Is this an acceptable expedite reason for CR-1?

[petitioner2023 8]

1 minute ago, appleblossom said:

 

Video calls won't help. They don't show that they had a deeper bond that is now being affected as they're apart.

 

If you want to use their emotional distress being apart from her as a reason, then you need to show their time together in person, and what she did with them (i.e. was she involved in their school life, helping them daily, etc). If she's never done any of that, then it's not a reason, as they're not in a different situation now and have the same relationship with her they have always had.  

 

 

No. 3 above you said 'financial strain'?

Agreed. Based on most answers it doesn't seem to make sense to request expediting for these reasons. 

[appleblossom 2,815]

3 minutes ago, petitioner2023 said:

Agreed. Based on most answers it doesn't seem to make sense to request expediting for these reasons. 

 

I agree, particularly when I saw you said they'd never been with her in person. Have they not even met her? How much time have you spent with her? Casablanca is a tricky consulate, so make sure you spend lots of time together before interview. 

 

As above, you might as well try for the expedite. It's not going to harm your case if you do and get rejected. Just bear in mind that the I-130 is only the first stage, and about half of the processing time for Morocco. So even if you can get that expedited, you'll still have a long way to go. And your previous application may cause extra scrutiny and delay too. 

 

Good luck. 

Edited November 8 by appleblossom

[Marieke H 2,520]

9 minutes ago, petitioner2023 said:

I was thinking about showing screen captures from video calls she has daily with the kids. 

Video calls don't prove emotional distress caused by separation.

 

5 minutes ago, petitioner2023 said:

I'm not struggling financially. 

Then "financial strain" obviously isn't a valid reason to expedite.

 

That would only leave your single parent struggles and that would make for a very weak case for an expedite request. These requests are not taken lightly; you can not throw whatever you can come up with at them and see what they will go with. You will have to provide strong evidence that shows that an expedite is needed and you are not just tired of waiting like everyone else.

[Boiler 45,749]

13 hours ago, petitioner2023 said:

Can a U.S. citizen and father of two minors, working full-time, request I-130/CR1 expedited processing due to humanitarian reasons, citing:

1. Children's emotional distress from separation from stepmother.
2. Solo parenting challenges.
3. Financial strain.
4. Children reside with father full-time (365 days/year).
5. No additional support system (no nearby family/friends).

How will USCIS evaluate these factors?

 

Beneficiary is children's step mother. 

 

Seems we are left with solo parenting challenges

[petitioner2023 8]

4 minutes ago, Boiler said:

 

Seems we are left with solo parenting challenges

They're not challenges but it would be nice for all of us if she joins our family.

[Boiler 45,749]

2 minutes ago, petitioner2023 said:

They're not challenges but it would be nice for all of us if she joins our family.

 

You are asking to jump the line in front of all the other people who no doubt think it would be nice if their beneficiary can join them.

[appleblossom 2,815]

Just now, petitioner2023 said:

They're not challenges but it would be nice for all of us if she joins our family.

 

Then no reason to expedite.

 

And having had a quick look at your previous threads, in your situation I wouldn't expedite anyway, regardless of the reason. Seems you were asking about filling the DS-160 in May after your K-1 was approved for another partner? And then married quite quickly to a different woman who you've filed the I-130 for?

 

So I'd be leaving it as long as possible, your case is going to face much more scrutiny, so you'll need to have as much evidence as possible of time together to overcome that. 

 

Good luck. 

[JeanneAdil 6,583]

50 minutes ago, petitioner2023 said:

The relationship is bonafide. I'm just exploring this as a potential justification to ask for an expedited processing and assessing if it makes sense or not. 

That judgement call is up to CO

some of us spend months in Morocco to prove relataionship and spend years in immigration to receive visa approval 

 

and u say financial stain??   then how do u afford to make the trips to meet a financee and then this new wife??   Number 3 does not make sense

 

u need to look at the case as an outsider would as its outsiders (immigraiton officers) that will view documents,  interview,  and decide

 

Best to u and new wife 

but understand that even if an expedite is approved,  it does not mean interview itself is faster 

[petitioner2023 8]

2 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

That judgement call is up to CO

some of us spend months in Morocco to prove relataionship and spend years in immigration to receive visa approval 

 

and u say financial stain??   then how do u afford to make the trips to meet a financee and then this new wife??   Number 3 does not make sense

 

u need to look at the case as an outsider would as its outsiders (immigraiton officers) that will view documents,  interview,  and decide

 

Best to u and new wife 

but understand that even if an expedite is approved,  it does not mean interview itself is faster 

Thanks for the insights. 

[Lemonslice 4,922]

3 hours ago, petitioner2023 said:

I'm not struggling financially. 

Why not move in with her for a few months then?  Great international schools in Morocco.  You would all bond and enjoy some time together during the wait. 

[petitioner2023 8]

4 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

Why not move in with her for a few months then?  Great international schools in Morocco.  You would all bond and enjoy some time together during the wait. 

That's a great idea. Will definitely look into it. 

[miasmatic44 5]

17 hours ago, petitioner2023 said:

Can a U.S. citizen and father of two minors, working full-time, request I-130/CR1 expedited processing due to humanitarian reasons, citing:

1. Children's emotional distress from separation from stepmother.
2. Solo parenting challenges.
3. Financial strain.
4. Children reside with father full-time (365 days/year).
5. No additional support system (no nearby family/friends).

How will USCIS evaluate these factors?

 

Beneficiary is children's step mother. 

 

I recently filed an expedite request (via my Congressman) for similar reasoning and was quickly denied after several days.  I have a special needs child whom recently developed medical conditions that are prohibiting him from going to school, thus causing me to care for him during the day while also maintaining my job. And like you, I am alone with no support system.  My expedite reasoning was risk of risk of severe financial loss + humanitarian due to the very real risk of losing my job and the unforeseen medical conditions of my son.  I tried to make the case that if my wife is here, she can care for my son so I can work and continue to support our family.  This was not a strong enough reason and it was denied.

 

I don't say this to gain sympathy - we ALL want our cases expedited, we all have challenges that would be eased with our spouses by our side.  I just want to illustrate that even with a congressman's help and these disability/medical/financial challenges I am facing, it's not enough.  It's extremely hard to get an expedite.  That said, best of luck to you and all of us here! 😃

[Cathi 5,771]

8 hours ago, petitioner2023 said:

They're not challenges but it would be nice for all of us if she joins our family.

It would be nice for everyone in the same shoes for their person to join their families. What makes you think you can jump the line based on that?

 

[Nous Eb 130]

9 hours ago, petitioner2023 said:

They're not challenges but it would be nice for all of us if she joins our family.

 

I don't want to be harsh here but posts like this infuriate me, I can't be the only one thinking that! In April you were asking if you could expedite the process for your then-fiance, a month later you marry a complete different person and now you want to get first in line again because it 'would be nice if she joins the family'.......

There are so many people waiting for years who would also find it 'nice' to join their loved ones! You were engaged to someone else a MONTH before you married your current wife and when skimming through the posts it looks like you didn't even meet said wife before you decided to marry her! You reasons are malarky and will 100% be denied. And I wouldn't be surprised if your complete petition would be denied. 

[petitioner2023 8]

3 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

Part of the "what if..." is also how the situation looks to others.  We all have our own glasses, same goes for the officers reviewing your expedite request, the visa petition, the officer at the interview.  

 

No one here will decide what happens to your request, it is free to try, so why not?  Realistically, it will probably not be granted, but you can still work on another plan (going to her for a while, living together elsewhere (Cape Verde, Barbados?), or whatever else works for your family.  The more time you spend together, the better it will be to show that your relationship is legitimate.  

Thank you for your thoughtful and balanced perspective! You're absolutely right; considering multiple viewpoints and potential outcomes is crucial. Your suggestions for alternative plans, such as spending time together in other locations, are helpful and practical. Emphasizing the importance of demonstrating a legitimate relationship through shared experiences is valuable advice. Your supportive approach is truly appreciated!