How do NVC expedites work?

[tigerqueen 5]

When you apply for an expedite, does it expedite the NVC processing of your documents, or does it expedite the wait time for an interview at the consular level?

I applied for an expedite, and they sent back an email that they forwarded my request to the embassy and to contact them if I don't hear back within 30 days.

Can someone please shed some light on this process?

Thank you.

Edited November 16, 2022 by tigerqueen

[tigerqueen 5]

I applied for an expedite through email. A day later, I got this email back from them: 

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

 

The National Visa Center (NVC) will send your request for expedited processing to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

 

Please note: Although only the U.S. Embassy or Consulate can approve or deny expedite requests, NVC will send you the result of your request when completed. You do not need to contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

 

However, if you do not receive a response from NVC within 30 days, please follow up by email to nvcexpedite@state.gov.

 

Is this an automated email, or did they review my expedite request and deem it valid enough to be forwarded to the embassy for consideration? 

 

Thank you!

[nastra30 2,271]

17 minutes ago, tigerqueen said:

When you apply for an expedite, does it expedite the NVC processing of your documents, or does it expedite the wait time for an interview at the consular level?

Both. If the embassy agrees to expedite your case, NVC will 'expedite' processing of your documents. However, note that expedite does not necessarily mean fast. Just means they'll let you jump some people in line.

[nastra30 2,271]

5 minutes ago, tigerqueen said:

I applied for an expedite through email. A day later, I got this email back from them: 

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

 

The National Visa Center (NVC) will send your request for expedited processing to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

 

Please note: Although only the U.S. Embassy or Consulate can approve or deny expedite requests, NVC will send you the result of your request when completed. You do not need to contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

 

However, if you do not receive a response from NVC within 30 days, please follow up by email to nvcexpedite@state.gov.

 

Is this an automated email, or did they review my expedite request and deem it valid enough to be forwarded to the embassy for consideration? 

 

Thank you!

It's a standard response from NVC. Consulate is responsible for determining whether it's valid or not; not up to NVC.

[tigerqueen 5]

5 minutes ago, nastra30 said:

Both. If the embassy agrees to expedite your case, NVC will 'expedite' processing of your documents. However, note that expedite does not necessarily mean fast. Just means they'll let you jump some people in line.

Oh thank you! And then if NVC DQs you, when your case is moved to the embassy, is it automatically expedited there too? Or do you have to apply separately for an expedite there?

[nastra30 2,271]

10 minutes ago, tigerqueen said:

Oh thank you! And then if NVC DQs you, when your case is moved to the embassy, is it automatically expedited there too? Or do you have to apply separately for an expedite there?

As long as the consulate agrees to move forward with the initial expedite request when your case was at NVC; that's it. No need for request another expedite. Sometimes, with this scenario after you are DQ'ed, you'll be asked to schedule your own interview.

 

On the other hand, if your case already left NVC due to interview already been scheduled and you didn't request expedite at NVC, and you still want the interview to be expedited you'll have to contact the consulate directly.

 

 

 

Edited November 16, 2022 by nastra30

[tigerqueen 5]

12 minutes ago, nastra30 said:

As long as the consulate agrees to move forward with the initial expedite request when your case was at NVC; that's it. No need for request another expedite. Sometimes, with this scenario after you are DQ'ed, you'll be asked to schedule your own interview.

 

On the other hand, if your case already left NVC due to interview already been scheduled and you didn't request expedite at NVC, and you still want the interview to be expedited you'll have to contact the consulate directly.

 

 

 

Thank you so much for explaining, Nastra! 

 

As I only recently submitted the NVC documents and haven't been DQed yet, I am guessing the first scenario would apply to me if my expedite request gets approved inshaAllah. 

 

Thanks much 😊

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