Expedite

[Debbyola 1]

I am an active military member getting ready to deploy in May ending, I sent an expedite request twice with the memorandum from my commander and they replied that my case can't be expedite to be fair to other applicant, please what else can I do to expedite my petition so I can see my husband before deployment.

[Unlockable 7,315]

If you were denied twice that is pretty much it. You can't force them to expedite. You asked (twice) and they said no.

 

Now you just have to wait for the process to complete like everyone else.

[Debbyola 1]

Thanks 

[Thesmiths2016 117]

Are you the US citizen , or are you the beneficiary applying for a greencard?  And what stage are  you currently at?  I would say that if they denied you twice there's not much you can do. You could ask your congressman to intervene and ask but ultimately its actually not NVC who decide, they simply send it to the consulate for an answer, and the consulate do have the final say.

Your congressman would only contact NVC, and the request would still go through the same process as far as I'm aware. 

[Debbyola 1]

I'm a US citizen, the case is presently at nvc for review but when I called them they said it can take them 11weeks before they can review it, ok I will try that. thanks 

[Thesmiths2016 117]

6 minutes ago, Debbyola said:

I'm a US citizen, the case is presently at nvc for review but when I called them they said it can take them 11weeks before they can review it, ok I will try that. thanks 

I guess from their point of view, as harsh as it sounds, if you're about to deploy then why would they rush your application because your spouse would have to then settle into the USA without you. I'm sorry if that's the case but I wonder if maybe that's how they see it?  You can find your congressman on this page linked below.  They have a form for contacting government agencies on your behalf. It is still very possible they'll say no if they've done so twice so up to you if you want to try.

 

http://www.house.gov/representatives/

How far through are you at NVC, how many weeks? Your timeline isn't linked so I couldn't see.  I've just passed 8 weeks ... I hit 8 weeks the day after they changed to 11 :-( 

[Debbyola 1]

8 minutes ago, Thesmiths2016 said:

sounds, if you're about to deploy then why would they rush your application because your spouse would have to then settle into the USA without you. I'm sorry if that's the case but I wonder if maybe that's how they see it?  You can find your congressman on this page linked below.  They have a form for contacting government agencies on your behalf. It is still very possible they'll say no if they've done so twice so up to you if you want to try.

 Just to see each other before I go for another nine months journey away from him it been a long time since we see each other and more so, we have friends and family here to stay with when am away. Thanks for your help 

[Thesmiths2016 117]

1 minute ago, Debbyola said:

 Just to see each other before I go for another nine months journey away from him it been a long time since we see each other and more so, we have friends and family here to stay with when am away. Thanks for your help 

I wish you well in your contact with the congressman then. I'm just saying how I think they probably looked at it when you sent your expedite request, but I hope they come around and help you out. You're almost at the finish line... I understand how you feel.

I have less than 6 weeks til my husband moves back to the USA and will have to follow him afterwards with our baby girl if I don't get approved in time to join him. Its so hard when we are so close to the end yet so far away.

[Debbyola 1]

2 hours ago, Thesmiths2016 said:

 

2 hours ago, Debbyola said:

 Just to see each other before I go for another nine months journey away from him it been a long time since we see each other and more so, we have friends and family here to stay with when am away. Thanks for your help 

I wish you well in your contact with the congressman then. I'm just saying how I think they probably looked at it when you sent your expedite request, but I hope they come around and help you out. You're almost at the finish line... I understand how you feel.

I have less than 6 weeks til my husband moves back to the USA and will have to follow him afterwards with our baby girl if I don't get approved in time to join him. Its so hard when we are so close to the end yet so far away.

 

Yes I understand what you meant, and I wish you good success on your husband case.

Thanks a lot

[Sol1427 23]

I'm sorry they said no, its hard not seeing your husband for that long.  I know what it feels since my husband is in the Dominican Republic and I try to visit every 3 months.  My case just got approved  so now I'm waiting to hear from NVC

[neilsqueen 433]

Awww hang in there!  The waiting is torturous but before you know it, it will all be just a memory.  Best wishes on your journey!!

[Debbyola 1]

19 minutes ago, neilsqueen said:

torturous but before you know it, it will all be just a memory.  Best wishes on your journey!!

Thanks 

[Debbyola 1]

1 hour ago, Sol1427 said:

I'm sorry they said no, its hard not seeing your husband for that long.  I know what it feels since my husband is in the Dominican Republic and I try to visit every 3 months.  My case just got approved  so now I'm waiting to hear from NVC

Thanks am happy to hear your case was approved everything else will be successful 

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

I think your reason seems legitimate but not good enough. 

I think if your spouse was here already then the rest of the process could have been expedited for you.

Remember that even if it is expedited at NVC, you will have to wait and go through Lagos embassy without expedite.

So it is best to go for a visit before you leave. Anyone who knows that you have been denied twice will ask, what are your other options? Why wont you consider those?

But don't let it stop you if this is your only option. Keep asking.. Someone might approve it. Good luck!