I-824 stuck, Can I try to get it unstuck by filing I-129F?

[HKAA 13]

Odd question. 

When I applied for my spouse I-130, it got stuck and I got it unstuck by using a trick that others on Visa Journey used by filing a I-129F. It worked very quickly. 

Im wondering if I can do the same for my stepson. It is stuck at Potomac, but with an I-824 (send approved I-130 to NVC).  

Any thoughts? Anyone tried this? 

https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/k-3k-4-nonimmigrant-visas#:~:text=You may file Form I,obtain a K-3 visa.

 

Thanks. 

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

6 minutes ago, HKAA said:

Odd question. 

When I applied for my spouse I-130, it got stuck and I got it unstuck by using a trick that others on Visa Journey used by filing a I-129F. It worked very quickly. 

Im wondering if I can do the same for my stepson. It is stuck at Potomac, but with an I-824 (send approved I-130 to NVC).  

Any thoughts? Anyone tried this? 

https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/k-3k-4-nonimmigrant-visas#:~:text=You may file Form I,obtain a K-3 visa.

 

Thanks. 

1.  An I-824 is used for to move already  approved I-130s.  It does not apply. 

 

[HKAA 13]

Yes I understand that, but I know odd things sometimes get things moving. Just a thought. 

Ive tried many service requests, expedites, ombudsman. 

I cant get estimated time due to it being Potomac. It isn't listed on the website. I asked multiple agents on emma live chat and none of them can give me an estimate. 

Im about to have to do a writ of mandamus, but that is pretty expensive now. 

The thing is I didnt even need an I-824, due to my I-130 stated that I was processing out of country, but USCIS made me do it. I didnt have to do it for my spouse, but they are forcing me to do it for my stepson. IDK. 

[HKAA 13]

would this work?

 

https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayTypoForm.do?sroPageType=typoError&entryPoint=init

 

I found someone on another forum that did this and it worked. Their I-824 was never processed and I-130 was sent to NVC

 

[Lil bear 4,201]

Just now, HKAA said:

Yes I understand that, but I know odd things sometimes get things moving. Just a thought. 

Ive tried many service requests, expedites, ombudsman. 

I cant get estimated time due to it being Potomac. It isn't listed on the website. I asked multiple agents on emma live chat and none of them can give me an estimate. 

Im about to have to do a writ of mandamus, but that is pretty expensive now. 

The thing is I didnt even need an I-824, due to my I-130 stated that I was processing out of country, but USCIS made me do it. I didnt have to do it for my spouse, but they are forcing me to do it for my stepson. IDK. 

Im not meaning to be rude .. but yes it is a blunt answer .. surrounded by the frustrations and emotions that 99% of us have through this journey … 

 

Wait .. like the rest of us. 😓

[Boiler 45,486]

I assumed it was your error

[HKAA 13]

2 hours ago, Boiler said:

I assumed it was your error

Dont assume

[Boiler 45,486]

10 minutes ago, HKAA said:

Don't assume

or judge.

[HKAA 13]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

or judge.

How is that judging? 
look. Im just asking an odd question.  Sometimes odd things work. I just wanted to know if someone ever did this or knew anyone that has. 
 

[Ontarkie 14,221]

~~Moved to K3 Process and Procedure, from Bringing Family of USC- the OP is asking about filing a K3 along with the already started I-130~~

[HKAA 13]

2 hours ago, Lil bear said:

Im not meaning to be rude .. but yes it is a blunt answer .. surrounded by the frustrations and emotions that 99% of us have through this journey … 

 

Wait .. like the rest of us. 😓

I get it. everyone is frustrated with immigration. It keeps getting worse. It keeps taking longer. It seems one or another sect of ppl get through faster than others or someone just won the jackpot and gets through in record time. 

But the county we r from isnt safe. Its extremely hard for ppl to understand if you’ve never been. When ur worried about life and death you look at any possible way to keep someone you love alive.  That is all Im doing. Just searching. Trying not to give up. Hoping that he doesnt die before the end of this. 
 

[Boiler 45,486]

Pro Tip

 

Very difficult to make more than general responses to questions where only partial information is provided.

 

Obviously the situation is very different where USCIS has made the error, expedite is available.

[HKAA 13]

Just now, Boiler said:

Pro Tip

 

Very difficult to make more than general responses to questions where only partial information is provided.

 

Obviously the situation is very different where USCIS has made the error, expedite is available.

They rejected expedite even though they admitted to the error. 

[Boiler 45,486]

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/how-to-make-an-expedite-request

 

Clear USCIS error.
Not every circumstance that fits in one of these categories will result in expedited processing.

For more information, see USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 1, Part A, Public Services, Chapter 5, Requests to Expedite Applications or Petitions [1 USCIS-PM A.5].

 

Not sure I have seen a case where there has been a clear error and it has not been expedited.

[HKAA 13]

14 minutes ago, Boiler said:

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/how-to-make-an-expedite-request

 

Clear USCIS error.
Not every circumstance that fits in one of these categories will result in expedited processing.

For more information, see USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 1, Part A, Public Services, Chapter 5, Requests to Expedite Applications or Petitions [1 USCIS-PM A.5].

 

Not sure I have seen a case where there has been a clear error and it has not been expedited.

Thanks. I might try again. 
at the moment I’m waiting on a tier 2 call back due to 3 service requests going unanswered. 
last time I waited for a tier 2 call back I wasnt called. They just emailed me and said  they weren’t going to call.