Accelerated Processing

[lucho562 0]

I was looking thru the uscis website and found this on "accelerated processing" It says it is availble for I-129 but does I-129F fall into that category as well?

Accelerated Processing

We understand the circumstances that bring about applications to USCIS. Many are urgent, which is reflected in our processing times.

We also have a premium processing program that lets you judge your own circumstances and decide if you want to pay for faster processing. We know that circumstances can change, so this program is available even after you file.

At this time, this program is only available for the Form I-129 and Form I-140.

You may find additional information on our website under premium processing.

For all other kinds of cases, customers who file the same kind of application are usually in similar circumstances and often have similar needs to have their case processed quickly. We understand the effects our processing times can have on customers, and we are working hard to shorten processing time. It would not be appropriate for us to give preferential treatment to one customer over another, and disadvantage you or others by delaying one case to first process another that was filed later. Therefore, no matter how short or long the normal processing time, we normally process cases in order based on when they were received.

However, we recognize that truly extraordinary things can happen. Even when "Premium Processing" is not available, we will consider taking a case out of order if there is a life or death emergency, or some other exceptional emergent need, if our processing the case out of order will have a direct effect on the situation. To be fair to everyone, we are very restrictive in granting this kind of preferential treatment, in part because it means other customers have to wait longer. By definition, most kinds of applications and petitions rarely, if ever, merit this kind of preferential treatment. But if you believe such a situation exists when you file a case, or develops while your case is pending, call customer service for information about how to request accelerated processing, and about what documents and evidence you will have to submit to show that an exceptional emergency exists.

Examples of the criteria for making a request for expedited processing can be seen on the USCIS Expedite Criteria page, which you can link to under “Relevant Links.”

[~Chad~ 0]

not for the i-129F

[onesassygirl 0]

I-129 and I-129F are actually very different.

I-129 is for petitioning non-immigrant workers: It's for employers who want to petition aliens to temporarily work or receive training in the US.

I-129F is for petitioning non-immigrant fiance(e)s: Well, we all know what that's for.

Edited February 9, 2007 by ajmc

[perfect 39]

Sorry - nope - not valid for I-129F applications only for employment-based I-129 applications.

[lirachadsbaby 0]

well, sad to say but its not valid for I-129f. we learned that by calling USCIS.

[Rob and Melinda 0]

Looks like you already got your answer, the I 129 is only for workers, sorry wish there was a faster way for us waiting for our love

Rob and Melinda