still nothing yet.  Hoping for a bypass.
 
 

Now, there's an idea! 😀

Neither USCIS not the government gives a i$#%#$%$#% #  about immigrant issues .

I understand  your frustrations, I'm on your side I was just acknowledging that the government does little to ease our concerns. We all just have to grin and bare it I guess!

You need the employment authorization document (EAD) to start working. The approval letter just means your form was approved. To start working you need your EAD card. The card can't be produced without biometrics.

It sounds like we actually are NOT hoping for a bypass though?  Sounds like people getting a bypass are stuck in a hampster wheel of getting a bypass for something they actually need for a card to be produced.  

Well now the Tier 2 rep says completely the opposite of Tier 1. Card will not be produced without biometrics (as we all know). Funny thing is I just heard from attorney and she said you CAN get a card with waived biometrics (a special stamp?). So now I'm hearing like 3 different things. Who knows what to believe. All I know is I want to get a biometrics appointment ASAP because that will solve everything no matter what. I am going to contact a congressperson as there is no reason I shouldn't be getting a new appointment considering I was the first one cancelled (3/18).

Me ! My biometric appointments supposed to be on March/20. I-765 just got approved  but no words on the card, no reschedule notice either 

This is a great question. Maybe we can create a new thread or a running list of JUST the people who missed biometrics by one day to two weeks?  It will help us crowd source the info and what is going on. 
@fromsweden was told they could bypass biometrics 
@joeingles was told to go to an office three states away. 
ETC. 
The reps at USCIS are confused and are really getting internal guidance. 
We missed biometrics by two days before shutdown. No letter or appointment yet. 
 
Who else missed biometrics by just a few days or a week before the shutdown. And what correspondence / updates so far?
 

☆UPDATE☆
7/20/2020: I-765(EAD) status was changed to “Card was mailed To Me”! 🥳
                      Things are moving finally.
 

Thank you for sharing. Your experience nudged me to call USCIS. I called around 3:30PM, waited 28min. 

 - no new biometric date is in the system for us. Our ASC opened on 13 of july.  They suggested to call back within 90 days of ASC opening. I cannot wait that long as my work visa will expire and we will face severe financial hardship. 
- rep told me to call tomorrow as he cannot transfer me to Tier 2 team that can expedite or provide more information. So apparently worst days to call are Mondays and Fridays. Once Tier 2 gets swamped they stop accepting new calls.  
 
Hope my feedback was helpful. Will report back once I hear anything tomorrow. 
 
 

I called USCIS this morning at 8 am EST.  They have upgraded their phone systems since we went through the K-1 process, so I'm happy about that.  They also made me act in the capacity of translator in order for them to get permission from Claudia for me to speak on her behalf.
 
The representative that I spoke with said that letters are starting to go out. 
 
What was noteworthy was that if biometrics "are already on file from some other source," then they are skipping biometrics, depending on ASC in a person's area.  Other than that, he said that we should expect something in the mail soon regarding biometrics.
 
My wait time was less than 5 minutes to get to a live person.
 
 

I called USCIS this morning at 8 am EST.  They have upgraded their phone systems since we went through the K-1 process, so I'm happy about that.  They also made me act in the capacity of translator in order for them to get permission from Claudia for me to speak on her behalf.
 
The representative that I spoke with said that letters are starting to go out. 
 
What was noteworthy was that if biometrics "are already on file from some other source," then they are skipping biometrics, depending on ASC in a person's area.  Other than that, he said that we should expect something in the mail soon regarding biometrics.
 
My wait time was less than 5 minutes to get to a live person.
 
 

We received the official paper NOAs for both EAD and AP in the mail on Saturday. Our status is "Case is approved" for both since 7/14. Waiting anxiously to get that Informed Delivery email lol 👀

Friday Rant:
 
I know that USCIS and Dept of State are 2 different entities, but Claudia did fingerprints at her interview.  Given the circumstances, I would think that biometrics could be bypassed by those who have EAD and AP in process.
 
There.  I said it.  LOL
 
Happy Friday!
 

Friday Rant:
 
I know that USCIS and Dept of State are 2 different entities, but Claudia did fingerprints at her interview.  Given the circumstances, I would think that biometrics could be bypassed by those who have EAD and AP in process.
 
There.  I said it.  LOL
 
Happy Friday!
 

Friday Rant:
 
I know that USCIS and Dept of State are 2 different entities, but Claudia did fingerprints at her interview.  Given the circumstances, I would think that biometrics could be bypassed by those who have EAD and AP in process.
 
There.  I said it.  LOL
 
Happy Friday!
 

Friday Rant:
 
I know that USCIS and Dept of State are 2 different entities, but Claudia did fingerprints at her interview.  Given the circumstances, I would think that biometrics could be bypassed by those who have EAD and AP in process.
 
There.  I said it.  LOL
 
Happy Friday!
 

Friday Rant:
 
I know that USCIS and Dept of State are 2 different entities, but Claudia did fingerprints at her interview.  Given the circumstances, I would think that biometrics could be bypassed by those who have EAD and AP in process.
 
There.  I said it.  LOL
 
Happy Friday!
 

congrats and thank you for sharing this awesome news!!! 
We are also in San Diego, and our original biometrics appointment was also on Mar 18!  I hope I can soon get my EAD approved!  

status changed from "card being produced" to "card was produced" last jul13.
 
when i checked the mailbox, the card is in there. woohoo!!!!!
 
now, time for me to hunt some jobs.
 
good luck to you all!

Hi All,
 
Lots of good info on here thank you.
 
We are going a bit crazy over here. My wife was forced to go on leave from a job she loves at the end of last month. Here's our timeline:
 
2/18: I-765 received
3/18: original biometrics date
 
Since then... crickets...
 
My ASC opens on 7/27 and we still have no biometric appointment, even though we were the first cancelled on 3/18.
 
We also have not gotten approval of the I-765 even though it appears most with our received date have been approved.
 
Any idea when any of this is going to happen? I'm so nervous that the furlough will kick in and we will be put out for another 3 months

Still patiently awaiting any news.  Claudia's biometric appointment was scheduled on 3/19/2020 and was cancelled due to Covid.  Still waiting for it to be rescheduled or some communication pertaining to EAD/AP. 
 
I hope everyone is doing well (considering the circumstances) and staying healthy.

Still patiently awaiting any news.  Claudia's biometric appointment was scheduled on 3/19/2020 and was cancelled due to Covid.  Still waiting for it to be rescheduled or some communication pertaining to EAD/AP. 
 
I hope everyone is doing well (considering the circumstances) and staying healthy.

Well, my wife just now got her notice that her AP has been approved today! Things seem to be moving along finally!