Extension of I-129F approval

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Hello VJ!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I just want to ask if how many extension does US embassy give if the first request for extension still we can't schedule for interview?

Thank you so much!

[Tahoma 2,292]

Check out the "Frequently Asked Questions About the K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa" on the U.S. Embassy Manila's website. It says the following:

How much time is given to complete the K-1 visa application?

A K-1 petition is valid for four months from the date of its approval. But this may be revalidated by a consular officer provided that both parties are still legally free to marry. It is recommended to gather all the necessary documents for the visa interview appointment as soon as possible.

U.S. Embassy Manila link.

Also, I can't find the link, but I've read elsewhere that the Embassy will revalidate an I-129F petition two times. Counting the original four-month validity, two extensions would make the petition valid for a total of one year.

Just make sure you request the extensions from the Embassy. Let them know that you want an extension, that you are still legally free marry, and that you still intend to get married.

Happy New Year!

[southcalhog 43]

Check out the "Frequently Asked Questions About the K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa" on the U.S. Embassy Manila's website. It says the following:

How much time is given to complete the K-1 visa application?

A K-1 petition is valid for four months from the date of its approval. But this may be revalidated by a consular officer provided that both parties are still legally free to marry. It is recommended to gather all the necessary documents for the visa interview appointment as soon as possible.

U.S. Embassy Manila link.

Also, I can't find the link, but I've read elsewhere that the Embassy will revalidate an I-129F petition two times. Counting the original four-month validity, two extensions would make the petition valid for a total of one year.

Just make sure you request the extensions from the Embassy. Let them know that you want an extension, that you are still legally free marry, and that you still intend to get married.

Happy New Year!

Thats Good Advice as usual "Tahoma", I might have to do just that seeing that i have had to help my fiancees Family adjust since her dads illness, Passing ,Funeral and other things. Thanks for the Insight!! :thumbs:

[Tahoma 2,292]

Thats Good Advice as usual "Tahoma", I might have to do just that seeing that i have had to help my fiancees Family adjust since her dads illness, Passing ,Funeral and other things. Thanks for the Insight!! :thumbs:

T-bro...do you have a target date for an interview yet?

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T-bro...do you have a target date for an interview yet?

MY First Extension expires March 17th, 2012.I just took your advice and Emailed the USEM again just now, Im hoping for March, I just want to make sure when we do schedule theres a date available in March? she will hopefully pay her fees in February.!

[Tahoma 2,292]

MY First Extension expires March 17th, 2012.I just took your advice and Emailed the USEM again just now, Im hoping for March, I just want to make sure when we do schedule theres a date available in March? she will hopefully pay her fees in February.!

Good luck with that, Tom.

[southcalhog 43]

Good luck with that, Tom.

Thanks!

[Messybrownhair 251]

When my i129f petition was approved in a month, we were unprepared and i could not leave my job that soon so i called usem to ask if i could extend my noa2 for a month and they told me that i had a yr to schedule my interview

[southcalhog 43]

When my i129f petition was approved in a month, we were unprepared and i could not leave my job that soon so i called usem to ask if i could extend my noa2 for a month and they told me that i had a yr to schedule my interview

Wow they told you that? Good!

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Wow!!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE....THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD ADVICE THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

[southcalhog 43]

Wow!!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE....THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD ADVICE THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Happy new year to You also!

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Hello VJ's,

I am so sad right now ( We found out just this January 03 that the petition for divorce recognition of me and my ex had dismissed said because of insufficient evidence. What makes me upset was it was dismissed September 23, 2011 and if we are informed immediately it won't take this long Maybe the required documents to be submitted would be done... I hope the government sometimes do their job as it is. Now the only thing they need is the civil code authenticated from the Philippine consulate in Chicago to make my petition terminated. They are only giving us until the 18th to appeal. I am so scared because our I-129F will expire March 28 and I hope before that the decision will be submitted so that i can get record from NSO... I was so disappointed because I always follow up our case and they said no decision yet but then we found out it was dismissed 3 months ago (.

So all I can right now is pray and I m sure my fiance is frustrated already from waiting! I wish my ex feed those Atty.s!!!

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Hello VJ's,

I am so sad right now ( We found out just this January 03 that the petition for divorce recognition of me and my ex had dismissed said because of insufficient evidence. What makes me upset was it was dismissed September 23, 2011 and if we are informed immediately it won't take this long Maybe the required documents to be submitted would be done... I hope the government sometimes do their job as it is. Now the only thing they need is the civil code authenticated from the Philippine consulate in Chicago to make my petition terminated. They are only giving us until the 18th to appeal. I am so scared because our I-129F will expire March 28 and I hope before that the decision will be submitted so that i can get record from NSO... I was so disappointed because I always follow up our case and they said no decision yet but then we found out it was dismissed 3 months ago (.

So all I can right now is pray and I m sure my fiance is frustrated already from waiting! I wish my ex feed those Atty.s!!!

Philana im sorry i dont Quite Understand your Situation? You guys filed a I129F before you got a Divorce? the philippine Gov dismissed it(The Divorce). What about the Philippine Consulate in Chicago? I Understand it was dismissed in September and you just found out about it. Could you explain it a little Clearly Please?

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

Philana im sorry i dont Quite Understand your Situation? You guys filed a I129F before you got a Divorce? the philippine Gov dismissed it(The Divorce). What about the Philippine Consulate in Chicago? I Understand it was dismissed in September and you just found out about it. Could you explain it a little Clearly Please?

Short version answer...,

There is no divorce in PI. BUT...(Article 26 of PI family code) If a Filipino marries a foreigner and (later) the foreigner spouse divorces the Filipino...the Filipino may ask the PI court to recognize the divorce and when /if divorce is recognized ...the Filipino is free to marry again. (Divorce must be initiated by the foreigner spouse)

Another and potentially bigger problem (for the op)...filed petition b4 PI court recognized divorce...ouch.

Edited January 8, 2012 by Crashed~N2~Me

[southcalhog 43]

Short version answer...,

There is no divorce in PI. BUT...(Article 26 of PI family code) If a Filipino marries a foreigner and (later) the foreigner spouse divorces the Filipino...the Filipino may ask the PI court to recognize the divorce and when /if divorce is recognized ...the Filipino is free to marry again. (Divorce must be initiated by the foreigner spouse)

Another and potentially bigger problem (for the op)...filed petition b4 PI court recognized divorce...ouch.

Hummm Ok Micheal, Got it, Thanks!