K1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!

[FB14 14]

Hello VJers,

I dont mean to brag, but Im extremely happy that my request for expedite under the financial hardship category was approved after 17 days! Firstly, I want to let you guys know that getting your Congress Representative involved in your case DOES help. On September 24, I requested an expedite under financial hardship. On the same day I received a request for evidence. I sent my evidence on September 28th through fax. I received a fax confirmation and that's it. I practically called the USCIS everyday. On October 10th, I requested an expedite for a decision. The Tier 2 operator told me that by Monday October 15th, I will receive a decision. However, I didnt all I received was an email stating that they received my evidence and that my case was still under review. So today when I called again the Tier 2 said maybe I should contact my Representative. So I did out of frustration. Being that my first K1 petition was denied at the US Consulate in Jamaica, I contacted my Congress Representative back in Janaury. And I had no idea that any other case sent to the USCIS is reported to my Congress Representative. Luckily, my Congress Representative is Jamaican like me. Anyway, when I called the office today they told me that they sent me mail and if I received it. And then I said why what happen? Then she said to me that the VSC center emailed them letting them know that my second I129F petition was approved for expedited processing on October 11,2012. Just to show you how inaccurate the USCIS can be. It is better to get your Congress Representative involved because they directly contact the Service Centers. And once you get them involved, they will follow up on any other thing that you do with the USCIS. Also, for anyone that feels that they will have a good enough reason for an expedite please do it and pray on it. I received a lot of negative feedbacks from some VJers. The ones who believed that only US Deployments get approved. Also, those with medical emergencies. Financial hardships do get approved! And I make way above the poverty level. So please dont assume that this will effect your case in any way. Just cause you make enough doesnt mean you can't have financial hardships. If you guys have any questions please feel free to ask.

P.S. Positive Feedback accepted!

[djricky4 67]

congrats and all the best going forward

[FB14 14]

congrats and all the best going forward

Thanks Hun

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Congrats!! :dance:

[Ryan H 3,818]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Progress Reports to K1 Progress Reports.

[arabianprincess 5]

Hello VJers,

I dont mean to brag, but Im extremely happy that my request for expedite under the financial hardship category was approved after 17 days! Firstly, I want to let you guys know that getting your Congress Representative involved in your case DOES help. On September 24, I requested an expedite under financial hardship. On the same day I received a request for evidence. I sent my evidence on September 28th through fax. I received a fax confirmation and that's it. I practically called the USCIS everyday. On October 10th, I requested an expedite for a decision. The Tier 2 operator told me that by Monday October 15th, I will receive a decision. However, I didnt all I received was an email stating that they received my evidence and that my case was still under review. So today when I called again the Tier 2 said maybe I should contact my Representative. So I did out of frustration. Being that my first K1 petition was denied at the US Consulate in Jamaica, I contacted my Congress Representative back in Janaury. And I had no idea that any other case sent to the USCIS is reported to my Congress Representative. Luckily, my Congress Representative is Jamaican like me. Anyway, when I called the office today they told me that they sent me mail and if I received it. And then I said why what happen? Then she said to me that the VSC center emailed them letting them know that my second I129F petition was approved for expedited processing on October 11,2012. Just to show you how inaccurate the USCIS can be. It is better to get your Congress Representative involved because they directly contact the Service Centers. And once you get them involved, they will follow up on any other thing that you do with the USCIS. Also, for anyone that feels that they will have a good enough reason for an expedite please do it and pray on it. I received a lot of negative feedbacks from some VJers. The ones who believed that only US Deployments get approved. Also, those with medical emergencies. Financial hardships do get approved! And I make way above the poverty level. So please dont assume that this will effect your case in any way. Just cause you make enough doesnt mean you can't have financial hardships. If you guys have any questions please feel free to ask.

P.S. Positive Feedback accepted!

Congrats!!! If you dont mind me asking what was the reason for your financial hardship? Just curious because I am a student, and it has been fiancially hard for me, because I cant get all the work that I need to support myself with school and my studies so I just wantes to get an example of finacial hardship that was approved.

[FB14 14]

Congrats!!! If you dont mind me asking what was the reason for your financial hardship? Just curious because I am a student, and it has been fiancially hard for me, because I cant get all the work that I need to support myself with school and my studies so I just wantes to get an example of finacial hardship that was approved.

My reason for financial hardship was for all the expenses I incurred with my first.K1 that was returned from the US Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica, the new expenses I will have to incur once again with my new k1, the days without pay that I took to visit my fiance, and the fact that we are expecting our child together in March. Also, the burden of helping my fiance out sometimes financially due to his job instability in Jamaica. Also, the burden of taking care of myself and my four year old daughter as well. I provided proof of everything stated which included a letter from my job. Also, I stated by when I would need my expedite. I had a load of reasons and proof to back it up. Once you can prove your financial hardship with evidence then your good. One key thing I pointed out to them is the fact that I make way above the poverty level so when it reaches the Consulate in Kingston I dont have to worry about them thinking I wont be able to support my fiance when he gets here.

[FB14 14]

Congrats!! :dance:

Thank you .

[GodgavemeU 1]

Congrats! I'm happy for you You're blessed!

[FB14 14]

Congrats! I'm happy for you You're blessed!

Thanks so much

[peace8 1]

congrats and god keep you on your journey

[FB14 14]

congrats and god keep you on your journey

Thanks. Definitely needed because I know this is only the beginning. I'm really worried about the interview. We were denied last year . I guess this time around they will realize that our relationship IS bonafied.

[JE06 54]

Nice!!!! Heres to a happy holiday season for you and your fiancé!!!

[Mzsitch 2]

Congrats!!! God is good!!

[reese1 68]

Congratulations You have just proven one of my favorite sayings...a closed mouth don't get fed...If you don't ask you don't know! Best of luck to you on the rest of your journey!