K3 expiry

[off2us 0]

Hello,

Hope someone here can help me.

I was granted a K3 this year but I haven't entered the US as yet largely due to personal circumstances. I'm not in any great rush because I'm in the UK with my wife.

This K3 expires in a few weeks and I was wondering what happens if I do not enter within that time.

As I understand I should have another interview pending......... for IR-1 or something.... We've been married nearly 2 years now.

Or does the whole process start again?

Thanks

[Reba 2]

If you do not use the K3 before it expires, then you'll have to start all over again for a new visa.

Have you received anything regarding the I-130 petition and the CR1 process?

[off2us 0]

If you do not use the K3 before it expires, then you'll have to start all over again for a new visa.

Have you received anything regarding the I-130 petition and the CR1 process?

Not a thing.

[YuAndDan 153]

According to the Visa Reciprocity table a K-3 visa is valid for 24 months, and is multi-entry.

Look at your visa and check it's expiration date again, also it can extend beyond the expiration of your passport.

K-1----NONE----ONE----------6 MONTHS

K-2----NONE----ONE----------6 MONTHS

K-3----NONE----MULTIPLE----24 MONTHS

K-4----NONE----MULTIPLE----24 MONTHS

http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/C...ted_Kingdom.htm

[simonandjulie 0]

I understand the visa is valid for 24 months but I believe I must enter the US within 6 months of issuance.

It's now about 5 1/2 months since it was issued.

[YuAndDan 153]

I understand the visa is valid for 24 months but I believe I must enter the US within 6 months of issuance.

It's now about 5 1/2 months since it was issued.

Contact the Embassy and ask about extending validity, I know that they can do it for other types.