How long case is valid in consulate,my case sent to consulate from NVC in june2001.

[daram]

my case sent to consulate from NVC in june2001 and I received the packet 3 in june 2001.but I was not in a position to go
 for interview bacause Iam pregnant.Iam planning to send my packet 3 to consulate around march and planning to go
for interview in may or june.Is it my case will be still valid in consulate.
Please It would be great if you share your ideas.

[GPV]

The Consulate will keep your papers for 1 year.

I think you should be ok. But still check with the US Consulate.

Good Luck.

[TC]

The post must send Packet 4(a) to applicants who have not responded to
Packet 3 within one year. In the case of an applicant whose priority
date has not been reached on the one year anniversary, the post
should send Packet 4(a) when the applicant’s priority date is reached.

Response to Packet 4(a)
a) Applicant Returns Packet3
If the applicant’s response to Packet 4(a) is to return Form OF-169
and Form OF-230 I, the post shall process the applicant in the same
manner as any other applicant who responds to Packet 3, i.e.,
background checks will be conducted, a number will be requested, a
medical exam will be scheduled, and the applicant will be sent
Packet 4.

b)Applicant Fails to Respond
If the applicant does not comply with the Packet 4(a) instructions
within one year, the consular officer shall initiate proceedings to
terminate the alien’s immigrant visa registration.