USCIS made an error back in march so I figured to request for an expedite.
I am not expecting anything, but if you don't shoot you'll always miss...
Wish me luck!!
Dave
Full Version: faxed I-129F Expedite Request this morning
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what was the error?
QUOTE(darkhorse @ Aug 9 2007, 07:07 AM) 
USCIS made an error back in march so I figured to request for an expedite.
I am not expecting anything, but if you don't shoot you'll always miss...
Wish me luck!!
Dave
I am not expecting anything, but if you don't shoot you'll always miss...
Wish me luck!!
Dave
Good Luck Dave...
I’m currently in the US Air Force based in Germany. I’m due to return to the U.S. in Oct 07. My fiancé and I currently live together at my residence in Germany.
I originally applied for an I-129F in Mar 07. The California service center denied my application saying that because my current location was overseas, I must submit my application to the nearest American Embassy. I then contacted the US Embassy in Frankfurt Germany and was informed they do not process I-129F Visa’s.
After numerous phone calls and emails to the US Embassy, US State Dept. and USCIS, (which weren’t very helpful) I was advised to re-file my application and use a stateside address on the petition. I did so in Jun 07. A few weeks later, I finally received notice that my application was received and being processed.
Clearly the I-129F application refers to U.S. Service members living overseas (I-129F part C question 1). For this reason, I feel that my first application should not have been denied. Had my first application been approved (submitted Mar 07), the process would have most likely been completed before I was due to return to the U.S. in Oct 07
I originally applied for an I-129F in Mar 07. The California service center denied my application saying that because my current location was overseas, I must submit my application to the nearest American Embassy. I then contacted the US Embassy in Frankfurt Germany and was informed they do not process I-129F Visa’s.
After numerous phone calls and emails to the US Embassy, US State Dept. and USCIS, (which weren’t very helpful) I was advised to re-file my application and use a stateside address on the petition. I did so in Jun 07. A few weeks later, I finally received notice that my application was received and being processed.
Clearly the I-129F application refers to U.S. Service members living overseas (I-129F part C question 1). For this reason, I feel that my first application should not have been denied. Had my first application been approved (submitted Mar 07), the process would have most likely been completed before I was due to return to the U.S. in Oct 07
sounds like a good reason for an expedite to me! USCIS messed up and put out bad gouge, so they should make it right.
operative word: SHOULD...they SHOULD make it right. i hope I'm wrong, but I wouldn't hold my breath for them to expedite. then again, I'm everything but optimistic in my views of the USCIS right now
I hope you get it! Keep us all posted!
operative word: SHOULD...they SHOULD make it right. i hope I'm wrong, but I wouldn't hold my breath for them to expedite. then again, I'm everything but optimistic in my views of the USCIS right now
I hope you get it! Keep us all posted!
QUOTE(JCochranUSN @ Aug 9 2007, 02:47 PM)
sounds like a good reason for an expedite to me! USCIS messed up and put out bad gouge, so they should make it right.
operative word: SHOULD...they SHOULD make it right. i hope I'm wrong, but I wouldn't hold my breath for them to expedite. then again, I'm everything but optimistic in my views of the USCIS right now
I hope you get it! Keep us all posted!
operative word: SHOULD...they SHOULD make it right. i hope I'm wrong, but I wouldn't hold my breath for them to expedite. then again, I'm everything but optimistic in my views of the USCIS right now
I hope you get it! Keep us all posted!
I am not holding my breath for them to expedite. But like I said: If I don't try I will never know...
Good Luck. I hope the rest of your journey is smooth...
Good luck!!!
Good luck
Good luck
Thanks for the kind words... 
well, you're in with a chance at least; they do SAY they may expedite in cases of USCIS error... all the best with it; you've certainly waited a long time 
Keeping my fingers crossed hoping for the best. Good Luck to you!
Annette
Annette
Good luck!
Sounds like you've got a decent shot. Good luck..
QUOTE(darkhorse @ Aug 9 2007, 02:34 PM)
I’m currently in the US Air Force based in Germany. I’m due to return to the U.S. in Oct 07. My fiancé and I currently live together at my residence in Germany.
I originally applied for an I-129F in Mar 07. The California service center denied my application saying that because my current location was overseas, I must submit my application to the nearest American Embassy. I then contacted the US Embassy in Frankfurt Germany and was informed they do not process I-129F Visa’s.
After numerous phone calls and emails to the US Embassy, US State Dept. and USCIS, (which weren’t very helpful) I was advised to re-file my application and use a stateside address on the petition. I did so in Jun 07. A few weeks later, I finally received notice that my application was received and being processed.
Clearly the I-129F application refers to U.S. Service members living overseas (I-129F part C question 1). For this reason, I feel that my first application should not have been denied. Had my first application been approved (submitted Mar 07), the process would have most likely been completed before I was due to return to the U.S. in Oct 07
I originally applied for an I-129F in Mar 07. The California service center denied my application saying that because my current location was overseas, I must submit my application to the nearest American Embassy. I then contacted the US Embassy in Frankfurt Germany and was informed they do not process I-129F Visa’s.
After numerous phone calls and emails to the US Embassy, US State Dept. and USCIS, (which weren’t very helpful) I was advised to re-file my application and use a stateside address on the petition. I did so in Jun 07. A few weeks later, I finally received notice that my application was received and being processed.
Clearly the I-129F application refers to U.S. Service members living overseas (I-129F part C question 1). For this reason, I feel that my first application should not have been denied. Had my first application been approved (submitted Mar 07), the process would have most likely been completed before I was due to return to the U.S. in Oct 07
Yup! They definitely made a big error! My fiancé was stationed here in Germany (he left 3 days ago) and we applied for a K1 visa in May at USCIS in Vermont. That is the way it should have been. I don’t understand them, it’s not like you are the first person applying from overseas, especially from Germany.
QUOTE(nivesito @ Aug 9 2007, 08:58 PM)
I don’t understand them
yup, you said it
I still didn't get news back... So I guess I got denied...
Oh well. I didn't hold my breath for them to approve my request...
Oh well. I didn't hold my breath for them to approve my request...
QUOTE(darkhorse @ Aug 14 2007, 02:45 AM)
I still didn't get news back... So I guess I got denied...
Oh well. I didn't hold my breath for them to approve my request...
Oh well. I didn't hold my breath for them to approve my request...
It might just be taking them awhile.
Crossing my fingers for you!
oh, I wouldn't give up so soon... I'm sure it would take longer than this if they were going to approve it 
in fact you COULD see it as a good thing, not to have heard... you know what they say; knock-backs come immediately, but approvals take a while
in fact you COULD see it as a good thing, not to have heard... you know what they say; knock-backs come immediately, but approvals take a while
Got a touch on the 14th...
PLEASE GOD!!! let it be good news!
PLEASE GOD!!! let it be good news!
Wishing you all the very best...
We have our NOA2!!! 
I am speechless....
I am speechless....
to cover my envy, I'm just going to be all smug that my post above was so accurate 
no, I'm genuinely pleased for you, darkhorse; see, they have a heart after all!
no, I'm genuinely pleased for you, darkhorse; see, they have a heart after all!
Congrats! 
congratulations!
Bumping this back over to K1 so readers can have a look at a valid request for expedite, and the happy result!
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