I129-F Extension

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Hello Everyone,

I remember reading somewhere that we can apply for a 4 month extension for an I129-F petition, possibly through the Embassy overseas.

Has anyone here ever applied for this extension?

Does anyone know how we apply for this extension?

It is due to personal family reasons.

Thank you in advance,

Edmond

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Hello Everyone,

I remember reading somewhere that we can apply for a 4 month extension for an I129-F petition, possibly through the Embassy overseas.

Has anyone here ever applied for this extension?

Does anyone know how we apply for this extension?

It is due to personal family reasons.

Thank you in advance,

Edmond

Not done it...

Look in example forms under K-1 for an example letter

[mmarlo 1]

My approved I-129F was going to expire next month. It took a long time to get to the NVC, so there wasn't much time left after it got to the Embassy. I didn't request an extension, but I think we were given it automatically by the US Embassy in Nairobi. When my fiancee went to pick up her packet 3/4 information from the Embassy they told her she had 4 months to get it all worked out. So I think you can get a 4 month extension on the initial 3 months that you're given to get the visa from the time your I-129F is approved.

Once you get the visa, you have I think 6 months to enter the US, but I think there's also a way to get an extension on that, but I know that involves a formal request to the US Embassy overseas.

In any case, you're going to have to deal with your Embassy/Consulate overseas, but my recommendation would be to get the visa as quickly as possible and then ask for extra time after it's already in hand.