Is biometrics required for EAD C8?

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I called uscis customer service to ask about my pending EAD c8 application.
The rep immediately initiated a service request for biometrics appointment notice because my I-765 has been pending for more than 30 days. He said I should get biometric notice within 30 days.

I am confused. I thought biometric/FP is not required because they already took my fingerprints and photo before my asylum interview.

1. If they issue another fingerprint appointment, will it overwrite the previous fingerprint that I already took for the asylum application?

2. Will they submit another name check request if I take another biometrics for EAD?

3. Is biometric EAD involves name check process or just fingerprint/photo?

4. Will it cause any delay for my final asylum approval process?
 
I have a stupid question, is your EAD application based on a pending asylum application or based on a recommended approval?
 
Raziel said:
is your EAD application based on a pending asylum application or based on a recommended approval?
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I applied for the EAD before I got the recommended approval. I applied for it after 158 days from the asylum filing date.


They confused me when a represenative at uscis service center initiated SR for a biometrics notice. What will happen now after this SR?
 
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so it is based on a pending asylum rather than a recommended approval,

but since you have a recommended approval... I don't know if you can update your old EAD application... I suggest you send a new application based on your recommended approval.

did you mention that to USCIS customer service?

Hopefully this is not the reason your EAD is delayed
 
Raziel said:
so it is based on a pending asylum rather than a recommended approval,

... I suggest you send a new application based on your recommended approval.
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I thought that pending asylum and recommended approval falls under the same category "C8" and that is why I did not submit another EAD application.
If I submit another EAD application, it might complicate the issue and cause a confusion.

Raziel said:
did you mention that to USCIS customer service?
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I did not mention that to the representative because I thought they already know from their system
 
yeah, maybe you don't need and that they are both under the same category and it should be updated in their system... but why it is taking long time and why the FP?

if still having bad time then send another one with your recommended approval attached.
 
Raziel said:
yeah, maybe you don't need and that they are both under the same category and it should be updated in their system... but why it is taking long time and why the FP?
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I don't think that people at uscis customer service center know the correct procedures. I think they gave me the wrong process about biometrics. As far as I know, biometrics is not required for EAD C8 because biometrics is already taken before the asylum interview.

Do you think I should schedule infopass appointment?

I just read I765 form instructions today and it says that if EAD based on pending asylum is pending for more than 30 days then I may be eligible for an interim EAD. This info came from the I-765 instructions that are posted on uscis website
 
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assylum said:
I don't think that people at uscis customer service center know the correct procedures. I think they gave me the wrong process about biometrics. As far as I know, biometrics is not required for EAD C8 because biometrics is already taken before the asylum interview.

Do you think I should schedule infopass appointment?

I just read I765 form instructions today and it says that if EAD based on pending asylum is pending for more than 30 days then I may be eligible for an interim EAD. This info came from the I-765 instructions that are posted on uscis website
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Assylum, Make an info pass and go speak to an IO because you are clearly out of the processing time and I told you this in the other thread.

Also, I don't think the customer service agent is able to schedule a bio for your case may be s/he did master the matter.

You should have applied "di novo" for EAD when you received the recommended approval because it's totally different now and you even should not have wait 30 days for it to be approved.

Raziel is right on this one.
 
bafoussam said:
Assylum, Make an info pass and go speak to an IO because you are clearly out of the processing time and I told you this in the other thread.

Also, I don't think the customer service agent is able to schedule a bio for your case may be s/he did master the matter.

You should have applied "di novo" for EAD when you received the recommended approval because it's totally different now and you even should not have wait 30 days for it to be approved.

Raziel is right on this one.
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I made an appointment. It will be in 2 weeks.
Should I wait until the appointment date or should I submit another application now?
 
bafoussam said:
I suggest you put a brand new application based on your recommended approval the first hour Monday.
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Thank you bafoussam and raziel for your helpful info.
I have few questions for you.

1. What will happen to my old pending EAD application if I submit a new one?
2. You suggested that I submit another one based on a recommended approval, does that mean they give high priority for those who hav a recommended approval and give less priority for those who apply based on pending asylum (150+ days)?

3. If I submit another application, then it will reset the clock to 0 and have to wait again for 30 days.....right?

4. For infopass appointment, do they have a walk-in service? I made an appointment online and the first available one is in 2 weeks and I can't wait for 2 weeks. Can I just walk-in anytime and wait in the line?
 
assylum said:
Thank you bafoussam and raziel for your helpful info.
I have few questions for you.

1. What will happen to my old pending EAD application if I submit a new one?
2. You suggested that I submit another one based on a recommended approval, does that mean they give high priority for those who hav a recommended approval and give less priority for those who apply based on pending asylum (150+ days)?

3. If I submit another application, then it will reset the clock to 0 and have to wait again for 30 days.....right?

4. For infopass appointment, do they have a walk-in service? I made an appointment online and the first available one is in 2 weeks and I can't wait for 2 weeks. Can I just walk-in anytime and wait in the line?
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Bafoussam is right,

Submit a new application but include an affidavit to explain your situation so that they will not be confused as to what you are trying to accomplish.

For the infopass, I don't think they will let you in a day different from your appointment however you have nothing to lost.

Good Luck!
 
ViaPalermo said:
Bafoussam is right,

Submit a new application but include an affidavit to explain your situation so that they will not be confused as to what you are trying to accomplish.

Good Luck!
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What happened to the old application? Will they ignore it because the 180 days clock stopped??The new site layout shows that the EAD application is in the intial review stage for the last 4 weeks.

Does the issuance of recommended approval stop the 180 days clock for EAD??
For example, you apply for EAD on the 158th day, and then you get a recommended approval on the 168th day. Does that mean the clock stopped at 158th day. If this is the case, then the old application will be denied becasue the clock has to reach 180 days...right??
 
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assylum said:
What happened to the old application? Will they ignore it because the 180 days clock stopped??The new site layout shows that the EAD application is in the intial review stage for the last 4 weeks.

Does the issuance of recommended approval stop the 180 days clock for EAD??
For example, you apply for EAD on the 158th day, and then you get a recommended approval on the 168th day. Does that mean the clock stopped at 158th day. If this is the case, then the old application will be denied becasue the clock has to reach 180 days...right??
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Assylum,
Your asylum application is now recommended for approval which is a very different from the situation. Submit a new application for EAD and make sure you explain in a letter what is happening. Also include the receipt from the current EAD application. Keep us posted!
 
Raziel said:
Hello Assylum, any update on your EAD?
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I talked to infopass officer yesterday. He called the office to update my current application. He said that they already know about my new status. He said they used to issue interim EAD but not anymore. They changed the policy and he said the website and the form instructions are not updated yet.
He asked me to wait and come back if no decsion before 90 days.
 
assylum said:
I talked to infopass officer yesterday. He called the office to update my current application. He said that they already know about my new status. He said they used to issue interim EAD but not anymore. They changed the policy and he said the website and the form instructions are not updated yet.
He asked me to wait and come back if no decsion before 90 days.
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The LUD was yesterday but it is still in the initial review stage.
Does that mean that somebody is working on my pending EAD application? I visited infopass about 10 days ago.
 
I received a letter from USCIS in response to my infopaas service request saying that my I765 has been delayed and is not ready for a decision yet because my background checks are not complete yet.
Do they mean my name check? I am confused. Do I have to wait for my name check clearance to get my EAD?
 
assylum said:
I received a letter from USCIS in response to my infopaas service request saying that my I765 has been delayed and is not ready for a decision yet because my background checks are not complete yet.
Do they mean my name check? I am confused. Do I have to wait for my name check clearance to get my EAD?
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That's scaring man, what did you do?
 
bafoussam said:
That's scaring man, what did you do?
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I have done nothing. I have a clear record. My fingerprints already got cleared. The only thing I am waiting for is the name check. This is what the asylum office told me.
The letter also says that these background checks are required for all applicants. I am confused now.
What should I do?
 
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