Angy,
I went to get help from some lawyers to fill out my Deferred Action form sometime in August. When I got there, he was making corrections and using whiteout and he didn’t seem so sure of what he was doing. I sent my application on the 28th and I haven’t received anything. No letter or text or email. I went online and people were telling me that my application was either delayed or denied. I’m really scared. I don’t know what to do.
G.V.Hi Angy,
I sent my application since September 24th and I went to my fingerprints on October 29th. I still have not heard whether I’m approved or not. The website says “initial review”. I know this will take time and all but I’m almost about to reach my 90 days that the USCIS says the process “should” take. I’m just wondering, what can I do? I have a friend who went the same day, same time to the fingerprints as I did and she got her permit exactly a month after. Another who went a week before me and she just got it last Thursday. I don’t know what to do! Lol. I’m so anxious and I try to not think about it but I can’t help it.
Thanks for your time!
Arisandi
Hey G.V and Arisandi!
Thank you so so much for the e-mail. Congratulations on sending out your application!
I’m sorry you haven’t heard back from USCIS yet. The wait for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is a little bit over three months, maybe four, right now. I know that at first it was happening within a few weeks because there weren’t that many applications going through. Now, there are a lot more applications to process. If you haven’t received a text, email or letter it just means they haven’t got to process your application yet. Since your email and phone number are inside your application, maybe they haven’t even opened it yet?
I don’t think they are looking at the applications in any specific order since I’ve heard of a lot of people who have been waiting up to 3 or 4 months already even though they sent their applications in October. Don’t stress out! If you sent your application to the Vermont office, it has been slow since the Superstorm Sandy. It was also the holidays and New Year, which can add to the delay time.
Also, you won’t hear back about a decision until AFTER you do your biometrics. Before your biometrics come through you can get an RFE (request for evidence) which just means that you didn’t send in enough information the first time around and they need a little bit more. Also, if you forgot to sign some pages, the application may be sent back to you, or your attorney, to be completed.
Just be patient and keep checking out the status of your case on the USCIS website. I hope you’re approved! Let me know how the application process is going.
Readers, how long has YOUR Deferred Action application taken?
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Sandy
May 14, 2013 at 8:58 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Can any one of you guys help me….what is the email address to send claim form?
Brenda
May 15, 2013 at 4:24 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I just sent my application today…omg long wait to go. I leave everything in God’s hands. Btw I sent mine to Austin.
Aman
May 17, 2013 at 12:12 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I feel like u will never get mine:( may 21 will be 6 months:(
Nicolas
May 18, 2013 at 2:28 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Its nice to see im not alone, but vermont received my applicattion on aug 24 and i still nothing. I called many times but they keep on telling me to wait 15 days. I really dont know what to do. On may 24 will be 9 months!!! Im desperate
Roxy
May 24, 2013 at 7:03 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Mine was at Vermont as well. They are the ones that take the longest. Hold on, its coming. Keep your head Up!
Marina
May 18, 2013 at 4:06 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I sent my application in april 26 and on the 1st of May i got an email and a letter in the mail from Nebraska saying my paperwork was recieved and ibwas given the reciept number so i could check my status, it’s. Now may 18 and im still waiting for my biometric appointment.
I was wondering if it’s normal to wait this long or will i have to wait longer to get my biometric appointment ???
uriel hernandez
May 20, 2013 at 8:32 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
its normal. i sent my app on sept 22 and had the biometrics appoinmet on oct 16.
hopefully you dont get to be one of those cases like mine that took almost 8 months to be approved.
good luck
Nick
May 21, 2013 at 12:06 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Application received on September 6, Biometrics on October 3, and it's been Initial Review ever since. I'm at 8.5 months here, there is no way it should taking this long.
Sandy
May 21, 2013 at 6:29 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
So, I call just right now to uscis customer service couse its been the 14 days since I call wich it was may 1st and my case status still is on initial review….the Rep told me that they are working on application from Oct 16 and that i should recieve some thing in the next 30 days couse they are only 9 days from the day my application was recieve Oct 25…Hopefully I do get something couse its going to be 7months this may 25 since i apply…:-(:-(:-(:-(:’(.
uriel hernandez
May 22, 2013 at 2:13 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
yhea if your case is not past due they wont even bother helping you.
i had the same problem, my case was past due the 3 months period then i call and they verify that it was.
then they told me to wait like 15 to 30 days.
so i did and 2 weeks later i got approved.
i apply on sep-23 and got approved on may 1st
hang in there dont loose hope
Jazmin
May 22, 2013 at 2:32 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hi Sandy,
What is it that you’re telling them that they give you 15 day? I’ve been waiting 7months and nothing :/
Sandy
May 22, 2013 at 7:07 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hey jazmin!
First time my lawyer call and she told the Rep that its been more that 6 months since I turn my I765 and that the process past that past the 90 days and that the I 821D was over 6 months too. The Rep told us that the I 765 was not moving from initial review till thatI821 D got approve. My lawyer told her that we need the work permit so i can get my ssc# and driver linces..after that
she gave us a reference# regarding the I765 and told me to wait 15 days and this time I call and told me to wait 30days that I should get something couse that are 9 days from the day my application was recieve …..I really hope we all get approve soon couse like I told the Rep first they say 90days, then 6 months and now no one knows!!!
ana
May 24, 2013 at 1:58 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I filled 12/17/12
Biometrics 2/20/13
.. wait
…wait….
….wait…….
5/22/13 receive a letter to go in once again for Biometrics 6/11/13
Call uscis, say probably first Biometrics were lost or something, that I should go again on appointed date…
Really?? After all this time, they want me to wait 3 more weeks
ana
May 24, 2013 at 2:01 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m walking in first thing tomorrow morning, it is really unacceptable..
Roxy
May 24, 2013 at 7:01 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Applicatin received Sept 17, Biometrics October 22, waited 8 long months with people telling me pretty much we'll get to you when we get to you. According to USPS mine should be in my hand today! It sucks waiting and not being able to do anything about it but hang in there. You'll make it!
Aman
May 28, 2013 at 12:05 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
My file is in Nebraska, I called today n they said they are working on the files from Dec 2 2012!
Sandy
May 28, 2013 at 11:51 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Omg today May 28 2013 I got approved for both I821D and i765.First got ans email that my I765 was in card production @ 1145am and few minutes ago @8pm got that my DACA was approve and mail and @8:06 pm my I765 was too. This means so much for me couse now I will be able to go back to school and become a certifie nurse and also continue my other case to become a permanent resident that i stared few years ago since my husband and son are US Citizens…
priscilla
May 29, 2013 at 12:19 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
My husband applied in October
Application was received Oct. 10, 2012
Biometrics done Nov. 16, 2012
Case was initially under “Initial review” and on Jan 7, 2012 they suppossedly send a letter requesting further evidence but we never received such request, we called and told the rep and they said they would mail a new letter with the request, but instead the letter we received stated that they were having issues with their system and to disregard the request, a ref # was attached but ever since then his online case status remained as “on jan 7 we mailed a letter requesting further evidence” and since then when we call for case status the reps tell us what the online case status says so we have tp gp through this long explanation on why we need to call and since then nothing has been done. We finally were able to file an e-request but to no avail, we were mailed a letter asking us to keep waiting that they were aware that the case was beyong processing times but that they were still revewing the case “/ so frustrated so annoyed so mad..had we known we would have just filled his paperwork as a married couple..
uriel hernandez
June 3, 2013 at 11:08 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
i totally know were u coming from
i was int he same situation
i file for DACA back in september and got approved on may 1st
it took so long to be approve that at some point i wanted to apply for a spouse visa
my wife and daughter are US citizens and i thank GOD for that because i wouldnt want them to go trough what i went.
well depend on your husband situation how he got into the US
my case was that i came into the US without inspection wen i was a kid so for that i was illegal alien for 15 years i could not apply for spouse visa without going to mexico and there was a big chance i would get a 3 to 10 year ban.
i know this DACA case takes long but people are getting approve after all.
if your case is pass due call USCIS and tell them why.
call every 15 days .
i know thats what they will say.
good luck
Karla
May 30, 2013 at 11:52 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hi, I live in Memphis, Tn and I currently waiting to be approved its going to be almost 6 months, and I’m really hoping I get it, I check the website every now and then but it still stuck on the same response “initial review” I also got on my mail that my case moved to an office in Nebraska ,
Aman
May 30, 2013 at 2:57 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
GOT APPOROVED TODAY THANK GOD AFTER 6 months!!!!!!!!!
Everyone have patience you will get your soon:)
Aman
May 30, 2013 at 3:41 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Applied nov 21
Biometrics dec 31
Transferred to Nebraska march 21
Approved may 30
Sandy
May 31, 2013 at 9:40 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
May 30 2013 receive an email that said my new card of work authorization was mail to me…..can’t wait to get it and apply for ss#, driver license and most important be able to go to school and work with out been afraid they my not take me couse I don’t have ss#….
Sandy
June 1, 2013 at 7:38 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Today June 1st I receive my work permit……:-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-) and Monday morning I will go and apply for my ss#…….can’t believe is alredy here. I’M SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!
uriel hernandez
June 2, 2013 at 4:39 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
congrats now go and apply for ssn aand study for that driving test
google for the dmv written test and practice online
thats what i did right after i got approve
hope everyone gets approve soon
hang in there people
Jazmin
June 2, 2013 at 2:12 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Sandy
Congratulations!!! I bet it’s an Awsome feeling
Hope to get approve soon.
jorge23
June 2, 2013 at 10:22 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Can anyone help me? I been looking all over for answers and no luck, well according to the website my work permit card was sent and the tracking number said it was delivered April 13th but the only thing I received that day was the acceptance letter, (Idk if that’s what it was talking about?) Nevertheless, I called on may 13th and told them I never received the card, they filed a referral and said they will send me another. Come may 29th I received a letter, via my gmail, saying my card was never sent back to them. What do I do??? :/
Anna
June 2, 2013 at 8:19 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
APPLIED DEC 17
BIOMETRICS FEB 20
APPROVED MAY 29.
DONE ON MY OWN..
Sandy
June 3, 2013 at 7:32 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks Jazmin…..
Hopefully you’ll wet approve soon…:-):-):-)
Sandy
June 3, 2013 at 7:42 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks Uriel!
And yes that is what I been doing since if found that I got aprroved….I been pratice online and reviewing the DMV driving hand book….
I really hope the rests get approve!!! Don’t lose hope!!!!
Avin
June 3, 2013 at 8:32 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I filed my paperwork on sept 7 and biometrics done one oct. 8…still waiting…I'm so happy for those who have gotten through but I'm afraid that I'm starting to give up. I contacted uscis and they responded by saying they cannot make a decision yet because it didn't get out of review yet and the security checks are not done with it so they have to wait. I guess some are more lucky than others. To those that got it you deserve it, to those waiting as long as I have well I am lost for words. I had so much hope but I just don't know anymore…….
Alvin
June 3, 2013 at 8:34 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I filed my paperwork on sept 7 and biometrics done one oct. 8…still waiting…I'm so happy for those who have gotten through but I'm afraid that I'm starting to give up. I contacted uscis and they responded by saying they cannot make a decision yet because it didn't get out of review yet and the security checks are not done with it so they have to wait. I guess some are more lucky than others. To those that got it you deserve it
Vani
June 4, 2013 at 12:21 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Sent sept 7, biometrics oct. 8……still no luck
Sandy
June 4, 2013 at 2:35 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
For all those that been waiting over 7 months call USCIS or send letters that is what I did. First I send a claims letter and waited like20 days then I call telling them that my I765 was over 90 days that is when they gave me 15 days.I call when the 15 days where up.they gave 30 days but 5days after I call I got approve….I truly hope that everyone gets approve.. DONT LOSE HOPE…..
I K
June 4, 2013 at 5:34 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
They received my RFE April 4 at the Texas Service Center. It said they would give me a status update within 60 days. It’s June 4th now and I’m wondering if anyone experienced something similar. Will I get my update tomorrow?
Thanks.
Ashley
June 12, 2013 at 12:07 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
My husbands had gotten an RFE as well and they received his on April 12th at the California Service Center. Today is 60 days and as of this morning still nothing. I can almost guarantee we will not here anything today and will be having to make a phone call tomorrow for them to tell us to wait 15 days.
Felix
June 4, 2013 at 8:24 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I noticed a lot of people in September are still waiting! I sent mine on the 4th sept and biometrics a few weeks after and still waiting. This sucks but what can we do? I called too and no real update
Anna
June 4, 2013 at 10:44 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Recieved My EAC yesterday @ 1:50
Drove ASAP to SSA and applied for social.
Gentleman said My card was “fresh”
I was like ” yeah, gotta take advantage of this great opportunity”
Drivers License next!!
Everyone don’t lose hope! Stay positive!
Kasey
June 5, 2013 at 3:00 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Just like everyone else on here, I needed hope because it had been past the six months time frame and I was getting no answers!! I was frustrated, sad and I felt my hands were tied. I lost hope like many of you have. After 8 months of agony I received the texts and emails today. Although it is a surreal feeling, I still wanted to share it with everyone else on here. It was once I started saying "this is out of your hands, I did nothing wrong, no felonies on record and I meet all the requirements so just wait…your time will come" to myself was that I started to realize that the days went by faster, agony was gone and I started looking forward to my dreams. Today was my day…maybe tomorrow will be yours. Don't give up hope. It took eight months for me…but it was worth it. Hang in there <3
Paolz
June 5, 2013 at 3:05 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I contacted USCIS about my case today and they told me that my office (now Nebraska, transferred there from Vermont) is currently working through Dec. 3 applications.
Sandy
June 7, 2013 at 8:34 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Today June 7th received my SS# and monday I’m going to the DMV to take my driving test …..:-):-):-):-):-):-)…
Hansen Ozer
June 9, 2013 at 2:36 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hi my name is hansen ozer
I apply Daca my finger print taken in October 10
Sence then no answer I checking on web same
Almost 8 month can you please let me know how long more time I need to with
Thanks
Robert
June 10, 2013 at 2:53 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This months will be 9 months that ive been wating!! I have college and other big plans in my life on hold for now until I receive my work permit and all. I just pray that's the reason they taking so long is cuz there are so many applications and not cuz of anything els we don't know. I sent my paper work on Sep 24 and did my bio on Oct 22 of last year and im still on initial review. All of my other friends and family received their permits and all but I think its cuz they still in school. Im just praying that I get my things soon and so I can get on with my life!! Praying for all the others going through the same thing!! If anyone knows any more info please reply.
TheDon
June 12, 2013 at 11:58 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I feel you man I have been waiting forever. Feel like immigration took our cases and threw them one side and forgot us sometimes. But hold your head high and pray hard dude I know how you feel.
TheDon
June 11, 2013 at 11:04 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
DACA received on Sept 7, Bio early Oct 9..I called and they said this –
The processing of your case has been delayed. A check of our records establishes that your case is not yet ready for decision, as the required security checks remain pending.
Until the security checks have been completed, we cannot move forward on your case. These security checks are required to be completed on all applicants who apply for the immigration benefit you are seeking. We will make every effort to make a decision on this case as soon as the security checks are complete.
—i got this back a few days ago. Can someone tell me what this means exactly please? I asked the officer, who was very nice, but he himself was just reading what this said thats about it. I am so stuck I dont know what to do!!!
Anna
June 11, 2013 at 4:51 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
FBI is in charge of Biometrics./ background checks.. maybe you should try calling them.
TheDon
June 11, 2013 at 8:41 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hi Anna thanks for your input. Do you mean call back the Uscis number? And also is it a good thing that it has hit this stage?
Aman Singh
June 12, 2013 at 8:42 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
For my ss today:D have patience you all will surely get it soon:) god bless you all:)
Sandy
June 14, 2013 at 6:33 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Pass my driving test today 6/14/2013.Next behind the wheel test…..:-):-):-):-):-)…
wayne
June 14, 2013 at 7:09 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
i did my bios back in oct and still nothing, how would i go about getting information for my pending status.
Ken
June 15, 2013 at 4:01 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
As the clock turns and the days move the 10th month of waiting approaches…..sigh……as we wait, wait, and wait some more………
Kal
June 16, 2013 at 2:19 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I sent my Application August 28 2012 and was received one the 31st, had my Bios on September 17, going to 10 months and still have not heard jack.
Mines went to Slow Vermont.
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