NOA2 expired before we heard from consulate -- does it matters

[Kate&Sieg 0]

Our consulate (Paris) is taking a long time getting back to us about the interview date (they claimed they never received the DS230 etc that we sent 2 months ago, so we had to resend it.) In the meantime, I noted that my NOA2 - the I797 which approved us -- is valid only from oct to feb 6. does this mean i need to apply to get this approval extended? or does it have nothing to do with the consulate process and i don't need to worry about it?

thanks!

[TracyTN 237]

Consulates routinely extend NOA2 approval times without further interaction from you. As long as you're actively pursuing the visa (sending back documents they ask for, etc), you'll be fine.

[Otto 83]

The Embassy/Consulate has the ability to extend the approval period (they very likely will almost as a matter of routine) - It would be in your best interest to contact them directly regarding this (since they may see the delay as not their fault). Usually it isn't a problem, but contact them to be 100% certain.

** Topic is interview-related and may be better suited in the "US Embassy/Consulate Discussion Forum"; moving thread there.

[Celine and Ludo 0]

Our consulate (Paris) is taking a long time getting back to us about the interview date (they claimed they never received the DS230 etc that we sent 2 months ago, so we had to resend it.) In the meantime, I noted that my NOA2 - the I797 which approved us -- is valid only from oct to feb 6. does this mean i need to apply to get this approval extended? or does it have nothing to do with the consulate process and i don't need to worry about it?

thanks!

I have tried to call the Paris consulate many times with no luck about this same question. My petition expires on March 24th and I was panicking for a while until we got an interview date. As per my understanding, they will renew the approval automatically. At this point I don't really think it matters because you are actively pursuing the visa. You really should be ok.