K-1 Visa extension request and DS-160

[iona.anjali 0]

Hello there VJ folks!

 

I have a question for anyone who may have experience with this, or who may know - due to some unexpected events we may have to request an extension on our K-1 visa processing. Our petition was approved and we've received notification that it has been received at the embassy, but we may not be able to finish the process in the 4 months until the approved petition expires. I have researched on VJ that we can request an extension from our embassy, but was wondering - before making this request, must we complete the DS-160 first? Or would we be able to do everything later if needed? I could not find the answer here, and from what I read on the DS-160 it does not have a time limit either, but was really not sure if we would have to have this filled out before requesting an extension! So far, I have all my documents gathered but we have not gone ahead with anything yet (DS-160, medical, packet 3 etc.) If anyone has any advice on this it would be much appreciated Thanks in advance + best wishes to all along their visa journeys!!

[KULtoATL 1,551]

You can complete the DS-160 and pay the visa fee in advance. It is a non-issue because the payment is valid for up to a year  

 

I've heard that the US embassy in DE is a friendly bunch so you might wanna consider e-mailing them a.s.a.p to inquire about the extension and explain to them why you need it. I'm not gonna ask for your reason but I hope it is a really compelling reason for them to grant you an extension. While you're at that, you probably wanna ask them if you should get the Packet 3 and medical sorted out now or closer to the time of your later interview.

 

All the best!

[iona.anjali 0]

Thank you so much for the advice, it is sincerely appreciated - I will do this!! Take care + wishing you all the best!