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Can DoD Personnel (non-military) Expedite CR-1 Case living in War Zone?

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onek Proficient

onek   306

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Hello,

I am currently working for DoD in support of OEF / OIF in a war zone. I am a non-military personnel. I recently filed for my spouse from an APO address. I was wondering if I can get my case expedited. If so, how should I proceed?

I have filed for CR-1 (immigrant visa) 3 weeks ago. USPS tracking number shows that USCIS lockdown received my mail a week ago, but no NOA or text yet.

04/21/20: IR-5 Submitted Online 

04/21/20: NOA1 Issued online

04/27/20: NOA1 Received via postal mail from Texas Service Center

04/27/20: Touched

04/28/20: Case Transferred to California Service Center

05/14/20: Touched 

05/15/20: Touched 

07/01/20: Touched

07/06/20: Touched 

07/06/20: RFE Issued (not available online)

07/16/20: RFE Received in Mail

07/20/20: DNA Done in USA

08/09/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted Online

08/26/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted via mail

09/01/20: Touched

10/28/21: DNA test results Received by USCIS

11/12/21: NOA2

April-n-Gary Explorer

April-n-Gary   17

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All I can say is give it a try, call either the usual # or the military helpline, nothing ventured nothing gained! Even if you don't get the military expedite, maybe you can qualify for another one, and at least they'll have looked at your package.

BTW OIF is now Operation New Dawn

onek Proficient

onek   306

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Received NOA1 email today. I am unable to track it online. It starts with MSC. I also called to expedite it. Let's see if it's granted. When I called USCIS, they told me that my case was received on July 2nd even though I received NOA1 email today

04/21/20: IR-5 Submitted Online 

04/21/20: NOA1 Issued online

04/27/20: NOA1 Received via postal mail from Texas Service Center

04/27/20: Touched

04/28/20: Case Transferred to California Service Center

05/14/20: Touched 

05/15/20: Touched 

07/01/20: Touched

07/06/20: Touched 

07/06/20: RFE Issued (not available online)

07/16/20: RFE Received in Mail

07/20/20: DNA Done in USA

08/09/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted Online

08/26/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted via mail

09/01/20: Touched

10/28/21: DNA test results Received by USCIS

11/12/21: NOA2

  • 3 weeks later...
onek Proficient

onek   306

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Just called USCIS and spoke with tier 2 and they told me to fax in te evidence. I asked for an email address but they said that they don't have an email address. I don't have access to a fax machine. I have read here about emailing the evidence to USCIS with supervisor's name. Does anyone know the email address for uscis ?

04/21/20: IR-5 Submitted Online 

04/21/20: NOA1 Issued online

04/27/20: NOA1 Received via postal mail from Texas Service Center

04/27/20: Touched

04/28/20: Case Transferred to California Service Center

05/14/20: Touched 

05/15/20: Touched 

07/01/20: Touched

07/06/20: Touched 

07/06/20: RFE Issued (not available online)

07/16/20: RFE Received in Mail

07/20/20: DNA Done in USA

08/09/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted Online

08/26/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted via mail

09/01/20: Touched

10/28/21: DNA test results Received by USCIS

11/12/21: NOA2

April-n-Gary Explorer

April-n-Gary   17

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Try doing a online search for a internet fax service. I know I did it once, don't remember the name, but just had to upload the document and provide the number to send it to. Think the first 3 faxes were free. For the evidence, since you're a dod employee, you probably had orders? I'd use that and a cover letter explaining your situation and what you're requesting. When I requested my expedite, I included my deployment notification letter, and the cover letter. It was approved the next day.

  • 4 weeks later...
onek Proficient

onek   306

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Hello,

I am currently working for DoD in support of OEF / OIF in a war zone. I am a non-military personnel. I recently filed for my spouse from an APO address. I was wondering if I can get my case expedited. If so, how should I proceed?

I have filed for CR-1 (immigrant visa) 3 weeks ago. USPS tracking number shows that USCIS lockdown received my mail a week ago, but no NOA or text yet.

To answer my own question, yes, DoD civilians can expedite and get approved if they are deployed in a war zone. I faxed my military Appointment Orders as a proof and got approved.

04/21/20: IR-5 Submitted Online 

04/21/20: NOA1 Issued online

04/27/20: NOA1 Received via postal mail from Texas Service Center

04/27/20: Touched

04/28/20: Case Transferred to California Service Center

05/14/20: Touched 

05/15/20: Touched 

07/01/20: Touched

07/06/20: Touched 

07/06/20: RFE Issued (not available online)

07/16/20: RFE Received in Mail

07/20/20: DNA Done in USA

08/09/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted Online

08/26/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted via mail

09/01/20: Touched

10/28/21: DNA test results Received by USCIS

11/12/21: NOA2

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,542

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Congratulations, si man!

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

onek Proficient

onek   306

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Thank you TBoneTX

04/21/20: IR-5 Submitted Online 

04/21/20: NOA1 Issued online

04/27/20: NOA1 Received via postal mail from Texas Service Center

04/27/20: Touched

04/28/20: Case Transferred to California Service Center

05/14/20: Touched 

05/15/20: Touched 

07/01/20: Touched

07/06/20: Touched 

07/06/20: RFE Issued (not available online)

07/16/20: RFE Received in Mail

07/20/20: DNA Done in USA

08/09/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted Online

08/26/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted via mail

09/01/20: Touched

10/28/21: DNA test results Received by USCIS

11/12/21: NOA2

NikLR Grand Master

NikLR   13,227

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That's good information to know! Obviously not a topic that comes up much but I'll be storing it in my little memory banks. ;) Congrats!

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

  • 3 weeks later...
MyNeko Rookie

MyNeko   1

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Hello,

I am currently working for DoD in support of OEF / OIF in a war zone. I am a non-military personnel. I recently filed for my spouse from an APO address. I was wondering if I can get my case expedited. If so, how should I proceed?

I have filed for CR-1 (immigrant visa) 3 weeks ago. USPS tracking number shows that USCIS lockdown received my mail a week ago, but no NOA or text yet.

MyNeko Rookie

MyNeko   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Japan
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Hello,

I am currently working for DoD in support of OEF / OIF in a war zone. I am a non-military personnel. I recently filed for my spouse from an APO address. I was wondering if I can get my case expedited. If so, how should I proceed?

I have filed for CR-1 (immigrant visa) 3 weeks ago. USPS tracking number shows that USCIS lockdown received my mail a week ago, but no NOA or text yet.

MyNeko Rookie

MyNeko   1

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I'm sorry I'm new to this and trying to figure out how to post. Anyway...Please help us.,

My husband is in the exactlly same situation as you are and we have been waiting our approval forever. We had our NOA1 in April and since then it's nothing.

I would like to know what / how you put the reason to expedite the case.

In addition, my husband is also in the air guard and he has to do his drill once he gets back to the states.

Thank you very much in advance!

 
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