Nightmare !

[cara99 0]

Hi All,

My interview was due to take place on the 22nd of this month in Dublin. Unfortunately my eldest Son is very ill in hospital

and I hoped someone here might be able to tell me if it's possible to to put the interview off for another 6 months or so , as my son will need at least that amount of time to get well. I appreciate any help anyone has on this as time is fast running out.

[Otto 83]

Sorry to hear about your son...

Before deciding to put off the interview it is worth mentioning that after the interview and once the visa is issued, you have 6-months to actually use the visa before it expires. If that helps at all.

Otherwise I believe the interview can be rescheduled but am not sure how the embassy will react to a request to push it back half a year though.

[endoftheroad 1]

... after the interview and once the visa is issued, you have 6-months to actually use the visa before it expires...

Huh? 6 months to use the visa? Edited June 13, 2009 by usagroom

[Otto 83]

... after the interview and once the visa is issued, you have 6-months to actually use the visa before it expires...

Huh? 6 months? I think you meant 90 days.

Nope - 6 months to use the visa (come to the US) then the 90-day clock starts (to get married).

[endoftheroad 1]

... after the interview and once the visa is issued, you have 6-months to actually use the visa before it expires...

Huh? 6 months to use the visa?

6 months to use the visa (come to the US) then the 90-day clock starts (to get married).

Got what you meant now.

[hxxrmonkey 0]

Hi All,

My interview was due to take place on the 22nd of this month in Dublin. Unfortunately my eldest Son is very ill in hospital

and I hoped someone here might be able to tell me if it's possible to to put the interview off for another 6 months or so , as my son will need at least that amount of time to get well. I appreciate any help anyone has on this as time is fast running out.

To get the maximum amount of extension time, you could ask them to push back your interview a month or two, and then wait the 6 months til the end of your visa window. That'll give you 7 or 8 months instead of 6.

[Penguin_ie 5,992]

Considering the circumstances, I'd say the embassy will re-schedule without too much hassle, the Dublin embassy staff are very nice. You may need to get your USC fiance to ring them though, and be prepared to provide a doctor's cert.

Hope your son gets better soon.

[Ban Hammer 13,110]

moved from K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports to US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

[bhajishah 4]

write them the situation, if you were here they would let you travel back to the homeland to be with him. Its Ireland one of our main notherlands. best wishes for his improved health. God bless

[SuperDuper! 230]

Sorry to hear about your son...

Before deciding to put off the interview it is worth mentioning that after the interview and once the visa is issued, you have 6-months to actually use the visa before it expires. If that helps at all.

Otherwise I believe the interview can be rescheduled but am not sure how the embassy will react to a request to push it back half a year though.

You have one year to do your interview once you are approved to do so. Be sure to sift out good vs bad advice on these boards.

[Ladylethal 12]

I'd call them and explain the situation, that way you can work out the best timeline for your interview, based on what they say. It is also true that after the interview you have 6 months to use the visa.

[pushbrk 12,569]

Sorry to hear about your son...

Before deciding to put off the interview it is worth mentioning that after the interview and once the visa is issued, you have 6-months to actually use the visa before it expires. If that helps at all.

Otherwise I believe the interview can be rescheduled but am not sure how the embassy will react to a request to push it back half a year though.

You have one year to do your interview once you are approved to do so. Be sure to sift out good vs bad advice on these boards.

The above statement is absolutely wrong. I-129F petition approvals expire four months after the approval date. However, Consular officers may extend the validity in four-month increments at their discretion.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi All,

My interview was due to take place on the 22nd of this month in Dublin. Unfortunately my eldest Son is very ill in hospital

and I hoped someone here might be able to tell me if it's possible to to put the interview off for another 6 months or so , as my son will need at least that amount of time to get well. I appreciate any help anyone has on this as time is fast running out.

Hope your son gets well

It is the consulate disgression, but 4 month extensions are pretty routine, add to that what Karin & Otto mentioned...the visa is good for 6 months after issuance, and a 4 month extension buys you up to 10 months before entering the USA.

[cara99 0]

Thanks everyone for the help & advice ,

I will ring the Embassy in the morning and see what happens, hopefully they will cut me some slack.

This forum really is a godsend in a crisis when info is needed quick, pushbrk, Gary and Alla and thanks to all who wished my son well.

[SuperDuper! 230]

Sorry to hear about your son...

Before deciding to put off the interview it is worth mentioning that after the interview and once the visa is issued, you have 6-months to actually use the visa before it expires. If that helps at all.

Otherwise I believe the interview can be rescheduled but am not sure how the embassy will react to a request to push it back half a year though.

You have one year to do your interview once you are approved to do so. Be sure to sift out good vs bad advice on these boards.

The above statement is absolutely wrong. I-129F petition approvals expire four months after the approval date. However, Consular officers may extend the validity in four-month increments at their discretion.

Your statement is double wrong. The USEM in Manila allows to have a visa interview scheduled up to one year after you get your MNL #. Go ahead and call them. It costs $18.