Filipino Express.,.,.???

[raven52 233]

Just a brief question, does anyone know if ""anyone"" is still being expedited from the Philippines???

Either TSC, or CSC?

[ChEd 18]

haven't seen anyone that filed to be expedited but quite a few got approved after a little over two weeks from CSC.

[Ryan H 3,813]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to USCIS Service Centers forum; topic is about USCIS operations.

[wbeem 568]

Just a brief question, does anyone know if ""anyone"" is still being expedited from the Philippines???

Either TSC, or CSC?

Yes.

haven't seen anyone that filed to be expedited but quite a few got approved after a little over two weeks from CSC.

As above. Being processed in 2 weeks is an expedite, no matter what you want to call it.

That being said, there are some Philippine filers who are waiting the usual amount of time. The fast track was not intended to apply to K1 visas and it seems to depend on how informed the agent is, whoever picks up the files when they are received.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Just a brief question, does anyone know if ""anyone"" is still being expedited from the Philippines???

Either TSC, or CSC?

I saw a couple just receive the K-1 in Manila in amazing time, so there must be some expediting going on still. I think they were done in around 90 days and that included their petition process at USCIS!!

If your fiancee is from the devastated area you could call USCIS to inquire about this.

[Melow 4]

Yes.

As above. Being processed in 2 weeks is an expedite, no matter what you want to call it.

That being said, there are some Philippine filers who are waiting the usual amount of time. The fast track was not intended to apply to K1 visas and it seems to depend on how informed the agent is, whoever picks up the files when they are received.

Not all petitions coming from the Philippines are "expedited." I filed at CSC, my NOA-1 was 9/9 and my fiancé is from the Philippines...and...I'm still waiting for my NOA-2 or RFE. I can totally understand how other folks here are irritated seeing all the petitions from the Philippines move so fast....because I am irritated too. Just makes no sense but here I still sit waiting as patiently as possible....

[Melow 4]

Does anyone know how to filter the search to see how many k1's from the Philippines have received their NOA-2 from both service centers in the past 30-60 days?? I tried on my phone but maybe I have to do it from my laptop? Thanks!!

[ChEd 18]

Yes.

As above. Being processed in 2 weeks is an expedite, no matter what you want to call it.

That being said, there are some Philippine filers who are waiting the usual amount of time. The fast track was not intended to apply to K1 visas and it seems to depend on how informed the agent is, whoever picks up the files when they are received.

Not all true.

Not all that got approved in 2-3 weeks from the Philippines are expedited. "Expedited" means your process was INTENSIONALLY made quicker by USCIS because of certain circumstances such as natural disasters or if you are in the military and received an order to deploy. in most cases you have to asked formally to get "expedited"and provide proof. I myself got my petition approved in 17 days along with a good number of people who's beneficiaries are from different countries and i could tell you with certainty that i don't have any special circumstances nor did i asked to get approved fast. I do believe that some get approved unusually fast but that does not mean they are "expedites". They just simply got approved fast.

Check this thread for October 2014 filers you will find a lot of fast approvals on here....

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/516802-k-1-october-20014-filers/

Edited November 1, 2014 by ChEd

[bestofboston 36]

Those who get their visa approved in a very short period of time are either expedited or military

[VOL 425]

I filed in may and was approved in 52 days from TSC, I had a nephew file around the same time for a K1 for Philippines and he was approved in 40 days from the TSC.

[ChEd 18]

Those who get their visa approved in a very short period of time are either expedited or military

not all...check the k1 timelines..put CSC filter and look at all the filers from mid September to October. Most of them are already approved and they are from different countries. Thats a lot of special expedites or military coincidentally filing almost on the same month from different countries if you ask me.

Edited November 1, 2014 by ChEd

[bestofboston 36]

Perhaps the USCIS has hired more people in anticipating of Obama action on immigration! When I applied for my wife, it took a minimum of 5 months unless it was expedited. The only ones faster were military. I got my senator involved and had my wife's case expedited and it still took 10 months to process her and get her here in the USA.

The USCIS in Phoenix is slower than molasses to process N400 applications for Citizenship. Most every where else in the USA, it takes only 2 to 3 months to get an interview. Not here in Phoenix, it is taking the full 5 months and perhaps longer. We are still waiting for her interview date for citizenship.

[ChEd 18]

Perhaps the USCIS has hired more people in anticipating of Obama action on immigration! When I applied for my wife, it took a minimum of 5 months unless it was expedited. The only ones faster were military. I got my senator involved and had my wife's case expedited and it still took 10 months to process her and get her here in the USA.

The USCIS in Phoenix is slower than molasses to process N400 applications for Citizenship. Most every where else in the USA, it takes only 2 to 3 months to get an interview. Not here in Phoenix, it is taking the full 5 months and perhaps longer. We are still waiting for her interview date for citizenship.

I had the same experience on my first dance with this k1 process back in 2007...it took me 6 mos to get an approval. Got lucky this time around i guess.

Edited November 1, 2014 by ChEd

[YouAndMeForever 1,022]

Just a brief question, does anyone know if ""anyone"" is still being expedited from the Philippines???

Either TSC, or CSC?

In both Service Center, around 90% of the Filipinos are getting a very fast approval by being expedited.

I'm wondering why this is.

Edited November 3, 2014 by YouAndMeForever

[yuna628 9,680]

Not all true.

Not all that got approved in 2-3 weeks from the Philippines are expedited. "Expedited" means your process was INTENSIONALLY made quicker by USCIS because of certain circumstances such as natural disasters or if you are in the military and received an order to deploy. in most cases you have to asked formally to get "expedited"and provide proof. I myself got my petition approved in 17 days along with a good number of people who's beneficiaries are from different countries and i could tell you with certainty that i don't have any special circumstances nor did i asked to get approved fast. I do believe that some get approved unusually fast but that does not mean they are "expedites". They just simply got approved fast.

Check this thread for October 2014 filers you will find a lot of fast approvals on here....

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/516802-k-1-october-20014-filers/

Those that were approved in the October thread all fit under the following criteria though:

A) were routed to CSC even when not from the Philippines

B) were routed to CSC and were from the Philippines

Even those from the Philippines that were routed to TSC have a clear difference in attendance to their cases. They aren't going in 17 days fast as it is at CSC for Philippine approvals, but they are going at a respectable timeframe even at TSC (understandable since TSC will handle not only the largest volume per population but because of backlog).

With the exception of a few Philippine based individuals still waiting (and I sympathize with their frustration), approvals for that country are for the most part still flying like hotcakes. And if you are fortunate to go to CSC, your chances of being a very happy person increase.

The problem then clearly lies at the feet of the USCIS process and lack of transparency. We all want to be with our loved ones, and we all want an even playing field. This is not realistic. I can pray every day I will be approved tomorrow, and nothing will happen. Ahead of me will be 5000 others being approved. I'm glad they are happy. I wish I were approved in 17 days, but I will not begrudge others that they are offered a better chance at being approved quickly.

Edited November 3, 2014 by yuna628