how about service requests?

so what if they don’t respond after 30 days and you have to resubmit a new one again?

Eric - unfortunately, most service requests don't go anywhere most of the time. they were designed to get assistance from USCIS about cases outside processing times, but unfortunately, the backlog at USCIS rendered that service almost useless. 😕 Mel - you only get a response about your expedite request when it is assigned to a USCIS officer. no response means it's still pending, unassigned (you cases remains in the queue untouched). normally, when you submit the request, the agent tells you that you should hear from them by email within 7 business days, and to call back if you haven't heard anything within that time. now, I've seen cases where people got the bad luck to speak with not so nice USCIS agents who were very unhelpful. but if 30 days have passed, I would resubmit one. in dire situations, one might not have 30 days to resubmit a request. that's the idea behind the original "7 business days for a USCIS response", because expedite request are intended for urgent situations.

thank you so much for explaining all this🙏

okok, but SR don't delay processing , correct?

H K - you're very welcome. 🙂 Eric - correct. the only delays in your case may happen if more documents need to be submitted, your case is relocated to a different center, you change lawyers during the process, ... other than these, your case should remain in its spot within the queue until it's its turn to be adjudicated. 🙂

due to the pandemic they said to wait 30 days and that 7 days wouldn’t apply

Mel - ooh, I see. when I contacted them last month they always said 7 days, and were very nice and respectful over the phone. yes, whatever timing they give you, go by it and contact them again if you haven't heard/received anything from them past the timing they gave you. 🙂

i finally got a response today to submit documents!

mel did u expedite? what documeny they ask?

doctors documents and I just got the “expedite request approved”. does that mean I’ll be receiving the card?

Mel - that's excellent! yes, they're going to approve your petition and you will receive your cards soon! I wouldn't be surprised if you receive it next week or the week after (after Thanksgiving). 🎉🙌🥳

mel when did you apply for the process?

i initially applied on 14 October and no response. after 30 days I submitted another request on 16 Nov. response received this morning to fax documents and hours later got an approval and card producing for the combo card

thanks so much @lilo I hope I can get the greencard soon

Mel - 🤗

when did u apply for i485

June 16 2021

congrats! may i know what the reason for expedited

parent is unwell need to be back for it’s urgent condition

@Lilo Pelekai After receiving this email uscis respond faster or not? *** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** There has been a recent processing action taken on your case. Receipt Number: MSC2191….. Application Type: I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION Your Case Status: Acceptance On November 15, 2021, we received your request for expedited processing on your Form I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, Receipt Number MSC2191……. We are reviewing your request and will notify you if we need additional information. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

G R - it all depends on the officer and how long they spend on your case. this looks like an ER and they're letting you know they assigned it to an officer for review. "Acceptance" is what tells me that, and there are 3 scenarios that can happen from there: 1. the officer reviews the request and needs more documentations. they will send you another email with instructions on how to send those documents (proof of your claims in you ER). that's within 2 days in theory; 2. your ER is strong enough in its own merits based on your claims, and therefore the officer decides to approve your EAD on the spot. 3. your ER is rejected. if the request goes with scenario 2, then you should receive an approved decision of your EAD within hours to a day, depending on when the system updates. and from there you should have your card in hands within 10 days.

Hi, Lilo. I was wondering if I could submit another expedite after three weeks, or I have to wait 30-day sharp to submit another expedite request? Thank you!!~~

hello Giselle. it really depends on the timing that they gave you. if they said 30 days, wait for those 30 days. and that's usually business days, weekend and holidays excluded. on the 31st day, give them a call to inquire about the expedite request before you submit another one. if yours hasn't gone anywhere, then try and turn to your Congress representative for them to send one on your behalf. expedite requests are very competitive and the approval rate is very low. so, knowing that, make sure that your case is strong enough to sway the officer who reviews your request in your your favor. 🙂

Thank you, Lilo. I will wait and then keep trying!

Giselle - you're very welcome! 🤗

@Lilo need some advice. My wife is a LPR she’s expected with due date 20 January 2022. she applied for the case in June 2021. She’s currently living with her mom but has mortgage on her and her sisters name. can we expedite on humanitarian basis as she will be a mother living without husband? something like can work?

Munawar - congratulations on your new bundle of joy! 🤩 what case did your wife apply for, if I may ask? if I presume we are talking about the EAD, as a LPR, she has the right to work in the US legally and does not need an EAD card. her green card is sufficient proof for her legality and authorization to work. 🙂

@Lilo I am talking about I-130 that she had applied for me. not EAD. I am currently outside of USA.

Munawar - Oh, I see. I am not sure if that's going to do anything since it is not for her but you. even though she's the petitioner, you're the beneficiary and not the one in a situation that would qualify for humanitarian emergency. I may be wrong, and would advise you to check with an immigration attorney. but USCIS won't see you as in any emergency situation and would not grant the expedite if it is requested. you have nothing to lose for trying, though. you may be lucky and get a very sympathetic officer. 🙂

What does it mean to Follow Up request?

What happens if they ask you to send proofs and you dont send them anything? Does this means the case file will be kept aside until proofs are received by them?