Expedite Process

[ManTra 1]

Hello everyone, under what circumstances would the k1 process be expedited. Ive been activated for the last 2years on active duty for the army and may deploy at anytime. Its just a matter of when, is there any way i can alert the INS with this and how do i go abt with this. Thanks alot

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Anticipated deployment is considered one of the valid reasons for an expedite. You need to provide proof of the deployment or expected deployment to USCIS (formerly INS). The I-129f can be expedited Stateside but I believe there is an additional request required to be submitted to the Consulate to expedite it overseas. You would file the requests with the I-129f and then when the file is transferred overseas, submit a request to the Consulate involved using the file number they give you.

I am sure someone will come along and post links to the appropriate information detailing the steps.

There is also a military 'helpline' you can call to request information and assistance as a member of the military: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...000b92ca60aRCRD

I also found this in the Q&A section for the Military:

Q. Can an expedite request be taken for applications other than for spouses and children of members of the U.S. Armed Forces?

A. Generally, only applications for spouses and children of military members are considered on a case-by-case basis for expedited processing, and only if the military member has official orders to deploy or PCS overseas. However, applications for those other than spouses and children may be considered on a case-by-case basis to determine if USCIS can expedite. Call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 to submit your request. The USCIS office or service center with jurisdiction over your place of residence will determine if the application merits expedited processing.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...000b92ca60aRCRD

As your fiancee is not yet your wife your request would be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Good luck.

Edited December 1, 2009 by Kathryn41

[ManTra 1]

Anticipated deployment is considered one of the valid reasons for an expedite. You need to provide proof of the deployment or expected deployment to USCIS (formerly INS). The I-129f can be expedited Stateside but I believe there is an additional request required to be submitted to the Consulate to expedite it overseas. You would file the requests with the I-129f and then when the file is transferred overseas, submit a request to the Consulate involved using the file number they give you.

I am sure someone will come along and post links to the appropriate information detailing the steps.

There is also a military 'hotline' you can call to request information and assistance as a member of the military: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...000b92ca60aRCRD

Thank you thank you..your far too kind. Im mailing the packet this week ie the i129f but will hold off till i can contact someone from the hotline or through whatever our knowledgeable folks recommend. thanks again

[What Happened? 4]

Just want to say thank you for your service.

[ManTra 1]

Just want to say thank you for your service.

Its because of people like you thats why we put our lives on the line for this great country. Thanks for appreciatin our service. Hoaahh!!

[f1_gurl 0]

Ask your commander or supervisor for a letter confirming your deployment... call USCIS military hotline and inform them that you are requesting for an expedite due to your deployment... then they will send u something on the mail requesting you to submit the letter from your commander/ supervisor

[nowhereman 1]

The part of the advice given that I would question is submitting the expedite request with the I129F. I successfully expedited our petition based on national interest/ military reasons but was informed that I could not submit an expedite request until we got our case number back from USCIS. Like others have said submit deployment orders (if you have them) with your expedite request and/or a signed letter from the unit commander (on unit letterhead). My expedite was approved in like 3 days & the petition was approved in something like 45 days. Good luck!