After Interview, Visa Issued, How Long Can Fiance Wait?

[Inquiring Mind 0]

Hello VJers,

After the Embassy interview for the K-1 visa and issuance of the visa, how long can the Fiance WAIT before travelling to the U.S.?

I am asking for a friend whose Fiance has 9 months before he finishes Graduate school in France, so she doesn't want to file the initial paperwork to soon or risk having to ask for the Interview to be rescheduled.

Thanks.

[TayRivers 4]

Hello VJers,

After the Embassy interview for the K-1 visa and issuance of the visa, how long can the Fiance WAIT before travelling to the U.S.?

I am asking for a friend whose Fiance has 9 months before he finishes Graduate school in France, so she doesn't want to file the initial paperwork to soon or risk having to ask for the Interview to be rescheduled.

Thanks.

The Visa is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.

Hope that helps with working out the timing.

[Hell0W0rld 10]

Hello VJers,

After the Embassy interview for the K-1 visa and issuance of the visa, how long can the Fiance WAIT before travelling to the U.S.?

I am asking for a friend whose Fiance has 9 months before he finishes Graduate school in France, so she doesn't want to file the initial paperwork to soon or risk having to ask for the Interview to be rescheduled.

Thanks.

after getting the visa on hand, you can travel to the US at anytime, the Visa is good for 6 months

[tenderheartusa79 14]

Hello VJers,

After the Embassy interview for the K-1 visa and issuance of the visa, how long can the Fiance WAIT before travelling to the U.S.?

I am asking for a friend whose Fiance has 9 months before he finishes Graduate school in France, so she doesn't want to file the initial paperwork to soon or risk having to ask for the Interview to be rescheduled.

Thanks.

The Visa is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.

Hope that helps with working out the timing.

[Stinky Monkey 1]

The K1 visa is ok for 6 months when issued

[YuAndDan 153]

Visa is issued with a 6 month validity on it. I have seen others who have had that extended by visiting the consulate and explaining situation, more than likely they will do this to allow completion of school.

[KandD 1]

I dont think she would have any problem filing the petition now, considering the wait times at the USCIS level, by the time he gets his visa he would already be almost finished with school anyways then you have the 6mo. timeframe to enter the US once the visa is issued.

[Ban Hammer 13,342]

mbc

[Inquiring Mind 0]

Thank you all for the quick replies. You all have been very helpful.