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Probably CDEK, but they give mixed messages on if services from some chat groups I've seen. Best to contact them directly.

Does anyone here know what the current wait time is: between Warsaw embassy receiving a spousal I-130 from NVC to sending the interview date how long the wait time is for spousal interviews at Warsaw We just got NOA2 approval from Vermont, so expect in the next few weeks to get NVC/CEAC info, fees paid, and docs uploaded... Hopefully DQ by end of the year. The tricky thing is for us - my wife has never had a Schengen visa, so as many in this forum know there is a big logistical problem for Russians going to Poland. It seems like Schengen visas are taking up to 6 weeks to issue, and appointment slots are not easy to get in a timely manner. My thought on times is something like: Early Nov - pay fee/upload docs at NVC Early Jan - DQ'ed at NVC, case sent to embassy Mid Jan - embassy receives case Late Jan - embassy schedules interview ??? - interview But since Schengen interview spots are few and far between, I'm not sure if my wife does one of the following: look for a Schengen appointment with Spain/Germany/Greece/Italy asap, and then we just book a 'practice' trip in late Dec/NYE; and then hope that this visa is good for 1 year with multiple entry.... or try to 'guess' when the Warsaw interview would be, and try to get a Schengen visa appointment "just in time" for the Warsaw interview (early to mid Jan?)

Without going into the details of my personal reasons to request an expedite, I had a question about process. I understand the basic starting point and have tried to read some threads here, but... I went online to Ask Emma, got to a live agent, and asked them to please create an expedite request. They said, sure thing, here's the ticket #, and I should hear from USCIS within 7 business days. Here's what I'm confused about - I thought, that within 7 days, I would be given an RFE to provide additional information, not originally part of the I-130 package, to explain the reasons for expediting. Today, I just got back a generic message: "Your request for expeditious processing is denied. Upon receipt of your letter requesting expeditious handling, this matter was reviewed and a determination was made that it does not meet the criteria for special handling." But, besides the roughly 5 sentences in the Ask Emma chat - I never sent any letter detailing the request or any evidence for it! I don't want to be that guy but I do believe I have a strong enough reasoning to request an expedite. So, looking for any advice if I was to request an expedite again... Should I do it again online, should I get on the phone, through my congressperson? I'm just confused that they'd deny it without even getting any further information!