total cost, I-129F to citizenship?

[blank0 2]

Anyone know off the top of your head what the total cost will be, providing all goes well? I was looking at the new fee schedule and I don't know what all is necessary. So many!!!

[Reza 0]

Immigration rubery... after fiance'e is arrived in u.s, takes 3 years to be an american... god knows how much will be then!

[pushbrk 12,822]

Anyone know off the top of your head what the total cost will be, providing all goes well? I was looking at the new fee schedule and I don't know what all is necessary. So many!!!

The I-129F filing fee, the visa fee and the I-485 fee are the actual fees. The visa fee is $100. I-485 is $1010 and you know the I-129F fee.

Of course the full cost of the process including visits and phone bills is far more.

[Dan J 277]

Anyone know off the top of your head what the total cost will be, providing all goes well? I was looking at the new fee schedule and I don't know what all is necessary. So many!!!

Well its hard to know about what the later stages will cost, since the fees could change by then.

But there are other costs, in addition to the fees that you may run into. In the visa process stage, you will have to pay for the medical which can vary depending on the country, and visa fee to the embassy or consulate were your fiance will have the interview. Also, postage and document preparation costs can add up. I spent something like $100 or more at kinko's to get everything ready. If your fiancee is not located in the city with the embassy or consulate that they will have thier interview at, there are travel and lodging costs to consider. In most countries, interviews are only done in one city.

The bonus though, depending on your tax bracket and when you switch your W-4 status to married, you could end up with a nice tax return at the end of the year.

After your fiance is here, he or she will have to file for AOS, and the fees for that are over $1000. Also, you will have to support your partner as they will likely not be able to work for at least a few months (unless you get the work stamp through JFK). Being able to switch your status to married will have less taxes withheld in your paycheck, which will make supporting your partner easier.

If your looking at all costs, you probably should be looking at how much travel and airfare adds as well. And well, depending on your style, a wedding can be pretty expensive, though i would suggest not going outside of your means.

There is no real way to put a total cost on everything, some of it depends which country your fiance is in. And of course, fees are likely to increase by the time you would be filling for naturalization.

While its financially prudent to plan and be aware of the these costs, don't let the value of your relationship be determined by money.

[blank0 2]

Thanks for the replies! I was mainly interested in the filing fees but appreciate any input, it all adds up. I figured the I-145 would be necessary, didn't know about the visa fee.

I just discovered the fee increase yesterday, I had intended to send my I-129 package today but had to back up. I'm P.O.'d and discouraged and just weighing the overall situation. Wondering if it's really worth it???? Life in Thailand wasn't so bad and I'm increasingly disenchanted with this country!

[Dakine 26]

Only cost me about 10K + for EVERYTHING for K/3 K/4.

Includes a couple month long trips, hotel, transportation, food, computer for family, communications. immigration fees and medical [minor part], pre medicals and vaccinations. dental work prior to coming. Wedding and reception, pay offs to local officials "charities". That's just a taste!

Only cost about 200 a month now to keep our family in PI living decent now. They all live rent free in the houses I bought there.

My wife was the bread winner before she split.

That's just to get them here! Haven't thought how much more to get their USC.

Already spent over a 2 grand to get GCs

Edited September 7, 2007 by beckypua

[Devkpaik 1]

Only cost me about 10K + for EVERYTHING for K/3 K/4.

Includes a couple month long trips, hotel, transportation, food, computer for family, communications. immigration fees and medical [minor part], pre medicals and vaccinations. dental work prior to coming. Wedding and reception, pay offs to local officials "charities". That's just a taste!

Only cost about 200 a month now to keep our family in PI living decent now. They all live rent free in the houses I bought there.

My wife was the bread winner before she split.

That's just to get them here! Haven't thought how much more to get their USC.

Already spent over a 2 grand to get GCs

Hi Beckypua, question for you. I noticed that your K1 was denied. I hope you do not take offense if I ask you why it was denied. I am just curious as to what the reasons are that it would be denied.

Thanks a lot!

[Dan J 277]

Thanks for the replies! I was mainly interested in the filing fees but appreciate any input, it all adds up. I figured the I-145 would be necessary, didn't know about the visa fee.

I just discovered the fee increase yesterday, I had intended to send my I-129 package today but had to back up. I'm P.O.'d and discouraged and just weighing the overall situation. Wondering if it's really worth it???? Life in Thailand wasn't so bad and I'm increasingly disenchanted with this country!

I considered living in my fiancee's country, but I realized it would be, at least at this time, difficult to get work there which paid well. Most of the jobs in Indonesia for expats are upper end managerial positions or engineering related. Might be something to consider in a few years, but right now it wasn't a possibility.

[Dakine 26]

Only cost me about 10K + for EVERYTHING for K/3 K/4.

Includes a couple month long trips, hotel, transportation, food, computer for family, communications. immigration fees and medical [minor part], pre medicals and vaccinations. dental work prior to coming. Wedding and reception, pay offs to local officials "charities". That's just a taste!

Only cost about 200 a month now to keep our family in PI living decent now. They all live rent free in the houses I bought there.

My wife was the bread winner before she split.

That's just to get them here! Haven't thought how much more to get their USC.

Already spent over a 2 grand to get GCs

Hi Beckypua, question for you. I noticed that your K1 was denied. I hope you do not take offense if I ask you why it was denied. I am just curious as to what the reasons are that it would be denied.

Thanks a lot!

Head Man at USEM said lack of pictures [with fiancee and her family] and not showing a bonafide relationship!

My senator came back with the same results.

I only had pictures of us holding a newspaper proving we met as per the idiot I hired!> Olvis immigration and travel in Cebu!

[Jasman0717 9]

And if your wife runs your phone bill up to 3k it could be a bit more

[George and Jenny 0]

$28.00 With taxes.

YUP..... multiply by 360 and I think you got the real answer, but I like your reply!!

[BlueSapphireMind 0]

Is the I-485 Supplement A required? If so, that´s another $1000.

[Dan J 277]

Is the I-485 Supplement A required? If so, that´s another $1000.

No

[Jesse and Hema 2]

My official guess: a ######-ton!

[Jesse and Hema 2]

Seriously though... from I-129f to (non-conditional) permanent resident I'd say is about $3,000

No idea how much the naturalization to citizen costs.