Priority Dates

[pjpw2320 0]

The NOA2 dated February 14 2012 and received by my petitioner fiancee in the States (I am in Australia) did not have a Priority Date on it. The NOA1 received date was October 19 2011. Is a K1 fiancee Visa in one of the numerically limited visa categories?

And how do find the latest Qualifying Dates?

The Petition approval is valid from February 14 to June 13 and I am concerned that it is not going to be enough time for the Visa processing to occur. I have not yet heard or received anything from the NVC or my local Embassy. My fiancee and I are scheduled to be married in the States on June 23 2012.

Thank you for any assistance anyone can provide.

Peter Wills

[Inky 1,110]

The NOA2 dated February 14 2012 and received by my petitioner fiancee in the States (I am in Australia) did not have a Priority Date on it. The NOA1 received date was October 19 2011. Is a K1 fiancee Visa in one of the numerically limited visa categories?

And how do find the latest Qualifying Dates?

The Petition approval is valid from February 14 to June 13 and I am concerned that it is not going to be enough time for the Visa processing to occur. I have not yet heard or received anything from the NVC or my local Embassy. My fiancee and I are scheduled to be married in the States on June 23 2012.

Thank you for any assistance anyone can provide.

Peter Wills

No - petitions sent by US citizens are not limited visa categories.

The Petition approval is valid from February 14 to June 13 and I am concerned that it is not going to be enough time for the Visa processing to occur.

This is totally moot. The approval validity means nothing to you. Its only for the USCIS and the Embassy. When a petition is going close to expiration the embassy automatically renews the time limit.

[pjpw2320 0]

So does that mean that the Priority Date and Qualifying Dates have no relevance to me?

Peter Wills

[pjpw2320 0]

Also, after reading information on the travel.state.gov web site I am a bit confused as to the filing of the following documents:-

• Affidavit of Support
  
• Required applicant documents (i.e. birth certificates, police reports, marriage/divorce certificates, etc.)
  

Is this done by my US resident fiancee at the NVC or am I required to present these documents at my Interview at the local Embassy?

Thank you once again.

I so hate red tape!! But I know it will all be worth it in the end.

Peter Wills

[Leatherneck 693]

There is plenty of red tape along the way to securing a K-1 visa and becoming a legal resident. Your US citizen fiancee will complete the Affidavit of Support so you can have that document at the time of your interview. There are documents you'll need to provide also, this link will be of interest to you.

Also, you can and should read the "Guides." Look up along the top of this page in the blue header and click "Guides," then select K-1 in your case.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Also, after reading information on the travel.state.gov web site I am a bit confused as to the filing of the following documents:-

• Affidavit of Support
• Required applicant documents (i.e. birth certificates, police reports, marriage/divorce certificates, etc.)

Is this done by my US resident fiancee at the NVC or am I required to present these documents at my Interview at the local Embassy?

Thank you once again.

I so hate red tape!! But I know it will all be worth it in the end.

Peter Wills

For the best guidance regarding the "red tape" for your embassy you should post most of this in your country specific forum.

[Inky 1,110]

So does that mean that the Priority Date and Qualifying Dates have no relevance to me?

Peter Wills

Correct.

[Inky 1,110]

Also, after reading information on the travel.state.gov web site I am a bit confused as to the filing of the following documents:-

• Affidavit of Support
• Required applicant documents (i.e. birth certificates, police reports, marriage/divorce certificates, etc.)

Is this done by my US resident fiancee at the NVC or am I required to present these documents at my Interview at the local Embassy?

Thank you once again.

I so hate red tape!! But I know it will all be worth it in the end.

Peter Wills

The USC provides the affidavit of support along with all supporting documents to the form - they are generally given to the Beneficiary and they take it to the interview, some places have you mail it in first though.

The Beneficiary provides the birth cert police reports etc at the interview.