How to pay for K-1 Visa abroad?

[bailey's mommy 0]

Hello,

Thanks to everyone who helped in my previous post. I was advised to use the K-1 Petition and am ready to send it all out. But I am in Calgary, Alberta Canada at the moment and need to know if the USCIS accepts a check or money order from a Canadian bank so long as it is in U.S. dollars? Or if there is any other solution as I do not have access to a U.S. account right now. Thank you!

[payxibka 10,045]

A quick read of the instructions will give you your answer....

1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in U.S. currency;

Additionally it goes on to say:

C. If you live outside the United States, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, contact the nearest U.S. consulate or embassy for instructions on the method of payment.

Edited July 7, 2008 by fwaguy

[bailey's mommy 0]

Exactly! That does not state how to make payment outside the U.S. I have read the form clearly.

It says to contact the nearest U.S. consulate which I have done. Can't get through to Calgary for over a week now, and Vancouver does not answer questions by phone on K visas (the nearest consulate who actually handles the K visa.)

I am asking here because perhaps someone with experience will know the answer.

[payxibka 10,045]

But I am in Calgary, Alberta Canada at the moment and need to know if the USCIS accepts a check or money order from a Canadian bank so long as it is in U.S. dollars?

NO

Edited July 7, 2008 by fwaguy

[bailey's mommy 0]

Obviously I am going to have to ask around more elsewhere. I have read post on this site from people in other countries stating they have done it that way, but nothing is recent. The form wouldn't mention asking for instructions paying outside the U.S. for nothing. Thanks anyway.

[pushbrk 12,888]

Hello,

Thanks to everyone who helped in my previous post. I was advised to use the K-1 Petition and am ready to send it all out. But I am in Calgary, Alberta Canada at the moment and need to know if the USCIS accepts a check or money order from a Canadian bank so long as it is in U.S. dollars? Or if there is any other solution as I do not have access to a U.S. account right now. Thank you!

I suggest you have somebody who lives at the US address you used on the I-129F send you a check or you send them the filing and let them attach the check and forward the package on to the service center.

[bailey's mommy 0]

Hello,

Thanks to everyone who helped in my previous post. I was advised to use the K-1 Petition and am ready to send it all out. But I am in Calgary, Alberta Canada at the moment and need to know if the USCIS accepts a check or money order from a Canadian bank so long as it is in U.S. dollars? Or if there is any other solution as I do not have access to a U.S. account right now. Thank you!

I suggest you have somebody who lives at the US address you used on the I-129F send you a check or you send them the filing and let them attach the check and forward the package on to the service center.

Thank you for your suggestion

[CanadianSarah 0]

Hi,

You should be able to get an international money order from a Canadian Bank that is drawn in US dollars. I went to my bank (CIBC) and got a money order in US dollars drawn on a US bank. Most Canadian banks have a partner bank in the US. I would suggest asking your bank. I sent my money order from my Canadian bank and it was accepted without any problems.

Good luck!!

Hello,

Thanks to everyone who helped in my previous post. I was advised to use the K-1 Petition and am ready to send it all out. But I am in Calgary, Alberta Canada at the moment and need to know if the USCIS accepts a check or money order from a Canadian bank so long as it is in U.S. dollars? Or if there is any other solution as I do not have access to a U.S. account right now. Thank you!

I suggest you have somebody who lives at the US address you used on the I-129F send you a check or you send them the filing and let them attach the check and forward the package on to the service center.

Thank you for your suggestion

[GrenadianCrix 1]

I was out of the country when I applied for my husbands K-1. We went to my bank and had them draw a Money Order in US funds. It was cashed with no problems.