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I just wanted to give a huge thanks to the VisaJourney community and everyone who has ever shared their timelines and experiences. Because we saw one post here about successfully expediting the travel document due to wedding outside the US and that was one of the reasons why we tried it because we had nothing to lose.
 
Below are my detailed timeline and process (which took 46 DAYS from the time we requested the expedite by calling USCIS until card in hand) notes in case anyone is/will be in the same boat as I was.
 
Timeline:
 
12/5: Submitted I-485, I-765 and I-131 applications 12/7: Received NOA1 in mail, application being processed by National Benefits Center 12/31: Biometrics appointment completed 03/23: Called USCIS and submitted service request to expedite I-131 on the basis of Severe Financial Loss (We didn´t know exactly how to define the expediting reason, because everywhere on the Internet there are posts and infromation that the wedding isn´t a reason for the expedition, but we chose this, because the wedding is also a big waste of money (and this will be OUR wedding, for our families) If it doesn´t take place, but we didn't focus on the money at all in our COVER LETTER!!!!!!!!!(this is very important I guess), we also didn´t use the word WEDDING in the cover letter.) 03/25: Email response from USCIS asking for supporting documents for request to expedite: "Upon receipt of your request for expeditious processing, your case was reviewed and a determination was made that we need additional information to make a decision regarding your request. Please fax proof of a pending job offer to ###-###-####, Attn:  AA####, Div #, Team #." 04/02: Faxed over supporting documents to USCIS fax number provided in email response Cover Letter; USCIS Email Response Above (they request you include in your fax); Other documents why we needed to have my case expedited such as my airline ticket to Europe, rental contracts for wedding venue, invoices from contractors for the wedding, everything was officially translated (which was required and mandatory) 4/10: Got notification, that my case for I-485 is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview. 4/12: Email response from USCIS: "We received your request to expedite the decision on your application. Your case is currently under review. You will receive a decision or notice of further action shortly. My case status online changed: On April 12, 2019, your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, was completed. On April 12, 2019, we sent a response to your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. On April 12, 2019, your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, was assigned to an officer for response. 04/30/2019: Case status online changed to "Card in Production"! 05/03/2019: Case status online changed to "Card was mailed to me" 05/08/2019: AP card in hand! I believe a good cover letter can really make a difference and “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” Because We didn´t focuse on MONEY in the cover letter, my husband (american citizen) comes from Slovakia, so it could also help, because he still has family in Slovakia. We focused on what it means for us If We don´t get my travel permit soon, our disappointment, emotional loss etc.. We tried to make the USCIS officers emphatize with our difficult situation. I think It can really help. They are just people, and it really depends WHO IS GOING TO READ THE COVER LETTER and who is going to hold it in their hands and decide, that´s what We think. Also, we didn't have a lawyer or a congressman to help us. 
 
GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!  
 M.
 

Take a copy of the marriage certificate with you.  My wife had the same issue and trying to get an updated Russian passport is very difficult, so she traveled with her Russian passport (maiden name), GC (married name) US passport now (married name) and always kept a copy of the marriage certificate with her.  I don't think she ever had anyone ask to see the certificate.
 
Good luck!

Take a copy of your marriage certificate with you.  You can also take translated copy in case you need it.

Not difficult. Just more wait time (about 14 months) and money (about $1100 more) as they would start anew with the IR-1/CR-1 process.

Honestly, first of all, I would not rely on VJ timelines, and second I wouldn't leave US until I´ll have the card in hand, because you can spoil your immigration process and it is clearly stated that if you want this process to lead to a successful conclusion, you can´t leave without the card. It is hard for everybody, the process is unfair to all of us, but this is how it is. It's a cliché, but YOU CAN DO IT, EVERYBODY CAN, everything will be over soon and then you will just relief and hopefully forget how difficult this time was.

Congratulations  If the visa were approved, I wouldn´t be worry about getting visa later than normal time period in your country.  

Congratulations  If the visa were approved, I wouldn´t be worry about getting visa later than normal time period in your country.  

No issue at all. While you're in the UK, you are in UK jurisdiction and subjected to UK laws. Assume you are a UK citizen, that gives you the right to work in the UK. The US has nothing to do with it. Now, when you are in the US, you have to be authorized to work, hence the EAD. It's where the person physically is that matters.

Thanks for sharing, congratulations! 

I was chatting with an immigration attorney and he was saying that he rarely sees anyone's request for expediting the process get approved. You guys are lucky and your case probably ended up with one of the few good officers at USCIS. Congrats!

Successful Expedited EAD and AP 2019 - Detailed Timeline
I just wanted to give a huge thanks to the VisaJourney community and everyone who has ever shared their timelines and experiences. Because we saw one post here about successfully expediting the travel document due to wedding outside the US and that was one of the reasons why we tried it because we had nothing to lose.
 
Below are my detailed timeline and process (which took 46 DAYS from the time we requested the expedite by calling USCIS until card in hand) notes in case anyone is/will be in the same boat as I was.
 
Timeline:
 
12/5: Submitted I-485, I-765 and I-131 applications 12/7: Received NOA1 in mail, application being processed by National Benefits Center 12/31: Biometrics appointment completed 03/23: Called USCIS and submitted service request to expedite I-131 on the basis of Severe Financial Loss (We didn´t know exactly how to define the expediting reason, because everywhere on the Internet there are posts and infromation that the wedding isn´t a reason for the expedition, but we chose this, because the wedding is also a big waste of money (and this will be OUR wedding, for our families) If it doesn´t take place, but we didn't focus on the money at all in our COVER LETTER!!!!!!!!!(this is very important I guess), we also didn´t use the word WEDDING in the cover letter.) 03/25: Email response from USCIS asking for supporting documents for request to expedite: "Upon receipt of your request for expeditious processing, your case was reviewed and a determination was made that we need additional information to make a decision regarding your request. Please fax proof of a pending job offer to ###-###-####, Attn:  AA####, Div #, Team #." 04/02: Faxed over supporting documents to USCIS fax number provided in email response Cover Letter; USCIS Email Response Above (they request you include in your fax); Other documents why we needed to have my case expedited such as my airline ticket to Europe, rental contracts for wedding venue, invoices from contractors for the wedding, everything was officially translated (which was required and mandatory) 4/10: Got notification, that my case for I-485 is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview. 4/12: Email response from USCIS: "We received your request to expedite the decision on your application. Your case is currently under review. You will receive a decision or notice of further action shortly. My case status online changed: On April 12, 2019, your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, was completed. On April 12, 2019, we sent a response to your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. On April 12, 2019, your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, was assigned to an officer for response. 04/30/2019: Case status online changed to "Card in Production"! 05/03/2019: Case status online changed to "Card was mailed to me" 05/08/2019: AP card in hand! I believe a good cover letter can really make a difference and “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” Because We didn´t focuse on MONEY in the cover letter, my husband (american citizen) comes from Slovakia, so it could also help, because he still has family in Slovakia. We focused on what it means for us If We don´t get my travel permit soon, our disappointment, emotional loss etc.. We tried to make the USCIS officers emphatize with our difficult situation. I think It can really help. They are just people, and it really depends WHO IS GOING TO READ THE COVER LETTER and who is going to hold it in their hands and decide, that´s what We think. Also, we didn't have a lawyer or a congressman to help us. 
 
GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!  
 M.
@themarketa
 

Successful Expedited EAD and AP 2019 - Detailed Timeline
I just wanted to give a huge thanks to the VisaJourney community and everyone who has ever shared their timelines and experiences. Because we saw one post here about successfully expediting the travel document due to wedding outside the US and that was one of the reasons why we tried it because we had nothing to lose.
 
Below are my detailed timeline and process (which took 46 DAYS from the time we requested the expedite by calling USCIS until card in hand) notes in case anyone is/will be in the same boat as I was.
 
Timeline:
 
12/5: Submitted I-485, I-765 and I-131 applications 12/7: Received NOA1 in mail, application being processed by National Benefits Center 12/31: Biometrics appointment completed 03/23: Called USCIS and submitted service request to expedite I-131 on the basis of Severe Financial Loss (We didn´t know exactly how to define the expediting reason, because everywhere on the Internet there are posts and infromation that the wedding isn´t a reason for the expedition, but we chose this, because the wedding is also a big waste of money (and this will be OUR wedding, for our families) If it doesn´t take place, but we didn't focus on the money at all in our COVER LETTER!!!!!!!!!(this is very important I guess), we also didn´t use the word WEDDING in the cover letter.) 03/25: Email response from USCIS asking for supporting documents for request to expedite: "Upon receipt of your request for expeditious processing, your case was reviewed and a determination was made that we need additional information to make a decision regarding your request. Please fax proof of a pending job offer to ###-###-####, Attn:  AA####, Div #, Team #." 04/02: Faxed over supporting documents to USCIS fax number provided in email response Cover Letter; USCIS Email Response Above (they request you include in your fax); Other documents why we needed to have my case expedited such as my airline ticket to Europe, rental contracts for wedding venue, invoices from contractors for the wedding, everything was officially translated (which was required and mandatory) 4/10: Got notification, that my case for I-485 is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview. 4/12: Email response from USCIS: "We received your request to expedite the decision on your application. Your case is currently under review. You will receive a decision or notice of further action shortly. My case status online changed: On April 12, 2019, your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, was completed. On April 12, 2019, we sent a response to your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. On April 12, 2019, your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, was assigned to an officer for response. 04/30/2019: Case status online changed to "Card in Production"! 05/03/2019: Case status online changed to "Card was mailed to me" 05/08/2019: AP card in hand! I believe a good cover letter can really make a difference and “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” Because We didn´t focuse on MONEY in the cover letter, my husband (american citizen) comes from Slovakia, so it could also help, because he still has family in Slovakia. We focused on what it means for us If We don´t get my travel permit soon, our disappointment, emotional loss etc.. We tried to make the USCIS officers emphatize with our difficult situation. I think It can really help. They are just people, and it really depends WHO IS GOING TO READ THE COVER LETTER and who is going to hold it in their hands and decide, that´s what We think. Also, we didn't have a lawyer or a congressman to help us. 
 
GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!  
 M.
@themarketa
 

There is only so much we can figure out from the information they give us. If the process were transparent and easy to understand, there wouldn't be so many questions and need for shared experiences here on VJ!
 
You did get you AP relatively quickly, which is great. And you are right, it doesn't hurt or cost anything to request. Great info on how you made the request and the process.

I just wanted to give a huge thanks to the VisaJourney community and everyone who has ever shared their timelines and experiences. Because we saw one post here about successfully expediting the travel document due to wedding outside the US and that was one of the reasons why we tried it because we had nothing to lose.
 
Below are my detailed timeline and process (which took 46 DAYS from the time we requested the expedite by calling USCIS until card in hand) notes in case anyone is/will be in the same boat as I was.
 
Timeline:
 
12/5: Submitted I-485, I-765 and I-131 applications 12/7: Received NOA1 in mail, application being processed by National Benefits Center 12/31: Biometrics appointment completed 03/23: Called USCIS and submitted service request to expedite I-131 on the basis of Severe Financial Loss (We didn´t know exactly how to define the expediting reason, because everywhere on the Internet there are posts and infromation that the wedding isn´t a reason for the expedition, but we chose this, because the wedding is also a big waste of money (and this will be OUR wedding, for our families) If it doesn´t take place, but we didn't focus on the money at all in our COVER LETTER!!!!!!!!!(this is very important I guess), we also didn´t use the word WEDDING in the cover letter.) 03/25: Email response from USCIS asking for supporting documents for request to expedite: "Upon receipt of your request for expeditious processing, your case was reviewed and a determination was made that we need additional information to make a decision regarding your request. Please fax proof of a pending job offer to ###-###-####, Attn:  AA####, Div #, Team #." 04/02: Faxed over supporting documents to USCIS fax number provided in email response Cover Letter; USCIS Email Response Above (they request you include in your fax); Other documents why we needed to have my case expedited such as my airline ticket to Europe, rental contracts for wedding venue, invoices from contractors for the wedding, everything was officially translated (which was required and mandatory) 4/10: Got notification, that my case for I-485 is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview. 4/12: Email response from USCIS: "We received your request to expedite the decision on your application. Your case is currently under review. You will receive a decision or notice of further action shortly. My case status online changed: On April 12, 2019, your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, was completed. On April 12, 2019, we sent a response to your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. On April 12, 2019, your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, was assigned to an officer for response. 04/30/2019: Case status online changed to "Card in Production"! 05/03/2019: Case status online changed to "Card was mailed to me" 05/08/2019: AP card in hand! I believe a good cover letter can really make a difference and “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” Because We didn´t focuse on MONEY in the cover letter, my husband (american citizen) comes from Slovakia, so it could also help, because he still has family in Slovakia. We focused on what it means for us If We don´t get my travel permit soon, our disappointment, emotional loss etc.. We tried to make the USCIS officers emphatize with our difficult situation. I think It can really help. They are just people, and it really depends WHO IS GOING TO READ THE COVER LETTER and who is going to hold it in their hands and decide, that´s what We think. Also, we didn't have a lawyer or a congressman to help us. 
 
GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!  
 M.
 

You don´t need to be worry, cause i had my fingerptints in december a still no update.... VJ timelines are not correct at all I recommend you to check USCIS timelines, not here, because sometimes people get their case expedited and some people are really lucky because they were aprroved before USCIS timelines periods, It also depend on field office where you live and because of this reasons VJ timelines can have a lower average timelines than the reality is. 

You don´t need to be worry, cause i had my fingerptints in december a still no update.... VJ timelines are not correct at all I recommend you to check USCIS timelines, not here, because sometimes people get their case expedited and some people are really lucky because they were aprroved before USCIS timelines periods, It also depend on field office where you live and because of this reasons VJ timelines can have a lower average timelines than the reality is. 

I hope so too!!! I keep checking! 

Sure will do. Yes i reached out to my congressman as well and they sent the expedite request as well. Haven't heard anything after the email we received on 19th. Hopefully we both hear the good news today. Good luck

Hello, I already faxed my document on April 1 and still waiting any response I dont receive any email from them, so I dont now how to check if they are already receive my documents

Whouo,  ❣️
 
I can´t believe I am moving next week. Let's gooooo, we can do it! BTW It is really weird to pack all my life in two suitaces but I am so happy its finally happening. 💓
 
Good luck to everyone!!!!🍀
 
@themarketa

 

Whouo,  ❣️
 
I can´t believe I am moving next week. Let's gooooo, we can do it! BTW It is really weird to pack all my life in two suitaces but I am so happy its finally happening. 💓
 
Good luck to everyone!!!!🍀
 
@themarketa

 

Whouo,  ❣️
 
I can´t believe I am moving next week. Let's gooooo, we can do it! BTW It is really weird to pack all my life in two suitaces but I am so happy its finally happening. 💓
 
Good luck to everyone!!!!🍀
 
@themarketa

 

Whouo,  ❣️
 
I can´t believe I am moving next week. Let's gooooo, we can do it! BTW It is really weird to pack all my life in two suitaces but I am so happy its finally happening. 💓
 
Good luck to everyone!!!!🍀
 
@themarketa

 

Whouo,  ❣️
 
I can´t believe I am moving next week. Let's gooooo, we can do it! BTW It is really weird to pack all my life in two suitaces but I am so happy its finally happening. 💓
 
Good luck to everyone!!!!🍀
 
@themarketa

 

Thank you !!!