Is there a time period to enter US after receiving visa?

[mitchpa13 0]

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if there is a specified time limit or deadline that the beneficiary must enter into the US with the K1 visa after receiving it??

Thanks for the help!

[baron555 934]

Before it expires.....six months from date of issuance.

[JohnR! 5,495]

Before it expires.....six months from date of issuance.

This. In addition the visa will have the expiration date stamped on it which may not be exactly six months, so make sure the beneficiary enters the US before that date.

[mitchpa13 0]

That answers my question. Thank you very much!

[volkditty 23]

It's supposed to be 6 months from the date the K1 was issued, but for some people on here it was 6 months from the date of their medical. I don't know if there's a specific reason why it goes one way or the other. Normally, your medical will be fairly close to your interview date so it shouldn't make a huge difference, but it's something to keep in mind.