K1 - How long is it valid for?

[zips 0]

When my fiance fianally gets his K1 visa (being positive and saying when not if!), how long is it valid for before he has to travel? I know he has 30 days to use it once he gets here.

[baron555 934]

When my fiance fianally gets his K1 visa (being positive and saying when not if!), how long is it valid for before he has to travel? I know he has 30 days to use it once he gets here.

The K-1 must be used to enter the US within 6 months of the date of its issuance (some consulates will extend that upon special request).

There is no 30 days limit to anything.

Then you both must become married within 90 days of their entry into the US, or they must return.

[KimberlyAhmed 28]

It is valid for 6 months form date of issue and once he is here, you have 90 days to marry.

[at long last 58]

If I'm not mistaken the visa is good for 6 months, or until you use it then you have 90 days to get married as it expires 90 days after you cross into USA.

hope this makes sense.

Terri

[Winning23 25]

When my fiance fianally gets his K1 visa (being positive and saying when not if!), how long is it valid for before he has to travel? I know he has 30 days to use it once he gets here.

When someone is granted a K1. They have six months from time of visa to enter USA.

When they actually enter USA, the visa hold must marry the petitioner within 90 days of arrival. If not married, then, the visa holder is in default and will be deported.

Once married in the USA, the petitioner must file an Adjustment of Status so the government can switch the status from K1 to permanent resident. This process may take 3-5 months. Advisable not to LEAVE US borders during this period. You can apply for a Parole to travel outside US borders during this period, but I am not sure, you do some research online.. All the info is available on US State Dept website.

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You are all right on the 90 days to use it once in the US . . . that was just a typo on my part! And thanks for the other info. I was pretty sure it was 6 months, but couldn't find it stated anywhere!

[baron555 934]

If I'm not mistaken the visa is good for 6 months, or until you use it then you have 90 days to get married as it expires 90 days after you cross into USA.

hope this makes sense.

Terri

Not exactly correct but close.

The K-1 is a single use ENTRY visa. At the POE it will be cancelled and replaced with a 90 day limit I-94 visa. This I-94 shows that you are allowed to be in the US for the 90 days in which you have to marry. Once you have done this, you have until whenever you choose (it is suggested to be done before the 90 days is up) to apply for AOS. The AOS NOA1 serves as the unofficial official proof that you should be allowed to remain in the US. If you do not submit for the AOS and after the I-94 is used up, you are officially out of status and could be told to leave.....never happens, but you have no status.