Expedited I-130 How do i apply?

[macbsa 0]

Thanks to Visa Journey Members, we have learned a lot from this site. We are almost ready to file for my wife's I-130 but have a few questions that we can hopefully clarify with your help:

1. I've read the criteria for expedited processing and I want to give it a try. But how do I actually apply for it? Should I send it with the packet or should I send it separately? Is there another form I should fill out?

2. On the I-130 or G-325a form, her address for the last 5 years was asked. She's been living in the States for the last 5 years, should I send other documentations to show her legal status here? She had an H1B visa then. I was going to file for her I-130 when her father passed away suddenly and unexpectedly and had to go home to Manila with our 2 american born kids. Her H1B visa expired and now we are separated and she and the kids have to wait for this petition to be approved. So now the question again is, should I send other documentation to show her legal H1B status while here in the States?

Thank you in advance for your comments.

GiNi

Married Dec 14, 2005

[Scott and Mhay 57]

you have to wait until you get your NOA1 and then call the USCIS and request it....they then forward it to your service center and they approve or deny it or ask for additional proof. The only people that I have heard of getting an expedite approved by just calling with no extra info was military like myself.

Edited February 21, 2010 by Scott and Mhay

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

As PP said, it is difficult to get an expedite and how to request it is based on why you think you deserve one. I have seen expedites approved only for two reasons:

- USC is active duty military (those are quire easy to get), your JAG office can help).

- USC is terminally ill (needs lots of doctor's/ medical evidence).

On the US address, just fill in all her addresses in the USA with dates. They will know that she worked here anyways, from her work history for the same form. If she still has documentation of her visa, you can include this but I doubt it wil be necessary.

Edited February 21, 2010 by Penguin_ie