Newbie with some questions

[Mary&Trev 0]

Hello all!

I've read and read and read and read, and I still have some questions, mostly about fees. My apologies if I should've been able to find the info elsewhere, this is all SO overwhelming!

We just got our packet from NVC. (yay!!) The DS-230, is there a fee involved? The DS-156, is there a fee involved? Last thing I want is to send the packet w/out the fees, god knows the Montreal wait time is long enough as is. I know fees increase in July, I'm just not clear on which fees go in now. And, I think I'm right on this.......both the D230 part 1 and DS-156 and the checklist get sent in?

The doctor's office says they need "the letter" when he gets there for the medical. I'm gathering that's the front page of the packet where the case ID is listed? Should he also take the NOA2?

The DS-156K goes with him to the consulate, correct?

There are probably a few more that are escaping me at present, so I'll add them as I can recall them. I appreciate all your guidance!

Thanks very much!!

Mary

[KarenCee 3]

The only fee I'm aware of at this point is the $100 USD for the visa at the interview and the cost for the medical. The new fee increase takes effect July 30, 2007. As for the NOA2, I don't recall my husband taking his to the doctor for his medical...obviously if you have a letter for a medical you're petition has been approved. My husband paid for his visa to be sent to him after the interview...he brought a postage paid envelope with him to the interview. MTL doesn't do next day visas anymore, at least they weren't when my hubby went for his interview last year.

[Sinergy 3]

The only fee I'm aware of at this point is the $100 USD for the visa at the interview and the cost for the medical. The new fee increase takes effect July 30, 2007. As for the NOA2, I don't recall my husband taking his to the doctor for his medical...obviously if you have a letter for a medical you're petition has been approved. My husband paid for his visa to be sent to him after the interview...he brought a postage paid envelope with him to the interview. MTL doesn't do next day visas anymore, at least they weren't when my hubby went for his interview last year.

Correct Karen

If for any reason you are afraid of any hidden fees you may think of, your always welcome to call the embassy and ask them. You can also google the forms you have and they will give you a fee if there is one. But like Karen said, at this point the only fees likely are the 100.00 visa fee you pay at the interview and the medical fee. Good Luck with everything!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

There are no "official" fees until the interview which is $100 per person entering. The medical, police report, etc all have fees involved though. Be advised though that one you get through the whole process, the fees for Adjustment of Status (AOS), Employment Authorization (EAD) and Advanced Parole (AP) are $1010 US.