The answer to the question above is, depending on your circumstances, yes!
USCIS has established very clear criteria for when a request to expedite a pending travel permit application can be made. These criteria include:
Not every circumstance that fits in one of these categories will result in expedited processing; expedite requests are discretionary, highly subjective and never guaranteed.
Expedite requests are initiated by calling the USCIS contact center and providing your case Receipt Number and reasons for the request. The approximate processing time for an expedite request is 7-10 business days. When you call to request expedited processing, the USCIS Contact Center creates and forwards a service request to the office with jurisdiction over your application or petition. After receiving the service request, the reviewing office may request additional documentation to support expedited processing. A decision on an expedite request is not an approval or a denial of the underlying benefit request. The expedite decision simply informs the requestor whether USCIS will take the benefit request out of date order and issue a decision (approval or denial) faster than the normal processing time.
This blog is not intended to be legal advice and nothing here should be construed as establishing an attorney client relationship. Please schedule a consultation with an immigration attorney before acting on any information read here.