Next Steps with the K1 Visa?

[chris181 2]

Hello all,

 

I received the K1-FTP letter from the NVC on June 4, 2024, and the CEAC immigrant visa application "Ready" status on June 6.

 

Now, my questions:

 

Should I wait for the Manila embassy welcome letter (Packet 3), or go ahead and fill out the DS-160? Will they send that packet by mail or email?

 

Do they schedule the interview date, or do we do that when completing the DS-160?

 

Also, should I be concerned about the I-797 approval expiration date, at the end of August, before the interview date is scheduled?

 

Thanks for your help 👋🏼

[J.M. 223]

27 minutes ago, chris181 said:

Should I wait for the Manila embassy welcome letter (Packet 3), or go ahead and fill out the DS-160? Will they send that packet by mail or email?

No need to wait for anything from the embassy.  You will possibly get an email and rarely the beneficiary will receive a letter, but you do not need to wait for either.

 

Do they schedule the interview date, or do we do that when completing the DS-160?

You schedule the interview, but not exactly as part of the DS-160.  The DS-160 must be completed and paid for first.  After that, you can schedule your interview.

 

Also, should I be concerned about the I-797 approval expiration date, at the end of August, before the interview date is scheduled?

You will almost certainly be finished by then, but if not, the expiration will automatically be extended an additional 4 months.

These are Philippines specific answers.  Other countries have different procedures.

[chris181 2]

Alright, J.M. 

 

Appreciated 🙏🏼