I-129F Application form, Expiry date.

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15 minutes ago, TM92 said:

Generally, the visa expires 6 months after the medical exam (medical done couple weeks before the CR-1 interview).

That is a very conservative timeframe to account for any unforeseen circumstances (e.g. prolonged Administrative Processing (AP); odds are prolonged AP will not apply to you).

 

43 minutes ago, JFH said:

A student visa is acceptable for DCF. She doesn’t even have to remain in the U.K. for the duration. She just needs to be living in the U.K. when you file. 

 

If you’re wanting to get married in September a K-1 is risky. It’s taking 10 months or more now to process and timelines are always unpredictable and subject to change. 

 

If I were you, I’d have a small, legal ceremony ASAP and start the CR-1 by DCF. You’ll have the visa before the summer is done. You can then travel to the USA next summer when it suits you, be a green card holder immediately, and have your big wedding celebration in September.

 

I’d have given my right arm to be in your position. 

 Guys, thank you so much for your help and information, I'm going to seriously look into taking this route, it completely makes sense. If you have any more tips or info, please send it my way! 

Stewart