Petition expired - reapplying

[Kitten 0]

I was just wondering if there is anyone here who, for whatever reason, let their petition expire without applying for the K-1, and then reapplied for the petition all over again with the same fiance? If so, did you encounter any problems?

[ladykelia 0]

I've never done this, but I'm sure it probably can be done (don't quote me on that). how long expired is this petition? You can submit a plea to have it reactivated.

Edited February 1, 2007 by ladykelia

[Kitten 0]

It expired several months ago, however, we haven't received any final notice from them saying so. I know that the Embassy returned our petition to the National Service Center at least last October. One would think they would have just sent us a letter telling us that it has officially expired, but the online status information just says it's waiting a decision. I'm not sure what there is to decide.

It's our own fault that it expired. We had many chances to apply for the visa and requested extensions, but eventually, the Embassy said enough extensions already.

So, here we are.. still in love, our problems have been resolved, and we would need to begin at square one again, I am assuming. But, I really don't know. I'm just mainly interested in finding others in our situation because I'm concerned that once he finally does apply for the visa, all the extensions would appear as a red flag to them.

[LookyWhatIFound 38]

It expired several months ago, however, we haven't received any final notice from them saying so. I know that the Embassy returned our petition to the National Service Center at least last October. One would think they would have just sent us a letter telling us that it has officially expired, but the online status information just says it's waiting a decision. I'm not sure what there is to decide.

It's our own fault that it expired. We had many chances to apply for the visa and requested extensions, but eventually, the Embassy said enough extensions already.

So, here we are.. still in love, our problems have been resolved, and we would need to begin at square one again, I am assuming. But, I really don't know. I'm just mainly interested in finding others in our situation because I'm concerned that once he finally does apply for the visa, all the extensions would appear as a red flag to them.

I've reapplied for the same woman before, it can be done. Depending on the timing of the next petition or if he has previously filed, he may have to file with an IMBRA Waiver.

I don't know how it works with the expiration thing. I would suggest him scheduling an INFOPASS appointment with his local USCIS field office, and maybe talking to NVC.

Good luck!