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Has anyone files a G 731 to expedite a request

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Carm   0

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I've been waiting over 4 months to hear about my fiance's K1 visa (NOA1 was 01/18/06) and although the processing times chart for CSC show that they have been processing cases from FEb 3 for over a month and a half now...still NOTHING, NO SIGNS OF LIFE!!

I went to my nearest immigration office and found out about a G 731 form and was told that I could write a letter explaining why they should expedite processing (does complete emotional breakdown count??:wacko: ).

My question is simple...has anyone ever filed this form with success? Please give me your feedback!!

I was told by a lawyer that requesting any information about my application could actually cause it to go to the bottom of the pile :hehe: (do we fiance's need anymore torture??)

I look forward to hearing from you out in Visa Journey land!!

~~~LOVE TIMELINE~~~

07/2001 While backpacking in Europe, I met my "cousin's next door neighbor" aka future husband

12/31/01 We exchange "Ti amo"'s, our first official day of our relationship

06/2004 Fiance proposes in same spot as our first ti amo's (oh, he's a keeper!!!!!)

12/2004 Officially engaged (on bended knee in front of my family!! he's doubly a keeper!!!)

~~~VISA TIMELINE~~~

01/12/06 I129F sent to TSC

01/18/06 NOA1 received from CSC

01/21/06 Touched

06/14/06 Talked to Senator's secretary signed privacy form

06/21/06 Sect told me that the file was in the final stages of security checks

06/27/06 Email notification: NOA2 forthcoming!! "This case has been approved."

07/03/06 NOA2 Received

07/17/06 NVC fowards app to Naples

08/16/06 Naples receives app (what took so long??)

09/01/06 Naples "processes" application in their computers

09/18/06 Naples emails us an appointment date Oct 2 &3

10/02/06 MEDICAL: Fiance did not bring immunization records, gets all shots for 230Euro, ouch!

10/03/06/ INTERVIEW: Told to wait 2-4 weeks for Administrative Processing (221g) on fingerprints!

12/14/06 Two and a half months pass and Fingerprints results are in and we're given another interview date

12/19/06 INTERVIEW #2: no problems with prints-- K1 VISA ISSUED!!!

02/02/07 My love arrives in Orlando, no temp EAD issued at airport or local USCIS office :(

02/18/07 We get married after exactly 32 months of engagement!

meauxna Mentor

meauxna   15

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I've been waiting over 4 months to hear about my fiance's K1 visa (NOA1 was 01/18/06) and although the processing times chart for CSC show that they have been processing cases from FEb 3 for over a month and a half now...still NOTHING, NO SIGNS OF LIFE!!

I went to my nearest immigration office and found out about a G 731 form and was told that I could write a letter explaining why they should expedite processing (does complete emotional breakdown count??:wacko: ).

My question is simple...has anyone ever filed this form with success? Please give me your feedback!!

I was told by a lawyer that requesting any information about my application could actually cause it to go to the bottom of the pile :hehe: (do we fiance's need anymore torture??)

I look forward to hearing from you out in Visa Journey land!!

Please look on the K-1 forum for the "IMBRA" related threads. This will explain what has happened to processing of I-129fs.

The expedite criteria are very specific, and posted at each Service Center's webpage. Complete emotional breakdown is not on there, but let's hope it won't come to that! :)

Perhaps the lawyer meant that if your case is pulled aside for this type of request, the investigating of whether you qualify or not may take longer than the actual case would've if it had been left to do its own thing. I have seen other lawyers say the same/similar.

I can tell you, if you try to monitor this on a day to day basis, you *will* drive yoruself nuts. There is a great thread going right now on ways to deal with missing each other and surviving this process intact. Many, many here have gone through long waits apart, and I admire the ones who do so gracefully. maybe they can be of some inspiration to you, too.

:)

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

meauxna Mentor

meauxna   15

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sigh....

I do follow on the day to day basis!!

:goofy:

Look, icey's already gone nutso!

:goofy:

:)

You're one of the most sane day-to-dayers, then!

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

 
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