Immigration Guy
May 29, 2024
Expedite Request Approved / I-131 Refugee Travel Doc
finally I just got an email saying my expedite request was approved. after 160 days and calling them every week or two, following up and not giving up on it. I'm hoping that getting the actual document won't last longer than another 1-3 months. does anyone have an estimate or experience on how long it takes after the expedite request is approved?
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Alex BMay 29, 2024
@Immigration Guy congratulations. shall be 2 weeks or so
Immigration GuyMay 29, 2024
i hope so @Alex B . this is the email I got. do you know if this is the type of email people get? it was kind of weird: Your USCIS Account Number (A-number): -- Information not available Type of service requested: -- Expedite The status of this service request is: We received your request for expedited processing, and we will accommodate that request. Your case is now under expedited review.
Alex BMay 29, 2024
@Immigration Guy correct, I got similar email directly from Nebraska processing center
Immigration GuyMay 29, 2024
@Alex B πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ thank you. i really hope it only takes 2-3 weeks
Felipe CruzMay 29, 2024
I got expedite request approved 2 months ago and no moviment
Immigration GuyMay 29, 2024
shoot @Felipe Cruz , have you called uscis at all to ask about it?
Felipe CruzMay 30, 2024
@Immigration Guy I used Emma, they said to wait
Immigration GuyMay 30, 2024
i would call @Felipe Cruz
rubeeca abassyMay 30, 2024
what did u put as the reason for the expediate reques?
Immigration GuyMay 31, 2024
@rubeeca abassy humanitarian reasons
Immigration GuyMay 31, 2024
@Alex B did you apply for renewal right away? do you know if I can send in a renewal application right after I receive my RTD?
Alex BMay 31, 2024
@Immigration Guy I did apply 4 months after receiving initial one.
Immigration GuyMay 31, 2024
was there any legal reason you didn't apply right away? @Alex B . did you apply with an attorney or filed on your own? I'm thinking of applying right away just getting a copy of my RTD and fill out the form send in right away since it takes 14+ months
Alex BMay 31, 2024
@Immigration Guy just lazy. I filed myself. got my receipt yesterday.
Alex BMay 31, 2024
@Immigration Guy Instructions required you to return your old RTD with renewal application. I had to explain why it's not happening
Alex BMay 31, 2024
@Immigration Guy Finally, I seen people getting RTD valid for 2 years. let me know if you got one.
Immigration GuyMay 31, 2024
what? really? 2 year 😳? @Alex B you actually saw an RTD that was 2 years? so what did you say when explaining? i'm thinking of putting my dad's health the way I did for expedite - explaining that I have to go every few months to help him out so want to make sure I have an RTD right after this one expires
Immigration GuyMay 31, 2024
did you mention you'd return it to them once it expires?
Alex BJun 1, 2024
@Immigration Guy yes I saw 2 y.RTD and a screenshot where Emma confirms validity. I told them by the time you open my application my rtd will be expired and returned promptly.
Immigration GuyJun 1, 2024
thank you @Alex B . I'll do the same. put all the form, picture, proof of asylum, etc together and send it as soon as I receive mine.
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Andreu MontJun 1, 2024
Did you do it on line or throw the lawyer?
Immigration GuyJun 1, 2024
@Andreu Mont they made me file for expedite several times, once thru emma and then over the phone
Immigration GuyJun 2, 2024
hey @Alex B I hear a lot about this famous RTD telegram group but all the invite links I find are expired. are you in that or any idea about it? is'd be cool to join and hear some more perspectives and stories
Alex BJun 2, 2024
@Immigration Guy It is ran by an admin named Pika. She is absolutely intolerant to other opinions and bans people for a first disagreement.I never met such a foolish bi@ch. I highly discourage you to join that trashy swamp. You won't find anything there that you can find here. frankly same people using all platforms.
Immigration GuyJun 2, 2024
oh jeez that's ridiculous. honestly me and you should launch a community thing lol. i worked with Immigration lawyers too and would love to create a community and invite lawyers, etc. tax experts to do sessions on monthly basis to give immigrants perspective about every aspect and have a free platform to interact @Alex B
ray Q8Jun 5, 2024
@Immigration Guy I got same email today , Does this mean they will send me the passport? and I got approved?
Immigration GuyJun 5, 2024
@ray Q8 I received it today ( 6 days after that email) @Alex B did you send a scanned copy of your RTD when you filed for renewal form i131? what I'm seeing here to be sent in is 2 photos, proof of asylee status, and a copy of your past (current) RTD + the money order of $165 just wanted to check it you sent anything else or if you even sent the copy of your current RTD
ray Q8Jun 5, 2024
@Immigration Guy it’s my first passport, I sent a copy of my green card and 2 photos and $660 for two years and get the same email you got yesterday
ray Q8Jun 5, 2024
@Immigration Guy your passport one or two years?
ray Q8Jun 5, 2024
@Immigration Guy We received your request for expedited processing, and we will accommodate that request. Your case is now under expedited review. I got this email
Immigration GuyJun 5, 2024
it's not a pasaport but a refugee travel document. and it's 1 year. if you got that email you should get it in a week my friend. good luck on your travels!!
ray Q8Jun 6, 2024
@Immigration Guy oh i see , you should apply for re-entry permit it’s same refugee travel documents but it’s for 2 years and give you right to stay outside US more then 6 months without having issues
Immigration GuyJun 6, 2024
i dont have gc yet @ray Q8 + you need visa in more countries than the RTD
Alex BJun 7, 2024
@Immigration Guy I only sent application and a check. got my receipt 30 days later. Wife's application was in the same envelope but they haven't sent her receipt. I am worried
Immigration GuyJun 7, 2024
they are so weird @Alex B , one last thing if you don't mind, remember when it asked you in the form have you ever been issued RTD and then at the bottom says disposition (attached,lost,etc.) what did you put there?
Immigration GuyJun 7, 2024
have you tried calling them for your wife's one? @Alex B
Alex BJun 7, 2024
@Immigration Guy I wrote to be returned upon expiration
Immigration GuyJun 7, 2024
thank you @Alex B , I'll also send a copy of the bio page of the RTD and proof of asylum status just in case. hope your wife's notice gets mailed soon 🀞🏻
Alex BJun 10, 2024
@Immigration Guy it appears she signed application at the wrong spot and it got returned to us. πŸ™†πŸ»πŸ€¦πŸ»
Immigration GuyJun 10, 2024
oh noo @Alex B - shoot hope that doesn't delay the processing too much. I'm actually heading out to the usps right now to get a money order and mail it. hope it all goes well for all of us 🀞🏻
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oriana ZambranoJun 11, 2024
How did you manage to make that process expeditious? I have around 300 days and a little more waiting.
Immigration GuyJun 12, 2024
@oriana Zambrano you need to meet one of their criteria and keep bugging them to send it to the adjudicating officer from the tier 2 officer. I had a medical emergency that's why they expedited
Felipe CruzJun 18, 2024
news??
ray Q8Jul 4, 2024
@Immigration Guy when did you receive it after approval?
Immigration GuyJul 4, 2024
@ray Q8 after 1 week I received it. I'm outside the US right now
ray Q8Jul 5, 2024
@Immigration Guy thank you
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MO BASHJul 20, 2024
I have applied for an expedited i 131 Rtd 03/22/24 and on 06/17/24 they approved my expedite. But till then i havent received any response from USCIS. QUITE UNFORTUNATE.
Immigration GuyAug 6, 2024
@Alex B I started a group and sharing some perspectives from my work as immigration paralegal + trying to put tutorials, bring in attorneys for meetings. would be an honor to have you out there man: https://www.skool.com/uscis-immigration-usa-7208
Khan 804Oct 14, 2024
@Immigration Guy @Alex B i need your advice i want to expedite my travel documents, recently i have done my open heart surgery and feeling alone i want to travel to see my family. they are planning to come saudi arab for perform Umrah for short time any way to expedite RTD. or I730. I submitted expidite request of i730 almost one but i didn’t hear anything from uscis. i call them many time but they don’t care. what should i do i need your advice please πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™
Alex BOct 18, 2024
@Zahid Sabri USCIS recently posted updated guide for expedite request. read it. Fastest way is to set up an appointment in your local field office. if that doesn't work meet with state governor or lieutenant - general
Khan 804Oct 19, 2024
@Alex B i have submitted my expidite request myself and through congress man but still i am waiting for update uscis they approved or denied my request just little bit frustration you can feel my pain how it is . i appreciate that your advice. how long these days will take for approved I730 petition.
Alex BOct 21, 2024
@Ameer Zaman while green card processing time significantly improved, RTD statistics continues to be discouraging with the increase of average document being issued within 12 to 18 months
Khan 804Oct 22, 2024
@Alex B thanks for the update i appreciate that.❀️

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