Is there a way to Expedite a waiver?

[olivamie08 1]

Hello all! My husband will have his Visa interview Dec. 9th and I know he will be denied a visa and will have to file a waiver. I wanted to try my chances at expediting his waiver due to medical reasons. Is there a way to do that? If so, does anyone know how to go about it? Any information would be greatly appreciated!

[Inky 1,111]

Provide them all information on the medical reason, doctors letters specialists letters etc. The worse the medical problem is the better chance you have of it working for expedite.

[olivamie08 1]

But who do I provide that information to? Does my husband take it to his interview with him and try to have it expedited there?

[Inky 1,111]

But who do I provide that information to? Does my husband take it to his interview with him and try to have it expedited there?

You provide it with the waiver forms.

[olivamie08 1]

ok so do I have to wait till a waiver appt is scheduled and then try to expedite? Or do I have him take the waiver and documents showing that I need it expedited to his Visa Interview?

[calibob 73]

When he turns in the waiver and fee have the expedite request in the waiver packet.

Bob

[selrth 1]

My expedite and waiver was approved through Rome. Our waiver packet had EXPEDITE stamped on every page other than documents, but Rome requires that expedite requests are made by mail or email. We emailed it and attached one doctors letter (for my daughter), and was approved in 5 days. Different embassies have different requirements.

[Anh map 2,098]

Depending on what you are attempting to get waived it could be quick or drawn out.

You may find it helpful to attend one of Laurel Scott's online chats. She is an immigration attorney that is well regarded on VJ. Waivers are her strong point. Google her.

[Bocajr27 3]

Yes there is, but it's not easy. First off which waiver are yuo refering too (I-601 or I-212)? I was able to get my wife's I-212 waiver expedited but after about 30 days of it being in process and only through the USCIS office where I filed it.

Our expedite request was due to our American Born Sons' respiratory problems. I showed all of my doctors reports and hospital stays while in the US and in Bogota. It was not easy. I had to talk to 3 different supervisors before I was allowed to see the USCIS officer handling our waiver. I walked out of that office that day with the approval in hand. That is something that almost NEVER happens (especially considering that the I-212 usually takes a year to process).

You need to be be very well prepared if it's the I-212. Unfortunately, I really can't coment on the I-601 due to lack of experience. I know that this waiver is filed at the consulate, so I would imagine that you would request the expedite there.

Good Luck