Traveling with K1 Visa before US Entry

[Backpackers 19]

If all goes well, my fiance should have her visa in about a month. We plan on backpacking around Asia for a few months before entering the US. I know she has to enter within 6 months from the date of her medical. Is there anything else we should be aware of? Any risk in waiting to enter?

Thanks.

[lost_at_sea 995]

No. Just keep that passport safe and make sure to use the visa before the expiry date that'll be printed on it.

Enjoy your trip!

[aaron2020 11,652]

Hi,

You just need to be aware of the expiration date on the visa. She must enter before her visa expires.

There is no risk of waiting.

Have fun.

[KayDeeCee 4,902]

Go by the expiration date on the visa itself, not the medical date. It is possible for the expiration of the visa to be shorter than 6 months from the medical date > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/578192-k-visa-valid-for-how-long-before-us-entry/?p=7926480

[Backpackers 19]

Got it. Last thing we want to do is go through any of this a 2nd time.

[JFH 12,195]

And keep that brown envelope from the embassy in a very safe place if you are going to be on the move a lot. It cannot get opened or torn. Guard it with your life! Buy a sturdy document wallet to keep it in.