I-129(f) Approval! (Expedite)

[ual777 0]

I had posted about asking for an expedite 2 weeks earlier and here is what happened.

I went to my local field office on tuesday asking for an expedite because my sister has brain cancer. The cancer is located on her speech center and now she has severe speech and motion problems due to the surgury. She is also on seizure watch for the next 6 months and she has 3 children under the age of 6. Her husband is an Air Force officer and she lives in San Antonio as do I.

I waited in line at the San Antonio field office and spoke to an immigration officer about my problem, and my mother also attende. We explained that my sister has a glioma located on her speech center and recently had surgury. She also cannot drive due to the surgury, and she starts chemo in 3 weeks because only 80% of the brain cancer was removed.

We explained that we need an extra set of hands to help care for my sister and her children, as her husband is an Air Force officer and his medical leave to care for her expires soon.

To my utter astonishment and gratitude, she said "Let me make a phone call." She then called the NBC and talked to a guy and he said he would work on it in the next "48 hours", and well 24 hours later I got the approval via e-mail at 10:46 p.m.

She also gave me the phone and fax numbers for the NVC as the expedite is taken up with the state department from there on out. She told me to explain that USCIS expedited it and to include a doctor's letter explaining my sister's condition. She also told me to contact a senator to help as well.

Now, before I get flamed, I want to make clear that I am not taking advantage of the situation. My sister went to Oxford University, and is one of the brightest people I know. I am closer to her than my other 2 siblings and she has always helped me since I was little. I love her to death. However, now she talks like she is 4 years old and she cannot write. Her mind is sharp and she understand everything normally, but she cannot respond very well due to brain swelling and other complications around her speech center. My family has all taken time off to help her, but there is just too much to do with someone having to be around her 24/7. My wife told me she wanted to help, and so I made the appointment. I am more happy for being able to help my sister than I am for the actual approval.

I am writing this to show you that there are USCIS officers who really try to help, and listen when you have an emergency. I will be eternally grateful to that woman and may God bless her for helping my big sister. I hope to see her again for the AOS.

As for the details,

my NOA-1 was 6/26/06 with the new IMBRA form. No RFEs etc.

oh and as is tradition.....

The following is the latest information on your case status

Receipt Number: MSC*********

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

This case has been approved. On August 10, 2006, an approval notice was mailed. If 30 days have passed and you have not received this notice, you may wish to verify or update your address. To update your address, please speak to an Immigration Information Officer during business hours.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision or advice from USCIS within the projected processing time frame*, please contact the National Customer Service Center.

National Customer Service Center (800) 375-5283.

*The projected processing time frame can be found on the receipt notice that you received from the USCIS.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

[girl 37 7]

Aww, what a heart-breaking story. I'm so glad they were sympathetic to your situation. Best wishes to you and your family.

Edited August 11, 2006 by girl 37

[iceyspots 0]

glad to hear about your NOA2 --- hope she zips by the NVC and embassy... so she can come home to help

[jen&darcy 0]

Congratulations!

Prayers for you and your family.

[happyinlove08 0]

Congrats on your approval. Hope your sister gets well really soon . Good Luck on your journey.

[gwenneh 7]

Sympathy does exist; I'm glad to see!

[becca 0]

Good luck with the rest of your journey and prayers for you and your family!!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I am so sorry to hear about your sister and hope that she responds well to treatment and makes an astounding recovery. Kudos to immigration for showing compassion and expediting your wife's visa. My prayers and best wishes with you all.

[Dylan'sWife 2]

I am sorry to hear about your sister and hope she recovers soon. It is good to hear that your wife will be joining you shortly. At times like these you need your partner at your side.

Edited August 11, 2006 by Dylan'sWife

[sowens 0]

So happy for you, congrats and many prayers for your family!

Sherry

[morocco4ever 63]

Why would you be flamed? There are times when an expedited case is necessary, this is obviously one of them. I only get upset when someone tries that claims they need them here for emotional reason....we are all in that boat.

I am truly sorry that you have endured this, and I hope the best for you and your family.

[Rob and Melinda 0]

That gives me hope also, my dad recently had open heart surgery with a quadruple heart bypass and valve replaement. He is not doing well, been hopitalized 3 times since and the docs say that he needs a caregiver. My wife in the Philippines is a profesional caregiver and so we also asked for an expedite so she could help me with dad. I sent a letter to ask for expedite at my local office in Phoenix and at NBC but have not had any reply yet, so please pray for us also, wee need a miracle too!

Rob

[JenT 0]

Always nice to hear evidence of the USCIS actually being human.

Best wishes for your family situation,

Jen

[TracyTN 237]

I just lost a good friend's mom to cancer so I know what a strain it is on the family. I wish you the best for your family and the visa process.

[The_dip_sticks 0]

I'm sorry about your situation and God willing things will get better now that you will have some extra help. I hope that your wife arrives promptly because every drop of help goes a long way.