e-file or paper app?

[jack23]

Since e-filing has an extra step of biometrics, does it take longer to get processed than a paper app?
This is for EAD.
Thanks in advance for the replies.

 

[lazycis]

I believe so. And you can miss RFE or it can be lost in the mail, etc.

 

[mmed]

Since e-filing has an extra step of biometrics, does it take longer to get processed than a paper app?
This is for EAD.
Thanks in advance for the replies.

processing time is the same as per USCIS dates. It is up to you

 

[nervewreck]

In my case it was much quicker with e-filing. Though they took a couple of weeks to schedule the biometrics, things moved really fast after that. A couple of my friends who did paper based during the same time frame from the same service center, experienced longer wait time.

-Nervewreck

 

[antzz]

bump 1 ^^

E-file is simpler and easy.

Adv:
a. u get the receipt immediately
b. pay by credit card
c. save $$ on photo, fingerprinting done again.
d. You type all you info online, less chance of error/typo

dis:
a. physical presence for photo and FP appointment.

disclaimer: not responsible for delay(s) if my advise is taken seriously.

 

[greencardEB3]

I efiled EAD renewal and got it approved in 110 days after putting service request, infopass and fax to NSC.

I paper filed my spouse EAD renewal received on 25th Sep at TSC and got it approved in less than 30 days on Oct 20th. No biometrics etc.