War a valid reason for expedition?

[exodus 7]

Is it possible to expedite a petition because of war? My wife's adult son is in Kharkiv, Ukraine and considering the current state of affairs there we wonder if this might be a possibility.

[Boiler 45,670]

When was he petitioned for is his PD current?

[exodus 7]

One year ago and is current.

[Boiler 45,670]

So he was petitioned for before he turned 21

 

You can certainly try but take into account even if approved and expedite is quicker not quick 

[JeanneAdil 6,561]

Always possible to apply

possibility of getting expedite -????

and understand that at this time 

Around the world, many territories are claimed by more than one country. Disputes over these territories can lead to growing tensions between countries, and sometimes even war. There are now more than 150 territorial disputes underway.

 

everyone is asking and the embassy says the following

 

We understand that many U.S. citizens have questions about emergency visa services for their family members.  The consular section continues to operate normally, although we have refocused our priorities on assisting U.S. citizens and their family members.

 

and under emergency requests it says:   mainly this is for B1/B2  but i would take it that they are mainly concerned with getting US citizens out of there 

 

Please do not submit a request for an expedited appointment at this time unless you plan to travel to the United States within three weeks of applying for your visa.  If your estimated travel time is not within three weeks, your request for an appointment may be denied.

 

Not sure where a person would interview (in future) if US closes the embassy 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,467]

War is not a listed reason but humanitarian aid is.

 

Unfortunately, threat of war doesn't seem to qualify.  

[Carpe Vinum 2,327]

You can always apply for an expedite. All they can do is say no. No one here can tell you if you will be approved or denied. Just keep in mind that if something happens Kiev will reduce staff immediately if they haven't started to do so already. Also, expedited does not mean immediate.

[mari04 100]

Chance of such expedite is 1 in a 1000 or less but it doesn’t cost anything to try. 

[millefleur 5,047]

USCIS has a pretty clear list of reasons for expedite here:

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/how-to-make-an-expedite-request

 

[SalishSea 17,928]

22 hours ago, exodus said:

Is it possible to expedite a petition because of war? My wife's adult son is in Kharkiv, Ukraine and considering the current state of affairs there we wonder if this might be a possibility.

Considering that the consular staff have been moved and the state department has stated it will not be able to help even American citizens, I don't see it.

[gregcrs2 1,778]

Flights are starting to be cancelled to/from Ukraine.  Our flight to leave Ukraine on Valentine's Day was cancelled yesterday.  More and more airlines are cancelling flights.   

[SteveInBostonI130 3,467]

20 hours ago, gregcrs2 said:

Flights are starting to be cancelled to/from Ukraine.  Our flight to leave Ukraine on Valentine's Day was cancelled yesterday.  More and more airlines are cancelling flights.   

 

Oh wow. I hope you were able to reschedule.  Keep safe.

 

On 2/12/2022 at 2:23 PM, exodus said:

Is it possible to expedite a petition because of war? My wife's adult son is in Kharkiv, Ukraine and considering the current state of affairs there we wonder if this might be a possibility.

 

Several in the Ukraine regional forums have tried to expedite but were denied.  You can try with the new developments.  I always thought when businesses react, like commercial flight cancellations, then it's a sign things are getting really serious.

 

For peace of mind, it might be a good idea to help him move temporarily to the western part of the country?  Lviv or Ivano-Frankivsk?  I don't know what ties he has to Kharkiv, but since you guys are planning for him to immigrate, perhaps moving westward now is a good idea.

 

 

[Chancy 6,241]

*** Moved from Bringing Family of USC forum to the Russia, Ukraine and Belarus regional forum, to be among other threads about expedite requests on the basis of the situation in the Ukraine ***

 

[Mike and Liliia 24]

I already tried and was denied. They only care about the USC petitioner. 

 

On 2/12/2022 at 2:23 PM, exodus said:

Is it possible to expedite a petition because of war? My wife's adult son is in Kharkiv, Ukraine and considering the current state of affairs there we wonder if this might be a possibility.

 

[exodus 7]

As my son in currently hiding in his basement with sounds of bombs going off in the city of Kharkiv, I went to uscis website to inquire about expediting and notice this new case status "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS". What does this mean? Could this be related to the war?