How and when to expedite?

[JuneFirst 1]

Hi,

I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 1 month ago; I am not doing well, will have to quit my job.

Anyway, stress is a big factor in triggering MS-relapses and having a long-distance-relationship is a huge stress factor.

My husband and I now are thinking about trying to expedite our case.

How would we have to apply for it (what form etc)?

When would we have to apply for it (just whenever, once the visa s at the NVC...)?

How often to applications f. expedition get approved?

Does a denies expedition hurt the visa in any way?

I hope someone can help me out with the answers to my questions.

[Djwalker60 1]

Hi,

I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 1 month ago; I am not doing well, will have to quit my job.

Anyway, stress is a big factor in triggering MS-relapses and having a long-distance-relationship is a huge stress factor.

My husband and I now are thinking about trying to expedite our case.

How would we have to apply for it (what form etc)?

When would we have to apply for it (just whenever, once the visa s at the NVC...)?

How often to applications f. expedition get approved?

Does a denies expedition hurt the visa in any way?

I hope someone can help me out with the answers to my questions.

I tried an expedite for my wife because of her high risk pregnancy issues, but they denied it. Here is what they said today in a letter: “The California Service center acknowledges receipt of your request for expedited handling of your I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. As Visa Number are currently not available based on the receipt date of this petition and the country of chargeability, we are unable to process your case at this time”

I have no idea who or for what reason they expedite cases for. But in my opnion sure seems that they do not do it for anyone, oh I seen a post once for an active duty military member, no others. You call the 800 number, and tell them you want to put in a service request for an expedite. they take your information. A few days later you will get an email with instructions to fax information to them. That's it. took two weeks to get the deny letter. Try you Senators too, see if they can submit it on your behalf.

Dan

[pushbrk 12,569]

I tried an expedite for my wife because of her high risk pregnancy issues, but they denied it. Here is what they said today in a letter: “The California Service center acknowledges receipt of your request for expedited handling of your I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. As Visa Number are currently not available based on the receipt date of this petition and the country of chargeability, we are unable to process your case at this time”

I have no idea who or for what reason they expedite cases for. But in my opnion sure seems that they do not do it for anyone, oh I seen a post once for an active duty military member, no others. You call the 800 number, and tell them you want to put in a service request for an expedite. they take your information. A few days later you will get an email with instructions to fax information to them. That's it. took two weeks to get the deny letter. Try you Senators too, see if they can submit it on your behalf.

Dan

They do it when the US Citizen has a serious health problem requiring the assistance of the foreign spouse. The Chinese medical system deals with far more high risk pregnancies that the US system does. While the relative quality of service is arguable, it's not grounds for expediting a visa. In fact, it's excellent reason not to as most such beneficiaries would enter uninsured.

[canadian_wife 1,808]

Sadly I agree with pushbrk (not sad that I agree with push but sad I agree under the circumstances). However, he brought up an excellent point. Be proactive, since your diagnosis you should be preparing for excellent insurance that does not count MS as a pre-existing condition

Good luck - I am so sorry for your diagnosis

[Darnell 8,478]

I tried an expedite for my wife because of her high risk pregnancy issues, but they denied it. Here is what they said today in a letter: “The California Service center acknowledges receipt of your request for expedited handling of your I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. As Visa Number are currently not available based on the receipt date of this petition and the country of chargeability, we are unable to process your case at this time”

I have no idea who or for what reason they expedite cases for. But in my opnion sure seems that they do not do it for anyone, oh I seen a post once for an active duty military member, no others. You call the 800 number, and tell them you want to put in a service request for an expedite. they take your information. A few days later you will get an email with instructions to fax information to them. That's it. took two weeks to get the deny letter. Try you Senators too, see if they can submit it on your behalf.

Dan

Well, it took 2 months for the approval, and if you want to gain some more speed (from NVC OUT to GUZ IN) you might want to consider NVC Electronic Processing. China-bound petitions are eligible - you MUST OPT IN for Electronic Processing with NVC - see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Electronic_Processing for some 'how to'

FWIW, it won't go 'faster' at NVC - but once it's finished - yer gonna shave off 2 to 5 months of 'dead zone time' from 'NVC OUT to GUZ IN' timeticks.

Good Luck !

[kalia3333 1]

I would try it. Mine was rushed through to Ghana with a letter stating I am bipolar and going crazy!

Just because they didn't rush it for one don't mean they won't for the next!