Delaying interview date for K-1 visa?

[DaleWonju 0]

We planned to send in the I129-F application now (September) but he just heard that he is being deployed from October this year to October 2011. I don't really want to go through the whole process of getting the paperwork together again...So could we just apply and delay the interview at the embassy for a couple of months? Does anyone know if this is possible? The last time we saw each other was July this year.

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks, D.

[canadian_wife 1,808]

You can delay the paperwork if you like. OR, you can still file. The visa is good for 6 months after it is issued. I'd file now, processing through USCIS is taking 3 - 6 months at the moment, plus an interview wait. So if you file now, you will be able to be with him when he returns in October.

Alternatively, you could file now, request an expedite due to imminent military deploymnent (not sure if there is enough time) and be there by October - hopefully.

Good luck

[DaleWonju 0]

You can delay the paperwork if you like. OR, you can still file. The visa is good for 6 months after it is issued. I'd file now, processing through USCIS is taking 3 - 6 months at the moment, plus an interview wait. So if you file now, you will be able to be with him when he returns in October.

Alternatively, you could file now, request an expedite due to imminent military deploymnent (not sure if there is enough time) and be there by October - hopefully.

Good luck

Thanks for your response I'm in South Korea right now...where the wait for the interview really doesn't take long at all. Perhaps a month at the MOST. I just wanted to know If I could request a LONGER wait for an interview. If I file now and by chance everything goes really quickly I'd like to wait so that I get there just as he gets back. I don't know how long the petition is valid for once it gets to the US Embassy in Seoul.

[Hendea3 4]

The 1-129F petition is valid for four months. Mine was approved approx June 11th and therefore I am supposed to have my interview before Oct 10th when it expires. Teh consulate is capable of renewing it (i believe only once and I believe only for four months...not 100%) if its expires. Although I only know of them doing this if it expires due to their processing delay...ie. I'm going through the montreal consulate and I'm pretty sure I will not get an interview before Oct 10th adn therefore I will need mine renewed for the interview...