I-130 approved for 7 weeks because of the expedite request

[Bless 1]

hello guys,im new here and just wondering if somebody can answer my question.my husband filed I-130 for my 2 kids in the Philippines and request for an expedite because my mom was a cancer and cant take care of the kids now,my question is now that our I-130 was approved as expedited how long its gonna takes for us to receive a letter from the National Visa Center and get their interview and medical exam done?i have no idea whats the next step?i heard a rumors that even it takes only 7 weeks to get approval from the USCIS it still gonna takes 6 months to complete the processing.i just cant see how this work that we request an expedite because of an extreme urgent situation and be on hold or be stuck at national visa center? hope anybody can answer me this.thanks and God bless

[canadian_wife 1,822]

You must apply for an expedite at NVC and the consulate. The expedite does not carry from USCIS onward

See the gude below for NVC steps

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

good luck

Edited July 1, 2012 by canadian_wife

[Bless 1]

how can we apply for an expedite in the NVC? i been trying to find out in their website but cant find it.its just odd if the USCIS approved the expedite and be hang up in the NVC?

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Separate departments. Start calling NVC (look at that link I sent you) and ask for an expedite.

NVC is much more customer friendly than USCIS

Good luck

[Bless 1]

thank you very much for the information and im going to try those steps to speed up the processing,i just need to know how when i have to go back to the PHilippines to do all this stuff because i have work here in the US that i cant missed.

[Scott and Mhay 57]

Call the NVC. They told me at least 3 times there was no way to expedite through the NVC. On the 4th call I was told to send a letter and supporting documents to PI supervisor Sue to get the expedite. We still sent all our information to the NVC, but it basically skipped them scrutinizing the DS230 and I-864 at their level. Once your expedite gets approved at the NVC, they have 48 hours to send your package to Manila. I waited a week and called the embassy and they already had an interview date for my wife. Good luck with the expedite!