Can I Expedite My Travel Permit to Attend a Wedding?

Potentially!

On March 21, 2024, the USCIS issued updated guidance (here) to clarify how it will consider expedite requests related to a pressing or critical need to travel outside of the United States for a planned event, such as a wedding (among other things). 

In pertinent part, the updated guidance states:

Expedited processing of a travel document may be warranted when there is an unexpected need to travel outside the United States for an unplanned event, such as for a funeral. Expedited processing of a travel document may also be warranted when there is a pressing or critical need to travel outside the United States for a planned event, but processing times prevent USCIS from issuing the travel document by the planned date of departure. When there is a request to expedite processing of a travel document for a planned event, we will consider whether the applicant timely filed Form I-131 or timely responded to a request for evidence.

 

NOTE:  A benefit requestor’s desire to travel solely for vacation generally does not meet the definition of a pressing or critical need to travel.

 

We generally require documentation to support an expedite request. Examples of evidence that may support travel-related expedite requests are outlined in the following table.

 

Marriage Green Card Attorney

If you have questions about requesting expedited processing for the travel permit connected to your marriage-based green card application package, contact marriage green card attorney, Dayna Lally, at [email protected]. Consultation fees apply.

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Last Reviewed/Updated: 03/22/2024