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[LewisandAlena 0]

Hi there! My fiancé and I are trying to sort out when would be best to send in all the initial K-1 paperwork so that it goes through at the right time. We wanted to get married in December, but that doesn't sound like it will work. We're planning for May 7 now, but we don't want to file too soon so that he can still be in England for his brother's wedding on April 7. I spoke to an immigration officer today, and she said to file in mid-October. Based on your experiences, does this sound about right?

(PS If it is, that would be great, because we wanted to have one last visit before filing and "the big wait")

Thanks!

[ryna 132]

It's difficult to say exactly because there are so many variables. Keep in mind that your fiancé will have 6 months to use the visa after it is issued, so if it isn't issued any earlier than Nov. 7 (roughly), he'll be OK. I'd be surprised if you made it through everything that quickly even if you filed today (although stranger things have happened!)

[LewisandAlena 0]

Keep in mind that your fiancé will have 6 months to use the visa after it is issued, so if it isn't issued any earlier than Nov. 7 (roughly), he'll be OK.

I saw somewhere else that it was 4 months, which has been the root of most of our concerns. Is it definitely 6?

[Dan and Ali 3]

I saw somewhere else that it was 4 months, which has been the root of most of our concerns. Is it definitely 6?

It's 6 months. My visa was issued in March and expires in September.

[ryna 132]

I saw somewhere else that it was 4 months, which has been the root of most of our concerns. Is it definitely 6?

4 months is the amount of time the approved I-129F is valid (for the embassy to schedule the interview). The embassy can extend it 4 more (I believe) if they are backed up..

You definitely have 6 months after the visa is issued to enter the US.

[LewisandAlena 0]

Awesome! Thank you both.

[Darren + Heather 0]

Also, you can travel between Countries while you are waiting for the Visa to be approved. My fiance has been here twice since we filed without any issue. Good luck!!

[LewisandAlena 0]

Also, you can travel between Countries while you are waiting for the Visa to be approved. My fiance has been here twice since we filed without any issue. Good luck!!

Are you positive? I knew I could go to England, but when I asked the immigration officer whether he could come over she said no. But I'm starting to doubt pretty much everything she told me.

[Amyyduck 20]

You can definitely have your fiance come visit you from England during the K-1 process. There are some things you should know first though, like in case the immigration officer requires it, he will need to have adequate proof that he is planning to return to the UK. Sometimes a return ticket isn't enough. Something like a lease in his name, and/or a letter from his employer stating that he is expected back at work on x date would help. Likely he won't need it, but it wouldn't hurt to have. You can see more experiences and advice about visiting in this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/67796-yes-you-can-visit/page__p__903059#entry903059

Also once the visa is approved and is actually physically stapled into his passport, he can no longer come visit on the VWP. His next entry into the US will have to then result in your marriage within the 90 day timeframe.

In my opinion, the sooner you can get all your stuff together and send it out, the better it will be for your peace of mind. If it helps, I'm hoping to have the wedding next June and I'm sending my I-129F out on August 1st when my new lease starts. So send it out whenever you're ready and good luck on your journey!!