K1 visa fee increased

[faizan 0]

My interview is on 14th June .I just got a call form the consulate to bring the visa fee at the time of interview and it is being increased form 131$ to 350$. Any one knows if the fee is really being increased .

[faithinGod 8]

My interview is on 14th June .I just got a call form the consulate to bring the visa fee at the time of interview and it is being increased form 131$ to 350$. Any one knows if the fee is really being increased .

Yes, it`s increased since june 4th,unfortunately!

Edited June 7, 2010 by faithinGod

[Darnell 8,478]

Yes, I know. It's REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY increased.

to 350.00 bucks.

Be thankful you got a phone call about it - it would be a bad time on interview day, not knowing.

[faithinGod 8]

Yes, I know. It's REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY increased.

to 350.00 bucks.

Be thankful you got a phone call about it - it would be a bad time on interview day, not knowing.

You`re so right about the "REALLY" part lol!

[kasim 0]

My interview is on 14th June .I just got a call form the consulate to bring the visa fee at the time of interview and it is being increased form 131$ to 350$. Any one knows if the fee is really being increased .

Yes it has. May I ask how long did it take you to get the interview date?

[gap1 21]

Hello, I'm new here. I only just started filling out the I-129F (hoping to mail it in a few weeks). This $350 fee, can you explain what it is for? Is this in addition to the $455 I have to pay for the I-129F?

[MalaysianGirl 26]

Hello, I'm new here. I only just started filling out the I-129F (hoping to mail it in a few weeks). This $350 fee, can you explain what it is for? Is this in addition to the $455 I have to pay for the I-129F?

Yes, that is in addition to the USD 455. The USD 455 is for the initial petition. The USD 350 is for the K1 visa itself, and must be paid either at the interview or a few days prior to the interview (if I'm not mistaken). If you are approved the visa, the USD 350 is well-spent; if not, you will not be refunded Sorry to say... Also, please remember that if you are approved the visa, you will need to fork up USD 1,010 for the AOS stage. But that is later - don't need to worry about it yet. Just informing you, in case you didn't know earlier.

[pushbrk 12,898]

Government fees listed below as well as approximately when they are paid. There will also be a medical exam fee that varies by country.

K1 Fiance(e) Visa

K1 US Government Filing and Visa Fees

When Paid

Agency and Purpose

Amount

Month 1 *Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Petition Filing Fee $455.00

Month 3-6 Dept. of State Visa Application Fee (paid abroad) $350.00

Month 6-12 Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Adjust Status Fee $1,010.00

Month 27-32 Homeland Security, USCIS - Removal of Conditions Fee $545.00

Total Immigration Fees To Permanent Resident Status $2,360.00

[gap1 21]

Government fees listed below as well as approximately when they are paid. There will also be a medical exam fee that varies by country.

K1 Fiance(e) Visa

K1 US Government Filing and Visa Fees

When Paid

Agency and Purpose

Amount

Month 1 *Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Petition Filing Fee $455.00

Month 3-6 Dept. of State Visa Application Fee (paid abroad) $350.00

Month 6-12 Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Adjust Status Fee $1,010.00

Month 27-32 Homeland Security, USCIS - Removal of Conditions Fee $545.00

Total Immigration Fees To Permanent Resident Status $2,360.00

You have got to be kidding me! Jesus. Wait, the $1,010 is AFTER we can get married right and he's in the US? Also isn't there an additional $370 work permit fee as well?

Edited June 13, 2010 by gap1

[SuperDuper! 230]

So you did not do your homework and see how much a foreign spouse would cost you?

Yes, it is pricey. So if a petitioner does not have at least $5K USD cash in the bank on POE day, then (IMO), you are NOT ready to bring honey to USA, yet. Better to save more nickles and dimes first, and work 3 jobs.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

You have got to be kidding me! Jesus. Wait, the $1,010 is AFTER we can get married right and he's in the US? Also isn't there an additional $370 work permit fee as well?

The $1010 is after you get married and apply to Adjust Status (AOS) from a non-immigrant K-1 fiance to a Permanent Resident. There are no additional fees for an Employment Authorization (Work Permit) or Travel Authorization required anymore - they are now ncluded in with the $1010 whether you apply for them or not.

The I-129F petition fee ($455) and the Consulate Visa fee ($350) are the two fees that are paid before the K-1 visa is issued.

Edited June 13, 2010 by Kathryn41

[gap1 21]

So you did not do your homework and see how much a foreign spouse would cost you?

Yes, it is pricey. So if a petitioner does not have at least $5K USD cash in the bank on POE day, then (IMO), you are NOT ready to bring honey to USA, yet. Better to save more nickles and dimes first, and work 3 jobs.

What? My fiance has a lot of savings, I don't see why I'd need to have $5,000 in the bank on that day...is there another requirement I'm not aware of? We are splitting all of these fees.

[MalaysianGirl 26]

What? My fiance has a lot of savings, I don't see why I'd need to have $5,000 in the bank on that day...is there another requirement I'm not aware of? We are splitting all of these fees.

I believe he said that is his opinion I doubt many people who have gone through the K1 process, and those of us who are still going through it, all have USD 5,000 in their bank on POE day. But you SHOULD have some amount of money in your bank account (or hers, if you guys are splitting the fees). They always say not to delay your AOS, before the 90 days are up.

[gap1 21]

I believe he said that is his opinion I doubt many people who have gone through the K1 process, and those of us who are still going through it, all have USD 5,000 in their bank on POE day. But you SHOULD have some amount of money in your bank account (or hers, if you guys are splitting the fees). They always say not to delay your AOS, before the 90 days are up.

Do they have a bank account balance requirement for the AoS? I thought it was just proving you had enough income via tax returns? I realize I have to save up and everything, but do they check your bank account balance? Also, won't my fiance be able to show he has savings as well?

[gap1 21]

Do they have a bank account balance requirement for the AoS? I thought it was just proving you had enough income via tax returns? I realize I have to save up and everything, but do they check your bank account balance? Also, won't my fiance be able to show he has savings as well?

^^ Disregard this, I was thinking AoS was the affidavit of support, you're talking about the adjustment of status. Sorry!