Requesting expedited K-1

[Ash.1101 1,756]

Curious on how this one turned out, since more and more people seem to be expediting for any reason recently.

Nevermind it was denied.

Edited February 19, 2017 by Ash.1101

[ali1632 10]

On 2/18/2017 at 11:08 PM, Ash.1101 said:

Curious on how this one turned out, since more and more people seem to be expediting for any reason recently.

Nevermind it was denied.

Yes, it was but without any concrete information. I didn't hear anything for weeks after I sent the requested proof, and I had to keep calling and emailing the customer service center, trying to get them to confirm that they received my faxed documentation. I got escalated a couple of times but without the right reference numbers, so it was like ping pong between 3 different levels of agents. They finally denied the request but no-one was ever able to actually confirm whether they received the documentation or not, so I don't know if they denied based on lack of merit or if they lost the stuff and closed the request as if I didn't answer the rfe. I was not super impressed with the level of transparency. How hard is it to say, yes we looked at it, or no we didn't? They simply would not answer. I just got a copy/paste form letter denial via email from an agent with a number, not a name. 

 

(That's the main reason I didn't come back and update the thread with a ton of info - I don't really have any specific info, and I didn't want to whine about it.)

 

We have settled in to wait and have made plans for me to go to Spain for the summer while things take their course. Maybe I can even be there for the interview.  

 

Good luck to you!

Edited February 20, 2017 by ali1632
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[Boiler 45,517]

Reasonable to assume it was denied on lack of merit.

[ali1632 10]

Just now, Boiler said:

Reasonable to assume it was denied on lack of merit.

I suppose, sure. I did prove a financial impact of $1281, but I expected them to disallow the portion of that represented by the plane ticket ($469). They have approved before for lost wages based on non-refundable unpaid vacation, which is what I claimed, but it seems it wasn't enough. The $$ threshhold might be a moving target, depending on the case load they have. In the example I'm noting, hers was approved for the amount of one week's pay (whatever that was), several years ago. 

 

I also still have a stubborn streak that leaves me feeling a bit unresolved because they would not confirm they received my documentation. Like a rock in my shoe. I agree lack of merit is more likely, but I wish they had been able to resolve that doubt. 

[KierenHby 899]

USCIS is undermanned and overworked, unreasonable to expect personalized service. A la generic 214b embassy document. 

[IndiaAnnie 163]

What date did your K1 finally get approved and did your fiance make it to the states yet?