How can I speed up my visa application? 5 Answers as of October 26, 2011

I am 18 years old. I was brought to the county when I was 3 years old. I have 2 other younger sisters, ages 12 and 9, and a brother, age 2. My mom applied for visa U and it is currently in process. My mom had to go back to Mexico and I am the guardian of my siblings. I have to work and drive but this is not possible. Is there a way I could speed up my status change?

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Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC | Reza Athari

If your mother's U visa has been approved, yours should not take long.

Answer Applies to: Nevada

Replied: 10/26/2011

Law Office of Immigration & International Trade Law | Linda Liang

I am sorry to hear about your dilemma. Unfortunately, nobody is beyond the law. In other word, you can't speed up the process because your situation is bad.

Answer Applies to: Florida

Replied: 10/25/2011

Fong & Associates | William D. Fong

No, there is no way to speed up the process for a U visa. These typically take some time as it is necessary to have a part of the I-918 certified by a Federal or State LEA. Please note that it is a short term nonimmigrant visa. If she has left the US, she may have abandoned her application for change of status and if you are a dependent beneficiary, your application for change of status cannot be approved. Consult immediately with another experienced immigration attorney.

Answer Applies to: Texas

Replied: 10/25/2011