Expediting possibility?

[Azzudiin 26]

I would attempt expedite based on USCIS error, highly unlikely it was postal service problem. Just email USCIS and request for Expedite.

You need to write about the delay and fee change and then explain the financial hardship you will endure because USCIS lost your petition and did not properly log it in when it arrived originally.

Doesn't hurt to try, I got an expedite on my stepsons petition for my own error and USCIS processed it in 35 days.

[Shawn & Emi 16]

I would attempt expedite based on USCIS error, highly unlikely it was postal service problem. Just email USCIS and request for Expedite.

You need to write about the delay and fee change and then explain the financial hardship you will endure because USCIS lost your petition and did not properly log it in when it arrived originally.

Doesn't hurt to try, I got an expedite on my stepsons petition for my own error and USCIS processed it in 35 days.

OP can certainly try, but I don't think you can say it's "highly unlikely it was a postal service problem" - things go missing in the mail all the time. Unless the original I-129F was sent using some kind of recorded mail service, and OP has proof that it was in fact delivered when it should have been (i.e. back in September) USCIS won't be under any obligation to admit fault.

[KiwiBird 132]

Either way, it's worth a shot. Worst they could do is say 'no'.

Good luck!

[dnugget 0]

If I were you, then I would finish out my contract in August, then look for a job at a hagwon. This way you can still get your bonus and extend your work visa while you wait to interview. It might not be the nicest thing to do a midnight run, but it will save you a lot of time and money, and as you know teachers come and go all the time in Korea. Just my opinion, so take it for what it is worth.

[Blakeables 0]

Either way, it's worth a shot. Worst they could do is say 'no'.

Good luck!

I'll give it a shot when I finish work today. My fiancée probably doesn't have any receipt from back then so there'd be no real proof. There's no harm in trying!

Is there a specific email or place to write the request on the website?

Thank you, everyone.

[Shawn & Emi 16]

I'll give it a shot when I finish work today. My fiancée probably doesn't have any receipt from back then so there'd be no real proof. There's no harm in trying!

Is there a specific email or place to write the request on the website?

Thank you, everyone.

I think it might be your fiancée who has to request the expedite, as the petitioner.

The info on how to request an expedite is here

Good luck!

[Sergi9 110]

Hi all.

I'm an Australian citizen residing in South Korea (for 3 years now). My girlfriend (American citizen, currently back in America) is the petitioner of the K1 visa and I'm the beneficiary. We originally sent the K1 in September, last year. Somehow the USCIS took 3 months to find it and, as a result, it was sent back to us because the filing fee had changed in those 3 months. We sent the K1 again, per their instructions (a green paper above the package), with the new fee in February. It has since been acknowledged as received and touched once on April 4th but it is still waiting to be approved.

My Korean working visa expires on the 25th of August and I'm extremely worried about this all being wrapped up by then. We thought that sending the K1 in September was ample time, but that previously mentioned hiccup has significantly slowed us down. Would my expiring visa for this country be reason for expediting the petition? If so, how would I go about applying for it? Can I do it as the beneficiary or does the petitioner have to do it?

I would make sure you have made the consulate choice quite clear on the forms and have the US Citizen petitioner call and make sure they understand it as well. It would be a pain to stick around in Korea only to find they forward to your home country. Also ask the Embassy if they will entertain the interview if your VISA changes from work to tourist somewhere in the process. Good luck