FILING QUESTION FOR YARDIES

[SupportOAFJF 0]

TRAILMIS SEEMS CORRECT ON THE CR1...PLUS THE MEDICAL COST..THEN AIRFARE

[Black Velvet 4]

Solsoeur,

If I had to do it all over again, I would've gone the CR-1 route. By the way, K-3 visa holders do not need AP. It is a two-year multiple entry visa. With the CR-1, there is no paperwork to file for at least two years. To me the K-1 has the fastest turnaround time, but it is not the best! That's just my two cents.

Mrs. Scott

[Marlita 0]

I did CR1. The cost of travel is relative, but the cost of visa fees are exact. Some people may not travel as much as others. Some live in FLL and get like $80 tickets while others pay over $500. So go by how much it will cost YOU if the money is an issue.

For me money wasnt the biggest issue. The issue was wanting to be married BEFORE doing all this craziness, and wanting to spend time with him in HIS element which means I was going to be going to Jamaica alot. My biggest thing was getting as much of his culture as I possibly could before submering him into mine. And for us thats been the BEST thing we could have done for us. So its all relative.

I dont know what the $45 security fee is for...I didnt pay that.

[JOURNEE1125 0]

MARLITA

Has a good point. I have been spending time with my SO and I have learned alot about him, culture and most importantly " about US". I cant imagine what it must be like when some of the ladies here are only able to visit once every 9 months or so.

I feel way more confident in what I am getting myself into, Let me change that the "committment" I am going into.

My question is which process takes longer?

K1 OR K3 And "without beating the same dog with a different stick" what is the total cost <less travel fees.>

[*JG* 2]

If I had to do it all over again, I would do the K-1 again. And, I did spend lots of time with him in his element. You don't have to be married to do that.

[SupportOAFJF 0]

DON'T THINK THAT WAS THE POINT JG..

[*JG* 2]

DON'T THINK THAT WAS THE POINT JG..

I know. Just a comment.

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

We choose the K-1 route. I wanted him here and he wanted to be with me as soon as possible and it took a little under 6 months. Already exposed to the culture and elements (I'm Jamaican) and on each trip I spent time with his family and friends...during the process he hung out with my family and friends in Jamaica while I was in the states.

Some people worry about the paperwork after you SO gets to the states, but the AOS is not that difficult. It's actually very easy to complete.

[SupportOAFJF 0]

WE DID CR1 CUZ I HAD NO IDEAD ABOUT THE K1 AND WHEN A SO CALLED LAWYER EXPLAINED IT TO ME HE MADE IT SEEM LIKE THE LEAST LIKELY TO GET APPROVED...AND HE CLAIMED HE FILED PAPERS FOR MY MOM TOOK HER MONEY NEVER DID ANYTHING...MY MOTHER GOT HER MONEY BACK AFTER MONTHS..HAVE NO REGRETS...WE GOT A 10YR GC AND WE'RE DONE

[*JG* 2]

We choose the K-1 route. I wanted him here and he wanted to be with me as soon as possible and it took a little under 6 months. Already exposed to the culture and elements (I'm Jamaican) and on each trip I spent time with his family and friends...during the process he hung out with my family and friends in Jamaica while I was in the states.

Some people worry about the paperwork after you SO gets to the states, but the AOS is not that difficult. It's actually very easy to complete.

Told you so, Tre. It gets easier and easier. Or we just get better and better at filling out the paperwork.

WE DID CR1 CUZ I HAD NO IDEAD ABOUT THE K1 AND WHEN A SO CALLED LAWYER EXPLAINED IT TO ME HE MADE IT SEEM LIKE THE LEAST LIKELY TO GET APPROVED...AND HE CLAIMED HE FILED PAPERS FOR MY MOM TOOK HER MONEY NEVER DID ANYTHING...MY MOTHER GOT HER MONEY BACK AFTER MONTHS..HAVE NO REGRETS...WE GOT A 10YR GC AND WE'RE DONE

Oh, no, Kimmy. That is not right. Glad she got the money back.

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

Opps forgot to add the fees; (wah mi lef out)

Filing - $455

Police Certificate - $36

Non-Impiedment - $72

Medical - $95 (no shots required)  -- try and get them prior to the medical at the clinic

Airpak - $8

Flights - Sept. ($305); Nov ($281); Apr. ($338); June ($500); SO flight one-way Jul. ($270)

AOS - $1010

passport pics for AOS $10.00

****fees for other things while he was in Jamaica, but he paid those like (passport, passport pics, extra birthcertificate and shots needed for medical)

[Marlita 0]

We choose the K-1 route. I wanted him here and he wanted to be with me as soon as possible and it took a little under 6 months. Already exposed to the culture and elements (I'm Jamaican) and on each trip I spent time with his family and friends...during the process he hung out with my family and friends in Jamaica while I was in the states.

Some people worry about the paperwork after you SO gets to the states, but the AOS is not that difficult. It's actually very easy to complete.

This is why I think its very much a personal choice between the partners in the relationship. Cause Lany you're right...you being Jamaican you know the culture and its nothing new, so the best thing for you 2 would likely be to just get together faster.

• As far as the cheapest visa fees....CR1/IR1 is the cheapest no doubt. That was what I looked into also when making my decision.
• As far as K1/K3 I think K1 is a bit faster just cause sometimes the K3 process gets some hiccups going from an I-130 application to an I-129f application. However, I must say that the K3 people from JA I have seen on here have usually been longer than the CR1. The reason being the USCIS is very unorganized an at most times are processing both your I-130 and I-129F at the same time. But since the K3 is free to file now, you might as well try. You can always request for USCIS to abandon that app and continue down the CR1 side.

Opps forgot to add the fees; (wah mi lef out)

Filing - $455

Police Certificate - $36

Non-Impiedment - $72

Medical - $95 (no shots required)  -- try and get them prior to the medical at the clinic

Airpak - $8

Flights - Sept. ($305); Nov ($281); Apr. ($338); June ($500); SO flight one-way Jul. ($270)

AOS - $1010

passport pics for AOS $10.00

****fees for other things while he was in Jamaica, but he paid those like (passport, passport pics, extra birthcertificate and shots needed for medical)

Wow! Thats alot of money when you break it down like that.

[Marie876 0]

Lance and I have known each other for 5 years. Our families know each other...my mom went to school with his father. I already know about the culture/his element because I am from there. I wasn't concerned about making visits because before our relationship began I was already making 2-3 visits a year to see family and for business reasons. Wechose to do the CR1 because we would like for him to be able to work when he gets here and to be able to travel back in case of an emergency and although I miss him like hell and wish he was here with me right now, I'm in no rush because we have the rest of our lives together.....so the choice on which visa to file for is definetly a personal one.

Edited November 12, 2008 by Marie87

[solsoeur 0]

Thanks everyone for the info. Now I have a clear understanding of everything. It was just confusing before. I hope this is informative for whoever else needs it.

Sol

[solsoeur 0]

THIS IS WHAT I HAVE AS FAR AS FEES GO

K-1 (QUICKEST ROUTE SOMETIMES)

I-129F-$455

POLICE CERT-$36

NON-IMPIEDMENT-$72

MEDICAL-$95

AIRPAK-$8

AOS-$1010(INCLUDES ADVANCE PAROLE/BIOMETRIC/EAD)

PASSPORT PICS-$10

TOTAL 1686

K-3

I-129F-$0

I-130-$355

I-864-$70

POLICE CERT-$36

MEDICAL-$95

EAD-$340

AIRPAK-$8

TOTAL: $834

(NOTE I WAS TOLD CR1 IS CHEAPER SO I DON’T KNOW WHAT IS MISSING IN THIS IT SHOULD BE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN CR1)

CR1(LONGEST TIME BUT SO ABLE TO WORK UPON ARRIVAL)

I-130-$355

DS-230-$355

I-864-$70

POLICE CERT-$36

MEDICAL-$95

AIRPAK-$8

SECURITY FEE$45

TOTAL: $964