k1 visa....pls help...

[shaqkeys 0]

hi..does anyone knows if i was granted with the visa isn't it it's only good for 6 months?can i renew my visa here after 6 months??????pls anyone???????/

[godisgood 0]

hi..does anyone knows if i was granted with the visa isn't it it's only good for 6 months?can i renew my visa here after 6 months??????pls anyone???????/

when will be your expiry date? thats also my probz if i can still extend expiry date of my visa.what are the requirements...

[Sylvia_n_Joseph 3]

It is good only for 6 months. On very rare cases it can be extended but basically if you don't arrive in 6 months you have to start over

[shaqkeys 0]

It is good only for 6 months. On very rare cases it can be extended but basically if you don't arrive in 6 months you have to start over

yeah i know it's good until 6 months but i can't renew it?????????

[njaxfl 0]

hi..does anyone knows if i was granted with the visa isn't it it's only good for 6 months?can i renew my visa here after 6 months??????pls anyone???????/

I dont think mga sisters,As far as i know-once it expires you're only option is to the petition again..Why did you wait that long by the way?

[jfd 0]

hi..does anyone knows if i was granted with the visa isn't it it's only good for 6 months?can i renew my visa here after 6 months??????pls anyone???????/

Do you mean an unused expired visa after six months? If that is, well in my case, yes I was able to renew it.

Maybe it depends also on the reason why you were not able to use it.

In my case, I just surrendered my expired visa together with my visa packet and an explanation letter why I was not able to use it. Then after a month they sent me an appointment letter for another interview and submission of new set of DS forms, new medical from St. Lukes and new NBI clearance.

[godisgood 0]

hi..does anyone knows if i was granted with the visa isn't it it's only good for 6 months?can i renew my visa here after 6 months??????pls anyone???????/

Do you mean an unused expired visa after six months? If that is, well in my case, yes I was able to renew it.

Maybe it depends also on the reason why you were not able to use it.

In my case, I just surrendered my expired visa together with my visa packet and an explanation letter why I was not able to use it. Then after a month they sent me an appointment letter for another interview and submission of new set of DS forms, new medical from St. Lukes and new NBI clearance.

so during interview you only submitted documents you brought during your first interview, or they ask for additional docs...

[jfd 0]

hi..does anyone knows if i was granted with the visa isn't it it's only good for 6 months?can i renew my visa here after 6 months??????pls anyone???????/

Do you mean an unused expired visa after six months? If that is, well in my case, yes I was able to renew it.

Maybe it depends also on the reason why you were not able to use it.

In my case, I just surrendered my expired visa together with my visa packet and an explanation letter why I was not able to use it. Then after a month they sent me an appointment letter for another interview and submission of new set of DS forms, new medical from St. Lukes and new NBI clearance.

so during interview you only submitted documents you brought during your first interview, or they ask for additional docs...

Actually, I was not interviewed yet. My interview will be in two days. In the appointment letter they sent me, that`s all they asked for me to submit. New NBI, new medical report from slec, passport, new visa photos and ds forms. Visa payment of 131$ and the fee for medical 213$.

They didn`t ask for a new affidavit of support, maybe they`re satisfied with my old one.

No additional docs asked.

But when you apply for visa replacement/renewal, you should submit an explanation letter why you were not able to use the visa. Then they will decide whether you are eligible for visa replacement.

[dbears 1]

hi..does anyone knows if i was granted with the visa isn't it it's only good for 6 months?can i renew my visa here after 6 months??????pls anyone???????/

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3221.html

• Validity of visas

Generally, an immigrant visa is valid for six (6) months from the date of issuance. The validity of a visa, however, may also be limited because of medical restrictions or other reasons. If an applicant knows that departure will not be possible within this period, he or she should request to have the interview moved to a later date. The Embassy does not extend the validity of an issued visa.

However, an expired visa may be replaced if the applicant is able to demonstrate that his/her ability to use the visa was due to circumstances beyond his/her control.

If an applicant is determined to be eligible for a replacement visa, he/she will be asked to update his record and will be charged the applicable consular fees.

To request a replacement visa, the expired visa needs to be surrendered at the Embassy with a letter explaining the reasons why the visa was not used.

as jfd said, it will depend on the reason why you were not able travel within the 6months. just try doing what she did, who knows.

good luck to you and God bless.

[shaqkeys 0]

hi..does anyone knows if i was granted with the visa isn't it it's only good for 6 months?can i renew my visa here after 6 months??????pls anyone???????/

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3221.html

• Validity of visas

Generally, an immigrant visa is valid for six (6) months from the date of issuance. The validity of a visa, however, may also be limited because of medical restrictions or other reasons. If an applicant knows that departure will not be possible within this period, he or she should request to have the interview moved to a later date. The Embassy does not extend the validity of an issued visa.

However, an expired visa may be replaced if the applicant is able to demonstrate that his/her ability to use the visa was due to circumstances beyond his/her control.

If an applicant is determined to be eligible for a replacement visa, he/she will be asked to update his record and will be charged the applicable consular fees.

To request a replacement visa, the expired visa needs to be surrendered at the Embassy with a letter explaining the reasons why the visa was not used.

as jfd said, it will depend on the reason why you were not able travel within the 6months. just try doing what she did, who knows.

good luck to you and God bless.

yeah maybe that's a good idea!!! thanks!!!!

[godisgood 0]

hi..does anyone knows if i was granted with the visa isn't it it's only good for 6 months?can i renew my visa here after 6 months??????pls anyone???????/

Do you mean an unused expired visa after six months? If that is, well in my case, yes I was able to renew it.

Maybe it depends also on the reason why you were not able to use it.

In my case, I just surrendered my expired visa together with my visa packet and an explanation letter why I was not able to use it. Then after a month they sent me an appointment letter for another interview and submission of new set of DS forms, new medical from St. Lukes and new NBI clearance.

so during interview you only submitted documents you brought during your first interview, or they ask for additional docs...

Actually, I was not interviewed yet. My interview will be in two days. In the appointment letter they sent me, that`s all they asked for me to submit. New NBI, new medical report from slec, passport, new visa photos and ds forms. Visa payment of 131$ and the fee for medical 213$.

They didn`t ask for a new affidavit of support, maybe they`re satisfied with my old one.

No additional docs asked.

But when you apply for visa replacement/renewal, you should submit an explanation letter why you were not able to use the visa. Then they will decide whether you are eligible for visa replacement.

thanks jfd, my case is my passport/visa was lost (bag snatch) visa expired on feb 11, 2009 still trying to contact emabassy..

[sj_soulm8ts 0]

I'm sorry about the lost of your visa/passport... just a bit of advice, you might need a police report regarding the incident of robbery or an affidavit of loss, the USEM would probably require this for an authenticity of your reason.Hopefully you'll get your visa replaced soon.

[jfd 0]

hi..does anyone knows if i was granted with the visa isn't it it's only good for 6 months?can i renew my visa here after 6 months??????pls anyone???????/

Do you mean an unused expired visa after six months? If that is, well in my case, yes I was able to renew it.

Maybe it depends also on the reason why you were not able to use it.

In my case, I just surrendered my expired visa together with my visa packet and an explanation letter why I was not able to use it. Then after a month they sent me an appointment letter for another interview and submission of new set of DS forms, new medical from St. Lukes and new NBI clearance.

so during interview you only submitted documents you brought during your first interview, or they ask for additional docs...

Actually, I was not interviewed yet. My interview will be in two days. In the appointment letter they sent me, that`s all they asked for me to submit. New NBI, new medical report from slec, passport, new visa photos and ds forms. Visa payment of 131$ and the fee for medical 213$.

They didn`t ask for a new affidavit of support, maybe they`re satisfied with my old one.

No additional docs asked.

But when you apply for visa replacement/renewal, you should submit an explanation letter why you were not able to use the visa. Then they will decide whether you are eligible for visa replacement.

thanks jfd, my case is my passport/visa was lost (bag snatch) visa expired on feb 11, 2009 still trying to contact emabassy..

I just faxed a letter to the USEM about my expired visa and that I would want to renew it. I think that`s the fastest way to contact them because I noticed all their letters sent to me were dated the day I faxed to them though it was mailed later.

Good luck.

[godisgood 0]

hi..does anyone knows if i was granted with the visa isn't it it's only good for 6 months?can i renew my visa here after 6 months??????pls anyone???????/

Do you mean an unused expired visa after six months? If that is, well in my case, yes I was able to renew it.

Maybe it depends also on the reason why you were not able to use it.

In my case, I just surrendered my expired visa together with my visa packet and an explanation letter why I was not able to use it. Then after a month they sent me an appointment letter for another interview and submission of new set of DS forms, new medical from St. Lukes and new NBI clearance.

so during interview you only submitted documents you brought during your first interview, or they ask for additional docs...

Actually, I was not interviewed yet. My interview will be in two days. In the appointment letter they sent me, that`s all they asked for me to submit. New NBI, new medical report from slec, passport, new visa photos and ds forms. Visa payment of 131$ and the fee for medical 213$.

They didn`t ask for a new affidavit of support, maybe they`re satisfied with my old one.

No additional docs asked.

But when you apply for visa replacement/renewal, you should submit an explanation letter why you were not able to use the visa. Then they will decide whether you are eligible for visa replacement.

thanks jfd, my case is my passport/visa was lost (bag snatch) visa expired on feb 11, 2009 still trying to contact emabassy..

I just faxed a letter to the USEM about my expired visa and that I would want to renew it. I think that`s the fastest way to contact them because I noticed all their letters sent to me were dated the day I faxed to them though it was mailed later.

Good luck.

hi can you pls give me the fax no. of usembassy..thanks so much!! ill just fax all my docs its hard to contact via call center.