CR-1/fees and what not

[Laura_and_IanM 0]

Ok, so my fiance and I have decided that we are going to apply for his immigration via CR-1 versus K-3. I have a few questions and I can't seem to find the answers. What is the approximate fee for going this route with all of the forms and that. Also, I know that I will not be able to sponsor my soon to be husband, but also know that we can use his assets. He will have to show that he can turn any asset into cash within a years time. NP there. He will have approximately 180,000 usd. From my understanding, he will have to show 5 times the poverty level for two which is 16,300. Am I correct that the amount he will have to show then is 81,500? That shouldn't be a problem then. Also, if I am still in the UK for his interview, would it be frowned upon if I go with him, or will it be more beneficial? Thanks again for your time.

Laura and Ian xx

[aussiewench 9]

Yes it is 5x if you are using assets. Here is poverty guidelines for 2006 taken from a US Embassy site.

2006 Poverty Guidelines

Effective March 1, 2006 Here are the 2006 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia:

Size of Family Unit. Poverty Guidelines. 125% of Poverty Guidelines.

1.....................$9,800.................$12,250

2.....................$13,200................$16,500

3.....................$16,600................$20,750

4.....................$20,000................$25,000

5.....................$23,400................$29,250

6.....................$26,800................$33,500

7.....................$30,200................$37,500

8.....................$33,600................$42,000

For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,400 for each additional member to meet the poverty guideline; $4,250 to meet 125% of the poverty guideline.

Initial Cost:

I-130 $190

I-129F (K-3) $170

NVC (CR-1)

DS-230 (Application for Immigrant Visa & Alien Registration) $380

AOS Bill (I-864) $70

Interview (K-3)

Visa Processing fee $100

Then there is:

Police Certificate

Medical

Extras:

Postage

Any costs for certificates

Photo Copying

Passport pics

etc

If I've left anything out someone will correct it.

I have no idea on the UK if one is allowed to go in with their spouse for interview or not. But someone will.

Lorelle

[Laura_and_IanM 0]

I thought that because we are filing only for the I-130, we didn't file the I-129? Am I mistaken?

[aussiewench 9]

I thought that because we are filing only for the I-130, we didn't file the I-129? Am I mistaken?

I put that in there just in case so least you would have a heads up with it. Anything with K-3 next to it you would ignore doing CR-1.

Edited February 21, 2006 by aussiewench

[Laura_and_IanM 0]

lol thanks for that...i almost had a heart attack there...i was like wait..i thought i had it all understood then saw that and i started panicking..lol. Thank god u have patience. lol.

Laura and Ian xx

[Euro 3]

Yes USC can go into the Embassy in London, Mark will be returning with me for the interview

but why they would want to by choice is blah..............

[Laura_and_IanM 0]

Hello all...well..a week from today I will be in NYC. On 7th of March at 10 am, I have my appointment at the British Embassy in NYC to get my visitor for marriage visa. I don't know why, but for some strange reason I am extremely nervous about this. Perhaps it's because it is so official? Or perhaps it's because I can't shake this awful feeling that I will be denied??? lol. I just can't believe that it is finally here and it is one more step closer to our wedding day (which btw I think we have settled for May 6th), and then the official start of immigration. Who knew that this was going to be such an emotional roller coaster. And it hasnt even started yet!!!! For those of you who are like me and this is your second marriage, you get to a point where you think that you are never going to find true happiness...and when you do..(like I have lol), the last thing you ever expected was to find your true love who just so happens to live in ANOTHER COUNTRY!!! pmsl. There are days when I just want to cry but not tears of sadness but of joy. I am so not looking forward to the separation aspect of it, but I know in the end it will all be worth it. Thank you everyone and look forward to being back here in the UK so I can tell you that I got my visa without any hitches and we are about to get married. THEN BACK TO THE US OF A.....WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Laura