When does the K-1 visa time start.

[Oatmeal]

I am thinking that the 90 day K-1 visa starts when the lady enters the Port of Entry or is it from the date of issue of the visa.  

[davet]

... in response to When does the K-1 visa time start., posted by Oatmeal on Dec 6, 2001

The K-1 visa is valid for entry into the US for 180 days or 6 months from the date of issue (probably the day of your interview).  Once you enter the US, you have 90 days to marry or leave the US.

Dave

[SteveM]

... in response to When does the K-1 visa time start., posted by Oatmeal on Dec 6, 2001

Your fiance has six months after the visa is issued to use it to enter the U.S.

Once s/he has entered, you have 90 days to marry.  It is also best to file AOS within those 90 days to make sure there is no out-of-status time.  To do that, it is helpful to get the marriage certificate from the presiding official at your wedding and take it to the registering authority yourself.  That way you can get a certified copy on the spot, rather than waiting weeks for it to be mailed.

[Charles]

... in response to Re: When does the K-1 visa time start., posted by SteveM on Dec 6, 2001

Actually, you are not "out of status" if you marry within 90 days and do not file for AOS within six months, but I agree with you it should be filed as soon as possible after the marriage.