K1 Visa Availability After Approval In Manila

[clemente 14]

2 hours ago, Elitevaz said:

We elected for pickup. She was approved on the 15th and I got the message at midnight on the 17th in my email. I didn't get an SMS message and I am in eastern US time. I hope you get it soon.

Yes the pick up was a success, but not enough time to do the CFO. Will happen Monday 7/21 to fly to Seattle late afternoon.

[Crazy Cat 44,416]

I am very, very surprised the consulate would issue a visa with only a few days of validity.  

[clemente 14]

20 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

I am very, very surprised the consulate would issue a visa with only a few days of validity.  

Now we know. They probably released it knowing she can travel up to the date it expires at midnight to make it to the United States. Expired visa once in country is not a concern like a tourist visa etc. The K1 extends to 90 days. 

[Crazy Cat 44,416]

1 hour ago, clemente said:

Now we know. They probably released it knowing she can travel up to the date it expires at midnight to make it to the United States. Expired visa once in country is not a concern like a tourist visa etc. The K1 extends to 90 days. 

The normal process is to call the applicant and ask if they can travel prior to visa expiration date if the medical expires within a couple weeks.  Sometimes, they even direct the applicant to obtain a new medical if it is close to expiration.   That has been the case in multiple instances I've seen.  Keep us up to date.  We are rooting for you.

[Elitevaz 2]

Isn't the medical good for 6 months if there's no TB findings? My fiance was approved this month, but she needs 30 day notice on resignation so have to wait a month. She did the medical earlier this month.