I filed an expedite request today (Ukraine I-130)

[O&R 5]

1 minute ago, keystringzz said:

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

Well I am not sure how to proceed either,  maybe it makes sense to kind of attach a note explaining the lack of it during the NVC application to go through and then since you'd have to go to the other country for the medical and IV, maybe request it there through the embassy as well.. 

That's the only thing I can think of right now..

[texastincup 52]

Today is only the third business day but I have not received any response as of yet. They said the response would come via email or mail, and specifically not in my USCIS online account used to file the initial petition. 

 

I filed the same expedite request for both petitions. Wife is Texas and daughter is Potomac. Both have been actively processing since Dec 10 2021 and Sept 10 2021 respectively. The petitions were originally filed April 27 2021 so we are near the time approval will come anyway, absent any delay from the current war. I don't know if USCIS gathers any documents from Ukraine or whether only the NVC/consulate does that. 

 

As for the rest of the comments....

Yes I know this was unlikely to be approved, but it only took me about ten minutes and it made me feel like I was doing something. My post was simply to let others know how to file a similar petition.

My wife and daughter live in Vinnytsia so I'm not concerned about the bridges between Kyiv and Poland. 

Congrats on your expedite approval!!

 

Stay safe if any of you are still in Ukraine. 

[O&R 5]

1 minute ago, texastincup said:

Today is only the third business day but I have not received any response as of yet. They said the response would come via email or mail, and specifically not in my USCIS online account used to file the initial petition. 

 

I filed the same expedite request for both petitions. Wife is Texas and daughter is Potomac. Both have been actively processing since Dec 10 2021 and Sept 10 2021 respectively. The petitions were originally filed April 27 2021 so we are near the time approval will come anyway, absent any delay from the current war. I don't know if USCIS gathers any documents from Ukraine or whether only the NVC/consulate does that. 

 

As for the rest of the comments....

Yes I know this was unlikely to be approved, but it only took me about ten minutes and it made me feel like I was doing something. My post was simply to let others know how to file a similar petition.

My wife and daughter live in Vinnytsia so I'm not concerned about the bridges between Kyiv and Poland. 

Congrats on your expedite approval!!

 

Stay safe if any of you are still in Ukraine. 

Thanks for your reply! Please keep us updated, good luck to you and safety to your family!

[Lonny&Kris 16]

1 hour ago, 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. 

Hello, I am in a similar situation where my fiancé was in Ukraine during all of this. I filed an expedite request, got a response a few days ago, and was told to provide additional evidence. I was wondering if you or anyone else on these forums has any experience or advice to give on what I should include for evidence to possibly get this expedited. 

 

 

 

 

[keystringzz 3]

 

15 minutes ago, Lonny&Kris said:

Hello, I am in a similar situation where my fiancé was in Ukraine during all of this. I filed an expedite request, got a response a few days ago, and was told to provide additional evidence. I was wondering if you or anyone else on these forums has any experience or advice to give on what I should include for evidence to possibly get this expedited. 

 

 

 

 

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 situation as evidence and it was approved. 

Edited February 28, 2022 by keystringzz

[CM&KV 72]

4 hours 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. 

Is it possible to give a link or write out the name in Ukrainian? I do want to pass along this information to my husband so he can talk to his daughter. 

[O&R 5]

1 hour ago, CM&KV said:

Is it possible to give a link or write out the name in Ukrainian? I do want to pass along this information to my husband so he can talk to his daughter. 

It's "Дія" in Ukrainian. I don't have the link, but I believe it's an app..

[Natafaith 3]

8 hours ago, O&R said:

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. 

 

8 hours ago, 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. 

When did you file your visa , was it while back or recently? 
i filed K1 visa back in June 2021.. I’m stressing so much because of war in Ukraine.. Wonder if they would expedite K1 visa 

Edited March 1, 2022 by Natafaith

[Natafaith 3]

8 hours ago, keystringzz said:

 

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 situation as evidence and it was approved. 

 

9 hours ago, Lonny&Kris said:

Hello, I am in a similar situation where my fiancé was in Ukraine during all of this. I filed an expedite request, got a response a few days ago, and was told to provide additional evidence. I was wondering if you or anyone else on these forums has any experience or advice to give on what I should include for evidence to possibly get this expedited. 

 

 

 

 

How did you file expedite request, did you called them or online ?

[keystringzz 3]

1 hour ago, Natafaith said:

 

When did you file your visa , was it while back or recently? 
i filed K1 visa back in June 2021.. I’m stressing so much because of war in Ukraine.. Wonder if they would expedite K1 visa 

I filed in October 15th 2021. I believe they should. You have to call them to expedite. 

Edited March 1, 2022 by keystringzz

[Natafaith 3]

5 minutes ago, keystringzz said:

I filed in October 15th 2021. I believe they should. You have to call them to expedite. 

Thanks for feedback!

Does anyone have suggestions what is the better option to file expedite request, by calling or by asking Emma on USCIS website?

[Lonny&Kris 16]

18 hours ago, keystringzz said:

 

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 situation as evidence and it was approved. 

Ok I am currently preparing something similar to send for my request. I am curious however what you mean by a copy of her permanent address? Do you mean an official document with her permanent residence? If so did you need to translate it?

Thanks again for any help and hope your case and everyone else goes well  

[Lonny&Kris 16]

8 hours ago, Natafaith said:

Thanks for feedback!

Does anyone have suggestions what is the better option to file expedite request, by calling or by asking Emma on USCIS website?

I can't say the better option. I personally used asked emma to start my expedition request. I can see a possibility that calling may be better, but am unsure which option is better.

[keystringzz 3]

12 minutes ago, Lonny&Kris said:

Ok I am currently preparing something similar to send for my request. I am curious however what you mean by a copy of her permanent address? Do you mean an official document with her permanent residence? If so did you need to translate it?

Thanks again for any help and hope your case and everyone else goes well  

Yes, official document just a proof that he/she is lives in Ukraine and no need to translate. It could also be a copy of the Ukrainian passport if you have.

Edited March 1, 2022 by keystringzz

[texastincup 52]

I received this via email today with regard to the Texas Service Center I-130.

 

”We have received your request for expeditious processing of your case.  It has been determined that your case meets the requirements for expedited processing of your application. ”