Expedite Request

[TedM 9]

My wife in the Philippines just lost her job in the Philippines and I was wondering if anyone had tried for expedite request based on such. I'm doubtful, but thought I would check with other VJers.

[Harsh_77 718]

Why would that qualify as a case for expedite process?

[TedM 9]

Why would that qualify as a case for expedite process?

The first reason is financial hardhsip.

[Harsh_77 718]

The first reason is financial hardhsip.

To whom?

Is financial hardship to USC?

Does she now have any family in her home country?

worst case USC can always wire the money.

If this was the case all the spouse waiting would either quit their jobs or somehow get terminated from their jobs and get the case expedited.

[Matt & Rocio 28]

In my opinion this would not be a reason for expedite. Having said that you could always request an expedite and list the reason and see if they accept it or not.

If this were a valid reason for expedite it would open a can of worms in my opinion. The ultimate goal is for the petitioner and beneficiary to live together, in most cases this would be in the US. In those cases the beneficiary is going to have to quit their job when they move to the US. If USCIS allowed expedites due to lack of job people would start quitting their jobs knowing that the processing time would drop from 7-9 months to just a few months. This wouldn't be the case with everyone, but it would be used by a lot of people. This is just my opinion of course.

[PRINCESS-007 0]

Yesterday my husband spoke with a representative of USCIS to expedite our cases

because my husband lost his job and he is the petitioner, and therefore strongly affects us

economically, because I depend on the money that he send.

The representative told him that is a reason to expedite our cases, but we would need

real proof that my husband was laid off for no reason.

evidence that affects us economically.

The sentative asked several questions.

Then he said that 5 to 8 days I would be getting a letter with the quote to issue our cases.

not if we will approve the cases, but do not lose anything by trying!

[Matt & Rocio 28]

In my opinion this would not be a reason for expedite. Having said that you could always request an expedite and list the reason and see if they accept it or not.

If this were a valid reason for expedite it would open a can of worms in my opinion. The ultimate goal is for the petitioner and beneficiary to live together, in most cases this would be in the US. In those cases the beneficiary is going to have to quit their job when they move to the US. If USCIS allowed expedites due to lack of job people would start quitting their jobs knowing that the processing time would drop from 7-9 months to just a few months. This wouldn't be the case with everyone, but it would be used by a lot of people. This is just my opinion of course.

I should clarify by saying that the beneficiary would be the one to quit their job in order to request an expedite, not the petitioner.

[VisaJourney2011 14]

Similar issue happened with us but in our case the beneficiary left the work by choice and so we got a letter stating that it does not qualify for expedite.

At this point We are trying anything to get the process moving because it is going to be almost 5 months and no NOA2 for me and many people here.

So i think if the beneficiary has Job interview in US at some time reasonably time frame then you might have better chance. Just my opinion.

Gool Luck !

My wife in the Philippines just lost her job in the Philippines and I was wondering if anyone had tried for expedite request based on such. I'm doubtful, but thought I would check with other VJers.

Edited January 13, 2012 by VisaJourney2011

[Harsh_77 718]

Similar issue happened with us but in our case the beneficiary left the work by choice and so we got a letter stating that it does not qualify for expedite.

At this point We are trying anything to get the process moving because it is going to be almost 5 months and no NOA2 for me and many people here.

So i think if the beneficiary has Job interview in US at some time reasonably time frame then you might have better chance. Just my opinion.

Gool Luck !

Job interview does not move the process any faster, now days lot of beneficiary do not even have to do a job interview they have job lined up such as internal transfer in MNC.

That would not expedite the case, the only reason they expedite the case is when its a humanitarian conditions or extreme health issues or for active duty military spouse.

[alizon 77]

Job interview does not move the process any faster, now days lot of beneficiary do not even have to do a job interview they have job lined up such as internal transfer in MNC.

That would not expedite the case, the only reason they expedite the case is when its a humanitarian conditions or extreme health issues or for active duty military spouse.

Not true, we were expedited for a job interview. I haven't seen anyone report that their case was actually hurt by trying for an expedite and being denied, so if you think you're eligible, then just apply for it. I think the most important factor is whether the processing time for the visa is the only or major factor that might cause death, financial loss, whatever. If your job offer is willing to wait for you, like if it's an internal transfer, then you probably don't have a case for an expedite.

But for expedites where the PETITIONER has lost their job...even if you get the expedite, you're going to have a problem when the time comes for the Affidavit of Support.

[TedM 9]

Well, I put in the request, which was easy enough, though the customer service rep doesn't really do any screening, just passes on the request.

I think it being approved, but it is a difficult hardship right now. She had a good job in Manila and the entire contract got canceled, so many people laid off. Now I'm in the position of needing to pay her bills (rent, utilities, food, etc), on top of mine.

I agree that if everyone simply requested for these reasons, everyone would expedite. But, I figured I could at least ask.

[VisaJourney2011 14]

But if everyone requested and everyone got approved, then it would be too fast for USCIS and No, USCIS wouldn't like that.

USCIS want to make it slowest as possible.

Well, I put in the request, which was easy enough, though the customer service rep doesn't really do any screening, just passes on the request.

I think it being approved, but it is a difficult hardship right now. She had a good job in Manila and the entire contract got canceled, so many people laid off. Now I'm in the position of needing to pay her bills (rent, utilities, food, etc), on top of mine.

I agree that if everyone simply requested for these reasons, everyone would expedite. But, I figured I could at least ask.

[Harsh_77 718]

Not true, we were expedited for a job interview. I haven't seen anyone report that their case was actually hurt by trying for an expedite and being denied, so if you think you're eligible, then just apply for it. I think the most important factor is whether the processing time for the visa is the only or major factor that might cause death, financial loss, whatever. If your job offer is willing to wait for you, like if it's an internal transfer, then you probably don't have a case for an expedite.

But for expedites where the PETITIONER has lost their job...even if you get the expedite, you're going to have a problem when the time comes for the Affidavit of Support.

Your application was put on fast track and expedited coz the beneficiary had a job interview lined up in US?

If this is true then all the beneficiary would do same, now days its not much difficult to apply for jobs from different countries.

If what you are saying is true then all the applicants would be eligible for expedtied process.

Edited January 14, 2012 by Harsh_77

[Amy_and_Victor 159]

Sorry, but if losing job by beneficiary would be a reason for USCIS to expedite approving of petition, I sure, many beneficiaries would just quit jobs temporary to not wait 5-8 months for NOA2 and to get it fast. I don't think it will expedite anything. If your wife hasn't money to survive, yo always can send her money. [Victor from Russia]

[bigdog 376]

Here is the USCIS Criteria:

• 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