How do we get extension on NOA2?

[JenniferS 4]

Hi all,

So.. we got our NOA2 back in June, and it expires Oct 6 2011. In the meantime my fiance has been working on everything.. getting a new passport, fingerprints etc etc. He just called to schedule the medical which he needs before we can mail in packet 3, and the earliest he can get in is August 22nd. I'm worried that by the time he gets the medical done, then finally sends in packet 3 and then the consulate schedules the interview, it will be close to or past the expiration date. I think we can get an extension on this date? I've searched around this website but I can't find out how. Is anyone able to help me? I dont want to wait until Oct 1st to start worrying about this. Thanks!! Jenn

[Barbara J 115]

Hi all,

So.. we got our NOA2 back in June, and it expires Oct 6 2011. In the meantime my fiance has been working on everything.. getting a new passport, fingerprints etc etc. He just called to schedule the medical which he needs before we can mail in packet 3, and the earliest he can get in is August 22nd. I'm worried that by the time he gets the medical done, then finally sends in packet 3 and then the consulate schedules the interview, it will be close to or past the expiration date. I think we can get an extension on this date? I've searched around this website but I can't find out how. Is anyone able to help me? I dont want to wait until Oct 1st to start worrying about this. Thanks!! Jenn

Jen not sure why you waited so long as you were approved back in June. he could have had his medical before or anytime since then. Not sure what state he is in but he will get the results within a few days. I hope he has had his police check done and fingerprinting? Once he has the medical and all his papers he can send them in straight away over night express. So his app is 22nd August he should have the results back 26th -30 send it all off immediately interviews are wait approx 4 weeks but lately consulate is working really quick as some here have got their interview within a week so that's September so should not be a problem and then the K1 is valid for 6 months.

[JenniferS 4]

Jen not sure why you waited so long as you were approved back in June. he could have had his medical before or anytime since then. Not sure what state he is in but he will get the results within a few days. I hope he has had his police check done and fingerprinting? Once he has the medical and all his papers he can send them in straight away over night express. So his app is 22nd August he should have the results back 26th -30 send it all off immediately interviews are wait approx 4 weeks but lately consulate is working really quick as some here have got their interview within a week so that's September so should not be a problem and then the K1 is valid for 6 months.

Yeah, I got the letter in the mail that it was approved approx June 8th, adn he was scheduled to come here June 22nd, so I got everything I needed together for the I134 etc and had that all ready for him.. no point in mailing it since he was going to be here in the US anyway, but he's been back since July 14th and yes, got hte fingerprints done and his passport updated already, but he travels for work..he is away from Sydney most week days and never has any idea where they are going to be and what days until a day or two to a week in advance, so it's been tough getting all of that done. I'm not sure why he waited so long to call to make an appt for the medical, but he did.. can't change that now.. but that is the only thing pending before mailing in packet 3. but either way, it looks like its going to be cutting it close by the time they schedule the interview, because since it will be so close, we KNOW it will be scheduled for 5 weeks out.. haha! I think we should def get an extension. better than starting from square one all over again. Any idea on how to get the extension?? Thanks!! Jenn

[LookyWhatIFound 38]

Yeah, I got the letter in the mail that it was approved approx June 8th, adn he was scheduled to come here June 22nd, so I got everything I needed together for the I134 etc and had that all ready for him.. no point in mailing it since he was going to be here in the US anyway, but he's been back since July 14th and yes, got hte fingerprints done and his passport updated already, but he travels for work..he is away from Sydney most week days and never has any idea where they are going to be and what days until a day or two to a week in advance, so it's been tough getting all of that done. I'm not sure why he waited so long to call to make an appt for the medical, but he did.. can't change that now.. but that is the only thing pending before mailing in packet 3. but either way, it looks like its going to be cutting it close by the time they schedule the interview, because since it will be so close, we KNOW it will be scheduled for 5 weeks out.. haha! I think we should def get an extension. better than starting from square one all over again. Any idea on how to get the extension?? Thanks!! Jenn

As long as you are in touch with the embassy you are fine. They will automatically extend it for you if the know you are woking on it and still planning to interview. Good luck.

[Barbara J 115]

Yeah, I got the letter in the mail that it was approved approx June 8th, adn he was scheduled to come here June 22nd, so I got everything I needed together for the I134 etc and had that all ready for him.. no point in mailing it since he was going to be here in the US anyway, but he's been back since July 14th and yes, got hte fingerprints done and his passport updated already, but he travels for work..he is away from Sydney most week days and never has any idea where they are going to be and what days until a day or two to a week in advance, so it's been tough getting all of that done. I'm not sure why he waited so long to call to make an appt for the medical, but he did.. can't change that now.. but that is the only thing pending before mailing in packet 3. but either way, it looks like its going to be cutting it close by the time they schedule the interview, because since it will be so close, we KNOW it will be scheduled for 5 weeks out.. haha! I think we should def get an extension. better than starting from square one all over again. Any idea on how to get the extension?? Thanks!! Jenn

You can always contact the consulate but I think you are going to be fine as time goes as I said the consulate and really rocking right now and getting interviews in fast. As long as he gets that medical into the consulate quickly you will have plenty of time.

[JenniferS 4]

Glad to hear, thank you! I emailed the consulate just to be on the safe side. Packet 3 will definitely be submitted way before expiration date, its just the interview I was worried about getting scheduled late. Good to know they are getting them done quickly =) I'll actually be in Oz sept 9-21.. wonder if the interview will actually fall in that time frame, would be cool! I would love to be there with him. I am just a little worry wort, that is all.. but better to worry about this now than Oct 4th.. ya know!

Thanks!!

Jenn