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VSC on its Expedite Policy
expedited processing is only available in limited circumstances. Generally,
expedites are not available on those cases for which the Premium
Processing Program (PPP) is available, unless involving a nonprofit
employer.
The Vermont Service Center (VSC) issued its guidance regarding expedite
requests on July 8, 2003.
This information is the most recent policy of VSC on expedited processing.
Before VSC will consider a request for expeditious handling, there must be
extreme extenuating circumstances creating a hardship to the petitioner or
applicant. As mentioned, if PPP is available, VSC takes the position that a
conversion to Premium Processing should be made instead.
The following limited criterion has been established by VSC. These criteria
are similar to those of the other Regional Service Centers:
humanitarian situation, such as a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent
Resident who petitions for a relative who is requiring medical
treatment;
extreme emergent or unforeseen circumstances, such as a
nonimmigrant petition for a musician who is suddenly stricken ill and
needs to be replaced;
severe financial loss to a company or individual, if the loss will be to
a U.S. entity and no other remedy exists;
a Service error that has delayed processing or the receipt of a lawful
benefit;
Department of Defense or National Interest situation, which must
originate from an official U.S. governmental entity;
nonprofit status of the requesting organization, where cultural and
social interests of the United States would be furthered; and
compelling interest of the Service.
If an applicant, beneficiary, or petitioner meets one of the above criteria,
s/he should consult an immigration attorney to determine whether an
expedite request would be appropriate. Then submit the request with the
underlying documentation to the VSC and, if they accept the case for
expedited processing, the case will be assigned to an immigration officer
for handling instead of waiting for the normal processing timeframes. Since
expedites are in the discretion of the particular Service Center, they are
used sparingly, so it is best not to expect the expedited request to be
approved when anticipating a decision on a case.
VSC on its Expedite Policy
expedited processing is only available in limited circumstances. Generally,
expedites are not available on those cases for which the Premium
Processing Program (PPP) is available, unless involving a nonprofit
employer.
The Vermont Service Center (VSC) issued its guidance regarding expedite
requests on July 8, 2003.
This information is the most recent policy of VSC on expedited processing.
Before VSC will consider a request for expeditious handling, there must be
extreme extenuating circumstances creating a hardship to the petitioner or
applicant. As mentioned, if PPP is available, VSC takes the position that a
conversion to Premium Processing should be made instead.
The following limited criterion has been established by VSC. These criteria
are similar to those of the other Regional Service Centers:
humanitarian situation, such as a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent
Resident who petitions for a relative who is requiring medical
treatment;
extreme emergent or unforeseen circumstances, such as a
nonimmigrant petition for a musician who is suddenly stricken ill and
needs to be replaced;
severe financial loss to a company or individual, if the loss will be to
a U.S. entity and no other remedy exists;
a Service error that has delayed processing or the receipt of a lawful
benefit;
Department of Defense or National Interest situation, which must
originate from an official U.S. governmental entity;
nonprofit status of the requesting organization, where cultural and
social interests of the United States would be furthered; and
compelling interest of the Service.
If an applicant, beneficiary, or petitioner meets one of the above criteria,
s/he should consult an immigration attorney to determine whether an
expedite request would be appropriate. Then submit the request with the
underlying documentation to the VSC and, if they accept the case for
expedited processing, the case will be assigned to an immigration officer
for handling instead of waiting for the normal processing timeframes. Since
expedites are in the discretion of the particular Service Center, they are
used sparingly, so it is best not to expect the expedited request to be
approved when anticipating a decision on a case.