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DarrenJennifer Newbie

DarrenJennifer   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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My wife just received her Visa from the embassy in Bogota. She has quite a few things to do before coming to the U.S that could take 3 or 4 months, does anyone know how much time she has before she HAS to come or the Visa will expire?

You have 6 months from the date the visa was issued, don't leave it late as they will not issue a new visa you would have to start the process again.

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,834

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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My wife just received her Visa from the embassy in Bogota. She has quite a few things to do before coming to the U.S that could take 3 or 4 months, does anyone know how much time she has before she HAS to come or the Visa will expire?

The expiration date is printed on the visa, your wife MUST enter the US prior to that date.

You have 6 months from the date the visa was issued,

While that is typically the case, sometimes visas will be valid for less than 6 months, that's while it's important for the OP's wife to check the expiration date printed on the visa and use the visa prior to that date.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

vickybranson Explorer

vickybranson   1

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Colombia
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My wife just received her Visa from the embassy in Bogota. She has quite a few things to do before coming to the U.S that could take 3 or 4 months, does anyone know how much time she has before she HAS to come or the Visa will expire?

She has 90 days to get married since the visa was issued. So 3 months.

I am adjusting from a B2

09/14/2011 Sent package with I-130, I-485, I-765

09/16/2011 Package arrived at Chicago lock-box

09/19/2011 Received text mail from USCIS package accepted

09/21/2011 NOA1 hard-copies received in mail

09/29/2011 Biometrics appointment scheduled for October 19th 2011

10/04/2011 Successful walk-in for biometrics

10/21/2011 Request to appear for initial interview

11/08/2011 EAD Card/Document Production

11/17/2011 EAD received in the mail

11/18/2011 Applied for SSN with EAD

11/22/2011 Interview at Local USCIS Indianapolis (Approved)

11/22/2011 Received text and e-mail that I-485 has been approved

11/23/2011 Touched Green Card Production

11/29/2011 Touched

12/01/2011 Received SS card in the mailbox

12/02/2011 Received GC and welcome letter in the mail

12/29/2011 Touched I-130

01/02/2012 I-130 approved (letter in the mail)

My journey lasted 2 months and 18 days :)

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,834

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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She has 90 days to get married since the visa was issued. So 3 months.

Incorrect on two different points.

First as it relates to the OP: OP and his wife are already married, his wife will be entering on a spousal visa. There is no need to officially marry again (although nothing stopping them from having another ceremony).

Second as it relates to any K1 filers reading this: The 90 day requirement to get married is 90 after entering the US using a K1 visa; not 90 days to marry after the visa is issued.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

skiptex Proficient

skiptex   225

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Venezuela
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yep.. that is correct

Edited by skiptex

K101/17/2012.....I-129F ..... sent to Dallas, Texas

01/25/2012.....NOA1 (text & email) ..... sent to Vermont Service Center

01/28/2012.....NOA1 Hard Copy in Mail

07/31/2012.....NOA2.. 188 days update@USCIS

08/03/2012.....NOA2.. Hard Copy

09/04/2012.....Sent Email to Caracas Embassy for Interview date.. they had not contacted her

09/05/2012.....Embassy response.. with interview date!!

10/17/2012.....INTERVIEW @Caracas Embassy!

10/17/2012.....INTERVIEW @Caracas Embassy... APPROVED!!

12/31/2012.....POE.. Miami, arrived to AUSTIN next day smile.png

02/16/2013.....Married!!

AOS - K1

05/06/2013.....I-465 & I-765 sent USPS priority mail

05/14/2013......Email, Text of Receiving package on 5/11

05/16/2013......Hard Copy of NOA1 received: I-465 and _I-765 Application for employment

05/20/2013...... Bio-metric hard-copy.
05/29/2013...... Biometric scheduled. . Austin office

07/15/2013...... EAD card arrived in mail today smile.png

10/20/2013...... Green Card approved! NOA hardcopy received!

10/31/2013...... Green Card Delivered!!

ROC-I-751
07/21/15 90 day Window Opens

07/24/15 I-751 Mailed to Cali. Service Center
09/03/15 Biometeric scheduled and completed

01/26/16 ROC Letter arrived
01/30/16 10 yr Green Card arrived

Donald555 Rookie

Donald555   1

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Filed: Other Country: Colombia
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Incorrect on two different points.

First as it relates to the OP: OP and his wife are already married, his wife will be entering on a spousal visa. There is no need to officially marry again (although nothing stopping them from having another ceremony).

Second as it relates to any K1 filers reading this: The 90 day requirement to get married is 90 after entering the US using a K1 visa; not 90 days to marry after the visa is issued.

Thanks Ryan, that was my understanding as well.

croa01 Contributor

croa01   2

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Colombia
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She has 90 days to get married since the visa was issued. So 3 months.

WRONG

USCIS
11/12/2010 Marriage in Colombia
12/13/2010 I-130 Sent
12/14/2010 NOA1
01/07/2011 Touched
04/27/2011 NOA2
05/02/2011 NOA 2 Hard Copy Received

NVC
05/02/2011 NVC Received
05/09/2011 NVC Case # Assigned
05/10/2011 AOS Bill Paid
05/10/2011 DS 3032 Email sent
05/11/2011 DS 3032 Email confirmation from NVC
05/14/2011 AOS Package sent
05/16/2011 AOS Package received at NVC
06/02/2011 IV Bill Paid
06/04/2011 DS 230 Package sent
06/06/2011 DS 230 Package received at NVC
06/15/2011 SIF - NVC Case complete
08/22/2011 Interview & Approval
08/27/2011 Passports and Sealed envelope delivered

USA
09/08/2011 POE Miami
09/19/2011 Welcome letter
09/26/2011 Green card in the mail

USCIS

09/05/2013 I-751 Sent

09/12/2013 NOA Dated 09/06/2013

Sam&Kathleen Enthusiast

Sam&Kathleen   1

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Colombia
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She has 90 days to get married since the visa was issued. So 3 months.

That's for Fiance VIsa (K1)... CR1 visa take between 4 or 6 months. I think date should be appear in her visa.

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