Hello,
My employer applied for my H1b extension along with H4 extension and H4 EAD extension in premium processing for the TX center.
However, yesterday I got the following email from the USCIS.
Your Case Status: Initial Review
On October 4, 2023, we stopped the processing of your premium-processing case, Receipt Number IOE1234******, and sent you a notice explaining why we took this action. This notice describes what you need to do to resume processing of your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. You must respond to the notice within the time it specifies. Your premium-processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on your case. If you move, contact the premium-processing unit directly to update your address.
During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant’s/petitioner’s criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators. If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition.
I have the following questions about the email.
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How the USCIS will sent the RFE documents which shows what they need? Via email or mail?
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If via mail then how long it takes to delivered?
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As it says (in the bold font) “expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken”. Does it mean there is an issue with H4 or H4EAD?
Thank your for your time and help.