Visa

[Hundredquestions 0]

Hello all...was wondering how to go about renewing an expired CR-1 visa.

Let me explain a bit, my husband has a visa but we are waiting on his countries exit visa and we are not sure how long this step will take. Just wanting to learn the process in case.

Thanks in advance.

[pgupta 19]

Hello all...was wondering how to go about renewing an expired CR-1 visa.

Let me explain a bit, my husband has a visa but we are waiting on his countries exit visa and we are not sure how long this step will take. Just wanting to learn the process in case.

Thanks in advance.

He can extend the validity beyond 6 months at your local US consulate. Usually you request extention at the time of interview.

[Sarah&Michel 6]

Hi-

I don't think you need to worry about renewing the visa. The carta blanca process shouldn't take too long once he gets the baja approved from his work. My fiance completed the carta blanca process in less than a month and that included extra time for processing because his father is a military person.

But in case it does take longer than the six months, I found this info on the US Interests Section website:

"Immigrant visas are generally valid for six (6) months from the date of issuance. Immigrant visas cannot be renewed. Under limited circumstances, it is sometimes possible to replace an immigrant visa when the applicant’s failure to travel was beyond their control. Waiting for a family member to receive a visa or parole is not considered beyond an applicant’s control."

And also:

"Immigrant visa holders who are unable to travel to the United States during the validity of their visa for reasons beyond their control should ask a family member or associate in the United States to contact our Visa Information and Appointment Scheduling Service at 1-866-374-1769 to schedule an interview appointment to be considered for a visa renewal. The applicant should take this step only when s/he is ready to travel to the United States."

Good luck!

Sarah

Edited September 6, 2012 by Sarah&Michel

[Hundredquestions 0]

Thanks for your replies... Sarah, thanks and wow you were able to buy a plane ticket so quickly! I have hope that this will all be over soon