November 2009 family based filers, post here

FP rescheduled for correct DO Atlanta, but now not until January 12th:(.
Might try a walk-in one day. Has anyone had success with a walk-in in Atlanta?
 
I called up USCIS for my biometrics appointment notice, which I had not received - as it was 30 days since NOA arrived. I called and requested that Biometrics be mailed to me. They opened a ticket and told me call back if I don't hear anything in 45 days.

Yesterday, I received an email update from USCIS stating my biometrics is complete!! I was surprised as I haven't had my Biometrics taken after having filed the family-based I485 package.

Well, I realized that maybe my biometrics which I had completed in September 2008 (for my EAD renewal - Employment based) must be valid and they might have used those results to process my case.

Anyone has a similar situation? Does anyone know how long is the biometrics valid?
 
resident1374 said:
I called up USCIS for my biometrics appointment notice, which I had not received - as it was 30 days since NOA arrived. I called and requested that Biometrics be mailed to me. They opened a ticket and told me call back if I don't hear anything in 45 days.

Yesterday, I received an email update from USCIS stating my biometrics is complete!! I was surprised as I haven't had my Biometrics taken after having filed the family-based I485 package.

Well, I realized that maybe my biometrics which I had completed in September 2008 (for my EAD renewal - Employment based) must be valid and they might have used those results to process my case.

Anyone has a similar situation? Does anyone know how long is the biometrics valid?
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Yes you are right, most people who have already taken biometrics do not have to do it again, but I though their only valid for 180 days... you really never know what USCIS wants! Good Luck!
 
BribeAl said:
Yes you are right, most people who have already taken biometrics do not have to do it again, but I though their only valid for 180 days... you really never know what USCIS wants! Good Luck!
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Came across an article which stated that the fingerprints are valid for 15 months. Nice :)
 
i haven't had time to post here lately but i had my fp done on the 14th and i finally got all the rfe's wanted together so i will send them today!
Congrats to everyone who had their fps done:)
 
Naas said:
i haven't had time to post here lately but i had my fp done on the 14th and i finally got all the rfe's wanted together so i will send them today!
Congrats to everyone who had their fps done:)
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Naas,
If you don't mind me asking what was the RFE for?
 
US citizen, filing for spouse
Chicago, IL

11/20/09: Sent (I-130, I-485, I-864, I-765, I-131)
11/27/09: notice date
12/09/09: Received FP letter for 12/18/09
 
kops said:
Naas,
If you don't mind me asking what was the RFE for?
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not at all.
i got 2 of them . one for 130 asking for my birth certificate.. i had sent the one i got from the consulate in.. turns out they dont except anything from the consulate .
the rfe i received for i485 asked me to submit nonimmigrant visa page or i-94 which i already had done so i dont get that one at all and they also asked for proof of employment from my father.
now im back to the waiting game :)
 
Interview

Forms (I485, I130, I765, I131) Self-filed
11/07/2009: Mailed to USCIS
11/09/2009: Received by USCIS
11/16/2009: Check Cleared
11/19/2009: Notice of Action; Case status shows up on USCIS website.
No Biometrics/FP
12/15/2009: Interview Letter Received
01/21/2010: Interview Date
 
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resident1374 said:
Forms (I485, I130, I765, I131) Self-filed
11/07/2009: Mailed to USCIS
11/09/2009: Received by USCIS
11/16/2009: Check Cleared
11/19/2009: Notice of Action; Case status shows up on USCIS website.
No Biometrics/FP
12/15/2009: Interview Letter Received
01/21/2010: Interview Date
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Congrats!!!!! that was fast!!
 
Completed walk in biometrics on Friday morning at the Varick facility in Manhattan. No hassle, in and out in 15 minutes.
 
resident1374 said:
Forms (I485, I130, I765, I131) Self-filed
11/07/2009: Mailed to USCIS
11/09/2009: Received by USCIS
11/16/2009: Check Cleared
11/19/2009: Notice of Action; Case status shows up on USCIS website.
No Biometrics/FP
12/15/2009: Interview Letter Received
01/21/2010: Interview Date
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Oh wow, congrats to you! That was really fast - though I'm sure having your fingerprints already on file helped. Where is your DO?
 
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