interview timeline

[rdettman6684 0]

Hello all! The NOA2 I received statesthat it is valid from 5/13/11 to 9/13/11. I was wondering if that is the time frame we have to schedule the interview or the time frame during which the interview must take place?

[payxibka 10,045]

theoretically but the consulate can extend that time at there discretion or upon your request

[rdettman6684 0]

I'm sorry, I wasn't sure the intent of your reply. Is it that an interview needs to be schedule by 9/13 or an interview needs to take place by 9/13?

[payxibka 10,045]

I'm sorry, I wasn't sure the intent of your reply. Is it that an interview needs to be schedule by 9/13 or an interview needs to take place by 9/13?

theoretically visa issued...

[pocheros 101]

As soon as you schedule an interview it's considered "extended." For example, my petition expired on August 11th but I booked an interview for August 22nd. Later I managed to-reschedule it to August 11th but even if, say, my interview was in September it would be considered fine. What matters is that the embassy is aware that you haven't "abandoned" your petition.

Now that you have NOA2, I recommend staying on top of things by calling Department of State to inquire about Pkt3 and Pkt4. It is NOT necessary to physically receive Pkt3 in the mail in order to mail back (or fax, if you're Vancouver) the forms- all that you need to know is that Pkt3 has been "logged" which DoS will tell you.

Many Montrealers never receive Pkt3, so if you're going to Montreal I highly recommend calling DoS often! It will save you several weeks!

Edited July 13, 2011 by pocheros

[rdettman6684 0]

Thank you both so much for the great help. I called the DOS last week sicne my fiance hadn't received packet 3 and they told me that since the Consulate had received the approved I-129F to go ahead and assemble and mail in packet 3 which my fiance is currently doing. I'll make sure to stay on top of the DOS once she confirms she mailed in packet 3 so that I know when Packet 4 is logged and we can schedule the interview.