Waiting on I-131. Travel date in under a month

[lplplpx3 13]

My I-131 Application for Travel Document was received and notice of receipt sent on April 28. I plan to travel overseas on Dec 22 (have purchased ticket) but still don't have my I-131 back almost 8 months later. Is there anything I can do?

 

The automated phone line just tries to disconnect me and I've not been able to speak to an actual human. Does  anyone have suggestions on getting this expedited, refilng or what? Any suggestions?
 

I indicated December travel on form initially, boy do I regret that.

[powerpuff 6,708]

~ Moved from K1 Process to Working & Traveling during US Immigration where APs are discussed ~
 

There’s nothing you can do but wait. Expediting is for emergency situations. 
 

19 minutes ago, lplplpx3 said:

I indicated December travel on form initially, boy do I regret that.

Putting a date, even one that is a month away for example, has little to no effect on how fast they adjudicate. APs have been taking 8+ months lately. 

[aaron2020 11,651]

24 minutes ago, lplplpx3 said:

My I-131 Application for Travel Document was received and notice of receipt sent on April 28. I plan to travel overseas on Dec 22 (have purchased ticket) but still don't have my I-131 back almost 8 months later. Is there anything I can do?

 

The automated phone line just tries to disconnect me and I've not been able to speak to an actual human. Does  anyone have suggestions on getting this expedited, refilng or what? Any suggestions?
 

I indicated December travel on form initially, boy do I regret that.

Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do.  This is one of the major drawbacks of adjusting status in the US.

 

If putting an earlier date on the I-131 would cause USCIS to process it faster, then everyone would be doing this.  Your desire to travel by a certain date is not relevant to the processing of the I-131.

[SalishSea 17,836]

I wouldn't count on having it by that date.  Hopefully your flights can be rebooked for free.

[lplplpx3 13]

Thanks for all the feedback. I guess it’s fingers crossed then.

[pm5k 129]

19 hours ago, lplplpx3 said:

My I-131 Application for Travel Document was received and notice of receipt sent on April 28. I plan to travel overseas on Dec 22 (have purchased ticket) but still don't have my I-131 back almost 8 months later. Is there anything I can do?

 

The automated phone line just tries to disconnect me and I've not been able to speak to an actual human. Does  anyone have suggestions on getting this expedited, refilng or what? Any suggestions?
 

I indicated December travel on form initially, boy do I regret that.

You could go to a USCIS office/make an infopass appointment and see if they can do anything for you

[lplplpx3 13]

Thank you. Will try.