Arelys Weimer

Hello everyone!

I am extremelly happy to give you all the news that my expedite was approved. As I stated in other post this was a very rare chance of approval but here we are. I tried it and Im glad I made it.

So this post might be able to help other venezuelans or anyone else who's looking to expedite but doesnt know how.

Well first you need to know what the grounds for the expedite are: Severe financial loss to company or ​person, emergency situation, humanitarian reasons, nonprofit organization whose request is in furtherance of the cultural and social interests of the United States​, department of defense or ​n​ational ​i​nterest ​s​ituation, USCIS error or compelling interest of USCIS.

In my case, I think the most accurate ground for Venezuela was Humanitarian crisis. Yes, I understand no one has declared it but that doesn't mean is not happening. ​

First thing I did was finding out how to start the expedite process and this is where the fun part begins!

The email you want to contact the NVC to speet up your process is this: NVCExpedite@state.gov (yes, also take notes I requested the expedite two days after I got my NOA2, asking the NVC to expedite it as soon as they got it)

Well next, this is how you start the email. Is important that you put in the first line of the email whats the grounds for expedite you're requesting this on. And of course, the expedite request must be from the petitioner, not the beneficiary.

Example of me being the petitioner:
Name of the person submitting the inquiry: ______________________
NVC case number or USCIS receipt number: _____________________
Petitioner's name: ___________________
Principal Applicant's name and date of birth: ____________________

I, Arelys Weimer, I'm formally requesting that the (whatever visa type is) be expedited on the grounds of (Humanitarian Crisis) as soon as it reaches you (in case that is not at the NVC yet).

NOTE: If it's already at the NVC or at the USCIS, leave at "...reaches you".
On the second paragraph you want to explain how you got to the conclusion that the expedite is neccesary and the grounds for it are correct. In my case, my husband explained how theres a serious lack of primery products here such as toilet paper and medicines. Added to this he explained that my country has the second highest crime rate in latinamerica and there has been rapings, murders, kidnappnings, people are breaking into houses, robberies everywhere.

He explained how this has put a lot of stress in the marriage and how he can't even sleep knowing that Im here and I cant even be safe at my own home.

On top of this he explained that theres airlines leaving the country and even if I get the visa I might not be able to find a plane ticket to leave. Of course, there's the upcoming elections and we don't know for certain whats going to happen. Maybe something, maybe nothing but he wasn't wiling to risk it.

Once you've explained everything in your email, the next part is doing a bit of research. Add to your email all kinds of news covering what you just said in that email. News in english and spanish. You do wanna find the news that cover stuff close by where you live, thats what will be the most helpful tool for you.

Note: if you dont know where to find english news about the country you're requesting the expedite on, I recommend you this portal: http://www.insightcrime.org/

You will find travel warnings in the Department of State's website http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html (Find your country on the list) Get the warning printed, scanned and attach it to this email as well. (They can't contradict you on something they know).

Make sure you explain to them how serious the situation is.

I tried this with little to non chances to getting it, and here I am. Do not be afraid to try.

IMPORTANT: IS A FREE INQUIRY SO YOU DONT HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT EXPEDITED. ALSO, IT DOES NOT SLOW DOWN THE PROCESS IF IT GETS DENIED. So as you cna see, there's no downside of trying. If you think it meets the requirements, try it. The worst thing they can do is say NO and keep working on your paperwork on their ussual timeframe.

NOTE: If you didn't get to pay the fees in the NVC because your case got expedited, don't worry. The embassy will let you pay the fees and submit the original documents the day of your interview. In your currency.

Keep out for this post since I'm now in contact with the embassy, I will explain how the rest of the process goes from this point and on.

God bless, and if you need any help with this; ask away. Doesnt matter if you feel its a silly question.

I'd love to explain the whole process we went through to you sweetie. Ill inbox you my email. And we were successful.  Everything was smooth after the expedite. 

Hello everyone!

I am extremelly happy to give you all the news that my expedite was approved. As I stated in other post this was a very rare chance of approval but here we are. I tried it and Im glad I made it.

So this post might be able to help other venezuelans or anyone else who's looking to expedite but doesnt know how.

Well first you need to know what the grounds for the expedite are: Severe financial loss to company or ​person, emergency situation, humanitarian reasons, nonprofit organization whose request is in furtherance of the cultural and social interests of the United States​, department of defense or ​n​ational ​i​nterest ​s​ituation, USCIS error or compelling interest of USCIS.

In my case, I think the most accurate ground for Venezuela was Humanitarian crisis. Yes, I understand no one has declared it but that doesn't mean is not happening. ​

First thing I did was finding out how to start the expedite process and this is where the fun part begins!

The email you want to contact the NVC to speet up your process is this: NVCExpedite@state.gov (yes, also take notes I requested the expedite two days after I got my NOA2, asking the NVC to expedite it as soon as they got it)

Well next, this is how you start the email. Is important that you put in the first line of the email whats the grounds for expedite you're requesting this on. And of course, the expedite request must be from the petitioner, not the beneficiary.

Example of me being the petitioner:
Name of the person submitting the inquiry: ______________________
NVC case number or USCIS receipt number: _____________________
Petitioner's name: ___________________
Principal Applicant's name and date of birth: ____________________

I, Arelys Weimer, I'm formally requesting that the (whatever visa type is) be expedited on the grounds of (Humanitarian Crisis) as soon as it reaches you (in case that is not at the NVC yet).

NOTE: If it's already at the NVC or at the USCIS, leave at "...reaches you".
On the second paragraph you want to explain how you got to the conclusion that the expedite is neccesary and the grounds for it are correct. In my case, my husband explained how theres a serious lack of primery products here such as toilet paper and medicines. Added to this he explained that my country has the second highest crime rate in latinamerica and there has been rapings, murders, kidnappnings, people are breaking into houses, robberies everywhere.

He explained how this has put a lot of stress in the marriage and how he can't even sleep knowing that Im here and I cant even be safe at my own home.

On top of this he explained that theres airlines leaving the country and even if I get the visa I might not be able to find a plane ticket to leave. Of course, there's the upcoming elections and we don't know for certain whats going to happen. Maybe something, maybe nothing but he wasn't wiling to risk it.

Once you've explained everything in your email, the next part is doing a bit of research. Add to your email all kinds of news covering what you just said in that email. News in english and spanish. You do wanna find the news that cover stuff close by where you live, thats what will be the most helpful tool for you.

Note: if you dont know where to find english news about the country you're requesting the expedite on, I recommend you this portal: http://www.insightcrime.org/

You will find travel warnings in the Department of State's website http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html (Find your country on the list) Get the warning printed, scanned and attach it to this email as well. (They can't contradict you on something they know).

Make sure you explain to them how serious the situation is.

I tried this with little to non chances to getting it, and here I am. Do not be afraid to try.

IMPORTANT: IS A FREE INQUIRY SO YOU DONT HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT EXPEDITED. ALSO, IT DOES NOT SLOW DOWN THE PROCESS IF IT GETS DENIED. So as you cna see, there's no downside of trying. If you think it meets the requirements, try it. The worst thing they can do is say NO and keep working on your paperwork on their ussual timeframe.

NOTE: If you didn't get to pay the fees in the NVC because your case got expedited, don't worry. The embassy will let you pay the fees and submit the original documents the day of your interview. In your currency.

Keep out for this post since I'm now in contact with the embassy, I will explain how the rest of the process goes from this point and on.

God bless, and if you need any help with this; ask away. Doesnt matter if you feel its a silly question.

Hello everyone!

I am extremelly happy to give you all the news that my expedite was approved. As I stated in other post this was a very rare chance of approval but here we are. I tried it and Im glad I made it.

So this post might be able to help other venezuelans or anyone else who's looking to expedite but doesnt know how.

Well first you need to know what the grounds for the expedite are: Severe financial loss to company or ​person, emergency situation, humanitarian reasons, nonprofit organization whose request is in furtherance of the cultural and social interests of the United States​, department of defense or ​n​ational ​i​nterest ​s​ituation, USCIS error or compelling interest of USCIS.

In my case, I think the most accurate ground for Venezuela was Humanitarian crisis. Yes, I understand no one has declared it but that doesn't mean is not happening. ​

First thing I did was finding out how to start the expedite process and this is where the fun part begins!

The email you want to contact the NVC to speet up your process is this: NVCExpedite@state.gov (yes, also take notes I requested the expedite two days after I got my NOA2, asking the NVC to expedite it as soon as they got it)

Well next, this is how you start the email. Is important that you put in the first line of the email whats the grounds for expedite you're requesting this on. And of course, the expedite request must be from the petitioner, not the beneficiary.

Example of me being the petitioner:
Name of the person submitting the inquiry: ______________________
NVC case number or USCIS receipt number: _____________________
Petitioner's name: ___________________
Principal Applicant's name and date of birth: ____________________

I, Arelys Weimer, I'm formally requesting that the (whatever visa type is) be expedited on the grounds of (Humanitarian Crisis) as soon as it reaches you (in case that is not at the NVC yet).

NOTE: If it's already at the NVC or at the USCIS, leave at "...reaches you".
On the second paragraph you want to explain how you got to the conclusion that the expedite is neccesary and the grounds for it are correct. In my case, my husband explained how theres a serious lack of primery products here such as toilet paper and medicines. Added to this he explained that my country has the second highest crime rate in latinamerica and there has been rapings, murders, kidnappnings, people are breaking into houses, robberies everywhere.

He explained how this has put a lot of stress in the marriage and how he can't even sleep knowing that Im here and I cant even be safe at my own home.

On top of this he explained that theres airlines leaving the country and even if I get the visa I might not be able to find a plane ticket to leave. Of course, there's the upcoming elections and we don't know for certain whats going to happen. Maybe something, maybe nothing but he wasn't wiling to risk it.

Once you've explained everything in your email, the next part is doing a bit of research. Add to your email all kinds of news covering what you just said in that email. News in english and spanish. You do wanna find the news that cover stuff close by where you live, thats what will be the most helpful tool for you.

Note: if you dont know where to find english news about the country you're requesting the expedite on, I recommend you this portal: http://www.insightcrime.org/

You will find travel warnings in the Department of State's website http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html (Find your country on the list) Get the warning printed, scanned and attach it to this email as well. (They can't contradict you on something they know).

Make sure you explain to them how serious the situation is.

I tried this with little to non chances to getting it, and here I am. Do not be afraid to try.

IMPORTANT: IS A FREE INQUIRY SO YOU DONT HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT EXPEDITED. ALSO, IT DOES NOT SLOW DOWN THE PROCESS IF IT GETS DENIED. So as you cna see, there's no downside of trying. If you think it meets the requirements, try it. The worst thing they can do is say NO and keep working on your paperwork on their ussual timeframe.

NOTE: If you didn't get to pay the fees in the NVC because your case got expedited, don't worry. The embassy will let you pay the fees and submit the original documents the day of your interview. In your currency.

Keep out for this post since I'm now in contact with the embassy, I will explain how the rest of the process goes from this point and on.

God bless, and if you need any help with this; ask away. Doesnt matter if you feel its a silly question.

Hi, sorry I didnt't reply before.
Well the evidence I have is the warnings on my husband's emails. Also the ones in the department of state.
Such as news in english and spanish from multiple countries addressing the news that the venezuelan media isn't covering. Such as murders, kidnappinds, executions and such.
I have over 150 news reports, including videos of whats happening here.
Yes, there's a downside. The venezuelan government and media refuse to admit we're in the middle of an humanitarian crisis but it is happening. I understand that its important to make people listen and be aware of whats happening here, but we can only do so much. Besides, how can we do that if everytime we try we get put in prison or killed?
Look at what happen to Leopoldo Lopez.
I might not get the expedite approved but it wont hurt to try. I just have to try it.
If I seat here thinking, it wont work because of this and this and this I'll come up with a million reasons why not to do it when the truth is I only need one to try it. I'm not safe here and that's putting a lot of stress in my husband. I can't really worry about how others expedites have been denied for others reasons, because I have seen some approved.
Tocar, no es entrar.
Saludos.

Hello all,

Im new to the forum even though I have been reading it since my visa process started.

Im a 28 year old venezuelan who met my husband through an online game. We've been together for 5 years and we got married on 02/14/14.

Starting the process with the USCIS was challenging and slow. They kept us waiting for 8 months, we sent our paperwork and didnt hear form them for for period. We kept calling them and they said it was being processed and multiple times we got all kinds of versions of what had happen to our application.
Until we hired a lawyer that force them to move our paperwork. They finally recieved our petition for a K3 visa on May 6 of the current year, and 3 days later we got the hard copy of the NOA1.

Currently waiting for the NOA2, thats being processed at the Nebraska Service Center.

I can't say that im patiently waiting to be honest, its been a long wait and sometimes I feel discouraged. Reading through all of your stories is what has kept me standing because I see im not the only one who went through all of this.

Hopefully I'll give you guys good news soon!