My I-130, I-131, I-485, and I-765 have all been sent and received as of Nov. 5. But now 10 weeks later I have not received a biometrics appointment yet. What should I do? I have tried calling to check on the status but there is no update.
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Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyThis is not unusual; almost everything is backlogged.
Kristal Ozmun
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyBiometrics notices are taking well over 10 weeks to schedule at present.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYou should be happy you received a receipt notice. All joking aside, the process is moving very slowly. Hang tight, it will come eventually.
Lynne Feldman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyI would not worry at this time as these are backed up substantially; they won''t forget you. Too soon to worry and inquire.
Salvatore Picataggio
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyUnfortunately, they are taking even longer than that in many cases. The USCIS is working through a backlog from months of office closures and is still only working at around 60% capacity (based on recent guidance from them).
Fredrick W Voigtmann
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyIt is possible the USCIS was able to reuse previous biometrics data. Otherwise, if they need your biometrics, they will send you an ASC appointment notice. Just make sure your mailing address is up to date with the USCIS. See https://egov.uscis.gov/coa/displayCOAForm.do
Gregory Romanovsky
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyThis is a common issue. The USCIS is experiencing significant delays in issuing receipt notices. Talk to your attorney (or schedule a consultation with an experienced attorney if you don''t have one now) to make sure there is nothing to be concerned about.
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