Delaying K1

[chidub 2]

Hi all,

I have a question that's a little different. Up until today, like most people using VJ, I was desperate to speed up the visa process but now I'm looking for options to delay it.

I'm wondering if its possible to extend the amount of time the K1 is valid for after issuance. We're not expecting to receive our K1 until spring of next year, perhaps March with current processing times. After that I understand the visa is valid for 6 months. My problem is I've just been offered a 12 month job contract starting asap. In my current circumstances the job offer is too good to turn down.

So is it possible to extend the validity so I could enter the US in a year when the job ends? If not, how much could I delay the process at the embassy (Dublin) without causing problems? Also, the job is in another European country. Does it cause problems moving at this stage in the visa process? Are we better off cancelling the application and starting again in a few months? That option doesn't appeal so much. If we did though, would cancelling then starting the process again raise red flags?

Sorry for so many questions at once. Just looking for as much info as possible before taking this major decision.

Thanks for your help!

[bigdog 376]

You could withdraw your application? The whole process will take abut 7 months till you get your visa. Are you sure you want to come to the US?

[Leatherneck 693]

Withdrawing the I-129f petition will not cause any red flags, you're free to do so.

Have you considered getting married then pursuing the CR1 route to a visa?

That process will take from 8-10 months to complete normally. You can go slowly

in the CR1 process if you desire to do so.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

You don;t even have NOA 2 yet. You could easily delay the process (delay sending in documents, cancel first interview) enough to get your visa next summer and then immigrate for Christmas 2012. Moving to a different country is not a major problem, just inform them of your new address.

[chidub 2]

Thanks for the replies.

Penguin, I guess that's the reply we were hoping for. We were hoping there weren't any time limits on getting documents together once I receive the package from the embassy.

And Bigdog, just for the record, I'm very sure I want to move to the US. My fiancee and I are looking forward to building a life together there for the long-term, so I want to make the best decision for our entire future together and not just to get there as soon as possible. Although the extra months apart will be difficult, the longer-term benefits both career-wise and financially are what make this difficult decision one we may have to take.

[Katie & Trev 3]

It should be okay if you delay your paperwork when it comes to that point (packet 3 stuff) like someone said above. Once you have your NOA2 you have 4 months to get everything sent (Obviously don't leave it all to the very last second, but it does give you a bit of extra time.)

Don't forget though that you will need a police check for the country you'll be working in, since you'll be there for more than 6 months.

[araali 0]

Sorry to get in on this post so late, but I have a similar situation. Received NOA2 Feb 1st, valid until May 30th. I need to take a contract job in Antarctica (still considered a US job) until October to raise money so I was going to delay sending packet 3 until close to the May 30th deadline. As I understand it packet 4 follows. Is there a time limit on that also? If so, I will stall in sending that also. Then hope I can delay the interview until October when I return to the US, perhaps by canceling the first interview as somebody suggested. Does this seem possible?

Also, we have child together if that helps our situation at all.

thanks in advance!