NVC Expedite Request

[JBF 116]

Hi everyone, 

 

Due to military reasons, today my fiancé (US citizen and petitioner) has sent an email to NVC requesting an expedite processing, including a letter that explained the circumstances and several supporting documents.

He already received a response, which stated that “correspondence indicates that you may wish for the processing of this petition to be expedited. Unfortunately we are unable to submit an expedite request to the U.S. Consulate General, as K1 petitions are already processed expeditiously.”

Now my question is, is that correct?

I actually believe I read of several people that were able to expedite their cases at NVC and don’t really understand. 
My fiancé had already submitted an expedite request while waiting for our NOA2, and was approved the same day. He never received any email as response. Could it be possible that it went through and our case has been already expedited? 
Does anyone have any idea?

 

 

Edited March 31, 2020 by Reyess

[payxibka 10,045]

11 minutes ago, Reyess said:

Hi everyone, 

 

Due to military reasons, today my fiancé (US citizen and petitioner) has sent an email to NVC requesting an expedite processing, including a letter that explained the circumstances and several supporting documents.

He already received a response, which stated that “correspondence indicates that you may wish for the processing of this petition to be expedited. Unfortunately we are unable to submit an expedite request to the U.S. Consulate General, as K1 petitions are already processed expeditiously.”

Now my question is, is that correct?

I actually believe I read of several people that were able to expedite their cases at NVC and don’t really understand. 
My fiancé had already submitted an expedite request while waiting for our NOA2, and was approved the same day. He never received any email as response. Could it be possible that it went through and our case has been already expedited? 
Does anyone have any idea?

 

 

NVC does nothing to k1 petitions except assign a case number. A fairly expeditious process 

[JBF 116]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

NVC does nothing to k1 petitions except assign a case number. A fairly expeditious process 

Completely understand then. I knew already but thought that to request an expedite request at this stage we had to submit it to NVC. Do K1 filers actually have to submit it to the consulate when the petition is received? 

[payxibka 10,045]

6 minutes ago, Reyess said:

Completely understand then. I knew already but thought that to request an expedite request at this stage we had to submit it to NVC. Do K1 filers actually have to submit it to the consulate when the petition is received? 

The applicant schedules the interview themselves so not much to purpose in an expedite there either.   Since interviews are shutdown worldwide,  not much you can do now anyway 

[JBF 116]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

The applicant schedules the interview themselves so not much to purpose in an expedite there either.   Since interviews are shutdown worldwide,  not much you can do now anyway 

I imagined. Thank you for your answers! 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

7 hours ago, Reyess said:

I imagined. Thank you for your answers! 

Try contacting USCIS military help line and your embassy. Military surely is being moved up the line to accommodate the fluidness of the situation. I can't guarantee anything will become of this, but I don't believe you are the kind of person that is going to take no for an answer. I wouldn't. Stay calm and professional and you may find that you'll get some headway to the solution. Keep us updated on what your path is and the progress. Maybe someone else can use this information.

[milimelo 4,477]

Doubt there's any visa processing in Italy under the current circumstances. Best to wait it out.

[JBF 116]

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

Try contacting USCIS military help line and your embassy. Military surely is being moved up the line to accommodate the fluidness of the situation. I can't guarantee anything will become of this, but I don't believe you are the kind of person that is going to take no for an answer. I wouldn't. Stay calm and professional and you may find that you'll get some headway to the solution. Keep us updated on what your path is and the progress. Maybe someone else can use this information.

Hey Greenbaum, thank you for your answer and for your help, once again. My fiancé and I are trying to understand how to move. I’m going to post an update as soon as I actually have some news, hopefully positive ones! 

[jan22 3,052]

Just to note, since the flag in your profile is for Italy, even if the vIsa is somehow expedited, there is no way able to travel to the US until the CoronaVirus-based US entry restriction on travellers from Europe is lifted.  Sorry to say, there is no indication when that will be.  

 

Best wishes to all trying to work through their immigration processes in this difficult time...take care and stay safe!

[JBF 116]

7 minutes ago, jan22 said:

Just to note, since the flag in your profile is for Italy, even if the vIsa is somehow expedited, there is no way able to travel to the US until the CoronaVirus-based US entry restriction on travellers from Europe is lifted.  Sorry to say, there is no indication when that will be.  

 

Best wishes to all trying to work through their immigration processes in this difficult time...take care and stay safe!

Absolutely and I agree with you. Hopefully the situation will be sorted out soon, however I’ve heard of some people that were actually able to quarantine in a third country for two weeks and then travel to the US. Everything is obviously relative and changes every day, and it’s hard to predict what is going to happen and when exactly. But I believe it’s important to actually take everything one step at a time. Otherwise it becomes really difficult, overwhelming and concerning. Let’s try to stay positive and be strong!
 

Edited March 31, 2020 by Reyess

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, jan22 said:

Just to note, since the flag in your profile is for Italy, even if the vIsa is somehow expedited, there is no way able to travel to the US until the CoronaVirus-based US entry restriction on travellers from Europe is lifted.  Sorry to say, there is no indication when that will be.  

 

Best wishes to all trying to work through their immigration processes in this difficult time...take care and stay safe!

How about completing your profile so we can see your flag and then completing your timeline. 

[jan22 3,052]

22 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

How about completing your profile so we can see your flag and then completing your timeline. 

If this was meant for me, I have already informed the forum of my background -- and that I have no flag and no time line to post. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Never mind.

Edited April 1, 2020 by Greenbaum

[tef22 0]

i have question our papers are at nvc can we expedite our case my mother in law is sick and asap she wanted us to get married so she can witness and wants to see my fiance asap thanks for the help

[powerpuff 6,697]

23 minutes ago, tef22 said:

i have question our papers are at nvc can we expedite our case my mother in law is sick and asap she wanted us to get married so she can witness and wants to see my fiance asap thanks for the help

It’s the same answer as you got in the thread you made 40 minutes ago. It’s free to try but don’t have your hopes up, they might not grant an expedite. Nobody here can predict what the reply from NVC or consulate will be.