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Many people don’t know that US Senators and Representatives can assist with immigration cases. In fact, members of Congress usually have one or more staffers liaising with the federal agencies that are responsible for immigration processing and enforcement, including US Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”), US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), and the US Department of State (“DOS”).  Although the Congressional members cannot force the agencies to make a particular decision or reverse a denial, they can put a spotlight on a case by their involvement. 

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Our government affairs advisors can advocate for expedite requests in cases where there is a serious need for urgency. However, it’s essential to note that the reason for urgency must align with USCIS's accepted criteria, which include, but are not limited to:

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• Severe financial loss to a company or person, as long as the need for urgent action is not due to the petitioner’s or applicant’s failure to file the request or respond to requests for evidence on time;

• Emergencies or urgent humanitarian situations;

• Requests from nonprofit organizations (as designated by the IRS) that further the cultural or social interests of the United States;

• Government interests, particularly those deemed urgent due to public interest, public safety, national interest, or national security concerns; and

• Clear USCIS error.

 

The expedite request must be supported by compelling evidence to show it meets USCIS’s established criteria.