I-129f expiration date

[shiestand 47]

First post here... hope this is in the right place.

 

My fiance (UK) and I (US) are getting the I-129f form and packet together to submit to start the K-1 visa process. I've noticed that the expiration date for the current i-129f is 08/31/2018. Is that an expiration date of when you can submit? At what stage of processing does it "expire" and would be rejected? How long does it usually take for a new form to be posted if we miss the deadline? From your experience, are there many changes, or just a price increase and some comma shuffling?

 

Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences! I've been lurking the last month or so, and so much information has been very helpful in this process.

[ddtenor2 80]

The date you are referencing is the OMB (Office of Management and Budget) expiration date, not the form expiration date.  When USCIS is planning on updating a form, they will post a notice on their website (search their website using the form number) telling you how long you can continue to use the older version of the form before they will reject your application.  You are good to  go using the current version of the form found on the USCIS website.

 

Good luck on your journey!!

[shiestand 47]

Thank you so much!!

[USAzorro 0]

@ddtenor2:

 

If USCIS posts the date up to when each form can be used, where can I find such date for the current form? I searched their site but couldn't find anything. Just asking.

 

Thanks

[USAzorro 0]

Oops, I misread ddtenor2's reply. He was referring to the date up to when you can use the "old" form, not the current one. Sorry!