US Immigration from Philippines

In time going for the CR-1, what would be the qualifying grounds for an expedited visa?

Just wanted to say how excited we were that the wife got her 10 yr card (about 10 months) today and surprised that we didn't even know it was sent, or who the package from from! No interview, nor bio's, no notice that it's been approved or even sent. Was a mystery! Onward and upward! I'll have some questions to ask in the forums about things in the coming weeks I guess! Best of luck to everyone! I thought we'd have to wait for another year, according to the timetable of approval estimates...

So it has been almost 29 mos since my mom filed for my dad s petition. My mom is LPR. Today the status changed to case is being actively reviewed by uscis I just don t understand why it s now showing That instead of approved. I guess my question is How long of another wait is this going to be based on your experience or someone you knew who filed for the same petition? Any inputs would be so much helpful. It has been very long waiting. Stay safe everyone.

First off.. mods, my apologies if this is posted in the wrong area. I'll learn eventually...

Circumstances:

• K-1, Philippines, NOA1 was beginning of February
• G-28 filed based on attorney for petitioner and beneficiary
• Attorney helped with the I-129f
• Attorney now wants $3K to go from this point to end of interview
• No criminal, Petitioner has had divorce, 20 yr age gap
• Not expecting RFE (like anyone does..)

My questions:

• Is an attorney a good idea to keep the same attorney and just pay it?
• Would replacing/removing the attorney introduce a delay in the I-129f?
• Is $3k too much for those services?

Like everyone, I want to keep this as streamlined as possible (path of least resistance)
Any thoughts are appreciated.

Oh, and if this has been covered, please just the link and accept my apologies

Thank you!!!