Request for more information / proof of no marriage?

[mapo 12]

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

But at the visa interview the Consular Officer would extend the Validity period...

Well that's interesting.

 

I will avoid filing a mandamus if this is the case.

 

Thank you for the valuable information. This was very helpful.

 

I will post again regarding the outcome of our case. I just hope that this information can help other couples who were stuck in the same position.

[mapo 12]

On 8/25/2021 at 7:13 PM, HRQX said:

But at the visa interview the Consular Officer would extend the Validity period...

Good news! All is not lost. It looks like you are correct. The U.S. Embassy in Manila has taken the stance that they will consider extending validity for visas that expired while stuck in processing:

 

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What if my K fiancé(e) visa petition expired? Currently, the Embassy is processing a limited number of K fiancé(e) visa applications. If your fiancé(e) petition has expired, a revalidation determination will be made at the time your interview is scheduled, after routine visa services have resumed. Do not contact our office now about the rescheduling of your interview, expiration of petition, or medical exam.

Source: https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/contactus/

[SalishSea 18,131]

8 hours ago, mapo said:

Good news! All is not lost. It looks like you are correct. The U.S. Embassy in Manila has taken the stance that they will consider extending validity for visas that expired while stuck in processing:

 

Source: https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/contactus/

That is not new.  Consulates have always been able to extend the validity of expired petitions, at their discretion.

[mapo 12]

Update:

 

USCIS wrote back to us. They are waiting for the consulate to reopen before they send our application. They have informed us that it will expire, but they have reassured us that they will grant us an extension.

[HRQX 4,145]

23 minutes ago, mapo said:

USCIS wrote back to us.

NVC or USCIS? Because after petition approval one usually communicates with NVC.

[mapo 12]

23 hours ago, HRQX said:

NVC or USCIS? Because after petition approval one usually communicates with NVC.

Thank you for the correction!

 

Yes, we are stuck in NVC. It was NVC that emailed me.

 

They have assured me that I and all the others stuck in NVC will be granted an extension and we will eventually be processed!

 

This is great news for a lot of people as far as I'm concerned. I would have liked the process to go faster, but this is the best result I can hope for, given the circumstances!

 

I just hope this good news can reassure some of you that are in a similar position. The K1 is still good! I'm not a lawyer, but if you have a K1 application in, I think it's best to just wait it out, even though you might be getting impatient.