K-1 re-issue in Naples (Italy)

[DrFalken 2]

Greetings!

Apologies if this is not the right forum. This question concerns a K-1 situation and the US consulate in Naples, Italy.

My fiancee has a K-1 visa that is about to expire (tomorrow, on June 5). She intended to enter the US on March 21, but of course due to the travel ban from Schengen's countries going into effect on March 11, she hasn't been able to travel.

Communication with the consulate in Naples is difficult to say the least (they don't pick up the phone, and only respond to emails with half sentences after many days), nonetheless we've been told that although K-1 visas cannot be extended, this will be re-issued after getting another medical visit, paying the fee (and presumably) making another appointment.

What we don't know is:

1. how do we even schedule another appointment at the consulate (which is a necessary condition to get a medical appointment), since the website does not offer the option

2. how do we pay the fee (same problem as (1))

Looking to collect information/first hand experiences on this forum from people who are possibly in the same situation.

Thanks!

 

Daniel

 

[kris&me 572]

most pay the visa fee at the interview,  you did this? then new fee not required

the embassy will contact all those with expired visas when they reopen 

keep sending emails to let them know you are one of these so they  can send the new document u will need to sechedule and take to dr appointment

[Crazy Cat 41,894]

1 hour ago, DrFalken said:

Greetings!

Apologies if this is not the right forum. This question concerns a K-1 situation and the US consulate in Naples, Italy.

My fiancee has a K-1 visa that is about to expire (tomorrow, on June 5). She intended to enter the US on March 21, but of course due to the travel ban from Schengen's countries going into effect on March 11, she hasn't been able to travel.

Communication with the consulate in Naples is difficult to say the least (they don't pick up the phone, and only respond to emails with half sentences after many days), nonetheless we've been told that although K-1 visas cannot be extended, this will be re-issued after getting another medical visit, paying the fee (and presumably) making another appointment.

What we don't know is:

1. how do we even schedule another appointment at the consulate (which is a necessary condition to get a medical appointment), since the website does not offer the option

2. how do we pay the fee (same problem as (1))

Looking to collect information/first hand experiences on this forum from people who are possibly in the same situation.

Thanks!

 

Daniel

 

At this point, I know of none who has yet had an expired K-1 visa re-issued.  Your experience will be very helpful as there will be many who face the same issue with expired visas, so please keep us updated.  Contacting your consulate is the first step.

Edited June 4, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[jan22 3,056]

Note, however, that you are unlikey to get a definitive answer on what/when the process is until the consulate resumes routine visa services.  Sending repeated e-mails will not change this.

Edited June 4, 2020 by jan22