K1 Visa Issue Date

[Never ending 0]

Hi all, I'm new to the community and first time posting a topic here(or rather seeking for some answer).

 

Does someone have knowledge of the visa issue date? My fiancé had her K1 interview last week but forgot to bring the birth certificate translation, thus delayed in receiving the visa. In such case, what would be the visa issue date? would it be the medical examination date or the date on which the consular actually grant the visa?

 

Many thanks, 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,432]

I am not sure why the issue date matters to you.  It will be the date the consulate issues the visa.

 

The visa expiration date is different, and perhaps what you may have wanted to know.  The fiance will need to enter the US before on or before that date.  It is typically 6 months from the date of the medical but may be less - it is up to the discretion of the consulate.

[Never ending 0]

1 hour ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

I am not sure why the issue date matters to you.  It will be the date the consulate issues the visa.

 

The visa expiration date is different, and perhaps what you may have wanted to know.  The fiance will need to enter the US before on or before that date.  It is typically 6 months from the date of the medical but may be less - it is up to the discretion of the consulate.

Thanks.

My fiancé was trying to figure out when to put the notice at work as it requires at least 4 weeks prior to last woking day. As per our Embassy website, it says that K1 visa is generally valid for six months from the medical examination date, so if that's the case,  sooner is better I think.

[TBoneTX 45,241]

Just don't wait until the last day of validity to enter the U.S.  Stuff happens.

[Never ending 0]

19 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Just don't wait until the last day of validity to enter the U.S.  Stuff happens.

Yes, indeed. I guess what matters more is the expiration date, not the issue date.

[Chancy 6,241]

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[jp1000 25]

On 2/14/2023 at 9:43 PM, Never ending said:

Thanks.

My fiancé was trying to figure out when to put the notice at work as it requires at least 4 weeks prior to last woking day. As per our Embassy website, it says that K1 visa is generally valid for six months from the medical examination date, so if that's the case,  sooner is better I think.

I wouldn't put in notice until you have the visa in hand

[IWander 589]

On 2/15/2023 at 9:22 AM, Never ending said:

Hi all, I'm new to the community and first time posting a topic here(or rather seeking for some answer).

 

Does someone have knowledge of the visa issue date? My fiancé had her K1 interview last week but forgot to bring the birth certificate translation, thus delayed in receiving the visa. In such case, what would be the visa issue date? would it be the medical examination date or the date on which the consular actually grant the visa?

 

Many thanks, 

It would be the day it was issued.  The expiration date is what you should be more concerned about and that will be 6 mos. from the medical