K1 Visa Expiry

[Timzel 0]

Hello VJers,

Good day to all. Hope all is good. I got approved last April 3, got my visa 2 weeks ago. The visa says issued April 12, 2013 and expires July 10, 2013. Please help me understand, Do i need to be married before July 10, 2013 or do I leave my home country (Philippines) before Jul 10 2013? I was under the impression that I am given 90 days upon arrival in the US.

Please shed some light.

Thank you in advance.

xoxo

Razel

[Lynkali 163]

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but ... I am pretty sure you need to ENTER THE USA before July 10. Upon entering the USA, your K-1 visa is "used up" and no longer applies. You then have 90 days to marry your fiance (starting from whichever day you enter the USA).

I am puzzled because that seems like a short validity (only 3 months?). Usually K-1 is valid for 6 months, I thought. Did you have your medical exam quite a long time ago? I believe the K-1 is valid for 6 months after the medical, so that may be the reason why yours seems shorter than most?

[apple21 953]

You have to fly to the US before July 10, 2013.

Once you've entered the US, you have to be married within 90 DAYS, otherwise, you will be out of status.

[mama&papa 2]

Means you must enter US before visa expires or before july 10, 2013. When you reach USA, you will have the 90 days to marry your fiance. They are different

[Timzel 0]

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but ... I am pretty sure you need to ENTER THE USA before July 10. Upon entering the USA, your K-1 visa is "used up" and no longer applies. You then have 90 days to marry your fiance (starting from whichever day you enter the USA).

I am puzzled because that seems like a short validity (only 3 months?). Usually K-1 is valid for 6 months, I thought. Did you have your medical exam quite a long time ago? I believe the K-1 is valid for 6 months after the medical, so that may be the reason why yours seems shorter than most?

Yes, i had my medical exam January 2013, I was scheduled for interview same month but there was a delay with the affidavit of support because my bf had it sent through USPS. So he had to request for another batch of documents and had it sent using fedex. Thank you for the speedy response. much appreciated

[Timzel 0]

Hello VJers,

Thank you so much for your responses. The thing is, when I had my CFO seminar last Friday I asked my co K1 applicants the same question and they said I need to leave soon and that I need to get married before July 10. Given that information, my stress level went up. Im glad and thankful for Visa journey at least everything is crystal clear. Thank you for responding so quickly.... group huggggsssss

xoxo

Razel

[pagong 7]

I believe the visa will expire 6 months after your medical exam. And you have to leave your country before the said date in the visa, which is July 10. Upon arrival in US you're given 90 days to marry your fiancé.

Congratulations!

May I ask what time are you in the CFO seminar??

I'm still waiting for noa2, just can't stop planning ahead.

[Timzel 0]

I believe the visa will expire 6 months after your medical exam. And you have to leave your country before the said date in the visa, which is July 10. Upon arrival in US you're given 90 days to marry your fiancé.

Congratulations!

May I ask what time are you in the CFO seminar??

I'm still waiting for noa2, just can't stop planning ahead.

9 AM

[innah 1]

ang alm ko may 3 mos k ata pede k p dto pinas tas pgktapak mo sa us tska tatakbo ung 90 days mo

[pagong 7]

ang alm ko may 3 mos k ata pede k p dto pinas tas pgktapak mo sa us tska tatakbo ung 90 days mo

6 months from her medical Lang yun validity Ng visa. So kung matatapos mo lahat agad, you can stay more. You can extend it but you have to go have your medical again.

3 months or 90 days from the first step to US, you need to get marry.

[Tintin and Mike 127]

You have to fly to the US before July 10, 2013.

Once you've entered the US, you have to be married within 90 DAYS, otherwise, you will be out of status.

[revtech100 16]

Like they all said, you have to be here before it expires, then be married within 90 days. One other thing is to make sure to get your state I.D. Or drivers license before the visa is expired (7/10). We missed that one and couldn't get the state I.d.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

ang alm ko may 3 mos k ata pede k p dto pinas tas pgktapak mo sa us tska tatakbo ung 90 days mo

English ONLY in the upper forums.

6 months from her medical Lang yun validity Ng visa. So kung matatapos mo lahat agad, you can stay more. You can extend it but you have to go have your medical again.

3 months or 90 days from the first step to US, you need to get marry.

English ONLY in the upper forums.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Like they all said, you have to be here before it expires, then be married within 90 days. One other thing is to make sure to get your state I.D. Or drivers license before the visa is expired (7/10). We missed that one and couldn't get the state I.d.

State ID and DLs are very, very state specific. Some will allow you to use the I-94 and issue you an ID or DL and others will do nothing until you have the GC (Green Card) in hand. I would recommend that you get your SSC (Social Security Card) after waiting about 2 weeks after arrival. You will need that number for all kinds of things here in the US and as a K-1 visa holder you are eligible to receive one while the I-94 is valid (up to two weeks before it expires). You have until the I-94 expires to get married and after getting married you need to file for AOS (adjustment of status) which costs $1070. The sooner you file AOS the sooner you can work and travel internationally. It is recommended that you also file EAD (Employment Authorization Document) and AP (Advance Parole) as they are free when you file for AOS and usually arrive sooner than the GC.

Good luck,

Dave

[Stevephoto 224]

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but ... I am pretty sure you need to ENTER THE USA before July 10. Upon entering the USA, your K-1 visa is "used up" and no longer applies. You then have 90 days to marry your fiance (starting from whichever day you enter the USA).

I am puzzled because that seems like a short validity (only 3 months?). Usually K-1 is valid for 6 months, I thought. Did you have your medical exam quite a long time ago? I believe the K-1 is valid for 6 months after the medical, so that may be the reason why yours seems shorter than most?

Yes from what I understand the visa is valid for 6 months from the medical. GOOD LUCK!