How to apply for expedite

[LondonerCat 38]

Hello all,

 

Looking got a bit of help please! My husband (US petitioner) tried to expedite our application yesterday. He called 1-800-375-5283 and the operator asked his reason - at that point, he was denied.

 

I was under the impression all petitioners email their expedite request over? 
 

Most grateful for any guidance! Thank you!

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

2 hours ago, LondonerCat said:

Hello all,

 

Looking got a bit of help please! My husband (US petitioner) tried to expedite our application yesterday. He called 1-800-375-5283 and the operator asked his reason - at that point, he was denied.

 

I was under the impression all petitioners email their expedite request over? 
 

Most grateful for any guidance! Thank you!

Specific requirements apply to Expidite requests.. and you need to fall into one particular category e.g. humanitarian, financial hardship, health etc . requests are sent in writing to nvcexpedite@state.gov 

 

Note, Expidite requests are dealt with by the embassy overseas, if the embassy is closed due to this virus it may not be processed.. 

 

Edited March 31, 2020 by Duke & Marie

[Boiler 46,272]

What did he say his reason was?

[carmel34 3,661]

7 hours ago, LondonerCat said:

Hello all,

 

Looking got a bit of help please! My husband (US petitioner) tried to expedite our application yesterday. He called 1-800-375-5283 and the operator asked his reason - at that point, he was denied.

 

I was under the impression all petitioners email their expedite request over? 
 

Most grateful for any guidance! Thank you!

Typically the first step is a phone call to explain the reason for the expedite.  If they think it is a valid reason, they'll ask you for documents via email, then make a final decision based on the documents submitted.  It sounds like what happened in your case is that the reason given for the expedite was not on the approved list, so they said the request was denied.  Nothing more you can do except wait for the normal process to go on as usual.  Good luck!