My fiance had to return to Thailand. What can I do?

[rwaggs21 0]

I am throwing myself to the mercy of the board. My fiance moved to the US about 5 weeks ago. Well there was an unexpected emergency in her family, (not a death) that required she return. She was here for approximately 30 of the allotted 90 days. So now, the question I have is what do we do now. The situation with her mom has resolved itself, but now we are lost as to what to do next.

Thank you in advance for all the practical advice. Please don't beat me up too much about the error I've made. Believe me, I am fully aware of the situation I am in.

[sachinky 465]

You can try having the K-1 visa revalidated at the embassy that issued it. Her I94 date is still valid, yes?

Will probably need some proof of her emergency.

She will not get the full 90 days this time, only the remaining time on the I-94. She will need to return and get married ASAP.

Failing that, you will probably have to file for another K-1.

I'm sure others will come along and chip in.

[rwaggs21 0]

You can try having the K-1 visa revalidated at the embassy that issued it. Her I94 date is still valid, yes?

Will probably need some proof of her emergency.

She will not get the full 90 days this time, only the remaining time on the I-94. She will need to return and get married ASAP.

Failing that, you will probably have to file for another K-1.

I'm sure others will come along and chip in.

That sounds like a good plan. So should I have her call the embassey? Ahhh I am so confused right now.

[sachinky 465]

Yes, have her call the Consulate. Maybe you could shoot them an email as well, ya?

Good luck.

Let us know how it turns out. Some people have been successful in getting their visas reaffirmed.

[Ning 619]

I am throwing myself to the mercy of the board. My fiance moved to the US about 5 weeks ago. Well there was an unexpected emergency in her family, (not a death) that required she return. She was here for approximately 30 of the allotted 90 days. So now, the question I have is what do we do now. The situation with her mom has resolved itself, but now we are lost as to what to do next.

Thank you in advance for all the practical advice. Please don't beat me up too much about the error I've made. Believe me, I am fully aware of the situation I am in.

She may not get far using the normal phone number. Have her go to post office & buy a pin number that will allow her to call embassy direct to get info about what might be done.

It been said many times here on V J that the K 1 is a one time visa. It may be that you have to start over no matter what occured. Hopefully this is a special circumstance that they will take into consideration.

[daboyz 36]

Send them an email. They are pretty good at responding. Make sure you put this in the subject line:

Inquiry: BNKxxxxxxxxxx (case number)

Also use visasbkk2@state.gov for the email. The don't seem to respond if you don't have the 2 in there.

[daboyz 36]

I am throwing myself to the mercy of the board. My fiance moved to the US about 5 weeks ago. Well there was an unexpected emergency in her family, (not a death) that required she return. She was here for approximately 30 of the allotted 90 days. So now, the question I have is what do we do now. The situation with her mom has resolved itself, but now we are lost as to what to do next.

Thank you in advance for all the practical advice. Please don't beat me up too much about the error I've made. Believe me, I am fully aware of the situation I am in.

Also would be good if you filled in your timeline here on VJ. Not sure if you have married yet or not. Might help at the consulate if you can show proof of the marriage.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

You can try having the K-1 visa revalidated at the embassy that issued it. Her I94 date is still valid, yes?

Will probably need some proof of her emergency.

She will not get the full 90 days this time, only the remaining time on the I-94. She will need to return and get married ASAP.

Failing that, you will probably have to file for another K-1.

I'm sure others will come along and chip in.

Good advice

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I am throwing myself to the mercy of the board. My fiance moved to the US about 5 weeks ago. Well there was an unexpected emergency in her family, (not a death) that required she return. She was here for approximately 30 of the allotted 90 days. So now, the question I have is what do we do now. The situation with her mom has resolved itself, but now we are lost as to what to do next.

Thank you in advance for all the practical advice. Please don't beat me up too much about the error I've made. Believe me, I am fully aware of the situation I am in.

Most likely you will have to re-file. This is why K-1s should not mess around. Had you got married and filed for AOS she could have filed for an emergency AP and returned with that.

I will say as I always have...get married and file AOS as soon as possible...a week from arrival is very do-able. Waiting longer delays your fiancees benefits and puts you at the mercy of too many variables. The K-1 is a one time visa

[rwaggs21 0]

Most likely you will have to re-file. This is why K-1s should not mess around. Had you got married and filed for AOS she could have filed for an emergency AP and returned with that.

I will say as I always have...get married and file AOS as soon as possible...a week from arrival is very do-able. Waiting longer delays your fiancees benefits and puts you at the mercy of too many variables. The K-1 is a one time visa

Thanks for the coulda woulda shoulda. I am aware of the mistake. Was looking for solutions not lectures. We all walk a different path.

[SuperDuper! 230]

Thanks for the coulda woulda shoulda. I am aware of the mistake. Was looking for solutions not lectures. We all walk a different path.

Thanks for the drama! T

Just take care of business, and don't distract yourself, ok? Good Luck!

[Boiler 46,156]

By my calculations you have about 4 weeks to try and get the visa revalidated, get a ticket, get here, marry and file for adjustment.

[Audy_Rob 26]

You should contact the embassy immediately and ask for an appointment to have the visa reissued. I would also ask them about what documentation they will require to consider the request. You should also have a document signed by you and your fiance reaffirming you intentions to be married. It would also be wise to provide some documentary evidence regarding the circumstances that you required your fiance to return to her country. Here is an article I wrote about obtaining a reissuance of a fiance visa. Good luck.

Excellent information. Of course I am making sure Audy and I will not need it. Thank you.