How to get expedited AP

[K&W 0]

Here's what I experienced. I hope no one need to use this tips, but things happen. So I decided to share my experience. In my case, my dad collapsed because of bleeding inside skull, Hemorrhage. I need to see him and help my mom ASAP.

There are two types of "expedited AP" if you filed AP already.

#1. Use your original application

- at least 5 business days to get approved + a few days to receive travel document = free of charge

#2. File new application at local office

- able to get approved immediately + a few days to receive travel document -> $305

#1:

Just call USCIS customer service and get a live person. No need to go to local office. The local office can proceed this, but when I went to Miami local office, no one knew how to handle Calling USCIS is much safer and faster. And it's free of charge, though it takes time to get approved.

When you call, even if it is not correct selection, as long as you can get a live officer, the officer can make a request. i.e. RFE trick or whatever, try! Prepare your I-131 NOA1 with you.

You'll be asked which Expedited Criteria you are in. (Even though I told the officer my situation, she never selected it for me, I had to choose one of them )

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0000ecd190aRCRD

The officer will give you a special case number which cannot enter into online service. Prepare a pen & notepad.

You might be asked RFE to show the evidence later. In that case, most likely you have to go to local office later with evidence.

#2:

If it is really urgent like my case, go to your local office. No need to wait for InfoPass. They let you come in if your reason is acceptable. (If you succeeded to make an appointment as you wanted, InfoPass is better, though)

It's faster than #1 solution, however, you have to pay. Prepare I-131 and credit card, and the evidence with you. And, the local office is closed at 3PM, and many officers leave before 3PM I recommend you to go there as early as possible. (I was there at around 1:30PM, my waiting number was NEVER called. The officer who could handle my case was gone before 3PM )

I tried #2 first, but it didn't work because of horrible service of Miami local office. Other offices may handle better.

Therefore, I tried #1, and have been waiting for getting approved..... Well, my dad regained consciousness, that's why I could wait a little bit longer.... but...

Hope this helps your case.....

K

[Nagishkaw 510]

Thank God your father is no longer unconscious! And thank you so much for this very helpful information! I hope you can get home as soon as possible!

[FaustInAK 1]

Here's what I experienced. I hope no one need to use this tips, but things happen. So I decided to share my experience. In my case, my dad collapsed because of bleeding inside skull, Hemorrhage. I need to see him and help my mom ASAP.

There are two types of "expedited AP" if you filed AP already.

#1. Use your original application

- at least 5 business days to get approved + a few days to receive travel document = free of charge

#2. File new application at local office

- able to get approved immediately + a few days to receive travel document -> $305

#1:

Just call USCIS customer service and get a live person. No need to go to local office. The local office can proceed this, but when I went to Miami local office, no one knew how to handle Calling USCIS is much safer and faster. And it's free of charge, though it takes time to get approved.

When you call, even if it is not correct selection, as long as you can get a live officer, the officer can make a request. i.e. RFE trick or whatever, try! Prepare your I-131 NOA1 with you.

You'll be asked which Expedited Criteria you are in. (Even though I told the officer my situation, she never selected it for me, I had to choose one of them )

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0000ecd190aRCRD

The officer will give you a special case number which cannot enter into online service. Prepare a pen & notepad.

You might be asked RFE to show the evidence later. In that case, most likely you have to go to local office later with evidence.

#2:

If it is really urgent like my case, go to your local office. No need to wait for InfoPass. They let you come in if your reason is acceptable. (If you succeeded to make an appointment as you wanted, InfoPass is better, though)

It's faster than #1 solution, however, you have to pay. Prepare I-131 and credit card, and the evidence with you. And, the local office is closed at 3PM, and many officers leave before 3PM I recommend you to go there as early as possible. (I was there at around 1:30PM, my waiting number was NEVER called. The officer who could handle my case was gone before 3PM )

I tried #2 first, but it didn't work because of horrible service of Miami local office. Other offices may handle better.

Therefore, I tried #1, and have been waiting for getting approved..... Well, my dad regained consciousness, that's why I could wait a little bit longer.... but...

Hope this helps your case.....

K

Thanks for the tip... I hope your father will be ok...

What is an infopass appointment by the way?? Thanks

Good luck,

Faustine

[K&W 0]

Thanks Nagishkaw

Today, I got email notice from CRIS! Yay, it was approved as of 12th!!!! :dance: I can go home!

Actually, they approved the day after I requested... that was much quicker than I thought. No need to pay for filing fee again

Faustine, InfoPass is a system of USCIS to talk to a officer face to face. Check their web site http://infopass.uscis.gov/

[Nagishkaw 510]

Im so happy for you!!! I thank you for taking your time to post this when you have so much going on currently. Im sure all of this is going to come in handy some day for some people, myself included!

Edited June 13, 2008 by Nagishkaw

[JackDp 1]

congrats!