Visa Issuance - NOA2 expiration approaching

[BeanCamp 28]

Just want to confirm if it means anything if a visa is issued after the NOA2 expires? I could not remember what it was, or needs to be completed before the NOA2 expires. Any info is appreciated?

[Ryan H 3,825]

Doesn't mean anything.

[BeanCamp 28]

Doesn't mean anything.

Thank you for your reply. I did just contact DOS to ask what and if any implications if the NOA2 expires. It was explained that the consulate officer needs to make a decision before the expiration. The CO can extend the validity of the NOA2. I then asked if the CO can see when the petition expires. He said they should. I then asked if the NOA2 expires, who is at fault; the CO or petitioner? DOS stated both. The DOS representative pretty much stated I can only email the CO (i.e. embassy) and make a note that the NOA is expiring. THe DOS rep also stated I could get a congressman involved if I have not heard anything after submitting an inquiry.

So since I emailed them yesteday i will wait the full 5 business days have passed before referring to my congressman.

[3-4D 7]

Just like he said it does not mean anything. As long as you book your interview, you should be all set.

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

You are going to have to wait. The NOA2 expiring is an issue prior to your interview, you had your interview. Getting your congressman involved has nothing to do with JA issuing your visa. I am not sure who told you two weeks but if you look at our consulate info, it says differently. Average timeframe is 2-4 weeks. It can take longer. E-mail the embassy, ask DOS has it been issued.

[BeanCamp 28]

You are going to have to wait. The NOA2 expiring is an issue prior to your interview, you had your interview. Getting your congressman involved has nothing to do with JA issuing your visa. I am not sure who told you two weeks but if you look at our consulate info, it says differently. Average timeframe is 2-4 weeks. It can take longer. E-mail the embassy, ask DOS has it been issued.

Thank you. I wasn't planning on contacting my congressman until after next week = four weeks for us. I would only involve my congress person if the embassy does not respond to any inquires. I am worried a bit the NoA2 expiring issue. The info available is so vague and subjective. I'm not certain how to take the information provided by DOS?

I did see average time is 2-4 weeks. I am just at a loss about the embassy not responding to email inquires. Where does it state they do need to respond to inquires.

Edited June 20, 2013 by BeanCamp

[Hank_ 9,174]

Thank you for your reply. I did just contact DOS to ask what and if any implications if the NOA2 expires. It was explained that the consulate officer needs to make a decision before the expiration. The CO can extend the validity of the NOA2. I then asked if the CO can see when the petition expires. He said they should. I then asked if the NOA2 expires, who is at fault; the CO or petitioner? DOS stated both. The DOS representative pretty much stated I can only email the CO (i.e. embassy) and make a note that the NOA is expiring. THe DOS rep also stated I could get a congressman involved if I have not heard anything after submitting an inquiry.

So since I emailed them yesteday i will wait the full 5 business days have passed before referring to my congressman.

Sounds like a bunch of "DO DO" when DO will DO.

Simply call the embassy and ask that your K-1 petition be extended for an additional four (4) months, the embassy will extend the petition validity up to a year, four months at a time. No issue, very simple to do.