once issued, is 129f visa valid for 4 or 6 months?

[maghribmerikeniya 0]

Does anyone know how long the 129f visa is valid for once issued? In other words, how long the beneficiary given to enter the US? I keep reading two different answers, 4 months or 6 months. This is for Morocco. Thanks!!

Edited March 31, 2015 by maghribmerikeniya

[canadian_wife 1,791]

Do you mean the I129F petition or the K-1 visa?

I think you mean the visa correct?

Good luck

[maghribmerikeniya 0]

I mean the visa, thanks!

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hi,

A visa will expire in 6 months or when the medical expires, whichever happens first.

It's max 6 months. If the medical will expire before 6 months, then it's when the medical expires.

[AnnaUS 4]

Does anyone know how long the 129f visa is valid for once issued? In other words, how long the beneficiary given to enter the US? I keep reading two different answers, 4 months or 6 months. This is for Morocco. Thanks!!

I can see why you asking. Very quick approval, lucky you! I would also be gobsmacked.

[Cody and Daisy 373]

Usually it's valid from 6 months of the medical.

The visa itself will show the expiry date.

[Cathi 5,610]

Usually it's valid from 6 months of the medical.

The visa itself will show the expiry date.

He has 6 months to enter the US from the day the visa is issued, or from 6 months from the day of the medical. If the medical expires he can always have a new medical and travel with 6 months from the date the visa was issued.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

You cannot just get a new medical and travel anytime within 6 months of the visa being issued. You must enter before the expiration date on the K-1 visa. The consulate will determine the validity of the K-1 visa.

Visas are typically issued with a 6 month validity, but can be shorter based on whether or not you have any medical conditions.

9 FAM 41.81 PN3.6 Visa Fees and Validity http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/87393.pdf

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b. The K-1 and K-2 visas shall be valid for six months for one entry.

9 FAM 40.11 N6 VALIDITY PERIOD OF APPLICANTS’ MEDICAL EXAMINATION http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/86936.pdf

a. Medical examination validity is determined by CDC. All posts are required to use the 2007 TB Technical Instructions. The following validity periods apply:
(1) 6 month validity: No Class, Non-TB Class A condition, Class B2 LTBI, Class B3 TB (Contact Evaluation), and all non-TB Class B conditions including Specific Class B conditions and Class B Other Conditions:
NOTE: For the complete table on medical exam validity, see 9 FAM 40.11 Exhibit I.
(2) 3 month validity: Class “A” TB with waiver (rare), Class “B”1 TB Pulmonary, Class “B”1 TB Extrapulmonary, and HIV Infection (with or without a TB class);

b. Notwithstanding the provisions of INA 221©, you should limit the validity of visa to the validity of the medical examination. For example, if an alien has a medical examination that is only valid for four months from the time of visa issuance, the visa should be valid for only four months.

Edited April 1, 2015 by KayDeeCee

[aaron2020 11,651]

He has 6 months to enter the US from the day the visa is issued, or from 6 months from the day of the medical. If the medical expires he can always have a new medical and travel with 6 months from the date the visa was issued.

The expiration date is printed on the visa. A new medical exam does not change the expiration date on the visa.

The K-1 can be reissued, but that involves going back to the Embassy.

[maghribmerikeniya 0]

Thank you for your helpful information everyone! Good luck wherever you may be in this process! It ain't easy.

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