The Vermont Service Center (VSC) continues to expedite certain immigration applications in limited circumstances. You must be prepared to evidence extreme extenuating circumstances creating a hardship to the petitioner or applicant. Expedited processing is not available to I-129 applications that are eligible for premium processing except to nonprofit organizations and those seeking H2A classification.
Expedited processing may be granted in the following situations:
1. COMPELLING HUMANITARIAN NEEDS
2. EXTREME EMERGENT OR UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
3. SEVERE FINANCIAL LOSS TO COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL
4. USCIS SERVICE ERROR
5. DEPT OF DEFENSE or NATIONAL INTEREST SITUATION
6. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION REQUEST IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CULTURAL AND SOCIAL INTERESTS OF THE USA
7. COMPELLING INTEREST OF THE USCIS
The VSC will review all expedite requests within 5 business days but may request additional evidence before making a decision on the matter.