40 Days Since Expedite Approval -- When to Panic

[Inveigh 69]

Greetings,

 

My expedite request for my I-129F Petition was granted on November 30th by USCIS on behalf of my Senator. It has since been 40 days. I was wondering when the appropriate time is to make an additional inquiry. It should be said I did my first inquiry at the 30-day mark, and am still waiting to hear back about case outcome. Any guess on what the next practical move should be from here?

 

 I've heard of peoples expedites going to purgatory and thats what I'm trying to avoid, but if its a logical step to wait a few more days or weeks I get that.

 

thanks.

Edited January 9, 2023 by Inveigh

[powerpuff 5,951]

So the case has not been approved (no NOA2)?

[Inveigh 69]

7 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

So the case has not been approved (no NOA2)?

No, just the Expedite Request was approved on Nov. 30th 2022 (still on NOA1)

Edited January 9, 2023 by Inveigh

[Boiler 43,636]

I have certainly seen a couple of months but not aware of any published times.

 

[SalishSea 16,839]

3 hours ago, Inveigh said:

Greetings,

 

My expedite request for my I-129F Petition was granted on November 30th by USCIS on behalf of my Senator. It has since been 40 days. I was wondering when the appropriate time is to make an additional inquiry. It should be said I did my first inquiry at the 30-day mark, and am still waiting to hear back about case outcome. Any guess on what the next practical move should be from here?

 

 I've heard of peoples expedites going to purgatory and thats what I'm trying to avoid, but if its a logical step to wait a few more days or weeks I get that.

 

thanks.

Since K-1s are by nature considered to be "expedited" already, it is unlikely that the process  will be measurably faster than it would have been otherwise.  

 

Also, background checks/vetting cannot be expedited.

[Inveigh 69]

1 hour ago, Jorgedig said:

Since K-1s are by nature considered to be "expedited" already, it is unlikely that the process  will be measurably faster than it would have been otherwise.  

 

Also, background checks/vetting cannot be expedited.

I was under the impression that the background check process happened at the phase of when the fiancé is to arrive at the U.S. Embassy for their interview. Does this mean I am mistaken?

Edited January 10, 2023 by Inveigh

[Boiler 43,636]

1 minute ago, Inveigh said:

I was under the impression that the background check process happened at the phase of when the fiancé is to arrive at the U.S. Embassy for their interview. Does this mean I am mistaken?

Yes

[Inveigh 69]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Yes

Can you provide a link please so I can further educate myself

[Boiler 43,636]

VJ has excellent guides on the immigration process.

[Yaneury & Allie 1]

I would call USCIS. Say info pass and speak with an agent. They helped me and the next day I had my NOA2. Then you can expedite at NVC. It is taking time to get through NVC though

best of luck

[SteveInBostonI130 3,328]

6 hours ago, Yaneury & Allie said:

I would call USCIS. Say info pass and speak with an agent. They helped me and the next day I had my NOA2. Then you can expedite at NVC. It is taking time to get through NVC though

best of luck

 

NVC cannot be expedited for K-1.  By it's nature it is expedited by default.

 

It can be expedited by the Embassy.  Once USCIS approves it, wait a couple of weeks for the NVC to receive it (no notification will be sent out for this) and then contact the Embassy to see if they will expedite.

[Inveigh 69]

7 hours ago, Yaneury & Allie said:

I would call USCIS. Say info pass and speak with an agent. They helped me and the next day I had my NOA2. Then you can expedite at NVC. It is taking time to get through NVC though

best of luck

What exactly did you say? Also how long are the projections for NVC once they receive it?

Edited January 10, 2023 by Inveigh

[Lynxyonok 316]

A lot of "approved" expedites have essentially been bogged down lately. Be patient.

[Inveigh 69]

34 minutes ago, Lynxyonok said:

A lot of "approved" expedites have essentially been bogged down lately. Be patient.

My case was approved on the 42nd day of the expedite approval. Hope this helps everyone!

[Lynxyonok 316]

On 1/12/2023 at 9:05 PM, Inveigh said:

My case was approved on the 42nd day of the expedite approval. Hope this helps everyone!

Thank you for that - can you fill out your timeline though? That would help more people.