USCIS Expedite Request Letter Template
[Your Full Legal Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Country]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]
[Date]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
[Name of Service Center or Field Office]
[USCIS Mailing Address Listed on Receipt or Notice]
Re: Expedite Request for [Form Type and Brief Description]
Applicant / Petitioner: [Full Name]
Beneficiary (if different): [Full Name]
Receipt Number(s): [USCIS Receipt Number(s)]
A-Number (if any): [A-Number]
Dear Sir or Madam:
1. Purpose of This Letter
I am writing to respectfully request expedited processing of my pending [Form Type, e.g., “Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative,” “Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status,” “Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker,” etc.] filed under receipt number [Receipt Number].
This request is based on [briefly state main ground, e.g., “severe financial loss,” “urgent humanitarian reasons,” “clear USCIS error,” “U.S. government interest,” or other qualifying basis].
2. Case Background
The key details of my case are as follows:
Applicant / Petitioner: [Full Name, Date of Birth, Country of Birth]
Beneficiary (if applicable): [Full Name, Date of Birth, Country of Birth]
Form(s) Filed: [Form Number and Name]
Filing Date(s): [Date(s) Filed with USCIS]
USCIS Office or Service Center Handling the Case: [Name and Location]
Most Recent Action on the Case: [e.g., “Biometrics completed on [date],” “RFE issued on [date] and response submitted on [date],” “No update since [date]”]
3. Basis for Expedite Request
I respectfully submit that my case meets USCIS criteria for expedited processing for the following reason(s):
[Choose and complete the relevant basis below; delete those that do not apply.]
Severe Financial Loss to a Person or Company
[Explain who will suffer financial loss, describe the nature and amount of the loss, and why ordinary processing time would cause serious, time-sensitive harm. Include key dates, deadlines, contracts, job offers, or business operations that depend on timely adjudication.]
Urgent Humanitarian Reasons
[Describe urgent medical, safety, family, or other humanitarian circumstances. Include information about serious illness, disability, caregiving responsibilities, risk of harm, or other humanitarian concerns that require faster processing.]
Nonprofit Organization Furthering Cultural or Social Interests
[If applicable, describe the nonprofit organization, its mission, and how the case directly relates to urgent cultural, social, or public interest work. Explain why expedited processing is important to these activities.]
U.S. Government Interests
[If applicable, explain any direct interest expressed by a U.S. government agency, such as national interest, public safety, or other official government concerns. Mention any letters or communications from government entities that support your request.]
Clear USCIS Error
[If you believe there has been a USCIS error (for example, misapplied information or obvious mistake), briefly explain the error and how it has delayed or affected your case. Refer to any notices or documents that show the error.]
4. Hardship and Impact of Continued Delay
If my case continues to be processed under normal time frames, the impact on me and/or my family, employer, or organization will include:
[Describe emotional or family hardship, such as separation from spouse or children, inability to care for dependents, or disruption of family unity.]
[Describe financial or professional hardship, such as job loss, loss of critical income, business closure, or loss of important opportunities.]
[Describe medical, educational, or other special circumstances that make timely adjudication particularly important.]
These effects go beyond normal inconvenience or routine processing delays and create serious hardship that I respectfully ask USCIS to consider.
5. Supporting Evidence
To support this expedite request, I am enclosing copies of the following documents (as applicable):
[Copy of USCIS receipt notice(s) for the pending case]
[Letters from employers, clients, or organizations describing financial or business impact]
[Medical records, doctor’s letters, or hospital documents]
[Lease, mortgage, financial statements, or other proof of financial obligations]
[Letters from schools, community organizations, or government agencies]
[Any other documents that support the urgency or hardship described above]
These documents are submitted to provide objective evidence of the circumstances underlying my expedite request.
6. Statement of Good Faith
I understand that USCIS grants expedite requests only at its discretion and only when specific criteria are met. I am submitting this request in good faith, and the information provided in this letter and the attached documents is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I appreciate that normal processing times apply to most cases, and I do not make this request lightly. Because of the specific circumstances described above, I respectfully ask that USCIS give this case expedited consideration.
7. Conclusion and Request
In light of the urgent circumstances and supporting evidence provided, I respectfully request that USCIS:
Accept and review this request for expedited processing; and
If appropriate, expedite adjudication of the [Form Type and description] filed under receipt number [Receipt Number].
Thank you very much for your time and consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Printed Full Legal Name]
[City, State]
[Date of Signature]
