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Travel on expired F2 visa
Hello Guys,
I graduated on Aug '14 and waiting for my OPT card. I worked for six months on CPT and same company is offering me full time once I have OPT card. I tried expedite process but no luck. So, I am just waiting it out. But my questions is regarding F2 visa for my wife. We got married back in May '14 and applied for her F2 visa in June with plans to travel in July. At that time my CPT work authorization on I-20 was my graduation date which was Aug '14. She got her visa approved with validity till 08/08. Since my OPT was not approved we postponed her travel.
Below are my questions: Pls advice on which is the best option. [LIST=1][*]1) Is new visa required before travel? [*][/LIST]
If not, I have three option below, pls advice, which is better option? [LIST=1][*]1. Can my wife travel alone to US while my OPT is still under review? [*]2. If she has to wait, Is it safe for her to travel alone from India once my OPT is approved? [*]3. Will it be beneficial, if I travel to India and bring her with me when I return? If so, I can travel only Nov '14, is it ok? Because her visa was approved on July '14 but her travel wont be untill Nov '14. [/LIST]
[B]Important Dates: [/B]
Marriage date: May '14
Graduation date: Aug '14
OPT filed date: June '14
OPT Status: Initial Review (pending approval)
F2 applied date: June '14
F2 status: Approved but only untill Aug '14
F2 visa expiration: Aug '14
Planned travel to US: Nov '14
I graduated on Aug '14 and waiting for my OPT card. I worked for six months on CPT and same company is offering me full time once I have OPT card. I tried expedite process but no luck. So, I am just waiting it out. But my questions is regarding F2 visa for my wife. We got married back in May '14 and applied for her F2 visa in June with plans to travel in July. At that time my CPT work authorization on I-20 was my graduation date which was Aug '14. She got her visa approved with validity till 08/08. Since my OPT was not approved we postponed her travel.
Below are my questions: Pls advice on which is the best option. [LIST=1][*]1) Is new visa required before travel? [*][/LIST]
If not, I have three option below, pls advice, which is better option? [LIST=1][*]1. Can my wife travel alone to US while my OPT is still under review? [*]2. If she has to wait, Is it safe for her to travel alone from India once my OPT is approved? [*]3. Will it be beneficial, if I travel to India and bring her with me when I return? If so, I can travel only Nov '14, is it ok? Because her visa was approved on July '14 but her travel wont be untill Nov '14. [/LIST]
[B]Important Dates: [/B]
Marriage date: May '14
Graduation date: Aug '14
OPT filed date: June '14
OPT Status: Initial Review (pending approval)
F2 applied date: June '14
F2 status: Approved but only untill Aug '14
F2 visa expiration: Aug '14
Planned travel to US: Nov '14
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