NOA-2 Valid date?

[Norm and Grace 0]

Can anyone tell me why there is a valid date of 4 months on the NOA-2 for I-129f?

What does the valid date mean? Does it mean that they have to arrive into the United States withing the valid dates?

[virgo22 0]

yah its valid for 4months...i guess it means that you should have your visa before your noa2 expired..but then you cans till extend that in another 4months...

Can anyone tell me why there is a valid date of 4 months on the NOA-2 for I-129f?

What does the valid date mean? Does it mean that they have to arrive into the United States withing the valid dates?

[payxibka 10,045]

Can anyone tell me why there is a valid date of 4 months on the NOA-2 for I-129f?

What does the valid date mean? Does it mean that they have to arrive into the United States withing the valid dates?

no, it is the petition approval validity date. Theoretically the visa needs be issued by that date

[ryna 132]

no, it is the petition approval validity date. Theoretically the visa needs be issued by that date

but the consulate, at its discretion (if they are too busy to interview within that window) can extend it. Correct?

[lwsx 0]

I had a similar question for Guangzhou embassy - whether there was a time limit to send in packet 3 documents.

This was their response:

"Thank you for your email.

Please be advised that the time limit for returning packet 3 documents is one year. The packet 3 was sent to Ms. **** on July 1, 2010, so Ms. **** needs to return all the required complete document back to the consulate by June 30, 2011 to continue her visa application. Please note that completion of this step is required before she can make a formal application for her visa.

An approved K1 visa petition is valid for a period of four months from the date of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) action, and it may be revalidated by the consular officer, provided the officer concludes that you and your beneficiary remain legally free to marry and continue to intend to marry each other within 90 days after she goes to U.S."

It seems if you take your time sending in packet 3 documents, it might conflict with the 4 month validation date