NOA2 Expiration Date Extension

[nixANDeddy 10]

Hello everyone -- If the period of approval on my NOA2 will likely expire before I can schedule my interview what should I do?  The expiration is 1/16/2025.  Has anyone had this happen?

[Edward and Jaycel 317]

The Consular Officer conducting the interview will extend the validity of the NOA2 by 4 months at the time of the interview. They will not extend it beforehand. If it has been expired for a while, be prepared with updated Letters of Intent to Marry and proof of continuing relationship. This is nothing to worry about. They know that the interview stage can face several delays which is why they have the authority to extend the validity date in 4 month segments for up to one year.

Edited December 20 by Edward and Jaycel

[nixANDeddy 10]

4 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

The Consular Officer conducting the interview will extend the validity of the NOA2 by 4 months at the time of the interview. They will not extend it beforehand. If it has been expired for a while, be prepared with updated Letters of Intent to Marry and proof of continuing relationship. This is nothing to worry about. They know that the interview stage can face several delays which is why they have the authority to extend the validity date in 4 month segments for up to one year.

Thank you so much for this response!  I was starting to get very worried as we are still waiting at NVC.

[Edward and Jaycel 317]

1 minute ago, nixANDeddy said:

Thank you so much for this response!  I was starting to get very worried as we are still waiting at NVC.

 

How long has it been at NVC?

[nixANDeddy 10]

9 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

How long has it been at NVC?

It was RECEIVED at NVC on 12/3/2024 and went IN TRANSIT on 12/17/2024 -- the hope is that it turns READY any day now but with the upcoming holiday I'm not too sure  *fingers crossed*

[Edward and Jaycel 317]

Oh Good deal! Best of luck!! It usually goes to Ready pretty quickly after it goes In Transit

 

[SL2024 80]

I provided signed letters of intent from both me and my fiancee when I had my interview at the London Embassy after the NOA2 had expired and they were ok with so I would definitely recommend that you do this