Fiancée Visa

Fourth Step - Scheduling an Interview

The Appointment Package-which explains the medical examination process and sets an appointment date for a visa interview-is sent to the beneficiary when we have received the following items:

• The actual approved petition or telegraphic notice of approval from BCIS
• Clearances from the required namechecks
• The notification from the beneficiary that all documents have been obtained

It is necessary for us to have the actual petition on hand in order to conduct an adequate visa interview for most K visas. While we open cases on the basis of telegraphic notification from BCIS of petition approval, we do not schedule them until we receive the actual petition from NVC and the other conditions listed above have been met. On average, the first available appointment is about six to eight weeks from the time when the Embassy receives the petition. 

In cases in which the Embassy has received official telegraphic notification of petition approval from BCIS, but not the actual petition, and extreme hardship would result if scheduling did not occur until the actual petition is received, the Embassy would consider requests for an interview date on the basis of telegraphic notice of petition approval. You or your lawyer may make such a request by fax. The fax should clearly explain the basis upon which extreme hardship is claimed. The Embassy may require proof to substantiate the claim. In cases in which the request is granted, the Embassy may also request additional information from you regarding your marital history and the history of your relationship with your Fiancé|e. In certain cases, however, we may determine at the time of the visa interview that we need all documents submitted to BCIS in order to process the case to completion.

The Appointment Package contains instructions on where the medical examination can be completed. An Embassy-approved physician must perform the medical exam. K1 and K2 visa applicants are not required to submit proof of vaccinations or to undergo any vaccinations until they adjust status with the BCIS. Applicants may wish to consider carrying their vaccination records with them to the United States to facilitate this process.