Visa bill?

[scarlethawk 0]

I understand that when I-130 gets approved (counselor processing, US citizen, IR category) from the appropriate service center you get a visa bill which is $380 + $70 for finger printing. Two questions ...

1) How long does it generally take after submitting the I-130 application before you get the visa bill?

2) Do they take personal checks and the real question ... who is the check made out to? Department of State, Department of Homeland Security?

Thanks in advance!

[devblt 0]

I understand that when I-130 gets approved (counselor processing, US citizen, IR category) from the appropriate service center you get a visa bill which is $380 + $70 for finger printing. Two questions ...

1) How long does it generally take after submitting the I-130 application before you get the visa bill?

2) Do they take personal checks and the real question ... who is the check made out to? Department of State, Department of Homeland Security?

Thanks in advance!

Check out my time line below. Typically takes about 3-4 weeks or so. You need to make it payable to the Department of State, and you can't use personal checks - certified or money orders are only accepted.

Go the the NVC section you'll see a pinned thread that gives you all the information about the process you'll go through after your I130 is finished at the USCIS.

Good luck!