C L
Dec 29, 2023
i-131 expedite denied without request for evidence
Hello,
I tried to expedite my I-131 because my father back home is gravely ill. My request was denied twice.
- The first time, they denied it because I hadn't done the biometrics yet. I received the explanation below in their email:
The status of this service request is:
We received your request for expedited processing. We are unable to expedite your application at this time because we still need to collect your biometrics.
When you receive your biometric services appointment notice, you may go to the appointment location on an earlier date than scheduled to see if they can collect your biometrics at that earlier date. If they are able to accommodate you, they may do so. Once we have collected your biometrics, you may resubmit your expedite request.
The second time, they denied without even asking me for evidence. Here's what I received
The status of this service request is:
We received your request for expedited processing, but we will not accommodate that request.
Based on a review of your request, your case does not meet one or more of the expedite criteria or otherwise merits expedited processing.
We review all expedite requests on a case-by-case basis, and we accommodate them at the sole discretion of the agency.
Here's my timeline:
* Nov 17: USCIS received I-485, I-131, I-140, I-765
* Dec 11: made expedite request for I-131 on the phone. denied a few hours later because no biometrics
* Dec 22: Biometrics appointment for I-485 and I-765
* Dec 22: New expedite request submitted via Emma for I-131 (was submitted under the same request number
* Dec 28: Expedite request for I-131 denied
What can I do?
Not sure if that matters but biometrics only appear to be taken for I-485 and I-765, they don't show up for I-131 but I thought they'd reuse the same.
My application is in Nebraska.
I am really upset that they didn't even ask for proof, I had all the evidence ready with letters from my father's doctors etc.
Would appreciate anyone's insights on this! Thank you!
EB3-2
Skilled worker (requiring at least 2 years of specialized training or experience)
Total Days: 162 days
Case
2023-11-17
2024-04-27
I-140
27 Days
I-765
76 Days
I-131
77 Days
I-485
150 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-140, I-765, I-131
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2023-11-17
I-131
I-765
I-140
Submission to USCIS
2023-11-29
I-485
D+12
Submission to USCIS
2023-12-11
I-131
Added
D+24
Expedite Request Denied (because biometrics not taken yet)
2023-12-12
I-140
D+25
Conversion to Premium
2023-12-14
I-140
D+27
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2023-12-21
I-485
I-765
Added
D+34
Received letter for biometrics appointment
2023-12-21
I-485
I-765
Added
D+34
Received letter for biometrics appointment
2023-12-22
I-485
I-765
D+35
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2023-12-22
I-131
Added
D+35
Expedite request submitted via Emma
2023-12-28
I-131
Added
D+41
expedite request denied
2024-01-16
I-131
D+60
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2024-01-16
I-131
Added
D+60
expedite request submitted via emma
2024-01-23
I-485
Added
D+67
case was transferred
2024-01-24
I-485
Added
D+68
case was transferred and a new office has jurisdiction
2024-02-01
I-765
D+76
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2024-02-02
I-131
D+77
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2024-02-13
I-765
Added
D+88
Card was mailed to me
2024-02-14
I-485
Added
D+89
RFE birth certificate
2024-03-06
I-485
D+110
Response to RFE
2024-04-27
I-485
D+162
Decision (Approval or Denial)
This timeline was created with the Lawfully App. Download the Lawfully App now.
ADVERTISEMENT
MP MDec 29, 2023
@C L if it's really an urgent matter, you should keep trying right? send the the evidence anyway
H ADec 29, 2023
apply for an emergency travel document … it will take 2 days mabye less to get it and travel
C LDec 30, 2023
@M P M i don’t have any way to send evidence, i don’t have the documents tab on my uscis account
C LDec 30, 2023
@H A thanks i had someone from USCIS on the phone after who told me they’d try to set me up for a service appointment (i assume for emergency AP) but it was a bit unclear… they said i should hear back about that within 30 days but didn’t seem confident that it would change anything. they also told me that once an expedite request is denied it can’t be submitted again for the same reasons (but i never got to explain my reasons 😩)
MP MDec 30, 2023
@C L if you know the fo your case is at, get their fax number and fax the evidence with information about your case and your situation. I read on reddit that lawyers do that sometimes
H ADec 31, 2023
@C L i did it and on the phone they just ask you for your information and send you an email with all the information they need and specifiy a day for your interview (within 3 days ) you just need to provide a proof of your emergency and go to the interview .
its super easy and clear
i can help you if you want
Patience HopeJan 1, 2024
@HA how do you apply for expedite request.
