I-129f validity expiring

[ms_jinga_lala 0]

Okay, the embassy received my fiancee's packet 3 on November 12. They didn't schedule his interview until Jan 28. Our I-129 expires on Jan 22. Since I have been reading this is a way for them to deny your package after having come so far, is there anything I can do to possibly get the I129F reaffirmed before they have the chance? Is there something I can do or say to let them know they had 2 months to schedule the interview and did not and keep them from denying us for this reason? I have time to try to get this done (I hope). Do you think it would do me any good to call USCIS and try to get a new letter with new dates on it?

Thanks in advance!

And just fyi, we stayed ahead of them on everything. He had all his packet 3 stuff and mailed it all back the day after he received the packet. There was no wait on our part. The NVC did however keep our package a month and as usual never said why. As I'm sure you are all aware, this was completely beyond our power to do anything more. But I don't go down without a fight lol. I'm not giving up yet, I don't want to see this fail on a technicality.

[ms_jinga_lala 0]

Also, would it do any good to contact the embassy directly about this? Do they keep records of any emails sent to them and attach it to the petition (meaning should I email them in a way that can't be tracked to my case so I'm not basically telling them this information)?

[Starlight95 1]

Also, would it do any good to contact the embassy directly about this? Do they keep records of any emails sent to them and attach it to the petition (meaning should I email them in a way that can't be tracked to my case so I'm not basically telling them this information)?

Since they scheduled your interview late they will extend the petition for you automatically. We got a 221g so I wrote them an email and sent them a letter through the mail to extend our petition. But, have not gotten any response. In you case its a bit different and I would not worry about it. He has not even has his interview yet, but just remind them and send them an email.

Star

[ms_jinga_lala 0]

Since they scheduled your interview late they will extend the petition for you automatically. We got a 221g so I wrote them an email and sent them a letter through the mail to extend our petition. But, have not gotten any response. In you case its a bit different and I would not worry about it. He has not even has his interview yet, but just remind them and send them an email.

Star

Thank you. I plan to email them a note stating why I can't make it to the interview and how I'm going to be fully available to take a phone call should they have any questions for me. I will include this in there, I think I will also send a handwritten note as well. Better safe than sorry. This just makes me nervous and upset.

[sachinky 464]

Have you called the embassy and asked to ensure that your petition doesn't expire?

Logic tells me that since you already have your interview date, it should be okay.

But a phone-call/email can't hurt.

[inzango 0]

Okay, the embassy received my fiancee's packet 3 on November 12. They didn't schedule his interview until Jan 28. Our I-129 expires on Jan 22. Since I have been reading this is a way for them to deny your package after having come so far, is there anything I can do to possibly get the I129F reaffirmed before they have the chance? Is there something I can do or say to let them know they had 2 months to schedule the interview and did not and keep them from denying us for this reason? I have time to try to get this done (I hope). Do you think it would do me any good to call USCIS and try to get a new letter with new dates on it?

Thanks in advance!

And just fyi, we stayed ahead of them on everything. He had all his packet 3 stuff and mailed it all back the day after he received the packet. There was no wait on our part. The NVC did however keep our package a month and as usual never said why. As I'm sure you are all aware, this was completely beyond our power to do anything more. But I don't go down without a fight lol. I'm not giving up yet, I don't want to see this fail on a technicality.

Hi, did you try to get an earlier interview date? Email the Embassy and in Subject include your case number and "Request for an early interview date." In the email, expain to them the reason that your I-129 expires on Jan 22nd. Try calling them as well if that works. I hope this works.

Good luck.

[ms_jinga_lala 0]

Have you called the embassy and asked to ensure that your petition doesn't expire?

Logic tells me that since you already have your interview date, it should be okay.

But a phone-call/email can't hurt.

Do you mean call them as if I was checking on things, then let them know the situation and request an extension?

Inzango:

Thank you for that suggestion as well. I think I'm going to do that, I don't have high hopes they will allow it, but it can't hurt to try! I think I am also going to call as Sachinky mentioned. They are so hard to get through to though, I'm sure I'm going to be up till 4 am trying to reach them.

You guys are great!!

[isitasham 1]

Do you mean call them as if I was checking on things, then let them know the situation and request an extension?

Inzango:

Thank you for that suggestion as well. I think I'm going to do that, I don't have high hopes they will allow it, but it can't hurt to try! I think I am also going to call as Sachinky mentioned. They are so hard to get through to though, I'm sure I'm going to be up till 4 am trying to reach them.

You guys are great!!

Do all that the above that has been suggested by others i.e. attempt to contact them via email, phone etc and request formally for an extention of the petition. This may help later on just in case they deny your visa for any other reason (such as not enough evidence to support a bonafide relationship and such other #######)............... then the petition is sent back to USCIS generally using this technicality (petition expired) as an excuse (legal loop-hole). So if you have made attempts to get your petition renewed, this just gives you more ammo to fight your case once its with USCIS. Lets hope it doesn't get to that.

As someone has already pointed out, technically if they have themselves scheduled your interview after the expiry date, then your petition should hopefully, be extended for another 4 months. Its all up to the CO who is looking at your case - if they are satisfied with the bonafied relationship part of it, then you should be ok.

Focus your energies on the "bonafied relationship" and prepare your fiancee for the interview........... don't worry too much about the petition expiry.

Good luck!

[ms_jinga_lala 0]

I emailed and called. The email came back and said that the final decision rests with the interviewer and was really short and to the point. The lady on the phone kept saying don't worry the interviewer can extend it if he chooses to and if he doesn't then they would proceed accordingly. Ugh....I just feel sick. I will let you all know how it goes. I still plan to call the USCIS and see if there is anything they can do.

[Twisted K 2]

good luck fiance visas with delhi was a soar spot with me for a long time. but i believe this will work for you. they were slow in scheduling our interview last year also. but since yours will be expired before your interview, i think you are safe. looks like you took the steps to get it resolved, so i think favor is in your reach