Appeal to expedite I-130 for 4 children (minors under 21) APPROVED, what's next?

[marwaabdoulrhman 0]

Right before we got our children's case numbers, I have been contacting NVC through email using my children's USCIS number. They responded after two weeks. They said they were going to process the expedite, ONLY IF, we have already paid all necessary fees, and sent ALL the necessary documents. Seems to me, we are already approved because we were told that once everything is complete, they will send out the documents to Manila immediately. That will save us a lot of time from all the normal waiting for an NOA2. instead of 6 months... it will just be a month or 2.

1) I just email both departments: NVCExpedite@state.gov and NVCinquiry@state.gov

2) Provide them the following information:

NVC Case Number:

Principal Applicant Full Name and Birthdate:

Petitioner's Full Name And Birthdate:

Names And E-Mail Addresses To Receive Correspondence From NVC:

Inquiry Request By:

3) In the body of your email to them

a) explain the reason why you are asking for an expedite

b) provide your contact number

c) provide your children's contact number/s, who their guardian is, whose phone it is.

Good luck!

Hello redpepper , I have a similar case to you and I need your help please

My case was completed 6 month ago and I got my interview date on june but I have a 7 month son and his case still at nvc no case number yet

We do an expedite to be with mine at the interview so , I wanna ask you if they accept the expedite what's the required documents they will ask for a baby in his age ??

And they will need support for him or not ??

Thank you redpepper

[RedPepper 9]

Hello redpepper , I have a similar case to you and I need your help please

My case was completed 6 month ago and I got my interview date on june but I have a 7 month son and his case still at nvc no case number yet

We do an expedite to be with mine at the interview so , I wanna ask you if they accept the expedite what's the required documents they will ask for a baby in his age ??

And they will need support for him or not ??

Thank you redpepper

Write NVC right now with the email address NVCExpedite@state.gov and NVCinquiry@state.gov.

Or write them, through your husband, on their mailing address on an overnight postal

For the reason of "extreme humanitarian reasons" ask for the expedite to be granted.

Tell them about your Case number, your situation, and your son's USCIS Case number and tell them about your situation, trying to convince them to expedite the case.

I did not send NVC anything yet--just a letter and emails asking for the expedite. Only now did they start asking for my children's requirements.

Technically, we filed out children's petition in February 2, 2014, received February 5--NOA1 was received 45 days later. NOA2 will be granted as soon as we complete and have submitted all the required documents. Goal--to finish this coming week.

I hope it works well for you.

[RedPepper 9]

I just sent an expedite email to NVC. Was wondering how soon they contact you that they expedite the case. Should i call NVC again and tell them to have my case expedited. Anyway i hope we both get our children asap. I am just getting anxious since it gonna be wet season again and we might have another incident of flashflooding. Happy mothers day everyone

Hi JannaDavey! how have you been? Haven't heard from you lately. I have been very busy at work didn't have the time to visit VisaJourney for a while. So, how is your petition going?

3 weeks ago, we have submitted our I-864W for the children with their original signatures (and to be sure, it also included their dad signatures side by side). 3 weeks now and there is still no response from the NVC whatsoever. On Monday, i will be calling in to follow-up just to be sure everything is going smoothly. but on my last call last week they told me the papers are all said and normally takes 30days to review. Hopefully the expedite is faster--and we get our P4's the soonest possible.

My husband and I have gone to the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC in 6/20/2014 to have some paperwork certified for our children's DSWD Travel Clearance, my mother's Special Power of Attorney, and Affidavit of Consent to TRavel and Sponsor, and all the necessary paperwork we need to certify for our children's immigration.

Our 4 children ages 15, 14, 11 and 8 , will be travelling from Manila to Detroit, USA alone but will be under the Delta Unaccompanied Minors Program. we will be picking our children up in Detroit--to get to Virginia together.

For now that we are awaiting for our P4 Interview Appointment Letter, our four children are scheduled for medical exam next week, July 8. Even though we do not have the Interview Appointment Packets yet, we decided to have our children have their medical examination earlier, anyway, the medical report will be valid for 6 months--once they get their interviews, their medical reports would still be valid.

Fingers crossed. Will definitely appreciate updates from you! xxx

[JannaDavey 1]

Hi JannaDavey! how have you been? Haven't heard from you lately. I have been very busy at work didn't have the time to visit VisaJourney for a while. So, how is your petition going?

3 weeks ago, we have submitted our I-864W for the children with their original signatures (and to be sure, it also included their dad signatures side by side). 3 weeks now and there is still no response from the NVC whatsoever. On Monday, i will be calling in to follow-up just to be sure everything is going smoothly. but on my last call last week they told me the papers are all said and normally takes 30days to review. Hopefully the expedite is faster--and we get our P4's the soonest possible.

My husband and I have gone to the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC in 6/20/2014 to have some paperwork certified for our children's DSWD Travel Clearance, my mother's Special Power of Attorney, and Affidavit of Consent to TRavel and Sponsor, and all the necessary paperwork we need to certify for our children's immigration.

Our 4 children ages 15, 14, 11 and 8 , will be travelling from Manila to Detroit, USA alone but will be under the Delta Unaccompanied Minors Program. we will be picking our children up in Detroit--to get to Virginia together.

For now that we are awaiting for our P4 Interview Appointment Letter, our four children are scheduled for medical exam next week, July 8. Even though we do not have the Interview Appointment Packets yet, we decided to have our children have their medical examination earlier, anyway, the medical report will be valid for 6 months--once they get their interviews, their medical reports would still be valid.

Fingers crossed. Will definitely appreciate updates from you! xxx

[JannaDavey 1]

Hi Redpepper,

Nice to hear from you, was busy too coz we got flooded again, although it was only a foot of water but it's still a lot of work and stress. I am so done with this flooding. Anyway, i am also waiting for their case to be reviewed, i am expecting first week of july it would be completed, give or take. Also waiting for that interview letter... Please come early.

I called nVC last week to see how my case is going but i got a cocky operator..worthless.. So i emailed the Us embassy in manila told them we got flooded again...hopefully actions can be taken.. The scary part is i already have a return ticket for september and if they schedule us 45-60 days after the case completed, i am cutting it too close, might have to rebook $$$$$. Anyway since we live in the province i will be scheduling the medical in time with the interview and just wait for the visa in manila so we can leave right away... Stress please let it be over. Once we have our case completed, i wonder if they can schedule us early for an interview or are still following the 45-60 day rule?

[RedPepper 9]

Hi Redpepper,

Nice to hear from you, was busy too coz we got flooded again, although it was only a foot of water but it's still a lot of work and stress. I am so done with this flooding. Anyway, i am also waiting for their case to be reviewed, i am expecting first week of july it would be completed, give or take. Also waiting for that interview letter... Please come early.

I called nVC last week to see how my case is going but i got a cocky operator..worthless.. So i emailed the Us embassy in manila told them we got flooded again...hopefully actions can be taken.. The scary part is i already have a return ticket for september and if they schedule us 45-60 days after the case completed, i am cutting it too close, might have to rebook $$$$$. Anyway since we live in the province i will be scheduling the medical in time with the interview and just wait for the visa in manila so we can leave right away... Stress please let it be over. Once we have our case completed, i wonder if they can schedule us early for an interview or are still following the 45-60 day rule?

Hi JannaDavey,

I am so sorry you have been through a lot and is still going through a lot! You definitely have my prayers routing out to you, too.

Well...I think they still are following the 45-60 day rule despite our request for an expedite being approved. We are now on our 30++days and yet we just received an email from NVC a week ago saying that they have already received our documents and are now being reviewed...(was not so happy about that email--our petition for the kids have been more than 3 months with NVC now and it does not feel like it is on an expedite. :-(

My children are scheduled to have their medical examination on July 14 at St Lukes although they do not have their appointment letters yet. It will take them approximately 3 days to finish the whole medical exam since they are children and the medical examination are more rigorous with the kids.

Immediately after the medical exam, they will go straight to the Commission on Filipinos Overseas to have their Peer Counseling Seminar. We live too far from Manila so we are trying to kill two birds with one stone. Once the children already got their visa, my mom already has the SPA (Special Power of Attorney) to go back to CFO and get the stickers. At least, we will not need to drag all four (4) children back to Manila just for the stickers.

Fingers crossed. I just hope all the paperwork will come in time--I was hoping the children will arrive in time for school in September.

I pray for the best for all of us! xxx

Edited July 6, 2014 by RedPepper

[JannaDavey 1]

Hi REDPEPPER

Yeah we basically had the same thing going on... Got the same email on may19 "Your request for the expeditious processing of this immigrant visa petition is currently under review. You will be informed of the results when the review is completed." and on may22 email received was "The U.S. Embassy or Consulate is willing to expedite this case once we have all the fees, forms, and documents. " and that was on MAY!!!!

we Called nvc asked if theyre done reviewing all they say is june 4 they received my packet and will take 30 business days to complete.i asked them when they are sending it to the US embassy in Manila, no answer..Was hoping we can get an interview for july or early august. We need to go before September, it would be very stressful for my kids to adjust to the US culture, english speaking and school. I might homeschool them first till my 3rd grader gets the hang of things., although they say kids can adjust faster than adults...

Yup does not feel like it is being expedited. My husband wants us to be home so we can spend his vacation leave together in disney for a welcome home gift but i told him not to make arrangements yet till the visa is on hand.

This whole process is really stressing us out huh.. We will just have to hang in there for a little bit. will be keeping you too in my prayers. Hope our interview letter is just out there getting ready to be mailed back to us...

Keep me posted. Happy 4th too

[RedPepper 9]

Hi REDPEPPER

Yeah we basically had the same thing going on... Got the same email on may19 "Your request for the expeditious processing of this immigrant visa petition is currently under review. You will be informed of the results when the review is completed." and on may22 email received was "The U.S. Embassy or Consulate is willing to expedite this case once we have all the fees, forms, and documents. " and that was on MAY!!!!

we Called nvc asked if theyre done reviewing all they say is june 4 they received my packet and will take 30 business days to complete.i asked them when they are sending it to the US embassy in Manila, no answer..Was hoping we can get an interview for july or early august. We need to go before September, it would be very stressful for my kids to adjust to the US culture, english speaking and school. I might homeschool them first till my 3rd grader gets the hang of things., although they say kids can adjust faster than adults...

Yup does not feel like it is being expedited. My husband wants us to be home so we can spend his vacation leave together in disney for a welcome home gift but i told him not to make arrangements yet till the visa is on hand.

This whole process is really stressing us out huh.. We will just have to hang in there for a little bit. will be keeping you too in my prayers. Hope our interview letter is just out there getting ready to be mailed back to us...

Keep me posted. Happy 4th too

heeey! How are you jannaDavey?

I have good news! We got an interview for August 12,2014. So--This week, I have sent out my mom with my kids for their medical examination. They are just about to have their PDOS as early as now, right after their medical exams--as I am writing you. Will just get the CFO stickers once we get their visas na. How are things going over there?

[JannaDavey 1]

Oh my god, i am so happy for you. Congrats your wait is almost over na...i am calling NVC now coz i received an email and i wanna make sure its a false checklist since we sent everything.

[RedPepper 9]

Oh my god, i am so happy for you. Congrats your wait is almost over na...i am calling NVC now coz i received an email and i wanna make sure its a false checklist since we sent everything.

How are things going?

I am so excited because my children are on their flight on Delta right now and will be arriving tomorrow ar 9:20pm eastern standard time! YES!

How are things going for you? I hope everything went well.

Best regards!

[JannaDavey 1]

Hi redpepper, i am so happy for you finally you get to see your kids again. As for me i had a checklist coz my stupid lawyer messed up the AOS, ( the reason why we hire a lawyer coz my husband travels a lot and nobody is at home to send documents etc) so we sent everything again and instead of 30 days wait, it will take 60 days.. Coz of some backlog they have. Anyway i will just stress myself even more..

Hey how soon did your kids get their visa after it was approved?

Are they gonna go to school right away? What documents you need to give to the school for them to start?

Might be leaving around september or october i do not know but im hanging on, the rainy season is really getting to me.. My daughter will be in 3rd grade and i just hope they will accept her if she is a month or two late from the school year if not i will be homeschooling her.

I am very happy for you and your family. Safe trip kids

[JannaDavey 1]

So after 60 days of waiting because of a stupid mistake made by my lawyer the case was completed on Sept 28,2014 when i noticed the AOS fee changed from paid to n/a. And i read here in vj that if that happens, you have to call nvc to confirm if the case was completed. And YES ITS COMPLETED!!!!!yeyyyyy and CONSULAR EXPEDITE REQUEST WAS APPROVED. I DIDNT WAIT FOR THE APPOINTMENT LETTER INSTEAD MADE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE FOR OCT15.

So from davao we rented a condo (SEA RESIDENCES IN FRONT OF MOA) for a whole month since its cheaper that way than staying at a hotel for P1500/ night and since we are gonna go to the US as soon as their visa came.

Oct6- davao to manila check in at the condo, since it was a holiday..we can relax

Oct7- SLEC online appointment went there around 6am and people were already inside finished around 4pm kids got their skin test and advised to return Oct9 @10am

Oct8- worried about their skin test, kept checking and praying that its not gonna get bigger

Oct9- arrived at SLEC@9:30am, doctor checked their skin test and its NEGATIVE!!!! Yey waited for the results until 8pm more than 10hours waiting.

Oct10-14 relaxation day by the pool, MOa etc..

Oct15- it was raining!!!!! We woke up at 4am left the house at 5am arrived at us embassy. Had to buy a freaking expensive umbrella and they let us in at 6:15am for the 6:30 am interview, got inside waited for our number and the funny thing when they were verifying my kid's passports, the power went out...interview came asked a few question about my kids birthday and thats it. Left the embassy at 10am!!!!!!

Oct 17 got a call from 2go omg AFTER 2 DAYS I GOT MY KIDS VISA YEY,!!!! God is good...

Oct18 booked a flight to NEW YORK

OCT23 goodbye Philippines be going home!!!

OVERALL IT WAS A STRESSFUL, NERVE WRECKING JOURNEY, I LEARNED THAT EVEN IF YOU GOT EVERYTHING COVERED SOMETHING OR SOMEONE IS BOUND TO MESSED IT UP. I ALSO LEARNED HOW EXPENSIVE THIS WHOLE THING IS!!!! Holy cow $$$$$$$ but at the end of it all it was worth it !

WE WORKED HARD AND SACRIFICE TIME AWAY FROM OUR LOVED ONES BECAUSE WE WANT TO GIVE THEM A GOOD LIFE. THANK GOD FOR EVERYTHING!!!!

[Railey28 0]

Hi! Tanong ko lang po kung ilang weeks or months bago malaman kung approved po ba o hindu yung expedite request for i-130? Ng file na po ka i last august 5, naka receive na din po kami ng i797c? After po nun wala na po ulit? Ano pong next na nun? Thank you po sa mga sasagot.

[Glendale1989 3]

hi redpepper! i know this is an old post but i am hoping that you can help me.. i would like to ask some questions on how and what are the documents needed to expedite i130 petition. i have a 6year old son in Mindanao and my husband a USC will petition him and we would like him to be here the soonest possible time because of whats happening in Mindanao now. I live 40min. away from VA beach... crossing my fingers to get a reply.

[Barbs 0]

Hello Red Pepper, I was wondering under what criteria did you put your request to expedite the process for your minor children. I am trying to do the same thing, but I am not sure under what criteria I should put it. Please let me know.

 

Thank you