did any one have received official receipt from USCIS CHICAGO TPS application centre who has already send the TPS application in USCIS CHICAGO ?

I am wondering if it has to do with handwritten forms vs electronically written one.

I would be grateful if anyone could help me with Cover Letter for late initial filing.
Thank You

@k_ho_k_life which number did you use to call USCIS? I need to call myself. Last year, my application was approved two weeks after biometrics, however, this year no biometrics and almost two months after biometrics not needed notice, application is still pending!!!

@bournvita86

the number is 1-800-375-5283. keep posting about what they say to you.

@ bournvita86

I don't remember the number but i called in the number that is in bottom of the notice. If you check at the bottom you will find it.

once you call let us know what they reply to you. you can call any time till 6pm (local time).

I have been waiting almost a month after my 'no biometrics needed form'.

Calling that number won't help because they will just tell you the average processing time is 3 months and you will have to wait some more time. My suggestion is to email here NSCFollowup.NCSC@uscis.dhs.gov with your case numbers. I did not get a reply but emails are always better than phone call.

My case was received on November 18th and I got receipt letter on Nov 24 and bio metrics notice on Dec 14 as they used my previously captured finger prints. My EAD and TPS both approved on 30th of December. Everything went smooth. So do not be panic guys, you will also get approval soon. Now I am planning to apply for Advance Parole document but USCIS has hiked the fee from $360 to $575.

@ Khoklife-
Kansas Resident. Sent package to chicago, My case was processed in LIN (Nebraska). I am sure it will be approved. Holiday season doesn't get lot of work done!!

Still waiting for TPS and EAD renewal. Has anyone gotten an approval? Please do share.

calm down man ...please start a different thread for you concern ..this should be for tracking our tps status.

my current status

TPS approved
Waiting on EAD and AP

@jayee please create new thread if you are interested in those stuff. I need to delete your post sorry for that.
@undewear: thanks for letting us know about the news.


@fdpower : I was thinking the same it is for those waiting for their TPS so do not post H1B, Arrest or what ever the news are in market. I will go ahead and delete these post.

Agreed. Those are good to be aware of but in a separate and dedicated thread of its own. Just creates noise here for the purpose of knowing TPS status.

I called USCIS and, as expected, was asked to wait further. They don't offer much help besides looking up the application and mentioning it is still pending!

TPS and EAD approved:

Timeline
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Application sent : Oct 30, 2016
765 receipt date: Nov 1, 2016
821 receipt date: Nov 7, 2016
765 and 821 Approval date: Jan 5, 2017

I was approved today for renewal of TPS and EAD.

TPS and EAD approved:

Timeline
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Application sent :Nov 14, 2016
no biometrics needed form received: Dec 4, 2016
new card is being produced/ tps approved: Jan 10, 2017

I applied right before the deadline (TPS only, didn't apply for EAD renewal at this time). USPS tracking shows that the packet was delivered on Dec. 26 but nothing has happened since....USCIS hasn't cashed the check yet...I'm starting to think they're denying my application for renewal. K po garni hola?

there is nothing you can do other than to wait. i think u should be fine. even if they reject, you can appeal because it was delivered before dec 27 deadline. how much was the check for ?

it was for $85 - just the biometric fee since I was applying to renew TPS only

Anyone got approval recently ? Please update.