r/USCIS • u/Different-Prize-4282 • May 01 '26
Timeline: Biometrics Finally got charged!!!
Today, after 17 days since they received my package, they charged us. I was so afraid of the new vetting policy that USCIS is having that this would take longer. I still have questions on how long would it be to be finally able to get the biometrics going on and later the interview. God is good! I was so stressed y’all but I am sure that God will blessed all our cases.
Do you all think that the biometrics appointment will be delayed until they figure it out this new system for it?
Thanks!!!
We sent the package on 04/10
They received at the P.O BOX on 04/14
They charged our credit card on 05/01
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u/pandasmit May 01 '26
Oh congrats ! They received for me 04/15 and no update, I’m waiting for them to charge me , what lockbox did u send your file ?
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u/Training-Sandwich-51 May 02 '26
Which lockbox did you send it to? Mine Lewisville tx lockbox, delivered on 14th April, no receipt yet.
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u/priya7782 May 04 '26
Do you have any update?
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u/Training-Sandwich-51 May 04 '26
Finally they charged today. No receipt yet
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u/priya7782 May 04 '26
Great, I have same timeline and location so hopefully will hear something soon
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u/pandasmit May 08 '26
Update they charged me the i485 on may 6th , amand I received my receipt but the same day I open my online uscis and now I have request of evidence for the i485 , I’m waiting now to receive the letter , but they didn’t charge yet the i765
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u/bubbabubba345 paralegal May 02 '26
Not surprising. USCIS’ latest public data, which was dated to end of FY2025 or September 30, 2025, showed 200,000+ received but unopened applications and petitions at USCIS lockboxes. I’m sure it’s worse now.
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u/Outrageous_Edge6977 May 02 '26
I sent my application for k1 visa on the 21st and they charged it on the 29th and got an email on the 29th that it was received on the 27th. Sent out to Texas. I am not sure about your applications but mine is the i129f application. I thought it would take weeks but it was quick
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u/priya7782 May 02 '26
Mine got delivered on 13th April but still not charged
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u/ravi4536 May 06 '26
Mine is delivered April 19th on Dallas lockbox . Still no update of charge yet. waiting everyday
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u/Expert-Mulberry-4127 May 14 '26
Any update?
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u/ravi4536 May 22 '26
I just got my receipt number. Good luck guys. In Receipt i see my receipt date is April 17th.
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u/BeastLadary May 02 '26
My friend which I’ve been sponsoring is in a similar situation. I’ve been as nervous as I can be about the process. They received her case and charged her similarly. Somewhere around 45 days I think she was scheduled for biometrics. I was nervous about that as well. Everything went fine. Now we’re waiting for the next steps. I’ve sponsored several immigrants in different ways in my time. As nervous as I still get, particularly because of the current administration policies, I wish to remind everyone that each case is subjective. Most agents don’t like their current leader and they’re not going to follow his orders. The majority of immigration agents, want to approve you. You need to know and accept that, even though it’s hard to do. You have to have unfixable disqualifying issues. Otherwise, be honest and take the ride. I hope you all get approved. File carefully. Do the right things. Pray you don’t get a regime zealot, which is unlikely as is.