Fees after noa-1

[TammyandJosh 1]

So we are awaiting our NOA-2...Im just trying to figure out what fees are still to come...I know theres pack 3 and pack 4...i need to go back and read all the guides i know...

I know I have medicals for me and the 2 munchkins...

Theres a interview fee?

What other fees..just trying to see what is left for our wedding budget..lol

thanks so much guys

[pocheros 101]

The interview fee: $350 USD. I don't know if that's "per applicant" or whatever, someone should be able to chime in. You can pay for it either online or in person on the day of your interview, but BE AWARE if you pay for it in person it MUST be in US cash- no debit, credit, cheques, or Canadian money!

The medicals: Depends on where you're going, it's less for children but will be a couple hundred per person, at least. There are three doctors that do the medicals, one in Montreal, one in Toronto, and one in Vancouver. I recommend checking out the website of the one you'll be using to find out what the fees are.

Don't forgot to make sure your vaccinations are up to date. If you get vaccinnes at the medical exam they'll charge you, when you might've got them for free from your doctor.

Traveling fees, hotel/motel rooms.

Passport style photos.

Personally, I spent a lot of money at Staples making way too many photocopies of everything I had. Haha.

If any important original documents are not in English, you need to get them translated- that'll cost too.

Then of course the cost of moving all your stuff across the border!

Hope this helps.

Edited August 15, 2011 by pocheros

[TammyandJosh 1]

thanks so much..there was no big surprises there...ha just trying to avoid any surprises...lol

[CAdreamer 14]

I have 2 kiddos going through the process with me as well, so I can tell you what I've budgeted.

- Medical for the 3 of us in Toronto = $575

- Interview fees for the 3 of us in Montreal = $1050

- Then, in the US, don't forget the $1000+ for filing the AOS paperwork x3 = $3640

That's all I've got so far, but it seems like plenty to me! I'll be watching this thread to see if there's anything I've missed too.

Good luck!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Definitely a good idea to read ahead and look at future fees - there have been a few people who seem shocked when they hit Adjustment of Status after the wedding and its $1000+ per person (children don't have a lower fee with a parent) so it can be shocking.

As Pocheros notes - don';t forget hotels&food in Montreal (or Vancouver), travelling fees....moving fees when you're finally approved...the list goes on.

I added it up once ad I think in total I have come to about $4-5 k for my daughter and myself through the AOS stage....and I still have 'Removal of Conditions' and Naturalization to go through at that time.

Edited August 16, 2011 by Udella&Wiz

[pocheros 101]

How much is removal of conditions and naturalization? I haven't even thought beyond AOS!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Currently

ROC - I 751 - $590 -> $505 + $85 biometrics fee per person (additional biometrics for children over whatever age it is)

Naturalization - N400 - $680 -> $595 + $85 biometrics

[pocheros 101]

Ah, I see. Pricey but not unmanageable, especially since it's awhile away and gives you time to save up for it. Well, if it's for one person it's not bad, that is, but bringing a family over is certainly expensive!

Thanks for the reply, Udella.

Edit: For the OP- I also forgot to mention police checks. Mine cost $50, the price varies depending on what province you live in and where you go, I imagine.

Edited August 16, 2011 by pocheros

[SapphireDreams 71]

Currently

ROC - I 751 - $590 -> $505 + $85 biometrics fee per person (additional biometrics for children over whatever age it is)

Naturalization - N400 - $680 -> $595 + $85 biometrics

The worst part about the ROC fee is that there's no delaying it at all. You have to file and pay it within the 90 days or you're out of status. At with AOS there was some leeway with delaying it if funds are tight!

[pocheros 101]

The worst part about the ROC fee is that there's no delaying it at all. You have to file and pay it within the 90 days or you're out of status. At with AOS there was some leeway with delaying it if funds are tight!

Thanks for the heads up! ROC is 2 years after you get your first green card, right? Gonna go do some research...

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Thanks for the heads up! ROC is 2 years after you get your first green card, right? Gonna go do some research...

Right - you get a 2 yr conditional GC after your marriage and then 90 days prior to the 2 yr anniversary of that card, you apply to ROC. The ROC thread is helpful.

It sneaks up on you quickly - the first 2 yrs go by so quickly!