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USCIS Updates Policy Guidance Clarifying Expedite Requests

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USCIS has updated its policy manual to clarify how the agency evaluates requests for expedited processing, including those based on government interest, emergency, urgent humanitarian need, or travel obligations. The new guidance provides clearer standards for when expedite requests may be approved. This update affects all visa categories and immigration petition types.
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USCIS is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how we consider expedite requests related to government interests and requests related to emergencies or urgent humanitarian situations, including travel-related requests.

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