Emergency trip to China without AP

[warpedbored]

I have seen a couple of cases where a K-1 visa holder had to return to China for a family emergency before either the marriage or advanced parole has been issued. I realize that a K-1 is not a multiple entry visa but can the visa be re-issued without having to go through the entire process again if the dates on the current visa haven't expired?

[USCONGUZ]

If the beneficiary will return to the U.S. within 90 days after he/she first entered on the K1, and the petitioner is still intending to marry the beneficiary, the beneficiary can contact the IV Unit to request that we re-issue the K-1 visa. Decisions to re-issue visas are made on a case by case basis. The beneficiary will need to resubmit the following documents:

 

1. Application forms (the packet 3 and 4 documents that we can provide)

2. Notary certificates for birth, unmarried status, and no criminal record

3. Medical report

4. Evidence of relationship and financial support.

 

The beneficiary will also need to pay the appropriate visa fees. If the beneficiary will not return to the U.S. within 90 days of his/her initial entry, then the petitioner must refile the petition with USCIS.

Edited April 6, 2006 by USCONGUZ (see edit history)