Will Expedite work on K-1 visa now?

[willygoeswrong 5]

Hi. We got our NOA2 in April, since then our case is stuck at the NVC, no info about Moscow embassy reopening interviews. I just requested Expedite interview from the NVC (i guess you suppose to do it through them), as the main reason i've mentioned financial hardship (we really do have a problem with it right now, especially me, who is stuck in russia and cannot work). Do you think this might work out? 

[payxibka 10,044]

6 minutes ago, willygoeswrong said:

Hi. We got our NOA2 in April, since then our case is stuck at the NVC, no info about Moscow embassy reopening interviews. I just requested Expedite interview from the NVC (i guess you suppose to do it through them), as the main reason i've mentioned financial hardship (we really do have a problem with it right now, especially me, who is stuck in russia and cannot work). Do you think this might work out? 

You won't know unless you try

[Crazy Cat 39,680]

12 minutes ago, willygoeswrong said:

Do you think this might work out? 

EVERYONE thinks their case should be put at the front of the line....It is a normal part of the process now, it seems.  Let us know how it works out.  Personally, I don't see this as a legitimate expedite for a K-1 case.  You can always re-locate back to the US alone.

Edited August 29, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[willygoeswrong 5]

2 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

EVERYONE thinks their case should be put at the front of the line....It is a normal part of the process now, it seems.  Let us know how it works out.  In your case, is there some reason you can't return to the US and establish domicile while the normal K-1 process continues?

My fiance is returning to the US in two weeks so he can work and earn money. He is, in fact, going to "establish domicile" in the US. He already has one. Does it make you feel good to behave in a pretentious manner on internet forums, when I never even suggested that my case was more important than anyone else's?

 

We do have financial hardships because my fiance stayed here with me to assist financially, because I lost my job due to COVID (and can't work now because no one will hire someone who will immigrate soon, in Russia), and couldn't return to the US in a comfortable timeframe, due to no information at all from the NVC after we received our NOA2. He's only returning now because his visa is expiring and he needs to work to keep us above 100% of the federal poverty guidelines. 

 

 

[SalishSea 16,916]

18 minutes ago, willygoeswrong said:

Hi. We got our NOA2 in April, since then our case is stuck at the NVC, no info about Moscow embassy reopening interviews. I just requested Expedite interview from the NVC (i guess you suppose to do it through them), as the main reason i've mentioned financial hardship (we really do have a problem with it right now, especially me, who is stuck in russia and cannot work). Do you think this might work out? 

I'm assuming you're the USC?  "Stuck in Russia" is obviously a choice you've made.  Like any other USC, you are absolutely allowed to return to the US and work.

[SalishSea 16,916]

So you're the alien fiance.  USCIS will not expedite based on what is going on with COVID-related unemployment in your country.   That isn't the purview or interest of USCIS or DOS.

[willygoeswrong 5]

Just now, Jorgedig said:

I'm assuming you're the USC?  "Stuck in Russia" is obviously a choice you've made.  Like any other USC, you are absolutely allowed to return to the US and work.

he is returning in two weeks. He was in Russia to support me financially. I, on the other hand,  am stuck in Russia, because the embassy is still closed and i can't get my k-1 visa and go to the US.

[SalishSea 16,916]

4 minutes ago, willygoeswrong said:

(and can't work now because no one will hire someone who will immigrate soon, in Russia),

It is unlikely to be anytime 'soon' since K interviews are not happening.  You have plenty of time to work in the meantime.

Edited August 29, 2020 by Jorgedig

[Crazy Cat 39,680]

27 minutes ago, willygoeswrong said:

Does it make you feel good to behave in a pretentious manner on internet forums, when I never even suggested that my case was more important than anyone else's?

 

By requesting an expedite you ARE suggesting that your case is more important than others who have been patiently waiting in the queue.

Edited August 29, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[willygoeswrong 5]

Just now, Jorgedig said:

If your petition isn't even approved, you will not immigrate 'soon.'   K interviews are not even happening yet.

The petition was approved in april. I am only waiting for the embassy to reopen. 

[Crazy Cat 39,680]

8 minutes ago, willygoeswrong said:

he is returning in two weeks. He was in Russia to support me financially. I, on the other hand,  am stuck in Russia, because the embassy is still closed and i can't get my k-1 visa and go to the US.

So, why does your case justify an expedite?  I just don't see an expedite....but then, I don't make those decisions.

Edited August 29, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[Olga88 84]

I dont think USCIS will expedite your case. Your petitioner can return to the states and work.  You might wait for your interview for another 6 months or a year....you can work while you are waiting....no need to tell every employer that you are planning on leaving 

[Crazy Cat 39,680]

If the US citizen is already moving back to the US, exactly how does this expedite help his/her (US citizen)  financial hardship?  No one likes separation, but sometimes, it is unavoidable.....

Edited August 29, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[SalishSea 16,916]

2 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

If the US citizen is already moving back to the US, exactly how does this expedite help his/her (US citizen)  financial hardship?

That's the thing about expedite requests.....people don't seem to understand that they are considered in the context of helping the USC, rather than the visa applicant.

[JeanneAdil 6,259]

the best thing the USC can do to help your case is return to the US ,  work and vote to end the onslaught of EO's 

He can financially help support you better from a job here 

plus the fact you can not work for many months on a K1 (not helping u with your work situation)

and only the USC can ask for expedite