The visa expired

[Seowmi 2]

Am writing on behalf of my son who’s immigrate visa has expired two years ago . He went for the interview got the visa but because of his academic work and he was also selected to join a national under 15 basketball team so he couldn’t relocate to the United state . But after two years he has decided to come to the United state but his visa has been expired. My question is where should he start from ? Should we start everything afresh or contact the nearest embassy if he can reapply . 

[OldUser 7,317]

28 minutes ago, Seowmi said:

Am writing on behalf of my son who’s immigrate visa has expired two years ago . He went for the interview got the visa but because of his academic work and he was also selected to join a national under 15 basketball team so he couldn’t relocate to the United state . But after two years he has decided to come to the United state but his visa has been expired. My question is where should he start from ? Should we start everything afresh or contact the nearest embassy if he can reapply . 

Need to do everything you did before to get that visa. Depending on how old he is now, it may take much much longer to get back to the US.

[Boiler 45,948]

By all means contact the Consulate, I assume nothing has been done since the visa was issued.

[Seowmi 2]

1 hour ago, OldUser said:

Need to do everything you did before to get that visa. Depending on how old he is now, it may take much much longer to get back to the US.

He is going to be 15 years in December 2025 . Actually nothing has been changed since he got the visa except I had moved from one state  to another . If I got you right I should contact the local embassy first right ?

 

[SalishSea 18,083]

2 hours ago, Boiler said:

By all means contact the Consulate, I assume nothing has been done since the visa was issued.

An unused expired visa will not be reissued.   OP needs to start over.

[Seowmi 2]

1 hour ago, SalishSea said:

An unused expired visa will not be reissued.   OP needs to start over.

Thanks for the info but I will contact the embassy first and see 

 

[nastra30 2,329]

8 hours ago, Seowmi said:

Am writing on behalf of my son who’s immigrate visa has expired two years ago . He went for the interview got the visa but because of his academic work and he was also selected to join a national under 15 basketball team so he couldn’t relocate to the United state . But after two years he has decided to come to the United state but his visa has been expired. My question is where should he start from ? Should we start everything afresh or contact the nearest embassy if he can reapply . 

OMG. Hindsight is 20/20 but all this would have been avoided if he boarded a plane to the US, activated his visa, and returned right back on the next flight.

 

In any case, I successfully helped someone navigate the process of getting their immigrant visa reissued at the Accra Consulate who's visa expired and wasn't able to travel due covid shutdown restrictions. The consulate allowed them to re-do DS-260 and medicals and reissued the visa. Their original visa had expired for just a few months. Your son's visa has expired for 2+ years so that might be pushing it. However, the popular belief that an expired immigrant visa cannot be reissued is not necessarily true. Consulates at their discretion can choose to reissue on a case-by-case basis; it's not guaranteed. I think if you have a good reason they'll hear you out but I fear your particular reasons might not fly with them. 

But I agree with you, you should first contact them before filing a new I130. Use this link to contact them. Good luck.

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From the horse's own mouth:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/national-visa-center/immigrant-visas-processing-general-faqs.html#NQ

 

My immigrant visa expired before I was able to travel to the United States. What should I do?

You should contact the Immigrant Visa Unit of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate that issued your visa.  You do not need to file a new petition with USCIS, but you may need to submit a new application (DS-260) and pay another immigrant visa application processing fee.  In addition, you may need to submit new supporting documents, such as a new medical examination and police certificate.  Please be prepared to return your unused, expired visa and visa package (if applicable).  Requests to reissue or replace visas are considered on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants are required to re-establish their eligibility;  there is no guarantee that you will receive a new visa.

 

[Seowmi 2]

1 hour ago, nastra30 said:

OMG. Hindsight is 20/20 but all this would have been avoided if he boarded a plane to the US, activated his visa, and returned right back on the next flight.

 

In any case, I successfully helped someone navigate the process of getting their immigrant visa reissued at the Accra Consulate who's visa expired and wasn't able to travel due covid shutdown restrictions. The consulate allowed them to re-do DS-260 and medicals and reissued the visa. Their original visa had expired for just a few months. Your son's visa has expired for 2+ years so that might be pushing it. However, the popular belief that an expired immigrant visa cannot be reissued is not necessarily true. Consulates at their discretion can choose to reissue on a case-by-case basis; it's not guaranteed. I think if you have a good reason they'll hear you out but I fear your particular reasons might not fly with them. 

But I agree with you, you should first contact them before filing a new I130. Use this link to contact them. Good luck.

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From the horse's own mouth:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/national-visa-center/immigrant-visas-processing-general-faqs.html#NQ

 

My immigrant visa expired before I was able to travel to the United States. What should I do?

You should contact the Immigrant Visa Unit of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate that issued your visa.  You do not need to file a new petition with USCIS, but you may need to submit a new application (DS-260) and pay another immigrant visa application processing fee.  In addition, you may need to submit new supporting documents, such as a new medical examination and police certificate.  Please be prepared to return your unused, expired visa and visa package (if applicable).  Requests to reissue or replace visas are considered on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants are required to re-establish their eligibility;  there is no guarantee that you will receive a new visa.

 

 

1 hour ago, nastra30 said:

OMG. Hindsight is 20/20 but all this would have been avoided if he boarded a plane to the US, activated his visa, and returned right back on the next flight.

 

In any case, I successfully helped someone navigate the process of getting their immigrant visa reissued at the Accra Consulate who's visa expired and wasn't able to travel due covid shutdown restrictions. The consulate allowed them to re-do DS-260 and medicals and reissued the visa. Their original visa had expired for just a few months. Your son's visa has expired for 2+ years so that might be pushing it. However, the popular belief that an expired immigrant visa cannot be reissued is not necessarily true. Consulates at their discretion can choose to reissue on a case-by-case basis; it's not guaranteed. I think if you have a good reason they'll hear you out but I fear your particular reasons might not fly with them. 

But I agree with you, you should first contact them before filing a new I130. Use this link to contact them. Good luck.

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From the horse's own mouth:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/national-visa-center/immigrant-visas-processing-general-faqs.html#NQ

 

My immigrant visa expired before I was able to travel to the United States. What should I do?

You should contact the Immigrant Visa Unit of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate that issued your visa.  You do not need to file a new petition with USCIS, but you may need to submit a new application (DS-260) and pay another immigrant visa application processing fee.  In addition, you may need to submit new supporting documents, such as a new medical examination and police certificate.  Please be prepared to return your unused, expired visa and visa package (if applicable).  Requests to reissue or replace visas are considered on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants are required to re-establish their eligibility;  there is no guarantee that you will receive a new visa.

 

Thanks very much for the information. I have all the documents the embassy sent to him . I just emailed them And am waiting for their response. I keep you informed thanks once again 

[nastra30 2,329]

1 minute ago, Seowmi said:

 

Thanks very much for the information. I have all the documents the embassy sent to him . I just emailed them And am waiting for their response. I keep you informed thanks once again 

Ok. As you know it's case-by-case basis so it's not guarantee. If they say no, you know what to do next. Good luck.