Some Questions about Medical and Entry to US

[adpinlac20 0]

Hello Everyone,

Advance Merry Christmas.

I just want to ask, if my interview is set for 1st week of February 2013, is it alright if i go for medical by end of December? or should I just go for medical by 1st week of Jnauary 2013?

Another thing, lets say my I got the Visa Approval on February 2013 is it ok if I'll go to US by 1st week of April? I've been thinking about this because if i'll get my K1 visa by February i'll be filing my resignation from the company where i'm currently working, but i need to file a 30 days resignation notice (as per company policy). Once the 30 days resignation period is over, i'll have to wait for few days (or weeks) before my company could process my gratuity. clearance & employment visa cancellation so that I could finally be allowed to fly back to Manila where I am planning to stay for at least 2 weeks to visit my family before flying to America and be with my Fiance. Is there any rule which says that once the visa has been issued, the person who has that visa should immediately go to US?

Thank you for those who will give their advice. Have a nice day ahead!

[BaBamSam 239]

Hello Everyone,

Advance Merry Christmas.

I just want to ask, if my interview is set for 1st week of February 2013, is it alright if i go for medical by end of December? or should I just go for medical by 1st week of Jnauary 2013?

Another thing, lets say my I got the Visa Approval on February 2013 is it ok if I'll go to US by 1st week of April? I've been thinking about this because if i'll get my K1 visa by February i'll be filing my resignation from the company where i'm currently working, but i need to file a 30 days resignation notice (as per company policy). Once the 30 days resignation period is over, i'll have to wait for few days (or weeks) before my company could process my gratuity. clearance & employment visa cancellation so that I could finally be allowed to fly back to Manila where I am planning to stay for at least 2 weeks to visit my family before flying to America and be with my Fiance. Is there any rule which says that once the visa has been issued, the person who has that visa should immediately go to US?

Thank you for those who will give their advice. Have a nice day ahead!

Advance merry Christmas to you, too.

1. Check with your embassy, but I believe most, if not all, medicals are good for at least a couple of months so you should be fine - especially if you already have your interview date!

2. You are given 6 months from the time the K-1 is issued to when you have to enter the US on it so you will be fine to go over in April.

Best of luck with the interview!

[swehun 0]

Hello Everyone,

Advance Merry Christmas.

I just want to ask, if my interview is set for 1st week of February 2013, is it alright if i go for medical by end of December? or should I just go for medical by 1st week of Jnauary 2013?

Another thing, lets say my I got the Visa Approval on February 2013 is it ok if I'll go to US by 1st week of April? I've been thinking about this because if i'll get my K1 visa by February i'll be filing my resignation from the company where i'm currently working, but i need to file a 30 days resignation notice (as per company policy). Once the 30 days resignation period is over, i'll have to wait for few days (or weeks) before my company could process my gratuity. clearance & employment visa cancellation so that I could finally be allowed to fly back to Manila where I am planning to stay for at least 2 weeks to visit my family before flying to America and be with my Fiance. Is there any rule which says that once the visa has been issued, the person who has that visa should immediately go to US?

Thank you for those who will give their advice. Have a nice day ahead!

1.)it is fine if u take ur medical by end of dec.

2.) u will have to fly within 1 month of getting your visa..so u will have to make the arrangements with your family and company accordingly

[BaBamSam 239]

1.)it is fine if u take ur medical by end of dec.

2.) u will have to fly within 1 month of getting your visa..so u will have to make the arrangements with your family and company accordingly

2. That is not true. A K-1 visa is valid for 6 months from the date of issuance. There is no "1 month rule" at all. You have 6 months to enter the US and 90 days from entry to marry.

[Arinlars 19]

I'm doing this the same way, I have to file my resignation and I must go after one month unless my boss is super polite and lets me leave earlier!

[adpinlac20 0]

Thank you everyone for the reply! I appreciate all your response. God bless US All!

[Jason32 5]

Check with your consulate on the expiration of the K1. Yes, it is generally 6 months after issuance, but if the medical expires before that, the visa would expire when the medical expires. The expiration date will be stamped with the visa, and as long as you enter the US before the expiration date, you will have 90 days from the time you enter the US to get married.

As always read the guides on this site and by all means, if you have questions, ask!

Good luck!

[swehun 0]

Check with your consulate on the expiration of the K1. Yes, it is generally 6 months after issuance, but if the medical expires before that, the visa would expire when the medical expires. The expiration date will be stamped with the visa, and as long as you enter the US before the expiration date, you will have 90 days from the time you enter the US to get married.

As always read the guides on this site and by all means, if you have questions, ask!

Good luck!

Sorry...It is indeed 6 months ..u may check the link below to confirm this.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html#14

[Love's JAA 100]

Hello Everyone,

Advance Merry Christmas.

I just want to ask, if my interview is set for 1st week of February 2013, is it alright if i go for medical by end of December? or should I just go for medical by 1st week of Jnauary 2013?

Another thing, lets say my I got the Visa Approval on February 2013 is it ok if I'll go to US by 1st week of April? I've been thinking about this because if i'll get my K1 visa by February i'll be filing my resignation from the company where i'm currently working, but i need to file a 30 days resignation notice (as per company policy). Once the 30 days resignation period is over, i'll have to wait for few days (or weeks) before my company could process my gratuity. clearance & employment visa cancellation so that I could finally be allowed to fly back to Manila where I am planning to stay for at least 2 weeks to visit my family before flying to America and be with my Fiance. Is there any rule which says that once the visa has been issued, the person who has that visa should immediately go to US?

Thank you for those who will give their advice. Have a nice day ahead!

Since you got visa in Abu Dhabi, I imagine you didn't do the CFO Seminar that is required in the Philippines. Beware that if you go back home before coming to the USA, that they may check your passport when you are departing from Manila to US to see if you got the CFO stamp. This could be a problem.