Is it possible for case to be expedited before payment in CEAC goes through?

[sativo 3]

Can we get back on track to the original question?

[pushbrk 12,897]

16 minutes ago, sativo said:

Can we get back on track to the original question?

Your original question has already been answered to the best ability anyone could have.  Whether the fees show as paid is irrelevant.  Whether they will approve your expedite is something you'll have to wait to find out, but it will not be "immediate" as to interview and visa issue.  Typically, an expedite at this stage would take around three months from expedite approval to interview.  If you are concerned about exiting Ukraine "immediately", do it.

[sativo 3]

I disagree, and no.

[Boiler 45,525]

From 11 June, 2017 Ukrainian citizens holding biometric passports can travel to the Schengen Zone without a visa for a period of 90 days within any 180-day period for purposes other than working.

They are also allowed to visit the four countries which are not part of the Schengen zone such as Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.

[Redro 4,611]

40 minutes ago, sativo said:

I really don't get how people can hold the idea of "you" not "we" when it comes to family.

 

I can only imagine the picture people have in their head when giving the advice that I "can return anytime". And what then... meet up with them on zoom from the comfort of my US home, licking my Cheetos covered fingers, telling them how much I love them?

 

The person who did suggest that also happened to completely miss the original question I posted. Not even sure I can say I got an answer to it in this thread.

 

I do appreciate your empathy. I too am hoping for the best outcome.

 

 

I think everyone knows when one talks about family it is always we.

 The uncomfortable truth though. USCIS and DOS and the embassies don't recognize you as a unit yet. It's US citizen and faceless foreign national trying to gain entry to the US. 

 

[Redro 4,611]

4 minutes ago, Boiler said:

From 11 June, 2017 Ukrainian citizens holding biometric passports can travel to the Schengen Zone without a visa for a period of 90 days within any 180-day period for purposes other than working.

They are also allowed to visit the four countries which are not part of the Schengen zone such as Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.

Is it possible for @sativo to request a transfer to another embassy so they're able to leave Ukraine and wait for an interview there? 

[pushbrk 12,897]

Just now, Kor2USA said:

Is it possible for @sativo to request a transfer to another embassy so they're able to leave Ukraine and wait for an interview there? 

Yes, that's also possible.

[pushbrk 12,897]

24 minutes ago, sativo said:

I disagree, and no.

Unfortunately, it doesn't matter if you agree. It will be what it will be.  Not sure WHAT you disagree with.  I hope you're not waiting for somebody to lie to you and tell you what you want to hear.  We're all here to tell you what you need to hear/know.

[sativo 3]

2 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Unfortunately, it doesn't matter if you agree. It will be what it will be.  Not sure WHAT you disagree with.  I hope you're not waiting for somebody to lie to you and tell you what you want to hear.  We're all here to tell you what you need to hear/know.

I disagree that the original question was answered. It was rather specific and yet somehow the thread has veered off into your somewhat snarky commentary of "what I need to hear/know". If you don't know the answer to the original question. that's ok.

[Redro 4,611]

On 2/1/2022 at 5:18 AM, sativo said:

Our petition arrived at NVC and we've been assigned a case and invoice number. I've submitted payment but it says that payment can take 2-3 business days.

 

In the meanwhile, I've submitted an expedite request because we are in Ukraine and are getting emails from the State Department to leave Ukraine immediately. 

 

I received a reply back from NVC:

I'm wondering if anyone knows if it's possible for the expedite to be approved even before payment is processed and our DS-260 is submitted?

 

If so, what typically happens in this case? Would we still have to wait for payment to be processed and submit our DS-260, or would all this be handled at the US Embassy?

Answering your original question. 

Expedite decisions usually take longer than 2-3 business days. So, you'll probably receive a decision after the payment has been completed. 

I've seen posts in the past where expedite has been approved and the applicants have been told to submit DS260 and I-864 ASAP. 

[sativo 3]

Thanks @Kor2USA

[pushbrk 12,897]

5 minutes ago, Kor2USA said:

Answering your original question. 

Expedite decisions usually take longer than 2-3 business days. So, you'll probably receive a decision after the payment has been completed. 

I've seen posts in the past where expedite has been approved and the applicants have been told to submit DS260 and I-864 ASAP. 

That, and I already told the OP, that the payment status was irrelevant to the expedite approval process.  Maybe he missed it both times.

[TBoneTX 45,304]

The OP, although under understandable stress, is cautioned to stop insulting the posts of other members, including those of the exceptionally knowledgeable senior member who is patiently trying to help.

 

VJ Moderation

[sativo 3]

1 minute ago, TBoneTX said:

The OP, although under understandable stress, is cautioned to stop insulting the posts of other members, including those of the exceptionally knowledgeable senior member who is patiently trying to help.

 

VJ Moderation

I insulted someone?

[TBoneTX 45,304]

14 minutes ago, sativo said:

your somewhat snarky commentary

This.  Knock it off.