K-1 application set to expire soon.... is there a way to extend it?

[bittbook 0]

My fiance and I have gotten our K-1 all the way to the consulate and are just getting everything ready for the initial interview. However, since he was here in the U.S. two times without inspection (illegally) we are expecting a denial. Consequently we are attempting to prepare the waiver I-601 (waiver on grounds on inadmissibility) to take with him when he goes to the first interview in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. In Juarez they have an expedited waiver program. Our problem comes from the lack of time. We are attempting to gather all of the information and put things together but wanted to know if anyone has any experience with Ciudad Juarez and could tell us if they are really picky about their expiration dates on applications or not.

Also, does anyone know if there is a way to extend the application time or renew an application?

Thanks in advance.

[Audy_Rob 26]

My fiance and I have gotten our K-1 all the way to the consulate and are just getting everything ready for the initial interview. However, since he was here in the U.S. two times without inspection (illegally) we are expecting a denial. Consequently we are attempting to prepare the waiver I-601 (waiver on grounds on inadmissibility) to take with him when he goes to the first interview in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. In Juarez they have an expedited waiver program. Our problem comes from the lack of time. We are attempting to gather all of the information and put things together but wanted to know if anyone has any experience with Ciudad Juarez and could tell us if they are really picky about their expiration dates on applications or not.

Also, does anyone know if there is a way to extend the application time or renew an application?

Thanks in advance.

I am not certain which application time you are concerned with our which aplication you want to renew.

If you are referring to the four month Expiration date that was sent on your NOA 2 form, it is four months from the date of approval of your I-129F, then that date is routinely extended by four months. This information is posted clearly on the DoS web site. It is an automatic extension.

In your case, and in any other perhaps, it is aa good idea to send an email if possible, or letter, requesting the (Automatic) extension of the NOA2 expiration date.

If you are referring to an other expiration date, I apologize, it is not clear from your posting and I have misunderstood.

Good luck.

[bittbook 0]

Thanks for your response. I am talking about the K-1 visa (form I-129F) expiration date. It is set to expire June 22, 2010. That only gives us a few weeks left to pull everything together for a waiver.

I didn't get my letter from the consulate stating that they had received our package until April. My fiance didn't receive his copy of the letter (same one) until May (apparently the mail takes longer in Mexico). As it is, we are a little hard-pressed for time.

I was not aware of the automatic four month extension. I am also not familiar with the DOS website. Do you have an internet link to it?

Thanks so much for your help.

[Audy_Rob 26]

I was not aware of the automatic four month extension. I am also not familiar with the DOS website. Do you have an internet link to it?

Click on the following link. There is a very short paragraph under the topic extending that says they will extend the petition date.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html#Extending

It is a routine matter and nothing to worry about.

Good luck.

[Lia792 5]

I recommend www.immigrate2us.net and www.smf.juarez-mexico.com for waiver information. They actually have tons of threads with hardship letters and how to prepare the waiver packet, and details of the process and so on. Good luck!