How much time given when letter receipt till medical checkup and interview

[TS26cam 3]

Hi there

I seen some posts on K1 that the 6 month date of entry into the US is based on the date of medical exam.

 

Wanted to stay for my work bonus in May/Junr and the approval is estimate is getting earlier. Estimated date is now 16 Nov 23. 

Qn: How long are we given to prepare the required docs stated in the letter and attend the medical exam? Is 1.5 months reasonable? Or does the letter state a specific deadline?

Thanks so much!

S

[Redro 4,611]

The I-129F approval has a 4 month validity/ it expires 4 months after approval. You are supposed to schedule the medical and interview before it expires. 

BUT! I believe it is currently taking 4 months to move the approved I-129F to NVC/ consulate so you really can't do anything for the first 4 months.

The consulate should automatically extend the validity of your approved I-129F. Giving you an extra 4 months. 

Long story short. 

Once you receive the visa at interview you should have 6 months to entry the US from date of medical. 

You theoretically have more than enough time. If you don't just make sure to schedule your interview before the end of March 2024. And try to schedule it in April/May if interview slots are available for that time. 

 

 

[TS26cam 3]

3 hours ago, Redro said:

The I-129F approval has a 4 month validity/ it expires 4 months after approval. You are supposed to schedule the medical and interview before it expires. 

BUT! I believe it is currently taking 4 months to move the approved I-129F to NVC/ consulate so you really can't do anything for the first 4 months.

The consulate should automatically extend the validity of your approved I-129F. Giving you an extra 4 months. 

Long story short. 

Once you receive the visa at interview you should have 6 months to entry the US from date of medical. 

You theoretically have more than enough time. If you don't just make sure to schedule your interview before the end of March 2024. And try to schedule it in April/May if interview slots are available for that time. 

 

 

Thank you 💖 

[TS26cam 3]

Jus a quick followup. There was a backlog of cases for approval and I had my interview mid March after personally emailing the embassy and a lucky slot was available. My 129f expired, but I emailed the embassy to ask and they said it's ok as there are no avail interview slots. Medical done 31 Jan, date to travel to the US by 31 Jul. 

Thanks once again!

[powerpuff 6,697]

Thanks for the update and congrats on the approval.

 

Since the issue has been resolved, this thread is now closed.