TOTAL COST OF K1 VISA

[Clownies 2]

and don't forget: the fact that he won't be able to work until he gets an EAD, or AOS.... So no incoming money for several months...

The system IS unfair, imo.

[TracyTN 237]

You have the choice to get married and go for the CR1- no waiting on work authorization - instead of the K1. If you choose the K1, you have to be ready to accept that period of no work. If that isn't feasible for your particular situation, then you may want to choose the other option.

Since you can research this in advance, and choose the option which is best for you, I don't see how it is truly 'unfair'.

Just my .02.

[Twomoles 8]

Depends!

fee( 170+100$)

I will make new EU passport and change drivers licence - it costs, went though all meds for myself (dentist, woman doctor etc), med exam will cost some money, notarized certification and translations (birth certificate (2ex, because embassy keeps this one and dont give back)), education documents etc), police certification (2 ex), my travel to Warsaw embassy, shots, mail expenses, etc etc etc.

It depends from country.

and all stuff what can only imagine to do for leaving here for some time, because to do later papers thought Washington and do translations or to fly there would be - lol

[Clownies 2]

You have the choice to get married and go for the CR1- no waiting on work authorization - instead of the K1. If you choose the K1, you have to be ready to accept that period of no work. If that isn't feasible for your particular situation, then you may want to choose the other option.

Since you can research this in advance, and choose the option which is best for you, I don't see how it is truly 'unfair'.

Just my .02.

I don't know much about CR1, but I think the waiting time is longer than for K1, and they'd have to be already married.

What I mean with unfair, is that some people, truly in love, can't be together because of the financial burden, especially when they don't get an EAD.

Not everyone has a good income. A look in the streets of every US city will tell you that.

[G&C 0]

Hello everyone,

I am new to this site and had a question for all of you who have already gone through the k1 process. How much does it cost to process the k1 fiance visa from start to finish? I am a bit confused because I have looked up info. and they all say different things. For example, the form DS-156, is this paid for in fiance's country or while in the US?

I just wanted to know if anyone could give an estimate of how much they spent to file all the paperwork.

Thanks

The biggest financial penalty for us is not the direct cost, but NOT being able to now be married this year, because of how inept the US Government is with all of this that I will not be able to claim my OS as a dependent on my taxes. Seriously.

104 days and waiting, waiting, waiting. Hockey season will be here before our NOA2.

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Edited September 4, 2006 by G&C

[SirLancelot 1]

You have the choice to get married and go for the CR1- no waiting on work authorization - instead of the K1. If you choose the K1, you have to be ready to accept that period of no work. If that isn't feasible for your particular situation, then you may want to choose the other option.

When did they start doing this? A while back, I use to remember that when you entered with a K-1 visa that they gave you a temporary work permit at ALL POEs, not just JFK. When did they change that and why?

[Twomoles 8]

You right SirLancerot, I have heard the same. That in custom intrance by K-1 visa can get stamp about temporary work permit or something.

[Ladylethal 12]

And remember to add up the little costs like getting pictures done and sending stuff back and forth through the post office, as well as making copies of a bunch of stuff.

[TracyTN 237]

You have the choice to get married and go for the CR1- no waiting on work authorization - instead of the K1. If you choose the K1, you have to be ready to accept that period of no work. If that isn't feasible for your particular situation, then you may want to choose the other option.

Since you can research this in advance, and choose the option which is best for you, I don't see how it is truly 'unfair'.

Just my .02.

I don't know much about CR1, but I think the waiting time is longer than for K1, and they'd have to be already married.

What I mean with unfair, is that some people, truly in love, can't be together because of the financial burden, especially when they don't get an EAD.

Not everyone has a good income. A look in the streets of every US city will tell you that.

As for the CR1, yes, you do have more a little more waiting on the 'front' end (before your spouse gets here) so that things like work authorization and travel permission come with it - the only difference is do you want to wait for these things together or apart? My point is you DO have an option so that your spouse arrives, ready to work. Also there is the temporary EAD option (see below) - although some feel temp EAD isn't much good as you'd have to get authorized again to work after the temporary runs out (90 days).

If a couple decides that doing a K1 is right for them, and they do not have enough financial means to support their fiance, almost all consulates accept a cosponsor. That is due to the realization that yes, not everyone has a decent job, so here is the alternative.

The only time I see any of this as 'unfair' is when a consulate will not accept a cosponsor.

You have the choice to get married and go for the CR1- no waiting on work authorization - instead of the K1. If you choose the K1, you have to be ready to accept that period of no work. If that isn't feasible for your particular situation, then you may want to choose the other option.

When did they start doing this? A while back, I use to remember that when you entered with a K-1 visa that they gave you a temporary work permit at ALL POEs, not just JFK. When did they change that and why?

You most certainly can still get temporary EAD at JFK (apparently its best to ask) , but there are very few other POEs that do it. I'm not sure why they stopped doing it.

[SirLancelot 1]

You most certainly can still get temporary EAD at JFK (apparently its best to ask) , but there are very few other POEs that do it. I'm not sure why they stopped doing it.

This is what I'm asking and don't understand about. Why only at JFK (and a few others)? It use to be given out at ALL POES. I know for certain they gave it out at SFO. What changed and when?

Thanks.

Edited September 4, 2006 by SirLancelot

[Chris-n-Veronica 0]

Dang....that PRICELESS Stuff brought a tear to my eyes... I miss my Veronica

I think it's unfair... it has to take so long... and I haven't even started the process..I'm waiting on paperwork to get back from her with her signature...and my Divorce paperwork..But I'd say we'll be filing within the week..

You most certainly can still get temporary EAD at JFK (apparently its best to ask) , but there are very few other POEs that do it. I'm not sure why they stopped doing it.

This is what I'm asking and don't understand about. Why only at JFK (and a few others)? It use to be given out at ALL POES. I know for certain they gave it out at SFO. What changed and when?

Thanks.

[Shad and Dani 3]

if you got to ask then you cannot afford it.....seriously, it depends on allot of variables..give us more about your case...

What's a ZJ?...lol

[Bern. 3]

Whoa, am I reading this right? >_> It dropped from $455 to $170? When did that happen?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Whoa, am I reading this right? >_> It dropped from $455 to $170? When did that happen?

Your reading it wrong.

this post was from 2006.

zombie for the win

[Hell0W0rld 10]

Whoa, am I reading this right? >_> It dropped from $455 to $170? When did that happen?

Your reading it wrong.

this post was from 2006.

zombie for the win

wow, nice catch!!