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May I ask - why do you see as so advantageous the possibility that you can get your bio waived? From the previous timelines, this part doesn't seem to be a bottleneck of the process - and the whole thing lasts only a couple of minutes as well. Also, with the fact that it is possible to give bio at your local FO if ASCs remain closed, it really confuses me why would you think this to be a big thing? Am I missing something?
There is no guarantee that ASCs will start reopening soon and that USCIS will start taking your biometrics at the FO. So, yeh, in my opinion it is a big deal, considering that every day is counted here... Plus, in my case, I have my family abroad, and the only option for them now is to do FTJ process, which increases even further the risk.
 
May I ask - why do you see as so advantageous the possibility that you can get your bio waived? From the previous timelines, this part doesn't seem to be a bottleneck of the process - and the whole thing lasts only a couple of minutes as well. Also, with the fact that it is possible to give bio at your local FO if ASCs remain closed, it really confuses me why would you think this to be a big thing? Am I missing something?

It might not be a big step but its still a step. In some of my NON AOS petitions, this step has caused a significant amount of delay.
 
EDIT: I'm somehow blind or something. I did receive a separate confirmation email just a few hours ago.

Hey guys, did anyone who registered for the public engagement event hear anything back yet? I received an email titled "Subscription Change Confirmation" when I registered and haven't had any updates since.

It says on the registration page that "Once we process your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details." and "if you have not received a confirmation email within three business days, please email us". Did anyone receive a separate confirmation email, or is it just the "Subscription Change Confirmation" email?
 
Hey guys,

Got my NOA today :) My timeline:

Chicago LOCKBOX on 5/29/2020 -> Message Received on 6/8/2020 -> Payment Cashed on 6/8/2020 -> NOA received on 6/12/2020

Fingers crossed to get Biometrics appointment soon, hope ASCs will open ASAP...
 
Hi everyone,

This has been a long journey to everyone and I hope everyone is hanging there.

Yes I received a letter from my FO yesterday for an I-485 appointment which I was shocked since my case status was still stating my case being in NBC. My case number is AS16XXX not AS27XXX, I must have mis-typed the case number back then. As mum has mentioned, my bio is currently not waved after talking to USCIS on the phone so I am not sure what is going to happen. If mum has more input on that?

Let me know if you guys have more questions and let’s be supportive to each other and stay hopeful guys!
 
Hi everyone,

This has been a long journey to everyone and I hope everyone is hanging there.

Yes I received a letter from my FO yesterday for an I-485 appointment which I was shocked since my case status was still stating my case being in NBC. My case number is AS16XXX not AS27XXX, I must have mis-typed the case number back then. As mum has mentioned, my bio is currently not waved after talking to USCIS on the phone so I am not sure what is going to happen. If mum has more input on that?

Let me know if you guys have more questions and let’s be supportive to each other and stay hopeful guys!

Good News and thank you for sharing it! Just a quick question.

Has your case status been updated whethere on "https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do" or "https://my.uscis.gov/" ? What does it say?
 
Hi everyone,

This has been a long journey to everyone and I hope everyone is hanging there.

Yes I received a letter from my FO yesterday for an I-485 appointment which I was shocked since my case status was still stating my case being in NBC. My case number is AS16XXX not AS27XXX, I must have mis-typed the case number back then. As mum has mentioned, my bio is currently not waved after talking to USCIS on the phone so I am not sure what is going to happen. If mum has more input on that?

Let me know if you guys have more questions and let’s be supportive to each other and stay hopeful guys!
Hey kong17, congrats anyway. You are one step closer than rest of us!

In your case, I would call USCIS once again and ask what you suppose to do. Also I would call FO and explain the issue and ask them for advice. But before that see what MOM replies...
 
I was checking with my NOA numbers in egov.uscis.gov, my uscis account is locked as I forgot the password.
Check it on "https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do". It is more convenient as you just need your receipt number. You can also download app "USCIS Case Tracker". You don't need to sign in each time and it gives you notifications if any updates happen to your case.
 
Hi everyone,

This has been a long journey to everyone and I hope everyone is hanging there.

Yes I received a letter from my FO yesterday for an I-485 appointment which I was shocked since my case status was still stating my case being in NBC. My case number is AS16XXX not AS27XXX, I must have mis-typed the case number back then. As mum has mentioned, my bio is currently not waved after talking to USCIS on the phone so I am not sure what is going to happen. If mum has more input on that?

Let me know if you guys have more questions and let’s be supportive to each other and stay hopeful guys!

A) Your FO May decide you proceed with the interview even if the bio hasn’t been scheduled or completed as at the time of your appointment. However, the case will not be approved until after your background check has cleared.
B) They may decide you to let you do the bio at the FO prior to your interview.
C) They may decide to cancel the interview after you show up at the FO and tell you it needs to be rescheduled for a later date.

Forget about trying to figure things out over the phone, the service reps do not know more than you know at the moment. They see exactly what you’re able to see online.
 
Hey kong17, congrats anyway. You are one step closer than rest of us!

In your case, I would call USCIS once again and ask what you suppose to do. Also I would call FO and explain the issue and ask them for advice. But before that see what MOM replies...

It’s a no brainer, OP doesn’t need a service rep to tell them what to do. The only thing that needs to be done is to show up at their FO as scheduled for the interview as scheduled.

There’s nothing to call the FO about. They schedule you for an interview, you show up for the appointment.
 
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