senatorial expedite help at consulate K-1 visa

[KaylaDeann 0]

hey guys,

My fiance is from england and we received our NOA2 on monday (4/25/11) which is awesome! and the only way that it happened was because we contacted a senator who asked on our behalf to expedite the process due to financial loss if my fiance is not in the country by our wedding date (july 16th 2011). I HAVE read that the london consulate will sometimes move up interview dates if there are concrete travel and wedding plans which we have both. What i basically need to know is who should the senator contact now? the NVC? or the London consulate? and what is the best form of contact for someone contacting from the US. Has anyone ever gone through a similar situation as in had a senator expedite the case at the consulate level?

[TBoneTX 45,091]

If one of our good UK members doesn't happen along in this forum, you can pose your question in the UK Regional Subforum for some meaningful responses, si man.

[Anh map 2,098]

All the Senator or Rep can do is ask on your behalf. It is up to USCIS to grant an expedite request. You have painted yourselves into a corner by making plans prior to having the visa issued.

Financial loss related to a planned wedding is not a typical expedite circumstance. If it was, every couple would make non refundable deposits and claim hardship.

It cannot hurt to have your Senator's office make an inquiry. In the meantime make sure that you are well prepared and all filings are correct. Missing or incorrect documents will cause delays that only you can overcome.

Best of luck.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

hey guys,

My fiance is from england and we received our NOA2 on monday (4/25/11) which is awesome! and the only way that it happened was because we contacted a senator who asked on our behalf to expedite the process due to financial loss if my fiance is not in the country by our wedding date (july 16th 2011). I HAVE read that the london consulate will sometimes move up interview dates if there are concrete travel and wedding plans which we have both. What i basically need to know is who should the senator contact now? the NVC? or the London consulate? and what is the best form of contact for someone contacting from the US. Has anyone ever gone through a similar situation as in had a senator expedite the case at the consulate level?

You waited more than 5 months for the NOA2. This is not an "expedite" Your Senator contacted them and may or may not have mentioned your hardship, which does not wualify for an expedite, and your case was approved coincidentally. I surmise it would have been approved the same time anyway. 5+ months is the average right now anyway.

DO NOT make palns involving the risk of money until the visa is in your fiance's hand. If you do, then be prepared for the consequences.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

The quickest way through London is if you've already got your London things done. A senator can't help if you're the hold up. The day London logs your case..BAM! he sends his things in.

[KaylaDeann 0]

we have everything ready to go for as soon as the embassy gets his information. we know everything that needs to be done and when and it is all taken care of all that I am asking is who to contact and i am NOT asking for judgment on the fact that we planned our wedding.

[Andie 147]

I think that the reason was probably you had reached the five months which is when a Senator will take action.

I also understand that your planning was probably done prior to knowing how this process works and the timeframes involved.

My predicament is not exactly the same but the timeframe is critical. If we all knew all the 'ins and outs' of it before we started the process, we would probably do things differently...its a pretty harsh and stressful process. Wow isn't hindsight a great thing. You could maybe contact the embassy/consular office to see if they have any cancellations/spaces become available.

I hope it all works for you.... best, A