K-1 Petition Extension

[WaliG 1]

I have read a couple of different things on this thread and my fiancé has gotten sick so I’m trying to plan ahead just in case I need an extension. Do I need to send the US embassy in Santo Domingo requesting an extension of my approved petition? My case is on its way to NVC I have not been able to get a case number yet. Should I schedule an interview and continue the process and hope he’s able to fly? What happens if he’s not able to attend the interview for when I schedule am I able to reschedule? Please advise.

[nguoivietnam2019 67]

6 minutes ago, WaliG said:

I have read a couple of different things on this thread and my fiancé has gotten sick so I’m trying to plan ahead just in case I need an extension. Do I need to send the US embassy in Santo Domingo requesting an extension of my approved petition? My case is on its way to NVC I have not been able to get a case number yet. Should I schedule an interview and continue the process and hope he’s able to fly? What happens if he’s not able to attend the interview for when I schedule am I able to reschedule? Please advise.

Normally, it is automatically extended as long as there is some interaction. You can wait until you get the case/invoice #, then delay the interview schedule if need.  It may be several months until you will be able to secure an interview slot. 

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

Agreed. Once you can schedule an interview, just schedule it for month or two out, they should auto-extend the expiration. You can then always change the interview date as needed again whenever you are sure of things.

[Pitaya 2,577]

22 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

Agreed. Once you can schedule an interview, just schedule it for month or two out, they should auto-extend the expiration. You can then always change the interview date as needed again whenever you are sure of things.

Agree !

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My Petition Expired – Can It Be Extended?

 

The I-129F petition is valid for four months from the date of approval by USCIS. A consular officer can extend the validity of the petition if it expires before visa processing is completed.

REF: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#13

[Ryan H 3,812]

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