Official daca process time thread

[NeedHelp]

I797c letters received. 1 for I821D and the other for EAD today.
Phoenix lockbox, sent on 8-15-12.

[fantastiq]

I797c letters received. 1 for I821D and the other for EAD today.
Phoenix lockbox, sent on 8-15-12.

What does it say on the letter?

[CToro360]

I got my notification on Monday August 20...Still waiting for the letter in the mail....BTW i have my case number already BUT when i go check on the USCIS.GOV to check it tells me that my case is NOT FOUND....Is that happening with you guys too????

[cindy555]

I got my notification on Monday August 20...Still waiting for the letter in the mail....BTW i have my case number already BUT when i go check on the USCIS.GOV to check it tells me that my case is NOT FOUND....Is that happening with you guys too????

I believe the initial notification (email/text) tells you clearly to wait for the letter in the mail before checking your case status online :wink:

[cindy555]

o ok cool lol i live in houston texas but please let me know. :) fingers crossed as well!:-D

I'm in Houston as well!

[CToro360]

Yes you are right.

[Giancoli]

where was your things shipped to when you mailed them off??? like which service center and what city do you live in?

I sent it from Anaheim, California to Phoenix, Arizona.

[GeorgiaDreamer]

I got my notification on Monday August 20...Still waiting for the letter in the mail....BTW i have my case number already BUT when i go check on the USCIS.GOV to check it tells me that my case is NOT FOUND....Is that happening with you guys too????

I believe the initial notification (email/text) tells you clearly to wait for the letter in the mail before checking your case status online :wink:

I was trying to wait for the letter in the mail but I couldn't help myself so I checked anyways (I'm impatient :p ) mine says under initial review

[robotics2070]

Date Application Sent -8/21/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - chicago
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. -express
Date delivered -8/22/2012
Date acceptance letter of application received - i received the letter from the usps on 8/22/2012, but the chicago lockbox has not sent me anything saying that they received my application... is that bad???
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -


This thread's purpose is to show the process times we have received for our applications. This will better assist someone in the future when they apply for DACA.

_____________________
Use the following format:

Date Application Sent -
The Lockbox the application was sent to -
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. -
Date delivered -
Date acceptance letter of application received -
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

_____________________


That should pretty much be it. As we go along and receive information, we should take time to edit our posts to better help others and also come to a conclusion as a group on what the estimated process time could be. Of course the process time is dependent on a individual's case, almost all of us here have pretty much the same situations.


____________________________________________________________
Here is my info:

Date Application Sent - 08/16/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago Lockbox
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Express
Date delivered - 8/17/2012
Date acceptance letter of application received -
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -
____________________________________________________________

Thank you! And I hope this helps people!

Date Application Sent - 08/15/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago Lockbox
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Express
Date delivered - 08/16/2012
Date acceptance letter of application received - 08/21/2012
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

[robotics2070]

I was trying to wait for the letter in the mail but I couldn't help myself so I checked anyways (I'm impatient :p ) mine says under initial review

how long did it take for you to get the email from the uscis?

[robotics2070]

how long after you send the letter to deca does it take for them to email you that they received their the letter.

[GeorgiaDreamer]

how long did it take for you to get the email from the uscis?

It was delivered to uscis on Thursday the 16th and I got the email Tuesday the 21st so 3-4 business days idk if they work Saturdays

[Dream_Pajama]

how long after you send the letter to deca does it take for them to email you that they received their the letter.

It really depends when they received your package and even then it's not definite

So far it appears the estimates are...

(weekdays; no Sat. or Sun.)

Aug. 16th: 2-3 days
Aug. 17th: 4-6 days
Aug. 20th: ?-? days

Again processing time will vary, I'm sure they got much more on the 17th and 20th than they did on the 16th.

[robotics2070]

how long did it take for you to get the email from the uscis? hey whats up,
I do not know if you have the answer to this question: how long does daca take to send an email that they received an application. for example the USPS verified that they had delivered my application, but I still haven't received an email that daca received my application.

[boosterman]

Did you file alone or with an attorney? Just wondering and CONGRATS!!!

I filed by myself.
My case was a simple visa overstay and nothing was complicated.
Hopefully I will get a biometric appointment date soon!

[Ralphning]

Date Application Sent - 8/18/12
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Dallas Lockbox
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Priority Overnight
Date delivered - 8/20/12 (signed by W.STEPHENSON)
Date acceptance letter of application received -8/23/12
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

Im Excited! :D

[Moizy]

It's 1:42 AM, Just received my notification. :)))

[derpatron]

It's 1:42 AM, Just received my notification. :)))

wat. at this time!?

[los9188]

1:42 AM AND i just received my email!!!!!!!!! I sent mine in on 8/15 and got there at 8/16. I feel soooooooooo much better pheew!

[nannerz]

Both of you got them right now... Lol

[nannerz]

1:42 AM AND i just received my email!!!!!!!!! I sent mine in on 8/15 and got there at 8/16. I feel soooooooooo much better pheew!

wat. at this time!?

It's 1:42 AM, Just received my notification. :)))

When did you mail yours?

[derpatron]

When did you mail yours?

look at my sig

[nannerz]

Oh duh lol...
Sorry I was too excited that I missed it.
Everytime I see someone Getting their notifications I get excited and I cnt wait to get mine

[derpatron]

Oh duh lol...
Sorry I was too excited that I missed it.
Everytime I see someone Getting their notifications I get excited and I cnt wait to get mine

soon :D, I got mine when I least expected it (toilet playing on my phone).

[nannerz]

soon :D, I got mine when I least expected it (toilet playing on my phone).

Lol
Well I hope so :)

[dark23]

so thos this means that they are working 24 hours ?

[fantastiq]

I received my receipt number 1:41 am from the Chicago lockbox. I sent the package on the 16th and it arrived on the 17th at 12:17 pm.

[newyorker]

so thos this means that they are working 24 hours ?

May be the time zone difference! ;)

[AleDreamer]

I got my notification today at 1:46 am by text and I also got an email. I am so glad that my application is in process!

Good luck to everyone!

[derpatron]

It feels pretty cool to be one of the first 10k applicants out of the 1,000,000+ , isn't it? This is why I love this site. I wish more people knew about it.

[hithere]

It feels pretty cool to be one of the first 10k applicants out of the 1,000,000+ , isn't it? This is why I love this site. I wish more people knew about it.

Really happy I sent it in so soon. I'm curious how many non-DAP members have gotten their notification so far. Is it a huge number of them? Or just 10K like you mentioned?

[Severity]

I've been checking this website non-stop to see how they're handling the applications. It's been of great help, so I finally decided to register to help others. I completed most of the application alone but I hired a lawyer just to make sure. Ill update my timeline when I get more info.

[teacup]

It's now the waiting game, got my email/text of app getting accepted.

[Jui908]

It feels pretty cool to be one of the first 10k applicants out of the 1,000,000+ , isn't it? This is why I love this site. I wish more people knew about it.

Curious. How do you know you are one of the first 10,000?

[ferchor2]

Update

Application Completed By - Myself
Date Application Sent - 08/15/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago Lockbox
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Certified
Date delivered - August 19, 2012, 10:12 pm
Date acceptance letter of application received - Aug 24, 2012 at 1:38 AM (routed to the USCIS Vermont)
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -pending
Date Biometrics scheduled -pending
Date of EAD received -pending

[dreamer87]

Curious. How do you know you are one of the first 10,000?

once you receive your receipt number - go to USCIS case status - subtract a couple of thousand and do a search until you find application received on the 16th. This will not be exact since they have every application received and not just I-821D but it will give you a good idea of where you are.

[teacup]

there is a thread bout the last 4 digits and i think we are in the 1ok branch idk though, id have to compare my receipt number to theirs, also since the first 3 letters is the service center, i wonder if that will affect the number sequence

[dreamer87]

Update

Application Completed By - Myself
Date Application Sent - 08/15/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago Lockbox
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Certified
Date delivered - August 19, 2012, 10:12 pm
Date acceptance letter of application received - Aug 24, 2012 at 1:38 AM (routed to the USCIS Vermont)
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -pending
Date Biometrics scheduled -pending
Date of EAD received -pending

Where do you live? I'm curious to find out how they are routing the application and if there is a reason why your's was forwarded to Vermont and mines to Nebraska. Did you have an A number from previous USCIS case? What about SS card?
The closest USCIS location for me is Vermont and after talking to a few other people it seems like it's random where your case get's send to.

[hellogiggles]

Update

Application Completed By - Myself
Date Application Sent - 08/18/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Pheonix Lockbox
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Certified Priority
Date delivered - August 20, 2012, 11:03 am
Date acceptance email of application received - Aug 24, 2012 at 6:49AM
USCIS Center Routed to: California
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -pending
Date Biometrics scheduled -pending
Date of EAD received -pending

[JGarza90]

Date Application Sent - 08/18/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Dallas, TX. Lockbox
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Express
Date delivered - 8/20/2012
Date acceptance letter of application received -8/23/2012
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received-

[Dude]

Here is my info:

Date Application Sent - 08/16/2012 from Massachusetts
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago Lockbox (re-routed to Nebraska)
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Priority
Date delivered - 8/18/2012
Date acceptance letter of application received - 8/22/2012 @71:47 PM
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action - 8/27/2012
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

[Jui908]

It feels pretty cool to be one of the first 10k applicants out of the 1,000,000+ , isn't it? This is why I love this site. I wish more people knew about it.

Update

Application Completed By - Myself
Date Application Sent - 08/18/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Pheonix Lockbox
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Certified Priority
Date delivered - August 20, 2012, 11:03 am
Date acceptance email of application received - Aug 24, 2012 at 6:49AM
USCIS Center Routed to: California
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -pending
Date Biometrics scheduled -pending
Date of EAD received -pending

Oh wow. I didn't know they were re-routing to California now. I wonder if it makes a difference...

[Dude]

once you receive your receipt number - go to USCIS case status - subtract a couple of thousand and do a search until you find application received on the 16th. This will not be exact since they have every application received and not just I-821D but it will give you a good idea of where you are.

Keep in mind though that our receipt numbers aren't just for I-821d applications, I just subtracted a few thousand from my number and got a notice on an I-485 application... so it's hard to tell how far in we are.

Here's what I have found by searching for receipt numbers and dates:
(last 5 digists of receipt)
41769 8/20
37759 8/17
31359 8/17

I didn't put too much time into, but if someone keeps searching, we can probably find a receipt number for DACA on 8/15 or 8/16.

Although this does mean that my receipt number is 13k after the earliest one above, i did find that a lot of the receipt numbers are for other applications, usually i-485 and i-765, so a guess that we all are within the first 10k can't be too far off.


____UPDATE______

The earliest receipt I was able to find for I-821D ends in 31148 and is dated 8/16.
I went number by number on the USCIS site starting at 31000 and 31148 is the first one i found for i821d. There were plenty of other types of petitions, which is making me think that specifically for the i821d, we may all be within the first 1k applicants.

[dr3america]

Date Application Sent -August 23, 2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Dallas Lockbox
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Express Overnight
Date delivered -August 24, 2012
Date acceptance letter of application received -pending
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -pending
Date Biometrics scheduled -pending
Date of EAD received -pending

[ferchor2]

Where do you live? I'm curious to find out how they are routing the application and if there is a reason why your's was forwarded to Vermont and mines to Nebraska. Did you have an A number from previous USCIS case? What about SS card?
The closest USCIS location for me is Vermont and after talking to a few other people it seems like it's random where your case get's send to.

i live in new jersey... you?

[BestBefore1984]

*update*

Completed by: Myself

Shipped from California

Date Application Sent - 08/19/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Phoenix, AZ
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Express Mail
Date delivered - 8/21/2012 by Jeff Lopez
Date acceptance letter of application received -
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

[NeedHelp]

Keep in mind though that our receipt numbers aren't just for I-821d applications, I just subtracted a few thousand from my number and got a notice on an I-485 application... so it's hard to tell how far in we are.

Here's what I have found by searching for receipt numbers and dates:
(last 5 digists of receipt)
41769 8/20
37759 8/17
31359 8/17

I didn't put too much time into, but if someone keeps searching, we can probably find a receipt number for DACA on 8/15 or 8/16.

Although this does mean that my receipt number is 13k after the earliest one above, i did find that a lot of the receipt numbers are for other applications, usually i-485 and i-765, so a guess that we all are within the first 10k can't be too far off.


____UPDATE______

The earliest receipt I was able to find for I-821D ends in 31148 and is dated 8/16.
I went number by number on the USCIS site starting at 31000 and 31148 is the first one i found for i821d. There were plenty of other types of petitions, which is making me think that specifically for the i821d, we may all be within the first 1k applicants.

I think the receipt numbers are random. if you check LIN1290833107, the application was received on the 16th. And LIN1290831359, the app was received on the 17th.

[amik2k]

Hell yeah J.C!!

[dreamss]

heck yes!

Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS California Service Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number WAC********. With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your case using My Case Status. We suggest you wait until you have received your Form I-797 before checking My Case Status.

[pootie tang]

*update*

Completed by: Myself

Shipped from California

Date Application Sent - 08/19/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Phoenix, AZ
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Express Mail
Date delivered - 8/21/2012 by Jeff Lopez
Date acceptance letter of application received -
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

My app was signed by J-Lo too! and same day (10:55am), hopefully we get our txt/email today or tomorrow.

[NotAPro]

It seems they're redistribute cases as they reach a certain number per Service Center.
ie. At First 10000 to Nebraska, next 10000 to California etc.
Because I can't seem to find an identifier to why they're being re-routed. I know some cases were sent to Vermont, but they defy any publicly known information.

[dreamss]

i was getting worried about getting no notice, google search does not yield results on the same string so it seems noone elses got routed to cali

[NotAPro]

i was getting worried about getting no notice, google search does not yield results on the same string so it seems noone elses got routed to cali

I thought I saw a couple other posts with Cali re-routs.

[dreamss]

https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Your+case+has+been+accepted+and+routed+to+the+USCIS+California+Service+Center+for+processing%22&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS495US495&sugexp=chrome,mod=18&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[boosterman]

https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Your+case+has+been+accepted+and+routed+to+the+USCIS+California+Service+Center+for+processing%22&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS495US495&sugexp=chrome,mod=18&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

What is this? :shock:

[dreamss]

What is this? :shock:

just that google wont yield any results of peoples apps getting sent to cali, also according to this http://dashboard.uscis.gov/ the cali office takes 3months for i765

[Giancoli]

What about the Nebraska?^^^

[NotAPro]

What about the Nebraska?^^^

3 months.

[NotAPro]

https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Your+case+has+been+accepted+and+routed+to+the+USCIS+California+Service+Center+for+processing%22&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS495US495&sugexp=chrome,mod=18&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Look here.

http://dreamact.info/forum/showthread.php?p=286165#post286165

[nevfo]

Application completed by: myself
Date application sent: Friday, August 17, 2012, 5:45 p.m.
Lockbox the application was sent to: Phoenix, Arizona
Mailing method (express, priority, certified, etc.): certified priority mail
Date delivered: Monday, August 20, 2012, 11:23 a.m.
Date acceptance email of application received: Monday, August 27, 2012, 9:05 a.m.
USCIS Center routed to:
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (application approved): pending
Date biometrics scheduled: pending
Date of EAD received: pending

[Giancoli]

Ahhhh, so in three months...should hopefully come around late November, early December. Best Christmas present ever?!

[NotAPro]

Ahhhh, so in three months...should hopefully come around late November, early December. Best Christmas present ever?!

After your case is deferred. So more like next year.

I765 apps have a limit of 90 day to be approved or denied. DACA applicants' time does not count after your I821d case is approved. So if your I821d takes 10 years, you'r get your card in 10 years and no more than 3 months after.

[dreamss]

Look here.

http://dreamact.info/forum/showthread.php?p=286165#post286165

like i said, mine got delivered before that app and notice was sent after that persons.

wish people would paste their notice email so we can google for the string :/

[dreamss]

we should keep an eye for when I821d is added, prolly wont update it until next month tho

[NotAPro]

we should keep an eye for when I821d is added, prolly wont update it until next month tho

Nebraska does not even seem to process I821 or Regular TPS apps, so I wonder how much experience they have with sucks cases.

California Service Center looks like a champ, I765 and I821 are on track at 3 months.

[fashionfreak64]

Wait so when does the 90 day clock start for form i-765?

[loquito23]

I just got my notification! It's going to the nebraska center!

[kabs]

Application Completed By - Lawyer
Date Application Sent - 08/21/2012
Location: Chicago Lockbox
Mailing Method - Fed Ex Overnight
Date delivered - August 22, 2012
Date Acceptance Letter Received - Aug 24, 2012 at 5:45PM
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -pending
Date Biometrics scheduled -pending
Date of EAD received -pending

[mila]

Application Completed By - Myself
Date Application Sent - 08/21/2012
Location: Lewisville, TX Lockbox
Mailing Method - Express Mail
Date delivered - August 22, 2012
Date Acceptance Letter Received - Aug 24, 2012
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -pending
Date Biometrics scheduled -pending
Date of EAD received -pending

It was routed to Nebraska

[boosterman]

Wait so when does the 90 day clock start for form i-765?

I believe 90 day clock starts once we are approved for Deferred Action.

[emma07]

Application done by : myself
Mailed on: 8/16/12
Mailing Method: Priority Mail
To Location: Chicago Lockbox P.O. BOX address
Delivered on: 8/17/12
acceptance Notification Received on:8/24/12 12.45 am
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action : 8/28/12
Biometrics Scheduled on: N/A
Application Approved/Rejected on: N/A
EAD Received on: N/A

[brz09tls]

Application Completed By - Myself
Date Application Sent - 08/17/2012, from Boston
Location: Chicago Lockbox
Mailing Method - Priority Mail
Date delivered - August 20, 2012
Date Acceptance Letter Received - Aug 24, 2012, Routed to Vermont
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -pending
Date Biometrics scheduled -pending
Date of EAD received -pending

[grr_argh]

Date Application Sent - Aug 18, 2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Priority
Date delivered - Aug 20, 2012
Date acceptance letter of application received - Aug 24, 2012
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -


routed to Vermont

[marley monster]

Date Application Sent - 8/24/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Dallas
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Priority
Date delivered -
Date acceptance letter of application received -
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

[caDreamer82]

Application done by : me, mahself, and I
Mailed on: 8/17/12
Mailing Method: Priority Mail
To Location: AZ lockbox ----->Routed to CA Svc. Center
Delivered on: 8/20/12
acceptance Notification Received on:8/24/12 6.45 am
Biometrics Scheduled on: N/A
Application Approved/Rejected on: N/A
EAD Received on: N/A

[newyorker]

:) :) :)

[dreamss]

i have added my case status to my signature/post, would be nice if others did the same

[dreams88]

Application Completed By - Myself
Date Application Sent - 08/18/2012, from Florida
Location: Dallas Lockbox
Mailing Method - USPS Certified Mail
Date delivered - August 21, 2012
Date Acceptance Letter Received - Aug 24, 2012, Routed to Vermont
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -pending
Date Biometrics scheduled -pending
Date of EAD received -pending

[amik2k]

Application Completed By - Myself
Date Application Sent - 08/17/2012, from Boston
Location: Chicago Lockbox
Mailing Method - Priority Mail
Date delivered - August 20, 2012
Date Acceptance Letter Received - Aug 24, 2012, Routed to Vermont
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -pending
Date Biometrics scheduled -pending
Date of EAD received -pending

Boston!!!

[kidcomesback]

I know it's redundant, but hey, since I sent mine today, I thought why not see who else is sending theirs, and then we can kind of see how long it takes for our applications to start being processed. Some folks are already getting theirs, hoping we don't have to wait too long for ours. So, I'll start

Date Sent: 08.24.2012
Sent To: Phoenix, AZ
Delivery Method: FedEx Express
Estimated Delivery Date: 08.27.2012
Date acceptance letter of application received
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved)
Date Biometrics scheduled
Date of EAD received

[amik2k]

^^^it takes 3 days for Fedex Express?

[kidcomesback]

I know. It's weird. And, I am sending from CA. I think it's maybe because I went there after the driver picked up packages for tomorrow. So, this will go out tomorrow, leading it to being in Arizona on Monday.

[amik2k]

I know. It's weird. And, I am sending from CA. I think it's maybe because I went there after the driver picked up packages for tomorrow. So, this will go out tomorrow, leading it to being in Arizona on Monday.

oh ok that makes sense

[nannerz]

Application Completed By - Myself
Date Application Sent - 08/21/2012
Location: Lewisville, TX Lockbox
Mailing Method - Express Mail
Date delivered - August 22, 2012
Date Acceptance Letter Received - Aug 24, 2012
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -pending
Date Biometrics scheduled -pending
Date of EAD received -pending

It was routed to Nebraska

Mine got delivered on the 20th and I still haven't gotten the acceptance letter :/

[NotAPro]

Jut got the I-797C Notice of Action letters in the mail.

[BestBefore1984]

Mine got delivered on the 20th and I still haven't gotten the acceptance letter :/

It seems like you and I got our paperwork delivered at the same day, Tuesday the 21st, and signed by J. Lopez as well. Mine was delivered at 10:55am that day. What about you? If everything goes well, I think we should get our notice around the same day! I'll keep you updated, and you can as well if you'd like :)

[Ines]

It seems like you and I got our paperwork delivered at the same day, Tuesday the 21st, and signed by J. Lopez as well. Mine was delivered at 10:55am that day. What about you? If everything goes well, I think we should get our notice around the same day! I'll keep you updated, and you can as well if you'd like :)

nannerz and BestBefore: where did you send your applications? I sent mine to Chicago on the 17th, received on the 20th, and I have not received yet the notice. Please keep me updated.

[dreamss]

they must be delayed with tons of apps, still very nerve wrecking :p specially after i read this


Acceptance
During the acceptance step USCIS reviews newly received applications and petitions to ensure that they are properly filed (i.e. signed by the applicant, appropriate fees, etc.) USCIS issues a receipt number for the application or petition, and sends a receipt notice to the applicant or petitioner.

Applications and petitions that are not properly filed are rejected with an explanation of why the application is rejected and the corrective action needed. Rejected applications or petitions do not retain their filing date.

The acceptance step is typically completed within 2 business days of when the application is received. With mail time it may take several weeks for you to get the receipt or rejection notice in the mail. If you do not receive your notice within 30 days of mailing your application, please contact our national customer service center at 1-800-375-5283

[nydreamer]

Jut got the I-797C Notice of Action letters in the mail.

AH you sent yours the 16th. I sent mine the 15th and still no I-797C Notice of Action. I'm in New York, what state are you in?

[IGIT]

Hey ppl. I'm new here though I have been reading through the forum, I officially decided to join cos I fined it insightful. Sent my app on aug 16th through express, was going to send it to the address in the right but when I called the hotline to confirm the add the lady gave me the one in the left. So yeah confused me sent it express but to the PO.box address. So I just paid the extra money for express 4 nothing :(.
I got my acceptance letter yesterday though Aug 24. Yippe :D
It was when I least expected it though in the train ride home '& I started jumping like a clown out of joy, ppl had this look like this person has lost it.

[BestBefore1984]

Mine got delivered on the 20th and I still haven't gotten the acceptance letter :/

nannerz and BestBefore: where did you send your applications? I sent mine to Chicago on the 17th, received on the 20th, and I have not received yet the notice. Please keep me updated.

I sent mine to Phoenix, AZ. It was delivered on the 21st, but still no email or text. I am not to worried. I am going to go on a limb and say we should get something possibly by Monday or Tuesday. I will definitely keep you updated!

[waxiu3]

Woohoo!! Got my I-797c today in the mail!!! It says the notice was issued on Monday. That is awesome!!! Mine went to Nebraska apparently.

[NotAPro]

AH you sent yours the 16th. I sent my the 15th and still not I-797C Notice of Action. I'm in New York, what state are you in?

Cali.

[ChicagoanDreamer]

Update, I received biometrics letter with appointment :)

[kabs]

update, i received biometrics letter with appointment :)

congrats! :d

[boosterman]

Update, I received biometrics letter with appointment :)

Where do you live?
Did anything change from tracking status on USCIS website?

[ChicagoanDreamer]

Where do you live?

Dallas

[NotAPro]

Where do you live?

I'll guess Chicago from his name.

[boosterman]

I'll guess Chicago from his name.

I don't think so...
If he is from Chicago, he shouldn't have submitted his application to Dallas Lockbox.

[boosterman]

Dallas

Oh okay :)

[NotAPro]

I don't think so...
If he is from Chicago, he shouldn't have submitted his application to Dallas Lockbox.

I looked at his name and took a guess. SORRY

[ChicagoanDreamer]

I looked at his name and took a guess. SORRY

Grew up in Chicago, I now live in Dallas :P

[boosterman]

I looked at his name and took a guess. SORRY

Nothing to be sorry about lol
First I thought the same thing then I realized he sent his application to Dallas and figured out that he doesn't live in Chicago.

[lunchbox6301]

I-797 letter received in mail today.

[DreamActDreamer2012]

Date Application Sent - Friday, August 17
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago from NJ
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Normal? I paid 1.90
Date delivered - August 20th
Date acceptance letter of application received -Friday, August 24, 1am.
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) - ?
Date Biometrics scheduled - Sept. 19th
Date of EAD received -:?:

[nannerz]

I-797 letter received in mail today.

When did they receive your package?

[los9188]

Update, I received biometrics letter with appointment :)

Dude I'm soo excited for you!!! Wow everything is moving so fast!

[Aluap711]

Update, I received biometrics letter with appointment :)

Wow!!! Congrats!!!! Just a quick question did you sent the 2*2 passport pictures with your I-765 app. Cuz I didn't and I wonder how it would affect me. Thanks!

[jesussaves]

I forgot to add passport photos too and I am terrified!!

Delivered on August 20th, 2012.

[Giancoli]

It's not going to do anything negative to your application. If anything, they'll send you a letter indicating they need those. Only bad thing is that you're prolonging your application.

[MadMan]

Date Application Sent - 08/15/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago Lockbox.
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) - Express, all the way.
Date acceptance letter of application received G1145 - 8/21/12.
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) - xxx
Date Biometrics scheduled - xxx
Date of EAD received - xxx

:D

[Giancoli]

So after we do the Biometrics appointment and stuff, what comes next?

[mila]

Probably just wait to be approved or denied

[MadMan]

So after we do the Biometrics appointment and stuff, what comes next?

USCIS conducts a background check, and then they go over your packet, then it's approved or denied. :shock:

[K-Man]

I-797C received today, that was quick, delivered on a Saturday all the way in southern cali from Nebraska... which was a surprise.

[Moizy]

If ChicagoanDreamer got his biometrics, he should have his EAD by december. Cool.

[guishne]

If ChicagoanDreamer got his biometrics, he should have his EAD by december. Cool.

earlier

[teacup]

I-797C received today, that was quick, delivered on a Saturday all the way in southern cali from Nebraska... which was a surprise.
Actually it came from AZ while your packet left to Nebraska. But quick indeed, i wasn't expecting mine til like weds. but seems i might get mine on Mon. as mine is a day behind yours.

Well there's a bit of people who got their biometrics appointment around mid sept. So if uscis wants to process the apps fast so they can handle the incoming load, then probly be sooner than Dec. We can only hope :)

[will_con]

Figured I'd contribute here. I'll keep updating my signature.

I'm torn between enjoying a WEEKEND and getting my notification next week lol. I'm feeling anxious and it probably won't go away until I have a bioimetrics appointment

[Aluap711]

Date Application Sent -08/18/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Dallas Lockbox
Mailing Method- Priority Mail/tracking #
Date delivered -08/21/2012
Date acceptance letter of application received -08/24/2012 Sent to Nebraska
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -TBA
Date Biometrics scheduled -TBA
Date of EAD received -TBA

[ferchor2]

this is really similar to the TPS.. i asked my mom if she remember how long it her to get hers and she said about 3 weeks... i hope we get ours really soon too

[Moizy]

this is really similar to the TPS.. i asked my mom if she remember how long it her to get hers and she said about 3 weeks... i hope we get ours really soon too

The amount of people that seeked TPS are nowhere near DACA.

[NoWhereToRun]

Spoke with a friend that helps a lawyer regarding this current process . He said it will take some time for the whole process. November should be a good time for approval.

[K-Man]

Actually it came from AZ while your packet left to Nebraska. But quick indeed, i wasn't expecting mine til like weds. but seems i might get mine on Mon. as mine is a day behind yours.

Well there's a bit of people who got their biometrics appointment around mid sept. So if uscis wants to process the apps fast so they can handle the incoming load, then probly be sooner than Dec. We can only hope :)

Yeah that would make more sense, the return address on the envelope was addressed to Nebraska and had me confused.

[Big_Daddy]

Guys I see some of you have recieved the biometrics appointment letter..from my past experiences, you don't have to wait the time...you could call them and ask them if you can come earlier then your appointment date...most places if they are slow will let you do it earlier then your appt date...just do a walk-in and at most they will say no...but it never hurts to try...I will be doing mine as soon as I get it here in Dallas.

[kabs]

Guys I see some of you have recieved the biometrics appointment letter..from my past experiences, you don't have to wait the time...you could call them and ask them if you can come earlier then your appointment date...most places if they are slow will let you do it earlier then your appt date...just do a walk-in and at most they will say no...but it never hurts to try...I will be doing mine as soon as I get it here in Dallas.

LOL, I wish you hadn't wrote that since now there are going to be all these questions about "can I go get biometrics earlier"

Nice info.

[will_con]

Guys I see some of you have recieved the biometrics appointment letter..from my past experiences, you don't have to wait the time...you could call them and ask them if you can come earlier then your appointment date...most places if they are slow will let you do it earlier then your appt date...just do a walk-in and at most they will say no...but it never hurts to try...I will be doing mine as soon as I get it here in Dallas.

Oh damn. That's helpful. Let's keep this a secret tho

[derpatron]

Guys I see some of you have recieved the biometrics appointment letter..from my past experiences, you don't have to wait the time...you could call them and ask them if you can come earlier then your appointment date...most places if they are slow will let you do it earlier then your appt date...just do a walk-in and at most they will say no...but it never hurts to try...I will be doing mine as soon as I get it here in Dallas.

Oh shit, I just confirmed this :D

[NotAPro]

Mods should delete last couple posts as they show no merit to the Thread.............................................................................................................................

lol

[boosterman]

Oh shit, I just confirmed this :D

Did you confirm by calling?

[derpatron]

Did you confirm by calling?

No, by reading posts from some other forums. I live near my ASC, so I'll be giving them a visit early in the morning the day after I get my biometrics appointment and then report back.

[kabs]

No, by reading posts from some other forums. I live near my ASC, so I'll be giving them a visit early in the morning the day after I get my biometrics appointment and then report back.

I'mma do it, too!

Not sure if it speeds up the process, lol. Probably not.

But it will help Dreamers who are in school and trying to work around schedules.

[derpatron]

I am only doing it to get it out of the way. I hate having pending errands. And no, I don't believe this speeds up the process.

[Big_Daddy]

I'mma do it, too!

Not sure if it speeds up the process, lol. Probably not.

But it will help Dreamers who are in school and trying to work around schedules.

It should..basically they are waiting for background check to come before they can give you deferred action and if your evidence is good, then they will approve it...the faster they get the background check, the faster your case moves.

[Moizy]

No, by reading posts from some other forums. I live near my ASC, so I'll be giving them a visit early in the morning the day after I get my biometrics appointment and then report back.

Why would you visit them the day after your appointment?

[Big_Daddy]

Why would you visit them the day after your appointment?

he is talking about after he gets his appointment letter ..

[kabs]

I am only doing it to get it out of the way. I hate having pending errands. And no, I don't believe this speeds up the process.

Nah, I don't think so either. I'm just thinking out loud because I'm 26 and tired of waiting for my life to REALLY begin.

It should..basically they are waiting for background check to come before they can give you deferred action and if your evidence is good, then they will approve it...the faster they get the background check, the faster your case moves.

Hmmm... I already have been fingerprinted and had an EAD/biometrics done for a past EAD years ago.

[jesussaves]

My application was delivered on the 20th but I haven't gotten my I-797C yet! If your application was delivered on the 20th when did you receive your I-797C . Please let me know!!

[will_con]

Mods should delete last couple posts as they show no merit to the Thread.............................................................................................................................

lol

hahaha yeah that one post never existed right?

Right?

What post??

I'm confused

[will_con]

My application was delivered on the 20th but I haven't gotten my I-797C yet! If your application was delivered on the 20th when did you receive your I-797C . Please let me know!!

You'll likely get it tomorrow or Tuesday if they're starting to get backed up. Now's not the time to get freaked out, they were responding to mostly Dreamers who sent it last week.

[will_con]

But it will help Dreamers who are in school and trying to work around schedules.

This is exactly what I need. I'm doing 17 credit hours and on Mondays and Wednesdays I'm booked back to back from 9:30 to 5pm (i'm starving when i'm done haha) and on tuesdays and thursdays i have labs and what's really dumb is it's a ONE credit thing but i have to stay there for three hours.../rant

But if I can schedule it at a more convenient time it would be great (especially since mid September is exams time).

[Giancoli]

I hate Sundays...no mail.

Hopefully I can move it earlier, cause I start school Sept. 12, and I'm moving away, and there is no ACS center anywhere nearby. (Closest one would be in Salinas...94558455858 miles away).

[nannerz]

I hope to get good news tomorrow.. Nite

[kse98]

Has anyone else who got their packet delivered to Chicago on 08/20 not heard anything back yet either?? I'm worried

And by delivered i mean only the mail carrier's notification.

[hithere]

Got my I-797C!

[BestBefore1984]

Mine was delivered to Phoenix on the 21st, last week. Still haven't received anything. I am wondering if they would cash in the check, before sending a G-1145 notification? Would anyone know by chance?

[Moizy]

Got my I-797C!

What does it say? Biometrics?

[BestBefore1984]

Okay guys. Mine got delivered on the 21st (Monday) to Phoenix, and I just got TWO text :):)

And it is going to California, in case anyone is wondering!

[nannerz]

I just got my two emails and two text :D woo Hoo

[nannerz]

Mine was routed to USCIS California Service Center

[li_91]

Still have not received anything.

[BestBefore1984]

Mine was routed to USCIS California Service Center

I just got my two emails and two text :D woo Hoo

You and I are going to be buddies for the next few months. All of our stuff was sent and thus far processed at the same time! I'm so glad it was at least accepted, so that means I didn't mess anything up. I did this entirely on my own. Phew! Let's hope good things continue to happen!

[hithere]

What does it say? Biometrics?

It's just saying that they received my applications and that I'll be receiving biometrics soon.

[pootie tang]

Woohoo txt notification and email received today!

[dark23]

Application filled out by - Myself


Date Application Sent - 08/20/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - USCIS Phoenix Lockbox Facility
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Certified express
Shipping Status - Delivered
Delivered - August 22, 2012, 11.35am
Online I821D Case Status - 8/27: Initial Review
Online I765 Case Status - 8/27: Initial Review
Date acceptance letter of application received - August 27
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

[Moizy]

It's just saying that they received my applications and that I'll be receiving biometrics soon.

So that means I'm probably getting my letter today or tomorrow because we recieved our g1145 the same day right?

What state are you in?

[hithere]

So that means I'm probably getting my letter today or tomorrow because we recieved our g1145 the same day right?

What state are you in?

I'm in NJ. You should be receiving it within this week.

[MadMan]

I got both of my I-797c's. Just the notices, no appointments...yet.

[teacup]

I got both of my I-797c's. Just the notices, no appointments...yet.

same, hopefully biometrics will be coming soon, estimate end of Sept for appointment (hopes)

[Dreamer24]

Just got both my I-797c :)

[MadMan]

same, hopefully biometrics will be coming soon, estimate end of Sept for appointment (hopes)

I sure hope so. Positive thoughts and patience is key. GAAH I'm gonna go nuts!! :-x Kidding. :razz:

[sh8904]

Filed: Self
Date Application Sent - 08/17/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - USCIS Lewisville Lockbox Facility
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Certified express
Delivered - August 20, 2012, 10.00am Lewisville LockBox
G-II45 E-mail- August 23,2012 routed to Nebraska
Receipt Notice (Form I-797)- August 26,2012
Biometrics- TBA
EAD-TBA

[Dude]

Here is my info:

Date Application Sent - 08/16/2012 from Massachusetts
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago Lockbox (re-routed to Nebraska)
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Priority
Date delivered - 8/18/2012
Date acceptance letter of application received - 8/22/201271:47 PM
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action - 8/27/2012
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

Received my I-797 today!!

[boosterman]

I received my I-797Cs and Biometrics today!

[dreamiee]

I received by G1145 today! from Northern California!

Application Sent - 8/18/2012
Application Arrived - 8/21/2012
Date of G-1145 - 8/27/2012 8:50AM
Date of I-797C Notice of Action -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

[newyorker]

I received my I-797Cs and Biometrics today!

where do you live?

[boosterman]

where do you live?

Georgia

[loquito23]

@boosterman, did your biometric appointment come with your notice of action?

[GeorgiaDreamer]

Update!!!

[boosterman]

@boosterman, did your biometric appointment come with your notice of action?

Yep.
I filed with my brother so we received 6 letters in total.

[Skye345]

Date Application Sent - August 20, 2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Priority
Date delivered - August 22, 2012
Date acceptance letter of application received - TBA
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) - TBA
Date Biometrics scheduled - TBA
Date of EAD received - TBA

[melissamar]

Date Application Sent -8/15/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Express
Date delivered - 8/17/20112
Date acceptance letter of application received -8/20/2012, emailed notice 8/24/2012
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action -8/22/2012, received letter 8/27/2012
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

[lordtarieq]

Yep.
I filed with my brother so we received 6 letters in total.

When did you receive your notice for the Biometrics?

[Chey00]

Just updating my application's status. I received my E-mail and Text notifications today (FINALLY). Took 7 days since the day it was delivered. And just minutes earlier before receiving the text, I had called my Bank and they had told me my money order had not been cashed yet. LOL I was surprised when I got the notifications :P YAY. Finally moving right along.... ^^' Oh and I was routed to Vermont.

Check my signature for more detailed description of my case.

[hellogiggles]

I recieved my i-797c forms today!!!

[MitchAPalooza23]

Received biometrics appointment today. Look at signature for timeline.

[fantastiq]

I received my letters (I -797c, notice of action today) hopefully biometrics date will arrive tomorrow!

[kfrensis]

Long time reader, first time posting. My sister and I both filled out the application ourselves and got our I-797c today. Hopefully the biometrics will come tomorrow!

[Dreamer01]

Update. Got Biometrics Appointment today.

[dreams2reality28]

first of... YAY I CAN POST!!!! THANKS ADMIN!

Date Application Sent - 08/15/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Phoenix, AZ
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - USPS Express mail
Date delivered - 08/16/2012 11:43am
Date acceptance letter of application received - 08/22/2012 (rerouted to Nebraska)
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -08/24/2012
Date Biometrics scheduled - 09/11/2012 12pm
Date of EAD received -

[Moizy]

I'm in NJ. You should be receiving it within this week.

I should be getting it today as well then. If not then definitely tomorrow because I got my g1145 notification at the same time as you and i believe we applied at the same time too. Im going home now..lets see whats in my mailbox! >:]

[AleDreamer]

I got my letter in the mail today!!

[Ali]

cuz's whose form arrived at dallas on the 2oth got her i-797c forms today. Awaiting biometrics appointment now.

[thedream]

I think i got screwed.
sent my application on the 15th to the dallas PObox. I just got my G1145 notification today. I wonder if anyone else has experienced a delay like this :(

[lunchbox6301]

Application completed by- Me
Date Application Sent - August 15, 2012, 5:05PM from JOLIET
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago Drop Box
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - USPS Express
Date delivered - August 16, 2012,12:27AM
Date acceptance letter of application received - August 21,2012 4:55PM Nebraska
Date Biometrics scheduled - Sep, 12 8:00 A.M. Naperville, Il

Anyone else from the naperville area get there biometrics also?

[kira812]

Application completed by- Me
Date Application Sent - August 15, 2012, 5:05PM from JOLIET
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago Drop Box
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - USPS Express
Date delivered - August 16, 2012,12:27AM
Date acceptance letter of application received - August 21,2012 4:55PM Nebraska
Date Biometrics scheduled - Sep, 12 8:00 A.M. Naperville, Il

Anyone else from the naperville area get there biometrics also?

hey how did you receive your biometrics schedule?
did it came with i797c?

[lunchbox6301]

hey how did you receive your biometrics schedule?
did it came with i797c?

First i got the letter saying that they received the application, today i got another letter from them letting me know when my appointment for the biometrics.

[faaya]

Received my I-797 C AND biometrics appointment today in the mail! Super excited. This made my first day in college so much better!!!!

Application Completed By - Myself
Date Application Sent - 8/15/12
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago Lockbox
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - USPS Express (Overnight)
Date Application Received - 8/16/12
Date acceptance letter of application received - 8/21/12
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) - 8/27/12
Date Biometrics scheduled - 9/13/12
Date of EAD received - ??

[Pootie-Tang]

Hello all, first time poster here.

I just received my three letters in the mail today and my biometrics appointment is for Sept. 7th at 3 pm. Does that mean I'm pretty much in the clear now? I wonder if they can still reject my application.

[ankitkiko]

Hello all, first time poster here.

I just received my three letters in the mail today and my biometrics appointment is for Sept. 7th at 3 pm. Does that mean I'm pretty much in the clear now? I wonder if they can still reject my application.

the on;y way to assume you're clear is after biometrics, when you get approval letter.


I filed on 15th, got there 16th by noon, and only got the I-797C's today. You guys got the biometrics today as well/ Hopefully i get mine tomorrow.:p

[believethedream]

No it does not. The biometrics is just one of the last steps. They have to run your fingerprints through to make sure you don't come up in their system anywhere. Once that is completed they will make their decision, yay or nay. No one knows for sure how long the whole process is going to take though. As far as the background checking and decision making process is concerned.

[believethedream]

[QUOTE=Pootie-Tang;288868]Hello all, first time poster here.

I just received my three letters in the mail today and my biometrics appointment is for Sept. 7th at 3 pm. Does that mean I'm pretty much in the clear now? I wonder if they can still reject my application.[/QUOTE

I wonder why you are special and got your appointment before everyone else s. Because it seems as if they were scheduling everyone for the 12th of September.

[Pootie-Tang]

Yeah I got the appointment today and I also sent my forms to the Chicago lockbox and the Nebraska center is processing my application.

Lol when did I claim to be special? I don't know why they scheduled my appointment before most people's here, doesn't really matter to me either way.

[vivace]

Date Application Sent - 08/27/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Phoenix Lockbox
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - USPS certified
Date delivered - 08/30/2012
Date acceptance letter of application received -
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

[kabs]

[QUOTE=Pootie-Tang;288868]Hello all, first time poster here.

I just received my three letters in the mail today and my biometrics appointment is for Sept. 7th at 3 pm. Does that mean I'm pretty much in the clear now? I wonder if they can still reject my application.[/QUOTE

I wonder why you are special and got your appointment before everyone else s. Because it seems as if they were scheduling everyone for the 12th of September.

LOL, guys! He's getting ASC in Rhode Island. C'mon now. What's the immigration population like in RI compared to NYC, CA, TX? Exactly.

They do it based on location and available dates for ASC/biometrics. He's fortunate because he's not in an area where people are coming in to do biometrics. I'm sure if there was a Dreamer in Montana, they'd probably do biometrics NEXT WEEK.

Let Pootie-Tang be!

[Moizy]

I got my i-797c today for both apps. Super stoked broskis. Cant wait for biometrics app.



For those thinking about going early to biometrics app, don't. Just go by schedule or else you will only fuck yourself up if you rush for no reason. Work at their pace, not yours.

[WillIam399]

Date Application Sent - 8/21/12
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Dallas
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Priority
Date delivered - 8/22/12
Date acceptance letter of application received - 8/27/12
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) - TBA
Date Biometrics scheduled - TBA
Date of EAD received - TBA

[Moizy]

I can't check my case status online yet and I've already got my notices. Anyone else having this problem?

[azulitamuamua]

Application sent- 08/20/2012 to the Dallas Lockbox via certified mail
I just got the G-1145 notification today 08/27/2012
the best txt message ever received XD
everything else -

[Ali88]

If you get the I-797C, it basically means your I-821D has been accepted. Right?

[vivace]

If you get the I-797C, it basically means your I-821D has been accepted. Right?

Your biometrics have to come out clean first.

[kabs]

If you get the I-797C, it basically means your I-821D has been accepted. Right?

It means that everything is fine with your application (no rejection/resubmit).

Means that you are going to go through biometrics, go do the background check, etc. If all is clear and evidence is approved, I821D is officially approved and I765 can go get processed!

[amoney3]

If you get the I-797C, it basically means your I-821D has been accepted. Right?

Pending the background check, I would say so. Unless, they just want to run all of us for the heck of it. That, however, can be seen as a waste since they would just be running unqualified applicants and wasting money. On the other hand, it can be beneficial for just ID-ing undocumented individuals, since chances are the person, though denied, is undocumented since he/she applied.

[Ocean]

Here's mine

Date Application Sent - 8/22/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Phoenix Lockbox
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Fedex Next Day
Date delivered - 8/23/2012
Date acceptance letter of application received - TBA
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) - TBA
Date Biometrics scheduled - TBA
Date of EAD received - TBA

Based on what I see, people who sent 1 day earlier than me seem to have received notification today. I am guessing either today or tomorrow I get the notification... Well hopefully.

[hedge1]

Just mailed apps today

[nannerz]

You and I are going to be buddies for the next few months. All of our stuff was sent and thus far processed at the same time! I'm so glad it was at least accepted, so that means I didn't mess anything up. I did this entirely on my own. Phew! Let's hope good things continue to happen!

HA! I know huh ...
Let's see when we get the notice in the mail :) in a couple of days..
I know ima be checking my mail as soon as the mail man gets here until
I get it lol

[nannerz]

I went to USCIS to check my status with my receipt number (that I got today) and it already gave me info on my case :)
It says this :
"On August 21, 2012, we received this I765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283."

[nannerz]

If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition.

[Dude]

Received both I-797 in the mail yesterday, no appointments yet.

What I find odd is that neither of my receipts show up when I search their numbers on the uscis.gov website, anyone else having this issue?

Filed: Self
Date Application Sent - 08/16/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - USCIS Chicago Lockbox Facility
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Priority
Delivered - August 18, 2012, Chicago LockBox
G-II45 E-mail- August 22,2012 routed to Nebraska
Receipt Notice (Form I-797)- August 27,2012
Biometrics- TBA
EAD-TBA

[Dream4Life]

Hello All, Looking forward to receiving my 797's and biometrics letter soon. Got my notifications yesterday.

[Dream4Life]

Anyone know if processing times in Vermont are same as other processing centers? i checked the time for I821 (not 821D ofcourse) and Vermont averaged at 19 months. very scary.

[ferchor2]

still no letters from Vermont either

Date Application Sent - 08/15/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago Lockbox
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Certified
Date delivered - August 19, 2012
Date acceptance letter of application received - Aug 24, 2012 at 1:38 AM (routed to the USCIS Vermont)
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -pending
Date Biometrics scheduled -pending
Date of EAD received -pending

[Dream4Life]

Anyone know if Vermont is taking longer than usual to process apps? i checked hte 821 time (i know its not 821d so might not be accurate) and it showed 19 months. that is scary. any ideas on this?

[Dream4Life]

Ferchor2 where are you located?

[ferchor2]

Ferchor2 where are you located?

New jersey

[Kgoop]

Date Application Sent - 08/15/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Chicago Lockbox
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Express/ Certified
Date delivered - 8/17/2012
Date acceptance letter of application received -
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) - 8/27/12
Date Biometrics scheduled - TBD
Date of EAD received - TBD

[2Face]

Refer to my signature. :-P

[DreamBaybeh]

I sent mine in about an hour ago. I talked to the man at the counter and he explained the options, and now I feel bad for choosing signature confirmation instead of certified. With the two applications it would have only been like $5 more. I guess as long as it gets there, it'll be fine. I was told it would be there Thursday or Friday.

Date Application Sent - 08/28/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Dallas P.O. box
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Priority (with signature confirmation)
Date delivered -
Date acceptance letter of application received -
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

[DreamBaybeh]

Anyone know if Vermont is taking longer than usual to process apps? i checked hte 821 time (i know its not 821d so might not be accurate) and it showed 19 months. that is scary. any ideas on this?

Why would you check the time for a different process? 821 is for temporary protected status, besides, you're just scaring yourself. What we've heard is 3-6 months. I also heard 6-12 months, but things seem to be moving along okay so far.

[Ili_0389]

Date Application Sent -August 24, 2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - USCIS
ATTN: AOS
2501 S. State Hwy.121, Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 7506
Mailing Method -USPS Express
Date delivered -10:47am August 27, 2012 signed by K Coltin
Date acceptance letter of application received - TBA
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -TBA
Date Biometrics scheduled - TBA
Date of EAD received -TBA

[phoenix]

I finally got my G11 email-text but I got 4 receipt numbers... I thought it was only two? idk

[will_con]

Updating My Signature! :D

[Dream4Life]

Why would you check the time for a different process? 821 is for temporary protected status, besides, you're just scaring yourself. What we've heard is 3-6 months. I also heard 6-12 months, but things seem to be moving along okay so far.

You are right. just want to get all possible info. know what i mean? the updated/new times will be releast mid september anyway.

[Dream4Life]

Updating My Signature! :D

WilCon if yo udont mind me asking, how much did you lawyer charge to fill and submit the applications?

[will_con]

$800+ 465

[Dream4Life]

$800+ 465

Nice. i paid 500 + 465 but another 500 for RFE. hope it doesnt come up.

[will_con]

I thought RFE would have been needed before rerouting your packet to Vermont since I've seen a few posts about getting their packets rejected due to not filling out the form correctly.

[NotAPro]

I thought RFE would have been needed before rerouting your packet to Vermont since I've seen a few posts about getting their packets rejected due to not filling out the form correctly.

RFE might be at anytime after you submit your 821d, they only check your App for completeness, not for the quality of documentation, at the service center adjudication officials check the evidence etc, and send out RFE's.

When they start checking, might be today tomorrow next week who knows.

[nannerz]

I sent mine in about an hour ago. I talked to the man at the counter and he explained the options, and now I feel bad for choosing signature confirmation instead of certified. With the two applications it would have only been like $5 more. I guess as long as it gets there, it'll be fine. I was told it would be there Thursday or Friday.

Date Application Sent - 08/28/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Dallas P.O. box
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Priority (with signature confirmation)
Date delivered -
Date acceptance letter of application received -
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

I think the USCIS process Express faster.

[nannerz]

I sent mine in about an hour ago. I talked to the man at the counter and he explained the options, and now I feel bad for choosing signature confirmation instead of certified. With the two applications it would have only been like $5 more. I guess as long as it gets there, it'll be fine. I was told it would be there Thursday or Friday.

Date Application Sent - 08/28/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Dallas P.O. box
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Priority (with signature confirmation)
Date delivered -
Date acceptance letter of application received -
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -
Date Biometrics scheduled -
Date of EAD received -

Received both I-797 in the mail yesterday, no appointments yet.

What I find odd is that neither of my receipts show up when I search their numbers on the uscis.gov website, anyone else having this issue?

Filed: Self
Date Application Sent - 08/16/2012
The Lockbox the application was sent to - USCIS Chicago Lockbox Facility
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - Priority
Delivered - August 18, 2012, Chicago LockBox
G-II45 E-mail- August 22,2012 routed to Nebraska
Receipt Notice (Form I-797)- August 27,2012
Biometrics- TBA
EAD-TBA

Did you tried it here?

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard.do

[Strongman1]

Just posting up my timeline........

[Ili_0389]

Refer to signature

[Ali88]

Sent mine in today :D! Such a relief and I'm so excited

How do I create a signature with my info?

[Ili_0389]

Instead of Attn: DACA I put Attn: AOS (Adjustment Of Status)

Please help, will it delay my application? Will it get denied? Will it be thrown to the bottom of the pile? :(

[Chey00]

^ why the heck did you do that? -.-' I don't mean to be rude but the information is clearly out there and I honestly don't get how people don't pay attention to what they write. And I mean, Double-check things anyone??????

Okay *takes a deep breath* sorry I just had to vent, I'm in a bad mood today. But anyway, IMO I don't think it will affect your application. They will have to sign for the delivery either way and they will have to open your package to see what's this whole AOS thing about... so if you did include a Table of Content/Cover page which says Deferred action for blah blah blah ... They'll process it correctly. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

That's my opinion anyway.

[Ili_0389]

^ why the heck did you do that? -.-' I don't mean to be rude but the information is clearly out there and I honestly don't get how people don't pay attention to what they write. And I mean, Double-check things anyone??????

Okay *takes a deep breath* sorry I just had to vent, I'm in a bad mood today. But anyway, IMO I don't think it will affect your application. They will have to sign for the delivery either way and they will have to open your package to see what's this whole AOS thing about... so if you did include a Table of Content/Cover page which says Deferred action for blah blah blah ... They'll process it correctly. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

That's my opinion anyway.

I know! I feel like an IDIOT:-( but the reason I did that was because I saw it on the I-765 instructions but then saw the info about putting Attn: DACA
I did do a cover page with a table of contents so I hope that helps so it doesn't get delayed as much!

[will_con]

Sent mine in today :D! Such a relief and I'm so excited

How do I create a signature with my info?

Hit Control Panel on the left under FORUM LINKS. Hit Settings and then Edit Signature.

[B2cool]

Date Application Sent - 8/21/12
The Lockbox the application was sent to - Texas,Dallas
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. -certified
Date acceptance letter of application received - tba
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) -tba
Date Biometrics scheduled -tba
Date of EAD received -tba

[Ambitious101]

Instead of Attn: DACA I put Attn: AOS (Adjustment Of Status)

Please help, will it delay my application? Will it get denied? Will it be thrown to the bottom of the pile? :(

Hey man, don't even worry about it. I did the same thing because thats what the I-765 instructions stated. I sent mine via FedEX to Lewisville location and put AOS instead of DACA, they accepted it and now is in route to Nebraska. Once they open your package they will know its a DACA application.

[Ambitious101]

Application Completed By - Myself
Date Application Sent - 8/20/12
The Lockbox the application was sent to - USCIS Lewisville, TX
Mailing Method (Express, priority, certified) etc. - FedEx Overnight
Date Application Received - 8/21/12 10:30AM
G-1145 E-notification - 8/27/12 4:46pm
Date of I-797 Receipt Notice Received (I-821D) - 08/29/12
Date of I-797 Receipt Notice Received (I-765) - 08/29/12
Date Biometrics Received - TBA
Date of Biometrics - TBA
Date of EAD received - TBA

PS I wrote "ATTN: AOS" instead of "ATTN: DACA", glad it was accepted nevertheless. :)

[Ili_0389]

Hey man, don't even worry about it. I did the same thing because thats what the I-765 instructions stated. I sent mine via FedEX to Lewisville location and put AOS instead of DACA, they accepted it and now is in route to Nebraska. Once they open your package they will know its a DACA application.

Thank you so much for sharing this with me, you definitely put me at ease. Just wondering when did your application get delivered and did you enter without inspection or with some type of Visa? I heard applications with Visa entries are processing quicker.

[Ili_0389]

Ambitious101 never mind I saw your post with that info just now.
For future reference EVEN THOUGH I-765 say to label it ATTN: AOS it has to actually say ATTN: DACA

[Ambitious101]

Ambitious101 never mind I saw your post with that info just now.
For future reference EVEN THOUGH I-765 say to label it ATTN: AOS it has to actually say ATTN: DACA

Yea I realized that after I sent it and I was worried as well, but I called USCIS and they told me that it wasnt a big deal. The officials would know what application you're filing because they have to open your package. IF you're missing something that's when they will send it back. I've read posts where the people put the wrong "P.O. Box" and they're applications were still processed so we are good. lol

[dr3america]

Got my G-1145 Notification today!!! It only took 2 days!! wow this is going by super fast :D

[Ambitious101]

Thank you so much for sharing this with me, you definitely put me at ease. Just wondering when did your application get delivered and did you enter without inspection or with some type of Visa? I heard applications with Visa entries are processing quicker.


No problem. Yea I came to the U.S. when I was 2 with a Visitors Visa (B2 I believe), but it expired a long time ago (I am now 19), but that's normal for most of us DREAMERS; that's why we are in this situation lol.

[bama_kay]

Got my I-797C today. Hopefully my biometrics appointment will come soon.

[bytista2]

Got my G-1145 Notification today , I sent it to the Chicago Lockbox location on 8/21/12 . Hoping for my I-797C soon!

[will_con]

Got my G-1145 Notification today , I sent it to the Chicago Lockbox location on 8/21/12 . Hoping for my I-797C soon!

Where was yours sent to?

[bytista2]

Where was yours sent to?


Mine was routed to the USCIS Vermont Service Center.

[JGarza90]

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