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SusieQQQ said:
Hm, the potential issue is that there a difference between being in authorized stay and being in status. @Sm1smom , your thinking on this?
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I agree with you, it is not quite the same as having a full legal status. But it is a standard way of extending status and changing the employer, at least for H1b holders. I hope FOs are aware of this. And this NOA is the only thing I have in my defense, so there is no choice anyway, especially that they are regularly suspending the premium processing. I think it would be too harsh of them to penalize people like me for doing everything according to the lawful requirements. Of course, one has to apply on time (while still in status), otherwise it may be more problematic. Last year my family and I were in this “suspended” status for nearly 8 mo before getting approved :(
 
aprilg said:
I agree with you, it is not quite the same as having a full legal status. But it is a standard way of extending status and changing the employer, at least for H1b holders. I hope FOs are aware of this. And this NOA is the only thing I have in my defense, so there is no choice anyway, especially that they are regularly suspending the premium processing. I think it would be too harsh of them to penalize people like me for doing everything according to the lawful requirements. Of course, one has to apply on time (while still in status), otherwise it may be more problematic. Last year my family and I were in this “suspended” status for nearly 8 mo before getting approved :(
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It is a standard way to stay in the US, but that does not change the fact that you have to be in status to adjust status.

The USCIS documentation on extending (or changing) your non immigrant status notes
Your lawful nonimmigrant status ends, and you are out of status, when your Form I-94 expires, even if you have timely applied
to extend your nonimmigrant status. Page 3, https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/C1en.pdf
 
KDA said:
Hi @ElenaStNew . Are you processing your case at the Houston field office? IMy field office is also in Houston. I am just trying to get an idea if my IL will come soon. Also have you reached out to them to see what they are going to do about your biometrics? Also did your case status change online?
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Hi
Yes,it's Houston. Did you see we have 3 ASC? one is alresdy opened. I'm going trying to do walk-in there this friday.
I'm not sure if this will work. If not, then try again in mine on July 20
No, nothing change online. and nobody call me about appointment
 
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ElenaStNew said:
Hi
Yes,it's Houston. Did you see we have 3 ASC? one is alresdy opened. I'm going trying to do walk-in there this friday.
I'm not sure if this will work. If not, then try again in mine on July 20
No, nothing change online. and nobody call me about appointment
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You can try but note the page on uscis offices https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-office-closings (which includes ASC details) says “Please note that USCIS locations are not accepting walk-in visits at this time. You must have a scheduled appointment with USCIS before arriving at a USCIS office.”, so don’t be surprised if they say no.
 
SusieQQQ said:
Sure, but you’re allowing the app to associate a case number with your phone, etc. it’s not quite the same as an anonymous case number search, and it doesn’t give you anything you can’t get from uscis (unless you feel a pressing need to see what 500 other cases are doing). Just seems odd to me why someone would use it, but whatever.
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I agree and support your viewpoint, that app seems to take advantage of people's ease of access to collect data! The app didn't seem worth it. it would connect my ID, number, location to my case that is lot of digital unique points for that app to collect.

I will stick to USCIS website.
 
ElenaStNew said:
Hi
Yes,it's Houston. Did you see we have 3 ASC? one is alresdy opened. I'm going trying to do walk-in there this friday.
I'm not sure if this will work. If not, then try again in mine on July 20
No, nothing change online. and nobody call me about appointment
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@ElenaStNew, Have you received biometrics scheduled?
 
ElenaStNew said:
Hi
Yes,it's Houston. Did you see we have 3 ASC? one is alresdy opened. I'm going trying to do walk-in there this friday.
I'm not sure if this will work. If not, then try again in mine on July 20
No, nothing change online. and nobody call me about appointment
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I tried doing a walk-in today at the one that’s already open. I knew the chances were slim but I still tried and they said no. Sounds like they’re pretty firm on not allowing walk-ins.
 
KDA said:
I tried doing a walk-in today at the one that’s already open. I knew the chances were slim but I still tried and they said no. Sounds like they’re pretty firm on not allowing walk-ins.
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That's sad. Have you tried to call USCIS and ask them to help to schedule bio as you have your interview coming up and you need the bios done prior to the interview?
 
Hello everyone. I just called the USCIS number and got some updates on my case (FO: Los Angeles, I waited 40mins on the call). My case was received by Chicago lockbox in late April. The officer told me that my case was assigned to someone in my FO on July 7th and that person should send me fingerprints mail no later than August 12th. It sounds to me that they're working on it and I feel positive. Hope this piece of info helps someone. Best wishes on all AOSers.
 
I know that, but even a small chance for an exception is a chance... Anyway, I would try to call first USCIS and ask them to help with scheduling, if not, would go and ask on the field for exception. If it doesn't hurt, why not...
 
birviv said:
Hello everyone. I just called the USCIS number and got some updates on my case (FO: Los Angeles, I waited 40mins on the call). My case was received by Chicago lockbox in late April. The officer told me that my case was assigned to someone in my FO on July 7th and that person should send me fingerprints mail no later than August 12th. It sounds to me that they're working on it and I feel positive. Hope this piece of info helps someone. Best wishes on all AOSers.
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Biometrics appointment is no later than August 12th or receiving the notice for it in your mailbox is no later than August 12th?
 
birviv said:
Hello everyone. I just called the USCIS number and got some updates on my case (FO: Los Angeles, I waited 40mins on the call). My case was received by Chicago lockbox in late April. The officer told me that my case was assigned to someone in my FO on July 7th and that person should send me fingerprints mail no later than August 12th. It sounds to me that they're working on it and I feel positive. Hope this piece of info helps someone. Best wishes on all AOSers.
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Still a good timeline. Keep your hope up.
 
SusieQQQ said:
These are not normal times and a lot of things are happening with short notice. I’ve seen people getting literally 2 days notice for naturalization ceremonies. Rather that than nothing, eh?
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I agree with that. It seems USCIS can't catch up with what's happening right now as we have seen people receiving their IL this week for an interview taking place next week.
 
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