Question Regarding Period of Validity on Extend Approval Letter

[G. Rod 0]

Not sure if it's against the rules or anything to start another topic regarding a concern. Both of my topics can be merged if it's against the rules, I'm just pressed for time and can't seem to figure this out.

I'm using the example letter found here http://www.visajourney.com/content/examples as a template to how I am typing up mine, but the part where the example states: "It is my understanding that pursuant to 9FAM 41.81 N3.1 (Period of validity}" has me confused. Is the period of validity my NOA date where the I-129F expires? I'm not sure what "9FAM 41.81 N3.1" means.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

I explained this in the PM you sent, but just for others reading...

"9FAM 41.81 N3.1" refers to chapter 9 of the Foreign Affairs Manual, section 41.81, note 3.1. In actuality, there is no note 3.1 - there is only a note 3, and it doesn't apply to the period of validity. Note 6.1 and 6.2 apply to that.

You can read every section in chapter 9 of the FAM here:

http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/regs/fam/09fam/index.htm

The referenced section is in "41.81 Notes".

[G. Rod 0]

Thanks again, Jim! That's been on my mind for quite awhile.

[A_M 7]

thanks a lot .. it really helped me . thanks again