I-129F approval expiration date.

[Jimmy the American 0]

What Does the experation date on an I-129F really mean?

[Waiting in Vancouver 6]

What Does the experation date on an I-129F really mean?

Nothing really ... Since sometimes there are so many delays in the consulate receiving your file and then issuing you an interview date that you can be well after the expiration date of the I-129F before you receive your K-1 Visa ...

The only expiration dates you want to worry about is the one that will be on your K-1 Visa (6 months) and the on the I-94 (90 days) at your POE ...

[payxibka 10,048]

What Does the experation date on an I-129F really mean?

It means that you need to have the visa issued prior to that date. If in the event that the consulate is slow and cannot issue such visa in that time frame an extention of time of 4mos can be approved. It is not an automatic item and if you find yourself approaching that date then you should request such an extension. A sample request form is located in the sample forms section

[Jimmy the American 0]

What Does the experation date on an I-129F really mean?

It means that you need to have the visa issued prior to that date. If in the event that the consulate is slow and cannot issue such visa in that time frame an extention of time of 4mos can be approved. It is not an automatic item and if you find yourself approaching that date then you should request such an extension. A sample request form is located in the sample forms section

Thank you, 2 rather different answers!

[nouna 0]

I like the 2nd answer better!

I wish it meant that your fiancee has to be here by that date

[payxibka 10,048]

I like the 2nd answer better!

I wish it meant that your fiancee has to be here by that date

Answer #1 comes into play in most cases as the 4 mos. period never becomes an issue. However, in the event it does.... then be aware of the process

[mybackpages 0]

What Does the experation date on an I-129F really mean?

It means that you need to have the visa issued prior to that date. If in the event that the consulate is slow and cannot issue such visa in that time frame an extention of time of 4mos can be approved. It is not an automatic item and if you find yourself approaching that date then you should request such an extension. A sample request form is located in the sample forms section

Thank you, 2 rather different answers!

The USCIS approval is valid for 4 months, but the consulate can renew that validity for an additional 4 months.

[Jimmy the American 0]

once I receive my packages, if I take 2 weeks to complete it, chances are pretty good that date will go by before I have my interview.. STUPID MONTREAL!!!

[kitkat1 5]

once I receive my packages, if I take 2 weeks to complete it, chances are pretty good that date will go by before I have my interview.. STUPID MONTREAL!!!

Perhaps after you calm down you can send an email to the consulate asking them to simply extend the approval date. It happens to many people due to NVC or consulate backlogs - it's not really a big deal.