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texastincup   52

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I phoned USCIS today and told the computer I wanted to file an expedite request. I was transferred to a representative and gave her the details. I told her the basis was hunaitarian relief based on Russia's attack on Ukraine today. I further explained that my wife and step-daughter left our apartment this morning because it was shaken by a nearby explosion. They are now at her brother's house. The representative said this was a "legitimate reason" for this request. I thought I would pass this along to everyone else. I should have a decision on the request within seven business days.

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4/27/2021 - Filed wife's and 18-year-old step-daughter's I-130 package online

4/27/2021 - NOA1 received, Nebraska Service Center (wife) - case transferred to Texas

4/27/2021 - NOA1 received, Potomac Service Center (step-daughter)

2/24/2022 - Expedite request (humanitarian-Russian invasion of Ukraine) for both petitions

3/1/2022 - TSC granted expedite request

3/4/2022 - TSC (wife) I-130 approved!! Sent to NVC 3/11/2022

3/16/2022 - PSC (daughter) I-130 approval. I never heard about her expedite

NVC

NVC received daughter 3/20/22 and wife 3/23/22

Case number & Invoice number received for daughter 3/21/22 and wife 3/23/22

DS-261 was not requested

Paid AOS & IV fee for daughter 3/21/22 and wife 3/23/22

4/1/2022 - Sent IV and AOS package via CEAC

Wife's payment status was "REFUSED" for several days but finally was confirmed

4/4/2022 - Submitted DS - 260 for both petitions - Requested NVC expedite 3/31/2022

5/26/2022 - NVC expedite approved for both - Cases sent to Frankfurt without review by the NVC

5/31/2022 - Permission to set an interview appointment granted

5/2/2022 - Received interview letter (P4) via e-mail 

Embassy (Frankfurt)

6/27/2022 - Medical done in Vilnius 

6/29/2022 - Received medical report sent electronically to Frankfurt

7/11/2022 - Interview - Approved

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texastincup
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I phoned USCIS today and told the computer I wanted to file an expedite request. I was transferred to a representative and gave her the details. I told her the basis was hunaitarian relief based on Ru

millefleur
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Warsaw has updated it's page regarding "humanitarian assistance" for Ukrainians, in case it helps anyone: https://pl.usembassy.gov/visas/humanitarian-assistance-and-visa-information-for-ukrainian

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That was similar to mine, What we did, we wrote a letter explaining the russian ukraine invasion which is obvious on the news and a copy of her permanent residence with some news outlet of the ongoing

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You can not trust the USCIS misinformation line.  

When war broke out in 2014, the US did not expedite cases due to war.  It's not going to be different now.

All consular activities at the US Embassy in Kyiv has been closed since 2/12/2022.  

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Be aware that approved expedite mean faster than some but not immediate.

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u need to inform Immigration of the embassy she will interview in 

and i wouldn't expect a day decision as there are many trying to do this

and immigration hasn't expedited for war for any of the following


There are several countries at war due to a terrorist insurgency: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq (also political unrest), Libya (also civil war), Mali (also civil war), Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Tunisia.

 

Expedite is mostly based on the USC and hardships to us

 

Basically ,  it is a shame that they did not do something ahead of this situation to bring these petitions to interview and at least help the Ukrainains with US spouses or fiancees.

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Bridges heading West between Kyiv toward Poland are being destroyed.  Trains are at max are 80% today.  It's safer to stay put then to try to get out of the country at this moment.  

 

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5 hours ago, keystringzz said:

Please help, I am a Ukraine permanent residence and I filed for expedition and was approved. Now I’m in NVC stage about submitting  documents. I can’t get police certificate because of this Russia Attack in Ukraine. Please what do I need to do, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

You might have to reach out to the embassy of Ukraine overseas, if your family left the country already. 

Could you share which case did you apply for to expedite, did you apply due to humanitarian reasons and the information on how long it took you! Thank you!

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On 2/24/2022 at 12:12 PM, texastincup said:

I phoned USCIS today and told the computer I wanted to file an expedite request. I was transferred to a representative and gave her the details. I told her the basis was hunaitarian relief based on Russia's attack on Ukraine today. I further explained that my wife and step-daughter left our apartment this morning because it was shaken by a nearby explosion. They are now at her brother's house. The representative said this was a "legitimate reason" for this request. I thought I would pass this along to everyone else. I should have a decision on the request within seven business days.

Any updates?

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Just now, keystringzz said:

I applied for spousal visa and expedited due to the ongoing Russia Ukraine invasion. I got a response in about 7 days and they requested. Embassy in Ukraine is suspended and not working also. 

So they approved your expedite request in 7 days, correct? 

I'm talking like if your spouse left Ukraine to go to Poland, it might be the only way to do it is through the Embassy of Ukraine in Poland. 

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Just now, keystringzz said:

Yes it was approved in 7 days. No she didn't. She's is still in Ukraine.

That's great that she was approved! 

I am in the same boat with my mom waiting for her police clearance, she applied through app "Diya" but has not heard back. Let's stay in touch. 

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1 minute ago, O&R said:

That's great that she was approved! 

I am in the same boat with my mom waiting for her police clearance, she applied through app "Diya" but has not heard back. Let's stay in touch. 

She contacted a police friend who does it, He said right now nothing is working because of the Martial law.

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