Expedite requests for 129F

[chorosizzle 0]

Does anyone know who can request expedited processing/ how that works?

Thanks!!

[TracyTN 237]

Anyone can request it, but USCIS generally grants it only in cases of impending military deployments or severe medical issues concerning one of the parties (for example, if the USC is very ill and needs the alien for a caregiver).

[Otto 83]

This (link) may be helpful to you. USCIS Expedite Criteria

Is there something in particular about your situation that might warrant expedition?

[marklovetina 52]

Expedite Criteria

All expedite requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and are granted at the discretion of the Director. The burden is on the applicant or petitioner to demonstrate that one or more of the expedite criteria have been met. The criteria are as follows:

* Severe financial loss to company or individual

* Extreme emergent situation

* Humanitarian situation

* Nonprofit status of requesting organization in furtherance of the cultural and social interests of the United States

* Department of Defense or National Interest Situation (Note: Request must come from official United States Government entity and state that delay will be detrimental to our Government)

* USCIS error

* Compelling interest of USCIS

If you are filing your application or petition:

You must provide a written explanation as to why the application or petition needs to be expedited. You may include supporting evidence with the request. Write “EXPEDITE REQUEST” at the top of your letter. When you file your application or petition, place your expedite request letter on the top of your documents.

If you have already filed your application or petition:

You can contact the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283. The NCSC will take a “service request” and forward your expedite request to the office with jurisdiction over the application or petition. You also have the options of 1). visiting your local office by scheduling an InfoPass appointment or 2). writing a letter to the local office or service center.

hope that helps... merry x-mas!!!

[Calypso 464]

If you don't qualify to get expedited, stay positive. A lot of people here didn't have shortcuts either. Just enjoy every single step and we are around to journey with you. After all, food in good restaurants take more time to cook but tastes better than fastfood.

Hakuna matata.

God bless us all.

FAE

[chorosizzle 0]

Thanks everyone! I don't qualify (but based on that list it appears I should be thankful for that!). Happy holidays!!