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Joekay Apprentice

Joekay   1

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I turned in my i-129 a month ago I called yesterday and they said they would do a request for expedited services due to humanitarian reasons since Mindanao is a bit of a dangerous place right now due to terrorist threat and it is under martial law. If approved what kind of timeline can I expect ?

geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,338

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There's no fixed timeline still, but generally it's a matter of days to get the NOA2. Then it still takes about a month to go to NVC, get processed, and then received by the embassy. You will need to expedite again at the embassy stage to get an appointment sooner....it doesn't carry over from USCIS. After the interview, if approved, expect a week or so to get the visa (USEM + 2GO are pretty fast).

 

Even if expedited, certain things can cause delays: RFEs and delayed background check results at the I-129F stage, negative medical results, a 221g visa refusal pending more/missing documents (at the interview), extended AP after the interview, etc.

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Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

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I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

LabOz Proficient

LabOz   915

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29 minutes ago, Joekay said:

I turned in my i-129 a month ago I called yesterday and they said they would do a request for expedited services due to humanitarian reasons since Mindanao is a bit of a dangerous place right now due to terrorist threat and it is under martial law. If approved what kind of timeline can I expect ?

My Fiancee is just a few hundred miles from the town where the ISIS supporters took over. 

The USCIS will take your request but doubtful they will grant it.

Mindanao is still relatively safe unless she happens to be living in Marawi.

Your fiancee is much more likely to be involved in a motor accident than a terrorist incident.

 

Please let us know how the request plays out.

There are literally HUNDREDS of fiancee's on Mindanao who's petitioners are awaiting NOA 2.

 

I'm actually heading to that region in just a few weeks. Not Marawi city of course.

 

 

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Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   46,028

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Sounds like AP may take a bit longer.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

George & Roth Rising Star

George & Roth   1,485

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Hi, before I start a new thread I wanted to know how can I tell if my expedite was processed? Does the below mean anything? Or am I supposed to wait for the official reply?

 

Case History

  • 08/08/2017
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    On August 8, 2017, your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxxxxxxxx, was completed.

  • 08/08/2017
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    On August 8, 2017, we sent a response to your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxxxxxxxx.

  • 08/03/2017
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    On August 3, 2017, your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxxxxxxxxxxx, was assigned to an officer for response.

 

  


 


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Joekay Apprentice

Joekay   1

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1 hour ago, George & Roth said:

Hi, before I start a new thread I wanted to know how can I tell if my expedite was processed? Does the below mean anything? Or am I supposed to wait for the official reply?

 

Case History

  • 08/08/2017
    sign_icon.png

    On August 8, 2017, your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxxxxxxxx, was completed.

  • 08/08/2017
    sign_icon.png

    On August 8, 2017, we sent a response to your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxxxxxxxx.

  • 08/03/2017
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    On August 3, 2017, your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxxxxxxxxxxx, was assigned to an officer for response.

So once your expedited process was approved how long was it till they approved everything amd you were able to do mwdical and interview? Is there anything I can do to help improve my chances of getting expedited service? They asked me if I was a service member which I found a little odd, hopefully that helps or I will canvas Sen. McCain to help me.

Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   46,028

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If you are being deployed that would be a cause for an expedite. So that would certainly help.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

Joekay Apprentice

Joekay   1

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No more deployments for this guy,  I'm retired. Well looks like if it's expedited I can expect another month and if not it's anywhere from 2-5 more months.  Hopefully it stays on the shorter end.

 

Thanks for all the info and not just foisting me off on the search function. I appreciate the time you all have taken. 

Joekay Apprentice

Joekay   1

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5 hours ago, LabOz said:

My Fiancee is just a few hundred miles from the town where the ISIS supporters took over. 

The USCIS will take your request but doubtful they will grant it.

Mindanao is still relatively safe unless she happens to be living in Marawi.

Your fiancee is much more likely to be involved in a motor accident than a terrorist incident.

 

Please let us know how the request plays out.

There are literally HUNDREDS of fiancee's on Mindanao who's petitioners are awaiting NOA 2.

 

I'm actually heading to that region in just a few weeks. Not Marawi city of course.

 

 

I was in sasarangani when Martial Law was declared, didn't feel that much different and yes where we stay is relatively safe but they had some people plant some bombs in a public area. The bombs were reported by good Intel sources and the bomb maker and accomplices were escorted off this earth ala Philippines justice style. 

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Joekay Apprentice

Joekay   1

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My request for expedited service was granted. I made my case and just found out today 13 days after I submitted the requested "proof". I didn't lie about anything either just laid out the reasons why I was worried for their health and welfare and got fortunate. 

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Joyax30 Apprentice

Joyax30   26

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On 8/26/2017 at 1:29 AM, Joekay said:

My request for expedited service was granted. I made my case and just found out today 13 days after I submitted the requested "proof". I didn't lie about anything either just laid out the reasons why I was worried for their health and welfare and got fortunate. 

That's great news. Which part of Mindanao does your fiancee live? I am from Mindanao too. Waiting for NOA2 101 days now.

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Joekay Apprentice

Joekay   1

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9 minutes ago, Joyax30 said:

That's great news. Which part of Mindanao does your fiancee live? I am from Mindanao too. Waiting for NOA2 101 days now.

sarangani province. We have an extremely strong case because we have a child with my last name also. I think being a veteran helps also. 

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MehgandMarcos Apprentice

MehgandMarcos   4

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On 8/8/2017 at 7:39 PM, George & Roth said:

Hi, before I start a new thread I wanted to know how can I tell if my expedite was processed? Does the below mean anything? Or am I supposed to wait for the official reply?

 

Case History

  • 08/08/2017
    sign_icon.png

    On August 8, 2017, your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxxxxxxxx, was completed.

  • 08/08/2017
    sign_icon.png

    On August 8, 2017, we sent a response to your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxxxxxxxx.

  • 08/03/2017
    sign_icon.png

    On August 3, 2017, your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxxxxxxxxxxx, was assigned to an officer for response.

What was your outcome?

08/24/17:  I129F sent to Lewisville, TX.

08/25/17:  I129F delivered.

08/29/17:  E-notification of NOA1.

09/02/17:  Hard copy of NOA1 came in the mail.

  • 3 months later...
 
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