HELP PLS

[Manileña Heart 0]

Hi all, it's been 27 days since USEM got the document they requested. I was told very nicely that they're still taking care of the backlogs that were created. My fiancé and I want SO MUCH to be together already. Are there specific cases where the US petitioner followed up with USEM, where the processing became faster coz the petitioner was the one who followed up? Thanks so much.

[Jeff @ Missy 9]

What document did they request? Yes I would think the petitioner should be following up on everything. If USEM already has documents and it has been 27 days you should be ready for the interview, or are you referring to USCIS asking for documents?

[jellyganda 3]

Jeff@missy may I ask if how many days will I wait for my appointment letter from usem? They already had my documents on feb 19. Tnx!

[Manileña Heart 0]

I'm done with my interview. And the document that they requested, has been with them for 27 days now. I hope there are VJ members who can share their experience of whether the US petitioner calling USEM would help make the process faster. Thanks much in advance

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi all, it's been 27 days since USEM got the document they requested. I was told very nicely that they're still taking care of the backlogs that were created. My fiancé and I want SO MUCH to be together already. Are there specific cases where the US petitioner followed up with USEM, where the processing became faster coz the petitioner was the one who followed up? Thanks so much.

There is most likely a huge backlog of applications with those affected by Yolanda getting priority, those not affected get to wait. You will just have to be patient.

[Manileña Heart 0]

Thank u Hank. So based on the cases u know, it won't help speed up the process if my fiancé does the follow-up?

There is most likely a huge backlog of applications with those affected by Yolanda getting priority, those not affected get to wait. You will just have to be patient.

[Jeff @ Missy 9]

There is most likely a huge backlog of applications with those affected by Yolanda getting priority, those not affected get to wait. You will just have to be patient.

Hank, according to the USEM message on expedites that was updated in January they mention IR petitions. The OP has not stated the visa type and has no timeline or the document type that was requested. You are most likely correct and I assume the OP is a K1 filer.

[Greenbaum 12,260]

Hi all, it's been 27 days since USEM got the document they requested. I was told very nicely that they're still taking care of the backlogs that were created. My fiancé and I want SO MUCH to be together already. Are there specific cases where the US petitioner followed up with USEM, where the processing became faster coz the petitioner was the one who followed up? Thanks so much.

If you could update your profile with what visa your filing for, where your filing from etc. it will help the group answer your questions. The example I posted below is the type of information that helps others to help you. Thanks

• Group: Members
• Joined: 26 Oct 2013
• Filed for:IR-1/CR-1 Visa
• Filing Location:National Benefits Center
• Country:Philippines

[Hank_ 9,174]

Thank u Hank. So based on the cases u know, it won't help speed up the process if my fiancé does the follow-up?

Nope the USC calling will not "light any fires" ... you just have to be patient.

Hank, according to the USEM message on expedites that was updated in January they mention IR petitions. The OP has not stated the visa type and has no timeline or the document type that was requested. You are most likely correct and I assume the OP is a K1 filer.

Really doesn't matter what visa type she is, as even the K-1 is processes as an immigrant visa at USEM. So whether the backlog is IR/CR-1 or K-1 it is still a large stack of files

Edited February 20, 2014 by Hank_

[Jeff @ Missy 9]

This is what I was referring to. USCIS not USEM announcement USCIS Extends Relief Measures for Filipino Typhoon Victims

Release Date: January 14, 2014

WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds those affected by Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the Philippines on Nov. 8, 2013, of agency efforts to provide relief to victims of the typhoon.

Filipino nationals in the United States should visit www.uscis.gov to learn about a series of existing relief measures that may be available to them if requested. These relief measures include:

• A change or extension of nonimmigrant status for an individual currently in the United States, even when the request is filed after the authorized period of admission has expired;
• An extension of certain grants of parole made by USCIS;
• An extension of certain grants of advance parole, and expedited processing of advance parole requests;
• Expedited adjudication and approval, where possible, of requests for off-campus employment authorization for F-1 students experiencing severe economic hardship;
• Expedited processing of immigrant petitions for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens;
• Expedited adjudication of employment authorization applications, where appropriate; and
• Assistance to LPRs stranded overseas without immigration or travel documents, such as Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards). USCIS and the Department of State will coordinate on these matters when the LPR is stranded in a place that has no local USCIS office.

In addition, USCIS has proactively identified and is expediting pending I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, forms that have been filed by U.S. citizens for their Filipino immediate relatives. Our standard security checks remain in place.

Form I-130 petitioners may check their case status online at www.uscis.gov or contact the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or 1-800-767-1833 (TDD assistance). In addition, a petitioner can sign up to receive automatic case status updates by email as the case is processed. If a Form I-130 petitioner receives a request for evidence or any other type of communication from USCIS, the petitioner’s response must be addressed to the same USCIS Service Center which sent the notice.

For more information on USCIS and its programs, please visit www.uscis.gov or follow us on Facebook (/uscis), Twitter (@uscis), YouTube (/uscis) and the USCIS blog The Beacon.

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[Manileña Heart 0]

Hi, here it is, thanks much

Group: Members

Joined: 14 Dec 2013

Filed for: K-1 Visa

Country:Philippines

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If you could update your profile with what visa your filing for, where your filing from etc. it will help the group answer your questions. The example I posted below is the type of information that helps others to help you. Thanks

• Group:

  Members

• Joined:

  26 Oct 2013

• Filed for:

  IR-1/CR-1 Visa

• Filing Location:

  National Benefits Center

• Country:

  Philippines

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi, here it is, thanks much

Group: Members

Joined: 14 Dec 2013

Filed for: K-1 Visa

Country:Philippines

Now to add that to your profile information on the left.

[Manileña Heart 0]

Sorry Hank is there a way to do that thru my iPhone?

Now to add that to your profile information on the left.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Sorry Hank is there a way to do that thru my iPhone?

ahhh... I really don't know, apps on phone are lacking in many areas. My phone just rings

[sweet cakes 326]

Sorry Hank is there a way to do that thru my iPhone?

I can't find it too when using iphone. I don't think VJ is 100% mobile friendly yet. You can then edit your VJ profile when you're on a PC, so many restrictions using a phone.