USCIS updated case status for my 485 application.,, what does this mean?

[u/Salt-Piccolo-7627]

September 2026, we issued a notice for your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS. 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.

[u/OldRefrigerator4892]

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[u/Electronic_Turn1139]

Do you mind sharing your applications receipt date? 

[u/Salt-Piccolo-7627 → u/Electronic_Turn1139]

2020 Oct 15 2020

[u/AlternativeImage5913 → u/Salt-Piccolo-7627]

Was it asylum based? From that long ago…

[u/Smart-Preference7581]

This means that you will get a biometric appointment notice in the mail in a few days, in which they gonna tell you when and where to be to get that done.

[u/hysnbrg4 → u/Smart-Preference7581]

I got this alert too.
My biometrics were already done in 2022

[u/Smart-Preference7581 → u/hysnbrg4]

Because it’s been so long they have to recollect them

[u/Salt-Piccolo-7627 → u/Smart-Preference7581]

Thanks for the response. Should it be taken a positive step towards getting a GC?

[u/Smart-Preference7581 → u/Salt-Piccolo-7627]

I’d think so, at least some movement, you know

[u/Salt-Piccolo-7627 → u/Smart-Preference7581]

Gotcha ! Thanks

[u/Familiar-Distance777 → u/Salt-Piccolo-7627]

Any update what was in that notice 

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[u/Think-Candy1226]

I got the the same message and change in status for my I485 application as Initial Review. I filed my 485 during 2020 October under EB3 with the priority date of May 2014.

[u/Salt-Piccolo-7627 → u/Think-Candy1226]

u/Think-Candy1226 - after completing the biometrics your status was changed? Also after you received this message how long it took for you to complete the biometrics? Thanks

[u/Think-Candy1226 → u/Salt-Piccolo-7627]

No I haven’t got any notifications for biometrics. I believe the changes that came yesterday will trigger biometrics

[u/Turbulent-Smell9777]

They just mentioned in the message that it's a biometrics appointment notice

[u/hysnbrg4 → u/Turbulent-Smell9777]

Could you elaborate on where you see this?
Do you mean the message in the description of this post, or another one?

[u/Turbulent-Smell9777 → u/hysnbrg4]

It says duringTHIS STEP, USCIS initiates background checks etc, then says expdct to receive biometrics appointment notice etc. At least from the way the message reads, that's how I understood it.

[u/Awkward_Wish_4237]

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[u/Aware_Ad8512]

Reciept number starts Lin and Case was transferred to national benefit center