USCIS has your request to speed up the case and will decide whether it meets its expedite criteria.
Expedite requests are decided case by case and aren't guaranteed. If granted, the case moves ahead; if not, it continues at the normal pace.
Informational only, not legal advice. Go by the notice USCIS sent you, and confirm deadlines and options with USCIS or an immigration attorney.
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There's no set time. USCIS reviews expedite requests case by case. Some people hear back within days or weeks; others only notice the case starting to move.
USCIS publishes its criteria, such as severe financial loss and urgent humanitarian reasons, and the evidence it expects. Check the current list on uscis.gov before asking.
The status may change to 'Expedite Request Denied', or the case may simply start moving faster. USCIS may also contact you or your attorney.