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Visa expires on 19th May 2014. Do I need to get married before that or just present in the US before/on that date?

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AliaAlia   9

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First of all, thank you everybody! You guys made my life much more easier!

Anyway, I've received my K-1 visa (yay!dancin5hr.gif ) and I have a few questions:

1. My visa expires on 19/May/2014.

So this means I HAVE to be in the US before/at 19/May/2014?

Do I need to get married before 19th May as well? I mean when does the 90-day-window come in at this point?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but typically a K-1 visa valids for 6 months, so lets say if I want to go to the US on the 2nd month after visa approval, so that means the remaining 4 months will be void and now I'll have 90 days to get married (based from I-94?)

So the same theory applies if I reach the US on the 5th month of the visa validity, I'd still get 90 days to get married?

I'm planning to move there on early April because I want to attend my sister's wedding end of March if time permits! So I'm trying to plan my trip carefully!

2. What is the difference between Visa Expiration Date and Petition Valid Date?

Petition is my I-129F and since I already have my K-1 visa in hand, should I be worried about this Petition Valid date? My petition valids until Jan 6, 2014 anyway.

I know I'm kinda answering to my own questions (lol), but it'd be super cool if you guys can correct me and educate me!

K1 Visa:


11-07-2012: I-129F sent

05-31-2013: Packet 3 received

10-23-2013: Packet 3 sent

11-19-2013: Interview

04-07-2014: POE Boston

05-07-2014: Got married after 12 years of LDR! :dancing:



AOS:


10-10-2014: Filed (together with combo EAD/AP)

10-27-2014: NOA received

12-10-2014: Request for Initial Evidence (RFI) received

11-12-2014: Biometrics Appt

02-03-2015: RFI received by USCIS

02-25-2015: Notice of Potential Interview Waiver Case letter received

(completely forgot): GC received. Resident since 07/04/2015.



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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,288

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I HAVE to be in the US before/at 19/May/2014

if I want to go to the US on the 2nd month after visa approval, that means now I'll have 90 days to get married (based from I-94)

the same theory applies if I reach the US on the 5th month of the visa validity, I'd still get 90 days to get married

These are your answers. :)

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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littlej   23

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the 19th May is the last day you have to enter the USA otherwise your visa will expire, the 90 days starts the day you enter the USA

K1 Journey
20th May 2013: I-129F sent to Dallas (US time)
23rd May 2013: Paperwork tracked and delivered to Dallas (US time)
28th May 2013: NOA1 case sent to Vermont Service Centre (US time)
4th Sept 2013: Update from USCIS-Case has been transferred to a local USCIS office...not sure which one yet
9th Sept 2013: Update from USCIS- file has been transferred and is now being processed at Texas USCIS office
23rd Sept 2013: NOA2- approved!
25th Sept 2013: Case shipped to DOS
9th Oct 2013: Packet 3 arrived via email
9th Oct 2013: Fingerprints done and Police check submitted to AFP (received in mail 30/10/13)
1st Nov 2013: Medical Appointment, (Melb) (results received in mail 15/11/13)

4th Nov 2013: Packet 3 sent to US Consulate, Sydney

5th Nov 2013: Packet 3 delivered to Sydney

8th Nov 2013: Received packet 4

19th Nov 2013: Interview scheduled- APPROVED dancin5hr.gif ...happy birthday for Joe! (visa received in mail 22/11/13)

Total K1 processing time- 6months, 3 days

30th Dec 2013: Entered the USA! POE: Dallas

8th March 2014 MARRIED! (L)

AOS:

7th Oct 2014: After unexpected delays, AOS package finally sent to Chicago

14th Oct 2014: Update received, I-485 accepted on 9th Oct and being processed at the National Benefits Centre

6th Nov 2014: Biometrics appointment scheduled and completed

16th Jan 2015: Letter received stating possible Interview Waiver. Informed there's a 6mth delay on processing

7th Aug 2015: Notice of Intent to deny received. Reasons given- expired Medical and new G-325A needed

11th Aug 2015: New medical completed

14th Aug 2015: Response to RFE sent back to USCIS

23rd Aug 2015: Application to Adjust status approved, Green card has been ordered

3rd Sept 2015: Greencard RECEIVED (yes it is Green!) :no:

Total AOS Processing time- 11 months

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EndlessStory   53

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You need to get married 90 days from your entry not from your visa expire date. good.gif

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K1 (I-129F) petition filed in August 2013 (Approved Feb 20th 2014)
13th May 2014: AOS (I-485) & EAD/AP combo card
21st May 2014: NOA 1 and biometric letter
11th June 2014: biometric appointment
13th June 2014: RFE received via mail
16th June 2014: replied to RFE
6th August 2014: EAD Approved, AP still in initial review
12th August 2014: got tracking number for EAD
( ) August 2014: Received EAD (I forgot what date I got them but I did receive them less than 5 days from the 12th)
10th September 2014: Interview Waiver received (I wished I was interviewed)
April 23, 2015, we registered your permanent resident status and mailed you a Welcome Notice
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baron555   934

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First of all, thank you everybody! You guys made my life much more easier!

Anyway, I've received my K-1 visa (yay!dancin5hr.gif ) and I have a few questions:

1. My visa expires on 19/May/2014.

You have to use it to enter the US before it expires. Once you enter, then the 90 days to get married clock starts.

2. What is the difference between Visa Expiration Date and Petition Valid Date?

Visa expiration is when the vise expires and becomes useless. The Petition Expiration has no bearing with the K-1 and is meaningless.

Phil (Lockport, near Chicago) and Alla (Lobnya, near Moscow)

As of Dec 7, 2009, now Zero miles apart (literally)!

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Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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First of all, thank you everybody! You guys made my life much more easier!

Anyway, I've received my K-1 visa (yay!dancin5hr.gif ) and I have a few questions:

1. My visa expires on 19/May/2014.

So this means I HAVE to be in the US before/at 19/May/2014?

Do I need to get married before 19th May as well? I mean when does the 90-day-window come in at this point?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but typically a K-1 visa valids for 6 months, so lets say if I want to go to the US on the 2nd month after visa approval, so that means the remaining 4 months will be void and now I'll have 90 days to get married (based from I-94?)

So the same theory applies if I reach the US on the 5th month of the visa validity, I'd still get 90 days to get married?

I'm planning to move there on early April because I want to attend my sister's wedding end of March if time permits! So I'm trying to plan my trip carefully!

2. What is the difference between Visa Expiration Date and Petition Valid Date?

Petition is my I-129F and since I already have my K-1 visa in hand, should I be worried about this Petition Valid date? My petition valids until Jan 6, 2014 anyway.

I know I'm kinda answering to my own questions (lol), but it'd be super cool if you guys can correct me and educate me!

1) Arrive before 19 May 2014. Then you have 90 days to get married AFTER you arrive.

2) Petition is "dead"

Hank

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