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Congressional Outreach:

 

Immigration cases can present significant challenges, particularly when delays exceed the standard processing times. If all legal and administrative options have been pursued without success, it may be beneficial to seek assistance from your Congressional representative.

 

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 are here to advocate for expedited requests in situations where urgency is critical. It’s important to understand that the reasons requesting expedited processing must meet the criteria set by USCIS, which include, but are not limited, specific circumstances that demonstrate a compelling need. We are committed to that your requests are handled efficiently and in accordance with the established guidelines. Let us assist you in navigating this process smoothly.

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

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[We are not an immigration attorney - please consult an immigration attorney for legal assistance]