Expedite request?

[SoCalMark 49]

Everyone is looking for that edge because we all want an "expedited" process. Funny how this process works ... I too get annoyed with people who think they need to contact a congressman after three months. None of us want to be here in this forum --- It means we are still waiting for the damn process. If our loved ones were here we wouldn't need to be in here wasting our time. Right?

[Coffman87 5]

I dont want an expedite, my family needs one, which is the only reason I contacted my senator to see if she was able to help to get it expedited which she said she would. I don't think that others out there dont want their cases to be expedited as well, its really damn frustrating when I am asking for an imput on the process, not the case itself. No reason to be on edge, it is stupid how unfriendly people can be. I'm not saying its any harder for me, than it is for anybody else, but I can not really look at that can I? I can look after myself and my own family and I will do whatever I can to speed up the process for me and my family as we are facing some serious problems if we dont get it expedited.

Again, I asked about the process, not any input on why I think I should get expedited.

be friendly or dont respond at all, it immature and weird that people would use this forum to get their frustration out on the system. to bad I feel I have to delete thet thread because of people not knowing how to act civil.

[Cathi 5,715]

When I said pregnancy wasn't a reason for expedite, I wasn't talking to the OP, I was responding to mark and Maryam who suggested it was. I am well aware that the OP is applying due to financial,circumstances funny people say I can't read yet they can't read that I was responding to someone else's reply..

To the OP, it can take up to a month to hear back about expedite requests, sometimes longer. I see many of the people here attacking you, but some of their points are valid and they are points the USCIS will look at before approving or denying your request. A big HUGE question for them will be if they approve the expedite, who will pay for the birth here in the US? They are not going to want to admit someone who they know won't have a way to pay for the birth and will likely become a public charge. It is their job to make sure they don't admit anyone who will have to apply for emergency Medicaid, so unless you have cash to pay for,the birth or some sort of insurance plan we are not aware of here in the US, I wouldn't get my hopes up for an expedite, especially if your husband is still in Sweden with you and not gainfully employed here with a US insurance policy for you. Best of luck with the request and with the impending birth.

[Boiler 44,928]

OP is due next month so she is not going anywhere before the birth.

Back to the original topic, a Senator's office support is pretty meaningless, they will ask for anyone in any circumstance.

You have asked and can only wait and see.

[Coffman87 5]

When I said pregnancy wasn't a reason for expedite, I wasn't talking to the OP, I was responding to mark and Maryam who suggested it was. I am well aware that the OP is applying due to financial,circumstances funny people say I can't read yet they can't read that I was responding to someone else's reply..

To the OP, it can take up to a month to hear back about expedite requests, sometimes longer. I see many of the people here attacking you, but some of their points are valid and they are points the USCIS will look at before approving or denying your request. A big HUGE question for them will be if they approve the expedite, who will pay for the birth here in the US? They are not going to want to admit someone who they know won't have a way to pay for the birth and will likely become a public charge. It is their job to make sure they don't admit anyone who will have to apply for emergency Medicaid, so unless you have cash to pay for,the birth or some sort of insurance plan we are not aware of here in the US, I wouldn't get my hopes up for an expedite, especially if your husband is still in Sweden with you and not gainfully employed here with a US insurance policy for you. Best of luck with the request and with the impending birth.

Our baby is due in a month, Ill not be traveling before then:)

I understand their points are valid, but it was never my question, I never asked what they thought, I asked what to expect in finding out if the accept or deny my request, thats all.

my husband will continue to work here until his visa expires in the end of february, and then he has to leave, that when we are trying to leave as a family due to the financial hardship. I wish we could all stay here until my papers are done the normal way, but its not possible for him to stay here.

I have already talked to the embassy in stockholm and they are standing ready to take us in for the interview as soon as my I-130 is approved, as they know and understand the situation.

If I was a single mom everything would be great, I would get money from the government, but Im married to the father.. i cant explain the twisted turns in a sociallistic country, and explain how it all works. if there was another way, we would take that.

the uscis have all the supporting documents.. there is no opinion needed, really, because, I have it black on white, proof and evidence that supports my claim, I'm not trying to cheat the system.

[markmaryam 0]

Pregnancy is never ever a reason for expedite

Sir I never said it was a reason for expedite, I said it may help the situation. I am in the NVC phase of my processing and I in fact did get a letter authorizing an expedite on the basis of my wife being pregnant and out of concern for the mother and well being of the child to be. It may very well depend on the embassy at which you are filing at. You are right the NVC does not grant expedites on pregnancy alone, but it does not hurt to add that into the equation either. Anything helps especially when it comes to getting it done as quickly as this particular situation. Did you ask for a expedite in your case?, or what is your background with expediting?

[SoCalMark 49]

I dont want an expedite, my family needs one, which is the only reason I contacted my senator to see if she was able to help to get it expedited which she said she would. I don't think that others out there dont want their cases to be expedited as well, its really damn frustrating when I am asking for an imput on the process, not the case itself. No reason to be on edge, it is stupid how unfriendly people can be. I'm not saying its any harder for me, than it is for anybody else, but I can not really look at that can I? I can look after myself and my own family and I will do whatever I can to speed up the process for me and my family as we are facing some serious problems if we dont get it expedited.

Again, I asked about the process, not any input on why I think I should get expedited.

be friendly or dont respond at all, it immature and weird that people would use this forum to get their frustration out on the system. to bad I feel I have to delete thet thread because of people not knowing how to act civil.

Well said !!

[markmaryam 0]

I dont want an expedite, my family needs one, which is the only reason I contacted my senator to see if she was able to help to get it expedited which she said she would. I don't think that others out there dont want their cases to be expedited as well, its really damn frustrating when I am asking for an imput on the process, not the case itself. No reason to be on edge, it is stupid how unfriendly people can be. I'm not saying its any harder for me, than it is for anybody else, but I can not really look at that can I? I can look after myself and my own family and I will do whatever I can to speed up the process for me and my family as we are facing some serious problems if we dont get it expedited.

Again, I asked about the process, not any input on why I think I should get expedited.

be friendly or dont respond at all, it immature and weird that people would use this forum to get their frustration out on the system. to bad I feel I have to delete thet thread because of people not knowing how to act civil.

I am on this forum because I am willing to help people. I have been in this process for quite some time since July 2012 and have been through several RFE's demanding what seemed like to me, crazy. I overcame each one and finally am down to the last leg hopefully. When I saw your keyword "expedite" I thought I could help because I just literally went through this expedite request less than a week ago. I honestly did get approved, well my family did and now my case is being shipped off to the embassy asap. What I did receive in the email was this, (some of email not all btw):

The U.S. Embassy/Consulate General has accepted this case for expedited processing. This file will be immediately forwarded to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General. Any further questions concerning processing or the interview appointment date should be directed to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General.

Please note that the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General may still request additional forms or fees at the time of your interview. Please be prepared to submit any missing forms and pay any required fees at the time of your interview.

Now what that email entails I certainly do not know, but I do know it is leaving the NVC this week to the US embassy in my country, of my family.

Once again I am on here to try and give advice and help people sorry if I offended any one along the way. I know this is a long process, but with striving and endurance you can make it through!

[Coffman87 5]

I am on this forum because I am willing to help people. I have been in this process for quite some time since July 2012 and have been through several RFE's demanding what seemed like to me, crazy. I overcame each one and finally am down to the last leg hopefully. When I saw your keyword "expedite" I thought I could help because I just literally went through this expedite request less than a week ago. I honestly did get approved, well my family did and now my case is being shipped off to the embassy asap. What I did receive in the email was this, (some of email not all btw):

The U.S. Embassy/Consulate General has accepted this case for expedited processing. This file will be immediately forwarded to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General. Any further questions concerning processing or the interview appointment date should be directed to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General.

Please note that the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General may still request additional forms or fees at the time of your interview. Please be prepared to submit any missing forms and pay any required fees at the time of your interview.

Now what that email entails I certainly do not know, but I do know it is leaving the NVC this week to the US embassy in my country, of my family.

Once again I am on here to try and give advice and help people sorry if I offended any one along the way. I know this is a long process, but with striving and endurance you can make it through!

I think that you have been very helpful:) thank you so much:)

[markmaryam 0]

I think that you have been very helpful:) thank you so much:)

Thank you, any time; helping is what this forum is all about. Have a good one, and best of luck to you and your family!

[Natsukiii 35]

I've noticed people have been so uptight recently on this forum. It's really disheartening. Makes me want to close my account.

Edited November 18, 2013 by Ema ♥ Jin

[NoelAnne 62]

I think that everyone is edgy due to the stress of this whole process. It's in your head constantly, it's hard not to think about it. We're all missing our spouses especially at this time of the year, we want to be with our loved ones for Christmas. No one expected to have to wait this long, I thought I would have been in The U S by now. EVERYONE NEEDS TO SEND THE LETTER TO BOB GOODLATTE TOMORROW. It may help us, if only to feel we're doing something to help our situation.

[RhettVoe 281]

Imagine if everyone's case got put to the front of the line....who then, would be first? Sweden is not exactly a dangerous country with no infrastructure. There must be countless families living in Lagos or some other equally putrid 'garden spot' who would like their case expedited. There must be thousands of cases sent to USCIS every day....how could they realistically keep putting the newest cases in front, while those who filed early are supposed to go to the end of the line? How would you feel if you found out that your case, which might have been resting in the USCIS inbox for 5 months, gets shoved aside so somebody from western Europe can go ahead of you? Content? Upset? Or?

[Ryan H 3,810]

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I think she was expecting people to answer her question not tell her whether she deserves the expedite or not. Yes, other people are dealing with strife and such but unfortunately it isn't relevant to what she is asking about so it's a moot point, truthful or not.

[TimandAna 37]

I have already talked to the embassy in stockholm and they are standing ready to take us in for the interview as soon as my I-130 is approved, as they know and understand the situation.

Staying on topic..

I do not want you to get your hope up and stay level minded...

For a petition filed in the US.. After the I-130 is approved it does not go to the embassy.. It goes to the NVC.. Your filing for expedite at NBC which is only for the I-130.. The NVC will require another expedite request to be approved.. Then if that is approved all goes to the embassy..

For petitions filed abroad? Maybe someone has experience in this that can explain the process they went through..

Was your petition filed abroad or in the US?

Edited November 18, 2013 by TimandAna