Discuss H4EAD2020's H4 EAD USCIS Case

Is PP available when you filed?

Yes it was. H1B approved on Mar 25th.

Received I539 and I765 receipts on Mar 27th . Awaiting biometric appointment letter. Considering COVID-19 situation, doesn't look like it'll be anytime soon.

Isn't I539 a H4 extension receipt not H4 EAD? or are both same?

Any update? Mine (H4 & H4 EAD) is similar timeframe and still pending

No update on either H4 (I539) or EAD (I765). Still waiting for biometric appointment notice. Hopefully things will start moving after ASC offices re-open on or after June 4th.

Did anyone got biometric appointments after lock down ?
Have they started scheduling h4 biometric appointments ?

Not yet.

Similar situation, i thought ASC re-open date was june 22nd but it seems to be getting delayed . any idea on the latest date?

Week of July 13th. Got to know about it from one of the forum on Trackitt.

thank you ..is the date published anywhere.. ?

Any update on Biometrics?

Local ASC will open on July 20th. Awaiting biometrics invite.

Here is the ASC reopening timeline https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-office-closings. look for ASC section.

San jose is reopening on 13th july but didn't get appointment yet.

Hi All-

Anybody has received bio-metric appointment recently.

Thank you

@H4EAD2020 did you receive biometric appointment ?

Not yet.

Planning to meet with some congressional staff from my state next couple of days. Want to show them this is not just one or 2 people. Can you please sign this - there really are easy solutions they can implement, but won't without congress pressure. Please share with your networks, whether impacted or friends/family of those impacted - or just advocate for common-sense. Thanks a lot for your time.

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@ H4EAD2020 did you get biometric appointment ?

Not yet

@H4EAD2020, @vivekagarw, @Mar20H4EAD, @vkp01, @kris1985, @neek2k1, @uvvvu, @grajesh955 Has anyone following this thread received Biometrics appointment letter?

No - not received yet. The ASC center in my zip code opened Jul 13th . . . but the have not sent letters. (receipt date Mar 17)

No, haven't received it yet. It's already been 2 weeks since it has reopened but no one got it in California

Ours is also mar 20th, still no biometrics.

No news of biometric yet .
Anyone got theirs biometric appointment ?

My appt will be scheduled in 2 weeks - got this info on the call with USCIS

@maxyspy when did you file your H4 + EAD applications ? Did USCIS schedule after your call or was it already in the plan ?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/uscis-abandons-furloughs-13000-employees-us-immigration-system/

USCIS abandons furloughs.

Did anyone get the biometrics appointment yet after march 18th?

My receipt date is March13 Nebraska (ASC: Alexandria VA). No Biometrics yet.

My receipt date is March13 Nebraska (ASC: Alexandria VA). No Biometrics yet.

Not sure what is going on but came across some people who applied in Jul got their appointments. My guess those who are applied after ASC opened are getting appointments.

Vermont started rescheduling appointments which were cancelled due to COVID. Not sure when California will start rescheduling / scheduling appointments for March filers.

Anyone received biometrics appointment?

got our biometric appointment letters today
application filed 05/22/2020
Service centre - CA
ASC - Milwaukee.

Neel2k1, was your

Did you apply for only H4 extension or H4 extension along with EAD renewal?

H4 Extension along with H4EAD.

H4 Extension along with H4EAD.

If your application filling date is more then 90 days then I recommend opening Service request with USCIS for bio metric letter not received.

I had opened service request online for bio metric letter not received after my 90 days of filing date . Not sure if that triggered to get our bio metric scheduled or just a coincidence.

Thank you for suggesting service request route. I was going by what call center said, which is

Thank you for suggesting service request route. I was going by what call center said, which is BIOMETRICS WILL BE SCHEDULED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF LOCAL ASC reopening. Did you open service request online? Asking because call center will not take request for expediting biometrics and even if they do, it eventually gets rejected.

I did it online .

I have completed biometrics on Oct 1st. When will status change to show fingerprints were taken?

it took 10 days for us to change status online .

it took 10 days for us to change status online .

it took 10 days for us to change status online .

it took 10 days for us to change status online .

it took 10 days for us to change status online .

it took 10 days for us to change status online .

Thanks for confirming Neel2k1.

Hi @H4EAD2020/@neel2k1

Our H-4 and H-4 EAD was filed on 19th March, 2020 (CA service center). We're yet to receive biometrics appointment letter. Our requests to expedite the i-765 application was denied couple of times.

Can you pls share how we can expedite our application to receive bio metric appointment letter?

Thanks so much in advance.

Did multiple things. Raised online service request for the non-receipt of biometrics. Talked to tier 2 support multiple times and eventually, they scheduled biometrics for me.
May I know the reject reason for your I-765 expedite request?

@H4EAD2020 There is what it says in USCIS page.

On August 14, 2020, we denied your request for expedite processing of your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, Receipt Number XXXXXX. You did not provide evidence of an extreme emergent need.

How do we raise online service request? Once they issue biometrics letter do you see any status update in USCIS status page?

Thank you sharing reject reason.

I used Did Not Receive Notice By Mail under Case Inquiry (USCIS eRequest) to raise the service request. Status does not change when they issue biometrics letter. It changes after completion of biometrics and that too take some time. I suggest you call USCIS call center and ask them to talk with tier 2 for getting biometrics appointment scheduled.

Hi H4EAD2020,

I logged into USCIS status page after long time, here is what is says. Any idea whats going on? Did you guys get the samething?

1. your Fingerprints/Biometrics, referral number XXX, was assigned to an officer for response.
2. we sent a response to your Fingerprints/Biometrics, referral number XXX.
3. your Fingerprints/Biometrics, referral number XXX, was completed

I did not receive such update. Not sure but looks like you opened service request for biometrics and they took some action on it. You can call USCIS call center to get more clarity.

Hi. grajesh955
I have same USCIS Status........so did You received biometric appointment letter?

We did not get a Biometric appointment yet. I raised a Service Request by calling USCIS. Any idea on how long it will take to get a response for the SR?

15 days or more.

correct 2 to 3 weeks . you should get your appointment scheduled.

Thanks for the response.
Will wait for 3 weeks.
Does biometric appointment depend on the primary H1B approval? We are still waiting for H1B after RFE response.

Thanks for the response.
Will wait for 3 weeks.
Does biometric appointment depend on the primary H1B approval? We are still waiting for H1B after RFE response.

Thanks for the response.
Will wait for 3 weeks.
Does biometric appointment depend on the primary H1B approval? We are still waiting for H1B after RFE response.

anyone wanting to discuss their H4 EAD status from California service center - please join https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAFJIBnrnsgmUVzP0fA

anyone wanting to discuss their H4 EAD status from California service center - please join https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAFJIBnrnsgmUVzP0fA

Oct 1st : Biometrics (after multiple follow ups with tier 2)
Oct 20th : General inquiry with Congressman. Response received on Oct 30th saying notice of action will be given in 10-15 business days.
Oct 21st : Raised expedite request with call center rep. Received response on Oct 27th saying case already assigned to officer and cant be expedited, decision will be rendered shortly.
Nov 2nd : Raised service request (from eRequest) for EAD saying outside normal processing time.
Nov 3rd : Status changed to New Card Is Being Produced.
Awaiting physical card.
Good Luck to all everyone waiting for EAD approval.

How did you guys get to talk to the agent ?
Also last time I reached them since my spouse

How did you guys get to talk to the agent ?
Also last time I reached them since my spouse

How did you guys get to talk to the agent ?
Also last time I reached them since my spouse

Sorry something seems to be off with trackit !
Last time I called and got thru , they told me since mine is a H4 renewal with a H4ead, the normal processing time is 14 months and I need to contact them only after that !

Sorry something seems to be off with trackit !
Last time I called and got thru , they told me since mine is a H4 renewal with a H4ead, the normal processing time is 14 months and I need to contact them only after that !

Congrats H4EAD2020...
How were you able to raise SR with eRequest in california considering it does not let you raise the request if it's before 12 -15 months.

Yeah, that's what my experience as well. It doesn't allow me to raise expedite requests as it says the case is under processing times. For H4 or H4-EAD. We applied on May 19th 20.