How long should the beneficiary stay in his/her country before going to USA after he/she receives visa?

[adiiann 163]

Hi Guys!

I know that as you get the visa in your hand, you want to fly immediately to be with your love. But then, in some occasion, you have to settle things before leaving. How long can a beneficiary stay in his/her country before going to US after he/she get visa? What if you can't book immediately for plane tickets?

Thanks for sharing your ideas.

" The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. "

~ Oscar Wilde ~

[TayRivers 4]

Hi Guys!

I know that as you get the visa in your hand, you want to fly immediately to be with your love. But then, in some occasion, you have to settle things before leaving. How long can a beneficiary stay in his/her country before going to US after he/she get visa? What if you can't book immediately for plane tickets?

Thanks for sharing your ideas.

" The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. "

~ Oscar Wilde ~

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

[pinktulips2012 1]

mine was issued august 2008. expiration october 2008..... but i went here september 2008. just try look your visa when you get it.

[Otto 83]

mine was issued august 2008. expiration october 2008..... but i went here september 2008. just try look your visa when you get it.

As stated in a previous post - when issued (the K1) the beneficiary has (6) six months to enter the US. Once in the US he/she will get an I-94 which is valid for 90 days (so he/she will have 90 days to marry the intended US citizen).

The I-94 is what Stevent (above) is referring to, not the actual K1 visa.

Edited October 31, 2008 by Karin und Otto

[adiiann 163]

Hi Guys!

I know that as you get the visa in your hand, you want to fly immediately to be with your love. But then, in some occasion, you have to settle things before leaving. How long can a beneficiary stay in his/her country before going to US after he/she get visa? What if you can't book immediately for plane tickets?

Thanks for sharing your ideas.

" The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. "

~ Oscar Wilde ~

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

Whew!.... Really... that's great... Thanks!

[pinktulips2012 1]

mine was issued august 2008. expiration october 2008..... but i went here september 2008. just try look your visa when you get it.

As stated in a previous post - when issued (the K1) the beneficiary has (6) six months to enter the US. Once in the US he/she will get an I-94 which is valid for 90 days (so he/she will have 90 days to marry the intended US citizen).

The I-94 is what Stevent (above) is referring to, not the actual K1 visa.

no, i disagree.

my visa was isued august 4, 2008. expiration october 30, 2008.

i entered US september 1, 2008 this is my I-94. expiration november 30, 2008.

that is what i have.... maybe it differs in every cases.

well, goodluck to you!

just wait for your visa

Edited October 31, 2008 by stevent

[adiiann 163]

mine was issued august 2008. expiration october 2008..... but i went here september 2008. just try look your visa when you get it.

As stated in a previous post - when issued (the K1) the beneficiary has (6) six months to enter the US. Once in the US he/she will get an I-94 which is valid for 90 days (so he/she will have 90 days to marry the intended US citizen).

The I-94 is what Stevent (above) is referring to, not the actual K1 visa.

no, i disagree.

my visa was isued august 4, 2008. expiration october 30, 2008.

i enter US september 1, 2008 this is my I-94. expiration november 30, 2008.

that is what i have.... maybe it differs in every cases.

well, goodluck to you!

just wait for your visa

Thanks a lot....

[raymaga 25]

mine was issued august 2008. expiration october 2008..... but i went here september 2008. just try look your visa when you get it.

As stated in a previous post - when issued (the K1) the beneficiary has (6) six months to enter the US. Once in the US he/she will get an I-94 which is valid for 90 days (so he/she will have 90 days to marry the intended US citizen).

The I-94 is what Stevent (above) is referring to, not the actual K1 visa.

no, i disagree.

my visa was isued august 4, 2008. expiration october 30, 2008.

i entered US september 1, 2008 this is my I-94. expiration november 30, 2008.

that is what i have.... maybe it differs in every cases.

well, goodluck to you!

just wait for your visa

I always thought K-1 visas were valid for 6 months... anybody else ever heard of them being valid for less than 6 months????

[pinktulips2012 1]

mine was issued august 2008. expiration october 2008..... but i went here september 2008. just try look your visa when you get it.

As stated in a previous post - when issued (the K1) the beneficiary has (6) six months to enter the US. Once in the US he/she will get an I-94 which is valid for 90 days (so he/she will have 90 days to marry the intended US citizen).

The I-94 is what Stevent (above) is referring to, not the actual K1 visa.

no, i disagree.

my visa was isued august 4, 2008. expiration october 30, 2008.

i entered US september 1, 2008 this is my I-94. expiration november 30, 2008.

that is what i have.... maybe it differs in every cases.

well, goodluck to you!

just wait for your visa

I always thought K-1 visas were valid for 6 months... anybody else ever heard of them being valid for less than 6 months????

well, that is what i had.... maybe it differs in every cases. i don't know.....

[maliciant 7]

I was originally under the impression it was always 3 months, and then I saw posts from people who said it was good 6 months. I think it depends on the country, probably anyone in a visa waiver country gets a 6 month visa, those not... 3 months. So philippines get's 3 months, the uk 6, etc. This VW bit is just a guess on my part, don't take it as gospel.

[toma1 10]

I was originally under the impression it was always 3 months, and then I saw posts from people who said it was good 6 months. I think it depends on the country, probably anyone in a visa waiver country gets a 6 month visa, those not... 3 months. So philippines get's 3 months, the uk 6, etc. This VW bit is just a guess on my part, don't take it as gospel.

It's probably like many other visas... the max is 6 months but the consulate can issue anything it likes UP TO but not LONGER than that.

[Precious 2]

In the Rio Consulate, Brazil, they issued me a K-1 visa valid for 6 months. I go with the others who say that it may vary from country to country.

Check with your consulate. When you receive a visa there is also a letter explaining all these details.

Good luck!

Edited November 1, 2008 by Precious

[Laura+Tom 2]

According to the US Embassy in Manila 'The I-129F fiancé(e) petition is a single entry visa that is valid for six months from the date of its approval'

Edited November 1, 2008 by Laura+Tom

[mahalako 0]

Hi Guys!

I know that as you get the visa in your hand, you want to fly immediately to be with your love. But then, in some occasion, you have to settle things before leaving. How long can a beneficiary stay in his/her country before going to US after he/she get visa? What if you can't book immediately for plane tickets?

Thanks for sharing your ideas.

" The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. "

~ Oscar Wilde ~

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[adiiann 163]

Hi Guys!

I know that as you get the visa in your hand, you want to fly immediately to be with your love. But then, in some occasion, you have to settle things before leaving. How long can a beneficiary stay in his/her country before going to US after he/she get visa? What if you can't book immediately for plane tickets?

Thanks for sharing your ideas.

" The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. "

~ Oscar Wilde ~

HI THERE I HAVE THE SAME TIME LINE LIKE YOU HOPE TO CHAT TO YOU

Sure... why not... you can send me messages here.... most of the time i have an access in internet.... so whenever i have enough time to check VJ... im checking it...