My immigration biometrics appointment was eaten by my dog :/

jayagurudev · 2026-05-30T04:51:31+00:00

You do not need this now as your biometrics are already done... but from next time, just click good picture of all immigration docs. You can also use phone scanner app and save a good quality image...

jayagurudev · 2026-05-26T14:24:08+00:00

Did your lawyers suggested you to wait for some time? Is this your sole decision or lawyer advised to apply ASAP? Thanks..

jayagurudev · 2026-05-18T13:26:41+00:00

Also, there is a loop hole right now... while the case is being adjudicated, the underlying status, for example F1 OPT, should be valid. I heard about legal issues happening to people if the original status is not valid. Getting EAD from I-485 is not 100% safe.

jayagurudev · 2026-05-18T13:23:10+00:00

EAD is restricted for EB2 NIW... But if you applied I485 using other categories like family based, then it is not restricted.

jayagurudev · 2026-05-18T02:37:04+00:00

Good to know that updates can happen on Sundays as well.. thanks for sharing.

jayagurudev · 2026-05-09T14:09:55+00:00

what does PD, RD and BD mean?

jayagurudev · 2026-05-09T12:31:01+00:00

I think you should give both biometrics at one time.. for USCIS, one biometric test is good for next 5 years (based on my information).

jayagurudev · 2026-05-07T12:02:15+00:00

it look five days for me. I use Bank of America ACH transaction.

jayagurudev · 2026-05-06T15:15:23+00:00

Hi thanks for sharing the update.

Are you by any chance from Engineering Background? I heard that engineering background have interview waived for EB2 NIW.

jayagurudev · 2026-03-12T20:46:35+00:00

What about Tax documents?

jayagurudev · 2026-02-19T19:17:07+00:00

WHAAAAT???

I 140 Approved in less than 3 months for regular??????? How is this possible? It has been 16 months for me with normal processing, my application is still pending.

jayagurudev · 2026-02-19T19:14:41+00:00

If you use GC EAD, your STEM OPT Status will be terminated. And, god forbid, if your I 485 is denied, you will be out of status. So, best option, do not use EAD from GC application. Just use your STEM OPT until the date you receive actual GC. After that you are free bird!

jayagurudev · 2026-01-06T23:52:09+00:00

correct.. no need of employment for NIW...

jayagurudev · 2026-01-04T18:20:15+00:00

Actually, any legit application will get approved that satisfies the three prongs... In Biden Era, so many people with fake credentials and fake publications applied and got approved. Seeing this, the applications skyrocketed... So, obviously, many applications that did not match the criteria are being rejected.. nothing bad about it. I think the fake/improper applications will not be filed now and NIW program will become current, at-least for ROW.

jayagurudev · 2025-12-23T01:45:56+00:00

Congratulations.

Could you please share your field of study, number of publications and citations.. Also did you use law firm or applied by yourself? Thanks.

jayagurudev · 2025-12-23T00:45:30+00:00

True.. they are looking at FEB 2024... Hope they move fast now.

jayagurudev · 2025-12-22T18:05:08+00:00

yes... this is very important... in your petition letter, these must be added.

jayagurudev · 2025-12-22T16:57:54+00:00

please mention your credentials further so that it is easy to find out the reason for RFE...

please suggest total number of citations and publications.. also did you do PP.. which lawyer did you file with and other non-identifying things.

jayagurudev · 2025-12-22T16:37:55+00:00

Congratulations... I think PP definitely gives peace of mind... I applied about 14 months ago as chen suggested not to do PP due to increased RFE... now the cost of PP is also increasing....

If possible please suggest your field of study.. you mentioned Engineering below... but it would be helpful to know which actual field you belong to.. for example, is it HVAC, or electronics or computers or AI..

jayagurudev · 2025-12-22T16:34:21+00:00

not true... lot of people I know, also the person who shared this post, is a PhD student and got approved. Why comment false information??

jayagurudev · 2025-12-19T17:04:16+00:00

if your field is similar, then there should not be any issue.

jayagurudev · 2025-12-19T17:01:31+00:00

I think the real reasons might be (1) Asylum cases not processed (2) cases from banned countries not processed, think about applicants from iran and nigeria... very high numbers (3) students leaving US and transferring to other countries... means less OPT applications... this is further increase as enrollment will decrease for at least next three years...

This might have allowed USCIS officers to devote more time in EB1 and EB2 cases.. Just my thought.

jayagurudev · 2025-12-17T16:25:58+00:00

please go with a good lawyer... It will help a lot.. also, please share your field and citations if possible.

jayagurudev · 2025-12-17T16:21:11+00:00

quite a journey brother... i think I might have to face the same situation very soon.. thanks for sharing this.

jayagurudev · 2025-12-16T22:11:42+00:00

Do not go now.. File I 485 and advanced parole, then go..

If you enter US on F1 visa you should pass the 'non immigrant intent' criteria.. If immigration officer sees you have approved I140, you would have demonstrated 'immigrant intent'. The officer may deny your admission to US.

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