About expedite the I130

[durgish 0]

Hi friends,

I filed my I130 at California center on 7th Nov 2011. I naturalized (got citizenship) few days before and upgrade the case via phone. I am going to graduate from university at 6th May 2012. Is it possible to expedite my case so that my wife can attend the graduate ceremony? if yes, what will be the procedure? Please share your idea. Present timeline showed decision will be taken between 7th to 14th May. Good luck to everyone who are in visajourney boat.

Edited March 24, 2012 by durgish

[Pitaya 2,577]

Hi friends,

I filed my I130 at California center on 7th Nov 2011. I naturalized (got citizenship) few days before and upgrade the case via phone. I am going to graduate from university at 6th May 2012. Is it possible to expedite my case so that my wife can attend the graduate ceremony? if yes, what will be the procedure? Please share your idea. Present timeline showed decision will be taken between 7th to 14th May. Good luck to everyone who are in visajourney boat.

I can certainly empathize with your rationale for wanting to expedite your spouse's visa. Here is the USCIS link identifying their expedite criteria. I would suggest that you review that link, and see if you might qualify. As stated on the web page, each case is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

I am wondering if an expedited travel visa may be an option? Hopefully other forum members can provide more information or suggestions.

Good luck on your visa journey.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

No, that is not a reason for expedite. If the case is at the embassy by then, you could call them and ask for a cancelation appointment, some embassies are very lenient with that if you can be flexible with when you/ your wife attends- I don;t know about Nepal specifically. Other option is to try for a tourist visa.