smilebonito

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The petitions do have an expiration date, which the embassies can extend for up to a year in 4 month periods. So, you will most likely have plenty of time for her to get back home.

Awesome, Thanks so much clarifying that all for me, SparklePony!

After the NOA2, the packet has to sent to NVC who then have to send it to the Consulate. This can take several weeks too.

So at what point precisely does she need to be in her home country to take care of any documents? (Of course, she has to be there for the interview.)

My concern is that we get the 2nd NOA and she's still on the ship. Can it wait till she's back? What's the time limit on it?

Relax and get yourself busy with other stuff. Try not to obsess about other people's timeline. you're just going to drive yourself crazy when you read others getting approved here and there especially when they have filed at a much later date than you did. I'm speaking from experience hahaha! There's nothing you can do anyway but wait. Some people got approved in 19 days and some have to wait for as long as 5 or 6 months. That's just the way the cookie crumbles

Some people get there 2nd NOA in as little as 19 days!!?

This gives rise to a question. My financée is working on a cruise ship until the first week of April. I was about to start the K1 Process imagining that she would, of course, be back in her home country by the time we get the 2nd NOA... but I was going of the 4-5 month estimation.

What happens if we get the 2nd NOA and she's still on the ship?

Thanks for any help!

Hi all,

What is the

"$1070 (USCIS) Adjustment of Status/Work Authorization/Advance Parole"?

Is this an option to be able to work before getting the green card? Or is it mandatory?

Thanks