K1 visa current time frame-when do you Think - medical exam ?

[Kitty1 0]

If we not starting the k1 process until late sept early oct this year. What is your opinion of when my fiancé do his medical exam .

 

Like if the k1 is file early oct and sent off and we wait for approval then it sent to embassy. What month this year or next approximately you think the medical exam take place 

what are we looking at 

 

just trying to get ideal 

 

Edited May 9, 2021 by Kitty1

[Caboose29 172]

A lot depends on which country and embassy they’ll interview at.  12 months is a reasonable, but possibly optimistic expectation. 

[Kitty1 0]

Just now, Caboose29 said:

A lot depends on which country and embassy they’ll interview at.  12 months is a reasonable, but possibly optimistic expectation. 

South Africa

[neca 166]

I'm sorry to say this, but there is really no way we can give you a specific date or time to do it. You can look at timeframes for the country you're filing from, but with covid some have become more than a little unreliable. Also, some countries have immense backlogs of K1 visas because they weren't processing them.

 

South African Timelines, tweak with the settings to get your specifics.

 

Current Processing Times, to see an idea of how long it'll take you to get through USCIS.

[Kitty1 0]

1 minute ago, neca said:

I'm sorry to say this, but there is really no way we can give you a specific date or time to do it. You can look at timeframes for the country you're filing from, but with covid some have become more than a little unreliable. Also, some countries have immense backlogs of K1 visas because they weren't processing them.

 

South African Timelines, tweak with the settings to get your specifics.

 

Current Processing Times, to see an idea of how long it'll take you to get through USCIS.

Oh no i wasn’t looking for specific was wondering 

 

From filing i129f to noa2 like when is a medical exam set up is that after noa2 approve 

[JFH 12,189]

*~*~*processing time question moved from “process avd procedures” to “progress reports”*~*~*

[neca 166]

Just now, Kitty1 said:

Oh no i wasn’t looking for specific was wondering 

 

From filing i129f to noa2 like when is a medical exam set up is that after noa2 approve 

Oh, I see. Well, the second link will give you about the current timeframes for K1 visas, just to give you an idea of when you'll get to the NOA2 point.

 

I just had a look over the flowchart for a K1 here, it seems like the process is similar to an IR-1/CR-1 (which is where I'm more familiar) in that your fiancé will set up the medical after the NVC stage. Note that the times listed there are pre-covid. I know for us we couldn't set up the medical until we had the interview appointment time/date. I don't know if that's the same for a K1, and expect people will chime in with the answer. ☺️

[Crazy Cat 39,227]

4 hours ago, Kitty1 said:

If we not starting the k1 process until late sept early oct this year. What is your opinion of when my fiancé do his medical exam .

 

Like if the k1 is file early oct and sent off and we wait for approval then it sent to embassy. What month this year or next approximately you think the medical exam take place 

what are we looking at 

 

just trying to get ideal 

 

You must plan carefully.  The visa, when issued, will expire no later than 6 months from the date the medical exam was done.  The medical should be one the last actions prior to the interview itself.  

Edited May 9, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[JeanneAdil 6,197]

medical exam as close to the interview date as possible 

that's a long way off

[Nitas_man 3,100]

5 hours ago, Kitty1 said:

If we not starting the k1 process until late sept early oct this year. What is your opinion of when my fiancé do his medical exam .

 

Like if the k1 is file early oct and sent off and we wait for approval then it sent to embassy. What month this year or next approximately you think the medical exam take place 

what are we looking at 

 

just trying to get ideal 

 

Impossible to answer

[JoshandSarah 52]

We applied in October and got our NOA1 on November 17th last year so it's been like 7 months since we applied. I'm from New Zealand. 

 

Me personally...I would think pretty carefully before choosing a K1 now as processing times are very long and is really hard without your significant other. All I'm saying is to take a really good look into what visa would best suit you even though you think K1 might be it, as it is a long process.

 

But if you find it is best for you, all the best and good luck!

[Christian And Van 6]

On 5/9/2021 at 3:58 PM, Lucky Cat said:

You must plan carefully.  The visa, when issued, will expire no later than 6 months from the date the medical exam was done.  The medical should be one the last actions prior to the interview itself.  

Hello Lucky Cat,

I have been reading through forums and I keep seeing you pop-up with many well informed answers!! 

We have a Medical Exam question

In the situation my fiancée and I are looking at right now...we are nervous about where we will be stably...we also have the option of the medical exam in Ponta Delgada, Lisbon, or Paris...so we are wondering, if we schedule the medical exam for AFTER the interview...we know it will extend how long they have my fiancee's passport...but is this acceptable as long as the medical exam is scheduled?

Thanks!

Christian

[Just Paul 4,591]

1 hour ago, Christian And Van said:

if we schedule the medical exam for AFTER the interview

The downside being that if something occurs at the medical or the consulate has an issue is that you get stuck figuring it out.   Best to do the medical right before the interview and use the medical at the location of the interview.