Expiration of I-797

[Operator 1,927]

My NOA2 expires on August 22, 2011. Because the consulate sent our package 3 to the wrong address we lost about a month and a half. Now my Fiancée is "eligible" for an interview because they have received and reviewed her P3 information but have yet to schedule an interview. DOS told me yesterday that it could take another month to schedule.

So my question is what can I do to extend my NOA2 or do I need to do anything at all? Why would they put a validity period on a notice of action any way?

[bobbyA 20]

My NOA2 expires on August 22, 2011. Because the consulate sent our package 3 to the wrong address we lost about a month and a half. Now my Fiancée is "eligible" for an interview because they have received and reviewed her P3 information but have yet to schedule an interview. DOS told me yesterday that it could take another month to schedule.

So my question is what can I do to extend my NOA2 or do I need to do anything at all? Why would they put a validity period on a notice of action any way?

Chris,

A quick search on Google says you're not alone and not to worry. There are quite a few people in the same boat.

Here's one post with some helpful answers:

http://www.visajourn...xpires-in-july/

[Operator 1,927]

Thanks Bobby. Thats what Jane told me also. I just couldn't resist starting a post (I just love those little blue squares under my name)

[bobbyA 20]

Thanks Bobby. Thats what Jane told me also. I just couldn't resist starting a post (I just love those little blue squares under my name)

I got promoted too. I need to quit the habit of being up here so much.

[Operator 1,927]

I feel like a senior today.

[Darnell 8,478]

or you could simply post an email at the web portal for the IV unit, asking for an extension.

[Operator 1,927]

or you could simply post an email at the web portal for the IV unit, asking for an extension.

We've done that and I called DOS and was told that the consulate will extend it. Hopefully its a non-issue and we'll have an interview date soon.

[Darnell 8,478]

In the past, I've read of GUZ IV auto extending the validity of the the NOA-2, from that I-129F approval notice, simply because of transit times between NVC and GUZ IV.

Usually the casefile is held in Bonded China Customs Warehouse, so if yers wasn't - yer lucky.

For clarity, request extension of validity , from that GUZ IV web portal. DoS hotline almost useless on this one, unless you find a China Specialist there (which is rare).