K-1 visa extension before POE?

[Sheepwalk 12]

Hello everyone! I did search for info and topic here but would like to ask your knowledge again.

I (foreign fiancee) was approved at Tokyo Embassy back in October and my visa is valid until March.

We originally planned my POE in December. Then many things happened unexpectedly, and now the expiration is near.

One reason is that my mother in Tokyo became mentally sick. She was diagnosed depression by doctors. I want to have more time to talk to her before my marriage. One of the cause of her illness is that she's so worried for me.

Has anyone successfully extended their K-1 after issuance, or given re-issuance of the visa?

Thanks for your advice... we are very much at a loss.

Any help would be great !

Edited February 14, 2014 by Sheepwalk

[Boiler 45,670]

You have at least 6 weeks to talk.

[TBoneTX 45,539]

You can wait to leave for the U.S. until a couple of days before the visa expires (don't chance it with one day left, or the same day). Do your talking, and arrange for support for your mother during that time.

[baron555 934]

Happens all the time. Email the Embassy and ask for the extension.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Hello everyone! I did search for info and topic here but would like to ask your knowledge again.

I (foreign fiancee) was approved at Tokyo Embassy back in October and my visa is valid until March.

We originally planned my POE in December. Then many things happened unexpectedly, and now the expiration is near.

One reason is that my mother in Tokyo became mentally sick. She was diagnosed depression by doctors. I want to have more time to talk to her before my marriage. One of the cause of her illness is that she's so worried for me.

Has anyone successfully extended their K-1 after issuance, or given re-issuance of the visa?

Thanks for your advice... we are very much at a loss.

Any help would be great !

Sorry you are going thru this. E-mail the Embassy and explain your situation and ask for an extension. The only issue I can see is they may make you do another medical. Another thing to consider is if a new medical is not required, then you have less time in the US to file for adjustment of status (AOS) before a new medical is required. Typically the medical is valid for 1 year for the AOS phase. You could wait until the last week before the visa expires and come to the US, get married and file for AOS along with advance parole (AP) and employment authorization (EAD). After getting the AP you can travel back to Japan to see how your Mother is doing, but that will take about 90 days currently.

Good luck,

Dave

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

If she is worried about you moving to the US, I would just rip off the bandaid and do it. Waiting and getting extensions just seems like prolonging the agony. The quicker you go, the quicker she learns it will all be okay.

[SparklePony 238]

I agree with Harpa. Make sure she's being seen by doctors, that there's a support system for her besides you, and go. File for AOS and AP, and go back to visit when you can, so that you can show her that you're ok. Keep constant contact with her while you're away, like Skype and emails, but don't let her situation - as harsh as this may sound - dictate your own life. Been there, done that, and stepping out of that rut was important for both me and the other person.

[Sheepwalk 12]

Happens all the time. Email the Embassy and ask for the extension.

Thanks barron.

[Sheepwalk 12]

Sorry you are going thru this. E-mail the Embassy and explain your situation and ask for an extension. The only issue I can see is they may make you do another medical. Another thing to consider is if a new medical is not required, then you have less time in the US to file for adjustment of status (AOS) before a new medical is required. Typically the medical is valid for 1 year for the AOS phase. You could wait until the last week before the visa expires and come to the US, get married and file for AOS along with advance parole (AP) and employment authorization (EAD). After getting the AP you can travel back to Japan to see how your Mother is doing, but that will take about 90 days currently.

Good luck,

Dave

Thanks so much Dave. Yes I forgot about the medical validity for AOS. Nice tip!

I'll mail the embassy and may post how it goes.

[Sheepwalk 12]

If she is worried about you moving to the US, I would just rip off the bandaid and do it. Waiting and getting extensions just seems like prolonging the agony. The quicker you go, the quicker she learns it will all be okay.

Yes that is a way. Thank you.

I agree with Harpa. Make sure she's being seen by doctors, that there's a support system for her besides you, and go. File for AOS and AP, and go back to visit when you can, so that you can show her that you're ok. Keep constant contact with her while you're away, like Skype and emails, but don't let her situation - as harsh as this may sound - dictate your own life. Been there, done that, and stepping out of that rut was important for both me and the other person.

I see you've been through this kind of situation. You're brave

[Sheepwalk 12]

Sorry you are going thru this. E-mail the Embassy and explain your situation and ask for an extension. The only issue I can see is they may make you do another medical. Another thing to consider is if a new medical is not required, then you have less time in the US to file for adjustment of status (AOS) before a new medical is required. Typically the medical is valid for 1 year for the AOS phase. You could wait until the last week before the visa expires and come to the US, get married and file for AOS along with advance parole (AP) and employment authorization (EAD). After getting the AP you can travel back to Japan to see how your Mother is doing, but that will take about 90 days currently.

Good luck,

Dave

Sorry couldn't edit for some reason so posting again.

Thanks so much Dave. Yes I forgot about the medical validity for AOS. Nice tip!

I'll mail the embassy and may post how it goes.

Oh by the way, the Embassy's phone and Email inquiry system has changed here: they no more require fees for answers, saying those are included in the visa application fee now.

cheers