General Time Frame Questions

[mjabell 0]

SO!

I am trying to figure out a general time frame in order to get some idea when everything will be complete:

I filed for a K1 visa and it was received on Jan 9 2015 at the texas service center. My Fiance is Canadian and will be dealing with the embasy in Vancouver. Looking at the processing time line, it appears that the application SHOULD be processed in June or July. It will take approximently 1-2 months for everything to get to Vancouver where they will then schedule and interview that can be anywhere from 2 weeks to 4 months in the future.

After that, he will be issued the visa to come to the U.S.

So I guess my questions are this:

1. Does anyone know how far in advance the Vancouver Embassy is scheduling inverview?

2. How long is the Visa valid for before my Fiance HAS to enter the US?

If anything I said isn't correct, let me know.

Looking for some kind of idea so I can figure out when we will be getting married so I can make plans.

[PeruvyandGringa 25]

Don't make any plans until after he has the visa. Many here get married in the courthouse for immigration purposes, then later do the "real" wedding when you have time to plan. Also helpful if you may want to go on a honeymoon outside the country, as you have to file for AP or wait for the greencard after marriage in order to be able to leave the country (and return). The minute you put money down and book something, you know that something will delay the process.

[ed-j 1]

We booked my fiance's interview in Vancouver a couple weeks ago. At that time, they had dates available in early June or late July. Tuesdays only. Of course, that's no guarantee of future dates, but your guestimate of 2 weeks is probably a little short and 4 months is maybe a little long.

And from the date of his medical, he will have 6 months in which to enter the US. Once he enters the US, you start your 90 days in which you need to get married. Hope that helps!

[Robcin12 4]

My Fiancés interview is on May 12th....around 6 weeks out when he scheduled...However there were a few earlier dates that opened up...He had already set his med appt so stayed with the May 12th date...

[TBoneTX 45,498]

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[MissPearls 38]

My Fiancés interview is on May 12th....around 6 weeks out when he scheduled...However there were a few earlier dates that opened up...He had already set his med appt so stayed with the May 12th date...

Just curious, since I will be going through the Vancouver consulate myself (hopefully sooner rather than later)... How long was the process from the file being sent to the NVC and then getting to the consulate? There seems to be little information about the Vancouver consulate as the Montreal one is much more popular it seems, lol.

[Robcin12 4]

Check my timeline for dates..also you can email the consulate and request they email both packets to you...they usually respond to emails within 2 days...