Expedite approved. (Venezuela)

[Arelys Weimer 6]

Hello everyone!

I am extremelly happy to give you all the news that my expedite was approved. As I stated in other post this was a very rare chance of approval but here we are. I tried it and Im glad I made it.

So this post might be able to help other venezuelans or anyone else who's looking to expedite but doesnt know how.

Well first you need to know what the grounds for the expedite are: Severe financial loss to company or ​person, emergency situation, humanitarian reasons, nonprofit organization whose request is in furtherance of the cultural and social interests of the United States​, department of defense or ​n​ational ​i​nterest ​s​ituation, USCIS error or compelling interest of USCIS.

In my case, I think the most accurate ground for Venezuela was Humanitarian crisis. Yes, I understand no one has declared it but that doesn't mean is not happening. ​

First thing I did was finding out how to start the expedite process and this is where the fun part begins!

The email you want to contact the NVC to speet up your process is this: NVCExpedite@state.gov (yes, also take notes I requested the expedite two days after I got my NOA2, asking the NVC to expedite it as soon as they got it)

Well next, this is how you start the email. Is important that you put in the first line of the email whats the grounds for expedite you're requesting this on. And of course, the expedite request must be from the petitioner, not the beneficiary.

Example of me being the petitioner:

Name of the person submitting the inquiry: ______________________

NVC case number or USCIS receipt number: _____________________

Petitioner's name: ___________________

Principal Applicant's name and date of birth: ____________________

I, Arelys Weimer, I'm formally requesting that the (whatever visa type is) be expedited on the grounds of (Humanitarian Crisis) as soon as it reaches you (in case that is not at the NVC yet).

NOTE: If it's already at the NVC or at the USCIS, leave at "...reaches you".

On the second paragraph you want to explain how you got to the conclusion that the expedite is neccesary and the grounds for it are correct. In my case, my husband explained how theres a serious lack of primery products here such as toilet paper and medicines. Added to this he explained that my country has the second highest crime rate in latinamerica and there has been rapings, murders, kidnappnings, people are breaking into houses, robberies everywhere.

He explained how this has put a lot of stress in the marriage and how he can't even sleep knowing that Im here and I cant even be safe at my own home.

On top of this he explained that theres airlines leaving the country and even if I get the visa I might not be able to find a plane ticket to leave. Of course, there's the upcoming elections and we don't know for certain whats going to happen. Maybe something, maybe nothing but he wasn't wiling to risk it.

Once you've explained everything in your email, the next part is doing a bit of research. Add to your email all kinds of news covering what you just said in that email. News in english and spanish. You do wanna find the news that cover stuff close by where you live, thats what will be the most helpful tool for you.

Note: if you dont know where to find english news about the country you're requesting the expedite on, I recommend you this portal: http://www.insightcrime.org/

You will find travel warnings in the Department of State's website http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html (Find your country on the list) Get the warning printed, scanned and attach it to this email as well. (They can't contradict you on something they know).

Make sure you explain to them how serious the situation is.

I tried this with little to non chances to getting it, and here I am. Do not be afraid to try.

IMPORTANT: IS A FREE INQUIRY SO YOU DONT HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT EXPEDITED. ALSO, IT DOES NOT SLOW DOWN THE PROCESS IF IT GETS DENIED. So as you cna see, there's no downside of trying. If you think it meets the requirements, try it. The worst thing they can do is say NO and keep working on your paperwork on their ussual timeframe.

NOTE: If you didn't get to pay the fees in the NVC because your case got expedited, don't worry. The embassy will let you pay the fees and submit the original documents the day of your interview. In your currency.

Keep out for this post since I'm now in contact with the embassy, I will explain how the rest of the process goes from this point and on.

God bless, and if you need any help with this; ask away. Doesnt matter if you feel its a silly question.

[VZLAN-US-Citizen 11]

Arelys,

I am so happy for you that your expedite was approved. Also, on behalf of everyone else I should say thank you as well for posting the information on the steps for the expedite. I am currently not in a position where the expedite is needed, and will not be applying for it (thus giving chances to others like yourself to apply for expedite)... However, it is great that you are sharing the information for other Venezuelans to be aware of the possibilities of expediting their cases. Thank you, and congratulations!!! I hope you are reunited with your husband very soon!!! Keep us posted on the actual timeline for your expedite.

[Arelys Weimer 6]

Oh anytime!

I am very happy to help... Been stuck on this proccess for 20 months and it almost killed me. So if my experience can help others, than awesome ^^

I will keep you guys updated on the timeline and post as much as I can.

[StellaMaries 5]

Hi, I would like to ask how will we be notified of the result of the expedite request. Thank you.

[Mariale256 0]

Hi Arelys, I'm from Venezuela too. I'm married with a permanent resident and my case is already in NVC. My priority date is march 24 2016. How can we do this process of expedite? Is there a form which we have to fill? Or we just have to send a letter to the embassy in Caracas? I didn't know about this expedite, and I really would like to do something that makes my wait shorter.

[Paco415 60]

Thank you for this information. My spouse is Venezuelan and will possibly need this once we get to that NVC stage which for us will be months from now (we are submitting I-130 by next week). I did notice that this post is from 2015, I am just wondering whether this will be just as effective now in 2019, almost 2020 to be exact since so many things have happened since your post, especially a change in U.S. presidency.

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