what's form I-797? Im confuse

[gracy_byron 0]

Hi guys, I'm wonderin what is this form about and where I can maybe take a view of it, any help will be very much appreciated

[YuAndDan 153]

I-797 is NOA2 Approval Notice (DO NOT LOOSE THIS)

I-797C is the receipt NOA1

More forms can be seen in the VJ Gallery

Edited January 31, 2007 by YuAndDan

[Yodrak 7]

gracy_byron,

I-797 (and I-797C) is a paper with a fancy background on which the USCIS prints the Notice of Action. NOAs come in many flavors, the most loved being Receipt Notice (aka NOA1) and Approval Notice (aka NOA2).

Yodrak

Hi guys, I'm wonderin what is this form about and where I can maybe take a view of it, any help will be very much appreciated

[gracy_byron 0]

THANKS GUYS APPRECIATE YOUR HELP ON ENLIGHTENING ME WHAT ITS ABOUT, THEY SENT US AN RFE AND WHEN I CALLED THEM THEY SAID THEY SENT AN I- 797 FORM

[Yodrak 7]

gracy_brown,

That's one of the flavors of NOA that is not so well loved.

Yodrak

THANKS GUYS APPRECIATE YOUR HELP ON ENLIGHTENING ME WHAT ITS ABOUT, THEY SENT US AN RFE AND WHEN I CALLED THEM THEY SAID THEY SENT AN I- 797 FORM

[jimpark 0]

What does the "validy date" mean?

I-797 is NOA2 Approval Notice (DO NOT LOOSE THIS)

I-797C is the receipt NOA1

More forms can be seen in the VJ Gallery

[KarenCee 3]

That is how long the K1 is valid for use.

[TracyTN 237]

That is how long the K1 is valid for use.

I thought that was how long the approved petition was valid.

[bszoom42 0]

That is how long the K1 is valid for use.

I thought that was how long the approved petition was valid.

The validity date in this context is the validity of the I-129F petition. The consular official has the ability to extend the period of validity if they want to.

[TimsDaisy 0]

Validity date refers to how long the USCIS approval is good for -HOWEVER - if that date is approaching for you, don't panic! Many embassies are familiar with the fact that processing times on their end get people past the validity date of the USCIS approval. For many embassies, extending that date is done automatically or requires just an email or letter for their records. If that date is approaching for anyone and you are nervous, check your regional forum here and confirm the process for your applicable embassy.

The approval is generally valid - on paper - for 4 months (I believe - but since we STILL don't have our damn paper copy, can't confirm - but that's what I recall reading here!).

[Urge To Race 2]

gracy_brown,

That's one of the flavors of NOA that is not so well loved.

Yodrak

THANKS GUYS APPRECIATE YOUR HELP ON ENLIGHTENING ME WHAT ITS ABOUT, THEY SENT US AN RFE AND WHEN I CALLED THEM THEY SAID THEY SENT AN I- 797 FORM

Yep, you got that right

[KarenCee 3]

That is how long the K1 is valid for use.

I thought that was how long the approved petition was valid.

The length of time you have to use it is what I meant...in that you have until the expiry date to enter the US. Maybe I was thinking of something else...in any case I apologise if I gave out wrong information.

Edited June 21, 2007 by KarenCee

[TimsDaisy 0]

That is how long the K1 is valid for use.

I thought that was how long the approved petition was valid.

The length of time you have to use it is what I meant...in that you have until the expiry date to enter the US. Maybe I was thinking of something else...in any case I apologise if I gave out wrong information.

I think we're merging two dates in this one thread. There are too many expiration dates to keep straight!

The NOA2 validity date covers the time the USCIS approval is valid.

The K1 visa itself, issued by the State Department, has an expiration date as well - it can be used once to enter the US at any time between its issuance and 6 months later. Once IN the US, of course, you then have 90 days to get married.

The 3 dates - the NOA2 validity, the K1 expiration date, and that 90 day period to marry can all be different dates and quite likely are different dates. Once you have the K1 in hand, you need to worry about the K1's date. Then once you get to the US, don't worry about the K1 date, start counting to 90.

But again, to ease any fears out there: because the process take SO LONG frequently, the Embassies are totally aware that the USCIS validity date may come and go while you wait for them to schedule an interview. I haven't seen yet where extending that date is a problem.

[KarenCee 3]

That is how long the K1 is valid for use.

I thought that was how long the approved petition was valid.

The length of time you have to use it is what I meant...in that you have until the expiry date to enter the US. Maybe I was thinking of something else...in any case I apologise if I gave out wrong information.

I think we're merging two dates in this one thread. There are too many expiration dates to keep straight!

The NOA2 validity date covers the time the USCIS approval is valid.

The K1 visa itself, issued by the State Department, has an expiration date as well - it can be used once to enter the US at any time between its issuance and 6 months later. Once IN the US, of course, you then have 90 days to get married.

The 3 dates - the NOA2 validity, the K1 expiration date, and that 90 day period to marry can all be different dates and quite likely are different dates. Once you have the K1 in hand, you need to worry about the K1's date. Then once you get to the US, don't worry about the K1 date, start counting to 90.

But again, to ease any fears out there: because the process take SO LONG frequently, the Embassies are totally aware that the USCIS validity date may come and go while you wait for them to schedule an interview. I haven't seen yet where extending that date is a problem.

Yep you're right...once I dug out our file (a good 8 inches thick if not more) I realised just how many expiry dates there are! Makes ya head spin!

[jimpark 0]

Thanks, for the input. Seems like another needless stumbling block.

That is how long the K1 is valid for use.

I thought that was how long the approved petition was valid.

The length of time you have to use it is what I meant...in that you have until the expiry date to enter the US. Maybe I was thinking of something else...in any case I apologise if I gave out wrong information.

I think we're merging two dates in this one thread. There are too many expiration dates to keep straight!

The NOA2 validity date covers the time the USCIS approval is valid.

The K1 visa itself, issued by the State Department, has an expiration date as well - it can be used once to enter the US at any time between its issuance and 6 months later. Once IN the US, of course, you then have 90 days to get married.

The 3 dates - the NOA2 validity, the K1 expiration date, and that 90 day period to marry can all be different dates and quite likely are different dates. Once you have the K1 in hand, you need to worry about the K1's date. Then once you get to the US, don't worry about the K1 date, start counting to 90.

But again, to ease any fears out there: because the process take SO LONG frequently, the Embassies are totally aware that the USCIS validity date may come and go while you wait for them to schedule an interview. I haven't seen yet where extending that date is a problem.