Question about the process for an initial request application
 

Hi everyone
Does anyone know if USICS checks your paperwork in your package before they send you the biometrics appointment or after they get your finger prints? The reason im asking is i check my case online yesterday and it said the my biometrics have been scheduled and i was wondering if that meant that all the paperwork i sent was good .
Thanks

Re: Question about the process for an initial request application
 

I do not believe so, especially for an initial application. They schedule and then review your app.

Re: Question about the process for an initial request application
 

What? When I sent my application (First time) in Dec, I got a letter saying they were reviewing my case. Just on May 1st it was updated online (USCIS.gov) that they were sending a biometrics appointment.

Re: Question about the process for an initial request application
 

My experience was nearly a decade ago, the process could have changed. They say that they are reviewing the case a lot so I don't know if that is true.

I know people who were asked to provide additional documents after doing the bio.

Re: Question about the process for an initial request application
 

So from you experience, they sent you the biometrics first and THEN they reviewed your packet?

Re: Question about the process for an initial request application
 

In general when you send your application, they do a “basic” review. That is to make sure the forms
Are all attached, signed, correct payment etc. This is just the first step. Once this is done and the check is cleared,
your bio appointment is scheduled. Once the bio is completed, your application is further reviewed. If additional
Information is needed, they will send an RFE (request for evidence). If they need, you should send it promptly. Once the review is successfully completed, you would be approved. Now this is just based on my understanding of the process. I’m not professing to be an expert here. Having said this, the processing time and approvals varies, Some people get approved very quickly, and others takes a while, even though their applications have no issues. Good luck with your application!

Re: Question about the process for an initial request application
 

Thanks for the info.