I-129 F Expired No Interview Yet

[whardy21 14]

My I-129 F expired on 4/14. I believe a lot of us are in the same boat because we can't get interviews scheduled. I completed the DS-160 and my case is at NVC. Is it best to reach out to let them know I want to continue or just wait until visa processing resumes for Philippines? All of this is out of our control.

[payxibka 10,045]

The consulate has the authority to extend.   Currently,  the consulate isn't even aware of your case since its still sitting at NVC.  Often times you do not need to do anything and the consulate will extend it automatically. 

 

If you want to be proactive, once the consulate resumes normal processing,  and your case moves over to Manila,  it might be prudent to contact them then. 

Edited April 19, 2021 by payxibka

[NoMansLand2020 298]

6 hours ago, whardy21 said:

My I-129 F expired on 4/14. I believe a lot of us are in the same boat because we can't get interviews scheduled. I completed the DS-160 and my case is at NVC. Is it best to reach out to let them know I want to continue or just wait until visa processing resumes for Philippines? All of this is out of our control.

All you can do is wait. There are people who filed a year before you who are still waiting. 

[Talako 785]

On 4/19/2021 at 12:01 PM, payxibka said:

Currently,  the consulate isn't even aware of your case since its still sitting at NVC.  Often times you do not need to do anything and the consulate will extend it automatically. 

 

Ok, I'll bite.  How can they extend if they don't know about it?

[payxibka 10,045]

1 hour ago, Talako said:

 

Ok, I'll bite.  How can they extend if they don't know about it?

They can't.   But they will once its on station and you have your interview.   That is why contacting Manila now or contacting NVC at anytime, about this issue is pointless. 

[andrewfromdenver 31]

my lawyer told me all cases within a certain window get extended automatically