expedite / humanitarian reasons

[FD&MDVL 58]

I would like to hear in general some reasons for expedite that have BEEN approved for humanitarian reasons in the past, any examples?

[FD&MDVL 58]

I would like to hear in general some reasons for expedite that have BEEN approved for humanitarian reasons in the past, any examples?

Definition of Humanitarian "CONCERNED WITH HUMAN WELFARE"

synonymous with; compassionate or merciful or sympathetic or socially concerned or best yet MAGNANOMOUS.

well not so with USCIS-

Today, I decided to petition for an expedite request for Humanitarian reasons and was denied in less than one hour. Their VERY QUICK email response said among other things...

QUOTE,"Due to the high volume of expedite requests for this case type, we are strictly enforcing the criteria that has been set for these expedite requests. While your situation appears serious, your case does not qualify for expedite processing."

My wife and two daughters are living in the murder capital of the world, we have been married for 5 years and lived together for three of those, We have been apart for two years now. We have a two year old (biological) daughter when she was born we reported her birth abroad and registered her birth with the Consular office, my two year old IS a US citizen and has her US passport, on the other hand my wife and stepdaughter are NOT- my petition(s) for them(2) has been pending since Aug 2013, I delayed filing the petition when I first arrived because I did not have sufficient INCOME to be a sponsor -- I got to work and improved my work and then filed. The delay was for the sole purpose of qualifying as a sponsor BEFORE I filed, We have no Co- Sponsor available. I qualify now my income EXCEEDS the requirements now. I have all the documents and evidence ready and waiting.

The more time my wife is alone the more dangerous it becomes for her and my two daughters they are THREE woman living alone in a violent country. Is this NOT HUMANITARIAN? this is my question and if it is NOT ..... WHAT is? any examples.

I am intrigued by WHO gets expedition and WHO does not.

[anaheimcalifornia 12]

Hi, i also got that same email and it was a very quick response. I decided to call again yesterday and request it one nore time and this time the operator took a very long time with me on the phone to write a detailed report. I havent heard back yet but i have a feeling it will get approved. My friend requested an expedite 3 times and got approved the 3rd time... i think u should try again!

[skysofialila 45]

I was thinking of doing the same thing and citing the violent protests in Sao Paulo regarding the world cup. It will probably get denied.

How did you file for expedite? Phone call? Or can you do it online?

[skysofialila 45]

There is a VJ member by the name of luvwillprevail that was successfully expedited. Maybe she can tell us how she did hers?

[Merrytooth 5,748]

One example here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/381778-i-129f-expedite-request/#entry5595934

[skysofialila 45]

I just put in a request. We'll see what happens...

[aaron2020 11,651]

Definition of Humanitarian "CONCERNED WITH HUMAN WELFARE"

synonymous with; compassionate or merciful or sympathetic or socially concerned or best yet MAGNANOMOUS.

well not so with USCIS-

Today, I decided to petition for an expedite request for Humanitarian reasons and was denied in less than one hour. Their VERY QUICK email response said among other things...

QUOTE,"Due to the high volume of expedite requests for this case type, we are strictly enforcing the criteria that has been set for these expedite requests. While your situation appears serious, your case does not qualify for expedite processing."

My wife and two daughters are living in the murder capital of the world, we have been married for 5 years and lived together for three of those, We have been apart for two years now. We have a two year old (biological) daughter when she was born we reported her birth abroad and registered her birth with the Consular office, my two year old IS a US citizen and has her US passport, on the other hand my wife and stepdaughter are NOT- my petition(s) for them(2) has been pending since Aug 2013, I delayed filing the petition when I first arrived because I did not have sufficient INCOME to be a sponsor -- I got to work and improved my work and then filed. The delay was for the sole purpose of qualifying as a sponsor BEFORE I filed, We have no Co- Sponsor available. I qualify now my income EXCEEDS the requirements now. I have all the documents and evidence ready and waiting.

The more time my wife is alone the more dangerous it becomes for her and my two daughters they are THREE woman living alone in a violent country. Is this NOT HUMANITARIAN? this is my question and if it is NOT ..... WHAT is? any examples.

I am intrigued by WHO gets expedition and WHO does not.

Living in a dangerous place is not a reason for an expedite. If it was, then everyone in a country more dangerous than the US would get an expedite.

If it was so dangerous to leave them alone, then why did you do it?

You could have file much earlier than you did. You did not have to wait for an income to file the I-130s. Bothe income only matter much later when the I-864 is requires at the NVC stage.

Sorry, but you made bad and uninformed choices.

Unless there are specific threats to them, the US will not grant an expedite based on general dangers.

Edited February 5, 2014 by aaron2020

[li_09 40]

Hi, i also got that same email and it was a very quick response. I decided to call again yesterday and request it one nore time and this time the operator took a very long time with me on the phone to write a detailed report. I havent heard back yet but i have a feeling it will get approved. My friend requested an expedite 3 times and got approved the 3rd time... i think u should try again!

Yes I really think it does depend on the person you get.

I had initially sent in my husband's military orders as evidence for expedite. They reviewed my case and it wasn't enough for them. I guess maybe they thought 'your husband is not even in the U.S anymore. What's wrong with waiting in your own country until he gets back?'. They said they needed more evidence that it was an "extreme emeregent situation". He replied with an email saying something along the lines of 'I want my wife in America because she's living in a crowded house which is not a good enviroment for my son'. I thought, great we're for sure going to be denied now. But surprisingly they approved it.

I mean I know it's a stupid reason and I'm not saying that's solely the reason why they approved it all I'm saying is don't give up. Just hope you keep getting a different person