Immigration Matters

DACA Progress Report 2

My first clients have been fingerprinted and report the process went quickly.  That's always nice to hear!  I had prepared them for the possibility of a wait, so I was pleased to know they were quickly in and out.

USCIS has also clarified an important point on Form I-821D and Form I-765.  Both forms request Social Security Numbers (SSN).  Many people have fake Social Security Numbers or even numbers they have purchased/borrowed knowing the numbers belong to someone else.  USCIS is interested only in Social Security Numbers officially issued to the applicant.  In other words, if you have a fake SSN or purchased/borrowed an SSN, do not put those numbers on the forms.  Leave the SSN space blank or write NONE.

 

 

DACA Progress Report 1

First applications went out from my office on August 20.  Receipts received 10 days later and biometric appointment notices received this week.  Biometric appointments are being scheduled for approximately 4-5 weeks after the application is filed.  This is excellent news.  The timelines are similar for I-765 applications associated with adjustment of status applications.

The next issue is: how quickly will the I-765 be approved?  Under the current speed of progress, I think within 90 days after filing might happen, which would mean the first approval notices could be issued as early as mid-November.