How long is the K1 Valid after Issuance

[AlHayatZween 2]

Hi All,

i'm a little confused

For some reason i thought that once your SO gets the K1 issued in his or her passport, he or she has 6 months to use it to enter the US.... is this true?

i thought it was good for 6 months beyond issuance, but my lawyer just wrote me to say it is good for only 4 months?

i'm talking about before they enter the US (not the 90 days they have to get married).

Thank for your help!!

(F)

hz

[Nagishkaw 510]

As far as I know, he has 6 months. Once he sets foot on American soil, he has 90 days in which to marry.

[MarkandLada 0]

Hi All,

i'm a little confused

For some reason i thought that once your SO gets the K1 issued in his or her passport, he or she has 6 months to use it to enter the US.... is this true?

i thought it was good for 6 months beyond issuance, but my lawyer just wrote me to say it is good for only 4 months?

i'm talking about before they enter the US (not the 90 days they have to get married).

Thank for your help!!

(F)

hz

It is my understanding that it is good for up to 6 months from date of issue to enter US, then 90 days from that date to get married.

[Nagishkaw 510]

http://www.visalaw.com/04may1/2may104.html

[AlHayatZween 2]

Thanks, guys!

That's what i thought.... this is not the first time that our lawyer has driven me bonkers! (don't get me started on him )

Anyway, thanks, that's a relief,

hz

Edited May 15, 2008 by AlHayatZween

[motu 5]

My wifes K1 visa is valid for exactly 180 days - it has an issued date and an expiration date. The petition itself was only valid for 4 months - but its automatically extended if the consulates are running behind. Good Luck

[AlHayatZween 2]

Thanks!

He just e-mailed me again and said only 4 months...

but you are right, Motu... i'll call my hubbie tonight and ask him what the expiration date is stamped on the visa. i'm hoping he'll be here within a few months, but i just need to know.

Thanks again everybody,

hz

[Nagishkaw 510]

Thanks!

He just e-mailed me again and said only 4 months...

but you are right, Motu... i'll call my hubbie tonight and ask him what the expiration date is stamped on the visa. i'm hoping he'll be here within a few months, but i just need to know.

Thanks again everybody,

hz

[YuAndDan 153]

FAQ: 3. Once you have the K1 Visa it is good for only one entry into the United States within 6 months of the issue date. A K2 Visa holder (child of K1 Visa holder) may enter up to one year after the K1, but a K2 Visa holder may not enter the U.S. prior to the K1.

http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-outline.html

K-1 None One 6 Months

http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/reci...ocity_3629.html

[pushbrk 12,246]

Hi All,

i'm a little confused

For some reason i thought that once your SO gets the K1 issued in his or her passport, he or she has 6 months to use it to enter the US.... is this true?

i thought it was good for 6 months beyond issuance, but my lawyer just wrote me to say it is good for only 4 months?

i'm talking about before they enter the US (not the 90 days they have to get married).

Thank for your help!!

(F)

hz

The visa is valid for six months.

The approved petition is valid for four months.

Either you or your lawyer has confused the two. Your I-129F is a petition, not a visa. Consular officers can and routinely do extend the validity of petitions but the six month validity of the actual visa is firm.

[YuAndDan 153]

The visa is valid for six months.

The approved petition is valid for four months.

Either you or your lawyer has confused the two. Your I-129F is a petition, not a visa. Consular officers can and routinely do extend the validity of petitions but the six month validity of the actual visa is firm.

Don't you just love confused lawyers?

Yes, USCIS approves the petition and makes NOA2 letter valid for 4 months, consulate can and usually will extend that.

After visa interview at the consulate, the VISA itself is valid for 6 months after the counselor officer interviews and approves the visa.

[AlHayatZween 2]

The visa is valid for six months.

The approved petition is valid for four months.

Either you or your lawyer has confused the two. Your I-129F is a petition, not a visa. Consular officers can and routinely do extend the validity of petitions but the six month validity of the actual visa is firm.

Don't you just love confused lawyers?

Yes, USCIS approves the petition and makes NOA2 letter valid for 4 months, consulate can and usually will extend that.

After visa interview at the consulate, the VISA itself is valid for 6 months after the counselor officer interviews and approves the visa.

Thanks everyone,

Yes, i was fine, thinking it was six months until the lawyer e-mailed me twice this morning to remind me it was "4 months."

i don't like confused lawyers...

You are right, Nagi:

[MarkandLada 0]

I think lawyers are just born that way!!

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Yes, i was fine, thinking it was six months until the lawyer e-mailed me twice this morning to remind me it was "4 months."

i don't like confused lawyers...

You might want to call your lawyer back and let him know that you shouldn't be charged for his time and effort in giving you bad information.........just so there's no confusion

Edited May 15, 2008 by BlakeandOlha

[erintoronto 0]

You might want to call your lawyer back and let him know that you shouldn't be charged for his time and effort in giving you bad information.........just so there's no confusion