Jburgos08 6 Posted March 19, 2013 Its been a while since sent my application and I'm starting to get nervous as more and more time passes. I have been waiting since Nov 23rd, when i took my biometrics. Does anybody know why some people are getting approved a month after their biometrics while I'm approaching my 4th month without any information? Date Application Sent:October 25,2012 Received Date: October 29, 2012 Date of Acceptance e-mail/text: November 1, 2012 Date of I-797 C Notice of Action: November 1, 2012 Date of Biometrics: November 23, 2012 Date of EAD Approval: Waiting Date of EAD Received: Waiting 1 dreamer123 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pswa83 302 Posted March 19, 2013 honestly, no one, besides USCIS, knows why some people get approved sooner then other while others took months to either get approved or have a RFE sent to them. people have ideas and theories on how or why this happens but all we can do guess. it is important to realize that all cases are different and processed differently and also processed by different people at USCIS. so if 2 people who have the same evidence and submitted their apps on the same, took their bios on the same, will not be approved on the same day. their cases could be, and are, most likely process by 2 different people at USCIS. the wait time starts once USCIS has received your application and evidence, given that it is complete and the correct payment is submitted. since you submitted your application in october, you will reach the 5 month mark this month. until there is an update on your case, there is not much you can do but wait. if you have signed up online for the Status Updates, then in most cases, you will receive a txt or email stating that you case has been updated. if you receive an RFE, at least you know that your case has been looked at and that a decision would be made as soon as you send the RFE back. best thing to do is to keep busy and not check your status online a million times a day. it only drives you crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoseG 383 Posted March 19, 2013 It could be that your application is being held up in the department that does the background checks, or that it's simply just waiting in line to be reviewed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjkayslay 15 Posted March 20, 2013 What is the average time for them to finish a background check? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoseG 383 Posted March 20, 2013 There aren't any official numbers and you can't really estimate how long it takes for the background check to clear since you don't get an update when it does. After the background check, your application then has to wait to be reviewed by an adjudicator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Veevee20 14 Posted March 20, 2013 Dude I've been waiting too. 6 months today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburgos08 6 Posted April 17, 2013 So my sister applied 4 months after I did and she has been approved and has gotten her card and I'm still waiting. My sister's timeline: Received Date: 2/6/2013 Date of Biometrics: 3/8/2013 Date of EAD Approval: 4/1/2013 Date of EAD Received: 4/1/2013 I'm happy for her and I hope I get an answer soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gezinha 121 Posted April 17, 2013 Wow it was pretty fast for her huh? I guess it just really depends on who picks up your case, but don't be alarmed, mine took exactly 6 months. Some people here are going on almost 8 months and no answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fresita22 101 Posted April 17, 2013 Im going on 6 months on april 30 for my bios Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidfred02 10 Posted April 18, 2013 I been waiting since sep4... 3 service request and got only letters saying that my app was still in progress.. today 04/17 and no answer.. NADA :.( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sotero_gonzalez 54 Posted April 18, 2013 we almost have the same timeline, i just sent mine in the beginning of the month. you shouldnt be nervous, you arent the only one that is waiting. ive read threads where people are going on their 8th month. very depressing but we all have to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fresita22 101 Posted April 18, 2013 Omg i hope i dnt wait 8 months to get my permit im already loosing hope that in not gona get my permit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Osha 126 Posted April 18, 2013 Omg i hope i dnt wait 8 months to get my permit im already loosing hope that in not gona get my permit If you're going through hell, keep going and if you encounter new problems, eat them for breakfast. Don't ever loose hope. 2 Fresita22 and LALY86 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburgos08 6 Posted May 16, 2013 I just wanted to update everyone and let them know that I have been approved. After a long 7 month wait, I received news that i was approved: first for the I-765 then a couple of hours later for I-821D. It happened out of no where. I just had to wait. Don't lose hope guys. Date Application Sent:October 25,2012 Received Date: October 29, 2012 Date of Acceptance e-mail/text: November 1, 2012 Date of I-797 C Notice of Action: November 1, 2012 Date of Biometrics: November 23, 2012 Date of EAD and DACA Approval: May 15, 2013 4 Dreamer3oh3, stolenlacs, kayej87 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fresita22 101 Posted May 18, 2013 Congratz yayyyyy what service center Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natasha2468 0 Posted May 19, 2013 I've been waiting 8 months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nancy Mora 12 Posted August 22, 2013 Dont lose hope guys everything always happens for a reason whatever that reason might be im still waiting on mine its been over 8months now. But i will not lose my patience Congrats to everyone who has received it and for those who havent have fairh and patience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nrodri 0 Posted October 26, 2015 Hi, you guys. I applied for the renewal of my Employment Authorization Card last December (2014), attended my biometrics appointment, and waited... I wasn't too worried at first, because as we all know sometimes the wait time can be lengthy. However, after six or seven months, I had a bad feeling and finally called USCIS (something I should have done earlier) only to find out my work permit had been mailed to my home in May!Of course I never received it... and they told me I had no other option, that they knew it wasn't my fault but it wasn't their responsibility either and the only way to replace it was by filing a new application and paying the fee again. It sucked big time. I had to pay everything all over again and begin the process over. I applied for my lost card sometime in August. The last notice I have is one of September 10, 2015. I have been waiting over a month for my biometrics appointment. The last time I called, I was told USCIS may not need my biometrics to be taken again since my case has already been processed once. So now I'm not even sure what I'm waiting for. All I know is my permit was lost in the mail once because I didn't check up on it. I am seriously stressing over this. I can't afford to lose my card again. It is too expensive. It's driving me crazy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pablo 0 Posted October 28, 2015 were you checking your status case online? because they usually update when they approve, create, and sent out your permit. e.g. "On April XX, 2015, the Post Office delivered your new card for Receipt Number SRCXXXXXXXXX" asking because i moved (filled out an address change form, but they still sent my approval notice to my old address) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
