Extending I-129F Approval/NOA2

[ToNhi 20]

Hi, I have an NOA2/I-129F approval on April 18, 2024 but I plan to visit my Fiancee in September to show up for the K-1 Visa Interview at the Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Consulate in September. Because the NOA2 will have expired by then, how likely it is to get the NOA2 extended by the consulate officers there? Is it based on luck or do they periodically extend the notice if we send in a request before it expires? Also, how does one go about doing this?

 

Thank you! 

[SneakyPete 75]

Very likely. 

[jetsetter21 0]

Hope this helps? 

 

[ToNhi 20]

@jetsetter21 Hi, so it's still at the discretion of the Consular Officer and not 100% guaranteed that they will renew? 

[beloved_dingo 1,976]

I believe this varies by consulate. Some consulates automatically renew, some you have to request it, etc. Back when we went through this process, we needed ours renewed and we were able to just email the Sydney consulate to do so. Checking forums/threads specific to Vietnam would probably help you find the answer you need.