Approval Notice expiring before our interview, what now?

[Jamie H 0]

Here is my situation, my fiancé and I received our NOA2, with the approval notice from 4/07/15-08/06/15. Various circumstances have ensued and there is no way we will be able to have our visa in hand by this date, we don't have his background check or medical yet, so of course not the interview. When I contacted USCIS, they said that he would need to contact the US consulate to petition for an extension (he's in the UK), or else we will have to start all over. I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else before, if anyone can offer any advice!

Much appreciated,

Jamie

[Shauneg 762]

My advice is to do as they said? It happens all the time. Contact them like USCIS said and ask them to extend..it's not a big issue. It can easily be extended up to a year.

[Yoveeta 36]

Hi, don't worry , you both just need to send statement to embassy that you still wan't to carry on and get married.. I had same situation.. they give you a year from the date embassy send letter with approval.. You can write US embassy to, they are very helpful

[kates43 13]

A user on here (from Australia) had to do the same thing and get the USC to get an extension for it - but it isn't an issue - maybe a small delay.

[Jamie H 0]

Thanks so much everyone! I was just having these horrible visions of having to start the entire process over again! I appreciate the advice!

[Mike-eeh and Odie 192]

This happened to us. The Manila Embassy instructed us to simply plan our interview and they extend the notice automatically upon being interviewed.