Waiting for Physical K1 VIsa

[KhmerAmerican562 0]

Hi all, just curious about this note on the blue card.  We recently got approved and was given the blue card, as to when we should pick up my fiancee's visa.  on the back it says, "You are advised not to make any travel arrangement for departure from this country, not to dispose of your property or give up your job until the visa has been issued to you."

 

We are suppose to pick up the visa next week but I want to start planning now, booking flights, giving notice to our landlord etc.   what are the chances of the visa not being ready or if any other reason, the visa is not issued.  Anyone have any negative experience with this?  

 

I think this is just a notice, for the embassy side, incase they do not issue the visa on time.

[KULtoATL 1,551]

If you are picking up your visa next week, perhaps wait till next week to do all those things. It's almost end of this week, not very long to go. Better be safe than sorry  Just my personal opinion though.

[Crazy Cat 41,887]

30 minutes ago, KhmerAmerican562 said:

planning now, booking flights, giving notice to our landlord etc.   what are the chances of the visa not being ready or if any other reason, the visa is not issued.  Anyone have any negative experience with this?

Planning is one thing.  Taking actions that will bite you is another.  You shouldn't book any flights until you have received the visa and checked it.  Although not likely, there is a chance there will could a delay in issuing, or that there is a mistake on the visa. There is even a possibility that the case could be subjected to lengthy administrative processing......all those things have happened.......but only you know if you want to take the risk...good luck.

 

[Crazy Cat 41,887]

and one more thing.......sometimes the sealed package which you must submit to the CBP when entering the US is torn between the time the consulate issues the visa and delivery to the immigrant....If that happens, it has to be resealed by the consulate........that's why that warning is usually in bold letters.

[KhmerAmerican562 0]

2 minutes ago, missileman said:

and one more thing.......sometimes the sealed package which you must submit to the CBP when entering the US is torn between the time the consulate issues the visa and delivery to the immigrant....If that happens, it has to be resealed by the consulate........that's why that warning is usually in bold letters.

ok thanks.  now what if that sealed package is torn during travels?  we'll make sure it stays sealed but you never know what may happen.

[Crazy Cat 41,887]

1 minute ago, KhmerAmerican562 said:

ok thanks.  now what if that sealed package is torn during travels?  we'll make sure it stays sealed but you never know what may happen.

Some of those envelopes (my wife's included) have one corner missing.  That is normal......but if the envelope is opened, then the consulate has to be notified...  it isn't likely, but has happened......good luck.

[payxibka 10,045]

7 minutes ago, KhmerAmerican562 said:

ok thanks.  now what if that sealed package is torn during travels?  we'll make sure it stays sealed but you never know what may happen.

You need to protect it so that it doesn't get damaged.  Put it inside a plastic packet if you are concerned

[Ketsuban 1,034]

9 minutes ago, KhmerAmerican562 said:

ok thanks.  now what if that sealed package is torn during travels?  we'll make sure it stays sealed but you never know what may happen.

I double-wrapped mine in two plastic shopping bags going in opposite directions and kept it in my hand luggage at all times.

[KhmerAmerican562 0]

thanks guys! yes great idea..will protect it.  So much excitement, i'm not thinking straight.  I was overwhelmed with paperwork, documents and waiting.  Was so nervous in the embassy, with my fiancee, so glad we passed.  But i'm still having a bit of anxiety, thinking about our arrival and the things we need to take care of in America, but at least the hard part is done with.  Thanks Again.