What happens if we let the visa expire ?

[CJohn 1]

We are waiting for our embassy interview on April 11th, in Turkey;

1. How long is the visa valid for ?
2. What happens if my wife doesn't enter the US within the visa validity date (for example within the 6 months) ?
3. Do we lose all chances of her coming to the US or can we re-apply for another visa at any time ?

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

1.  Immigrant visas are valid until expiration date printed on the visa.  Generally, that is 6 months from date of the medical exam.  It could be sooner.

2.  If a visa holder cannot travel due to circumstances outside his/her control, the consulate can, at their discretion, re-issue the visa.  This would require a new medical, fees, and possibly a new interview.

3.  You can apply again later.

Edited March 2, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[CJohn 1]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

1.  Immigrant visas are valid until expiration date printed on the visa.  Generally, that is 6 months from date of the medical exam.

2.  If a visa holder cannot travel due to circumstances outside his/her control, the consulate can, at their discretion, re-issue the visa.  This would require a new medical, fees, and possibly a new interview.

3.  You can apply again later.

so we would NOT have to go through all of the phases of USCIS and NVC again correct ? only the interview and medical exam

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

3 minutes ago, CJohn said:

so we would NOT have to go through all of the phases of USCIS and NVC again correct ? only the interview and medical exam

That would be up to the Consulate's discretion.  I listed the minimum requirements. 

Edited March 2, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[powerpuff 6,685]

1 hour ago, CJohn said:

so we would NOT have to go through all of the phases of USCIS and NVC again correct ? only the interview and medical exam

That is if you can provide proof that the circumstances were beyond your control. And that too, is at the discretion of the consulate, they might or might not deem your circumstances as beyond your control.

[Shosho222 2]

Hey congratulations on your upcoming interview. How long did it take you to get an interview after being DQ’ed? I’m also waiting an interview at Ankara. 

[CJohn 1]

1 minute ago, Shosho222 said:

Hey congratulations on your upcoming interview. How long did it take you to get an interview after being DQ’ed? I’m also waiting an interview at Ankara. 

Thank you, we got the DQ email November 7th 2022 and got the Appointment email on February 28th

[Shosho222 2]

5 minutes ago, CJohn said:

Thank you, we got the DQ email November 7th 2022 and got the Appointment email on February 28th

Did you expedite your interview? Or they are working fast? 

[CJohn 1]

Just now, Shosho222 said:

Did you expedite your interview? Or they are working fast? 

No this is the normal speed they work at. After you get the DQ email you should get your interview email within 3.5 to 4 months for Ankara

[pushbrk 12,870]

If you think the foreign spouse will not be ready to enter the USA before the visa expires, your best bet is to delay the interview but rescheduling.

[Shosho222 2]

1 hour ago, CJohn said:

No this is the normal speed they work at. After you get the DQ email you should get your interview email within 3.5 to 4 months for Ankara

3-4 isnt bad comparing to other embassies. Praying we get our interview soon 

[EstambulPR 16]

On 3/3/2023 at 1:38 AM, CJohn said:

We are waiting for our embassy interview on April 11th, in Turkey;

1. How long is the visa valid for ?
2. What happens if my wife doesn't enter the US within the visa validity date (for example within the 6 months) ?
3. Do we lose all chances of her coming to the US or can we re-apply for another visa at any time ?

 

 

In all fairness I believe you should cancel interview until you are absolutely positive your spouse is ready to go. There are plenty of people whom have waited months or years to arrive at the interview stage while being separated from their loved ones. I am sure they would greatly appreciate having your slot on the line so they can reunite.

 

Thanks.

[powerpuff 6,685]

56 minutes ago, CJohn said:

During the interview if all goes well the officer will stamp your passport with what's called a I-551 stamp. This stamp acts as a temporary green card and you are allowed to travel internationally with this stamp

They will not do that at the consulate. The CBP will do that at the port of entry in the US when the beneficiary flies into the US. You are not an LPR until the CBP stamps your passport. You simply have an immigrant visa to enter the US with.

[CJohn 1]

3 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

They will not do that at the consulate. The CBP will do that at the port of entry in the US when the beneficiary flies into the US. You are not an LPR until the CBP stamps your passport. You simply have an immigrant visa to enter the US with.

I'm sorry that is correct the CBP will stamp your passport at the port of entry into the US.

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