what happens if petition arrives at NVC after expiration date?

[jjsmol 3]

Hi all, due to a bureaucratic screw up, my approved petition wasn't sent to the nvc until 90 days after my NOA2 (it was finally mailed on December 17th). The NVC people say it takes 35 days to get there. That means it should arrive on Jan 22nd, but my approval expires on Jan 16th. Is this a problem?

[Pheebs1201 269]

I believe it is sent back to USCIS for the date to be extended. If it reaches the embassy prior to the date however, the embassy can extend it for up to a year. Someone else may be able to provide a more definite answer however. Good luck!

[emcia_81 43]

Obviously it is not your fault that your petition didn't make it to embassy on time so you can not be penalized for their error. Yes, the embassy will extend your petition but I would give them a call and talk to someone in regards to it.

[jjsmol 3]

I believe it is sent back to USCIS for the date to be extended. If it reaches the embassy prior to the date however, the embassy can extend it for up to a year. Someone else may be able to provide a more definite answer however. Good luck!

Does it have to be the embassy? Or can the NVC make an extension before it's sent overseas (assuming they get it before it expires). The call center both at the USCIS and NVC say the expiration date doesn't matter, but i keep seeing contradictory information on this website. Thanks!

[Kay&Jay 44]

The expiration date doesnt matter because its not your fault.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi all, due to a bureaucratic screw up, my approved petition wasn't sent to the nvc until 90 days after my NOA2 (it was finally mailed on December 17th). The NVC people say it takes 35 days to get there. That means it should arrive on Jan 22nd, but my approval expires on Jan 16th. Is this a problem?

Worry not, the embassy can extend the validity of the petition for up to a year. Most do this automatically.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

The consulate can extend the expiration of your approved petition. They will probably do this automatically, but if you want peace of mind, simply contact your consulate about your situation to make sure they extend the validity for you.

[Pheebs1201 269]

Just to clarify, I never meant to imply that it being past the expiry date was your fault.

I've read elsewhere on VJ that NVC cannot extend the date themselves but as others have said, the embassy will do it for you.

[TBoneTX 46,137]

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[jjsmol 3]

Just to clarify, I never meant to imply that it being past the expiry date was your fault.

I've read elsewhere on VJ that NVC cannot extend the date themselves but as others have said, the embassy will do it for you.

Hi Pheebs, I'm just curious since my case is at the NVC right now and my NOA2 expires tomorrow, where did you read about people's cases being sent back to USCIS for expired NOA2s?

[Pheebs1201 269]

Hi Pheebs, I'm just curious since my case is at the NVC right now and my NOA2 expires tomorrow, where did you read about people's cases being sent back to USCIS for expired NOA2s?

It was on someones signature/timeline here on VJ but I don't recall who it was... if yours is already at NVC I imagine it will just be extended by the embassy. Didn't mean to panic you- sorry!

[jjsmol 3]

It was on someones signature/timeline here on VJ but I don't recall who it was... if yours is already at NVC I imagine it will just be extended by the embassy. Didn't mean to panic you- sorry!

Phew, ok. I've been lied to so many times by NVC people and USCIS agents over the last four months that I have a hard time believing what they tell me. Thanks!

[Pheebs1201 269]

let us know what happens- good luck!

[jjsmol 3]

Hey all, just to close the loop on this, my case was processed at the NVC without incident and forwarded to the embassy.