Expedite - NVC or Embassy request?

[Hilde 381]

Hi VJ friends,

 

I recently got denied for my expedite request for the interview. The request was sent to NVC. A lawyer is suggesting I submit the expedite to the embassy directly. Is this a good idea or waste of time/money?

 

Thanks!

[JKLSemicolon 410]

My understanding based on reading other threads in this forum is that NVC forwards the expedite request to the appropriate Embassy/Consulate, who at this point would have already reviewed (and denied) it themselves, and then notified NVC of that, who then notified you. Hopefully others can confirm.

 

When you say waste of money are you referring to paying the lawyer to submit another request to the embassy? If so, I would save your money there. However, if you were to collect more evidence in order to make a stronger case and then resubmit the request yourself (to NVC once again), I have seen reports here of expedites being approved after more than one attempt. Whether or not that is worth your time depends on if you think your reason for expediting is compelling enough to continue to pursue (keeping in mind that there are no doubt many others out there trying to expedite the process along with you).

 

Edited March 5, 2021 by JKLSemicolon

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[LBX 44]

13 hours ago, JKLSemicolon said:

My understanding based on reading other threads in this forum is that NVC forwards the expedite request to the appropriate Embassy/Consulate, who at this point would have already reviewed (and denied) it themselves, and then notified NVC of that, who then notified you. Hopefully others can confirm.

 

When you say waste of money are you referring to paying the lawyer to submit another request to the embassy? If so, I would save your money there. However, if you were to collect more evidence in order to make a stronger case and then resubmit the request yourself (to NVC once again), I have seen reports here of expedites being approved after more than one attempt. Whether or not that is worth your time depends on if you think your reason for expediting is compelling enough to continue to pursue (keeping in mind that there are no doubt many others out there trying to expedite the process along with you).

 

This is my exact experience. My initial NVC request was sent to the embassy and was denied. I gathered more information and reapplied through the NVC again and was accepted by the embassy.  Maybe others exist who have experience applying directly through the embassy can imform you of their experience.  Of course, there is never any harm in trying to apply directly to the embassy if your lawyer is aware of how that process works.

[Hilde 381]

20 hours ago, JKLSemicolon said:

My understanding based on reading other threads in this forum is that NVC forwards the expedite request to the appropriate Embassy/Consulate, who at this point would have already reviewed (and denied) it themselves, and then notified NVC of that, who then notified you. Hopefully others can confirm.

 

When you say waste of money are you referring to paying the lawyer to submit another request to the embassy? If so, I would save your money there. However, if you were to collect more evidence in order to make a stronger case and then resubmit the request yourself (to NVC once again), I have seen reports here of expedites being approved after more than one attempt. Whether or not that is worth your time depends on if you think your reason for expediting is compelling enough to continue to pursue (keeping in mind that there are no doubt many others out there trying to expedite the process along with you).

 

Thanks. Makes sense

[raphy2021 29]

My first expedite request was also denied, however after I gathered more evidence and sent another expedite request they accepted it

[Ryan H 3,812]

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