Expedite Request

[Glyn and Kathy 288]

I think many of us would have done the same and won't admit it. I know if my husband or finance were in Japan right now I would be worried to death....THE WHOLE COUNTRY IS GOING TO BE AFFECTED ADVERSELY!

Good luck to your expedite requests...I hope it happens for you!

For any nasty comments like "I hope you're delayed even longer" SHAME ON YOU!

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I do not wish anyone's journey to take any longer than it should. I simply can't support someone getting an expedite who doesn't need one.

[Glyn and Kathy 288]

I do not wish anyone's journey to take any longer than it should. I simply can't support someone getting an expedite who doesn't need one.

No, you didn't but someone else did. I just find it hard to believe that we ALL wouldn't be terrified. Japan is going to suffer terribly as a whole. The prospect of a NUCLEAR MELTDOWN??? I would be a wreck thinking of my loved one ANYWHERE close to it.

Again, I hope everyone's loved ones are ok and I wish them all well.

Hopefully EVERYONE on the VJ forums that have been waiting for their loved ones are reunited soon.

[MochiKamo 93]

I do not wish anyone's journey to take any longer than it should. I simply can't support someone getting an expedite who doesn't need one.

It's not much of an "expedite" once you've already waited 5 or 6 months. It's more like having an external stimulus to get your case moving much like getting a house representative or senator's office involved.

[Mariye & Ky 172]

It's not much of an "expedite" once you've already waited 5 or 6 months. It's more like having an external stimulus to get your case moving much like getting a house representative or senator's office involved.

You've already waited past the said 5 mos goal date and now this disaster happens in your fiance's country. I don't know why anyone would say you or OP was rude, selfish or even shame them when we can all see that Japan's tragedy is not over yet. Who knows what will happen with the nuclear plant. I hope you get your expedite given the circumstances! This is entirely different than some of the far reaching "reasons for expedite" that I've seen on VJ lately. Missing your honey isn't one of them though.. sorry, but we all miss our Darlings. I believe your reason meets the USCIS criteria.

And you know what? The ones that shamed you or the OP, and hopes your approval takes longer? HOW RUDE and HEARTLESS of THEM! You know when somebody points a finger at you, THREE FINGERS POINT BACK AT THEM!

Let us know how it goes... you don't need to justify your case to anyone. The USCIS makes the decision, nobody else.

[AlinaH 38]

I say good luck to you! If I was in the same position, I definitely would not want me fiance living in an area that can be affected by this disaster. They're still feeling huge aftershocks, there was another separate earthquake in a different area of Japan, and now there could be a nuclear meltdown. So yeah, get them out! Plus you've already waited 6 months. It's not like you filed in Feb.

And shame on those who said shame on you!

Seriously people.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

It's not much of an "expedite" once you've already waited 5 or 6 months. It's more like having an external stimulus to get your case moving much like getting a house representative or senator's office involved.

Agreed. My comment wasn't directly to the OP. I suggest the OP contact the congressman and get someone looking into his case, not worrying about an expedite.

[thelastpetitioner 218]

So, why are you trying to expedite? There undoubtedly are many individuals who have been severely effected from this catastrophe who are alsowaiting on the USCIS, and you are going to try and jump on the bandwagon? *shakes head* My heart goes out to all those who have been effected - losing homes, loved ones, and life as they previously knew it, in Japan and beyond.

I'm not all fluffy and going to tell you good luck like others. This seems selfish to me and you are seeking to utilize the misfortune of others to your own benefit. Requesting an expedite due to the earthquake is completely different from your having to wait 6+ months. I do hope you get your NOA2 soon as you have clearly waited your turn and been patient for so long, but really frown upon such an expedite request.

you know what pisses me off?you or people like you who think you have the authority to decide whether or not one's loved one is worthy of an expedite.

as far as i can tell youre not from japan,you dont have any one in japan or any of the effect countries so you wouldnt know how extreme the situation is or can be.there is a nuclear catastrophe going on in japan and its putting their entire country in a horrible situation and YOU think his expedite should be frowned upon?how come USCIS expedited THE ENTIRE country of haiti's petitions when only specific regions were damaged?

DAMN the nerve of some people,you would have done the same thing if you were in his shoes,dont feel all high and mighty just because 10 people agreed with you

Edited March 13, 2011 by thelastpetitioner

[Richie Rich 70]

I see no harm in trying --afterall Haiti /Dominician Rebublic and most recently Egypt was granted expedited requests.

[KiwiBird 132]

you know what pisses me off?you or people like you who think you have the authority to decide whether or not one's loved one is worthy of an expedite.

The poster you're are replying to did not claim they had the authority to decide this.

Everyone online, however, has the right and authority to form their own opinions. On this forum, they can voice them, too.

[thelastpetitioner 218]

The poster you're are replying to did not claim they had the authority to decide this.

Everyone online, however, has the right and authority to form their own opinions. On this forum, they can voice them, too.

abusing freedom of speech is not something to be taken slightly,specially in a situation as serious as this.

the second meltdown going on as im sure everyone knows.i honestly dont get when else an expedite would come in handy.

and like someone else mentioned requesting an expedite,just like putting in a service request is every petitioners right,no one other than USCIS should or has the authority to judge or decide about that.

[Milushka 22]

agree with KiwiBird, as OP came and asked about the possibility expedite be granted even though the beneficiary wasnt directly affected. Obviously there were different opinions, much expected. Cause people feel differently towards other people tragedy, reasonable/unreasonable expedites or simply on different stages of journey thus very subjective in their speech. No need for some people to shout in to face.

Watching situation longer I would suggest to people with japanese beneficiares who just filed to try get expedites, as after natural disaster there is going to be humanitarian catastrophe with not enough fresh water and food. But not sure whether people waiting already 6 months will benefit and not be delayed with taking ths route.

[thelastpetitioner 218]

agree with KiwiBird, as OP came and asked about the possibility expedite be granted even though the beneficiary wasnt directly affected. Obviously there were different opinions, much expected. Cause people feel differently towards other people tragedy, reasonable/unreasonable expedites or simply on different stages of journey thus very subjective in their speech. No need for some people to shout in to face.

Watching situation longer I would suggest to people with japanese beneficiares who just filed to try get expedites, as after natural disaster there is going to be humanitarian catastrophe with not enough fresh water and food. But not sure whether people waiting already 6 months will benefit and not be delayed with taking ths route.

i didnt know you can shout when typing

[KiwiBird 132]

i didnt know you can shout when typing

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! YOU CAN SHOUT?!

(All teasing aside) I don't believe saying whether or not you are of the opinion that the OP requesting an expedite is 'selfish or not' is an abuse of freedom of speech in any way. I don't see how that is even close.

People voice opinions all the time. It's not abuse.

[thelastpetitioner 218]

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! YOU CAN SHOUT?!

(All teasing aside) I don't believe saying whether or not you are of the opinion that the OP requesting an expedite is 'selfish or not' is an abuse of freedom of speech in any way. I don't see how that is even close.

People voice opinions all the time. It's not abuse.

lets go over the situation together shall we?there has been an 8.9 earth quake in japan,two nuclear melt downs,a tsunami,and people are sitting here saying shame on the OP for trying to get his loved one out of there asap.japan might not be a third world country but a disaster can happen anyone anywhere in the world.thats what pisses me off beyond limits,how can you say shame on someone who has someone in the middle of this catastrophe when in fact you would do the same ( you been all the nay sayers and judgers )?what you think his fiancee would think if he sat there and did nothing?lets be logical here.