PAYING THE VISA APPLICATION FEE TWICE???!!

[WaitinforHubby3yr 0]

Hey Guys,

My hubby's interview at the Barbados US Embassy was in May of 2010 and he was told that he needed to get an I-1601 waiver. Due to some technical difficulties with finding a joint sponsor. The I-1601 was not sent to USCIS in Santo Domingo until February of 2011. Before the waiver was sent to USCIS the embassy sent me an email requesting that I send my updated affidavit of support and 2010 tax return documents and the $40 dollars since the waiver fee had increased from when we initially paid it back in May 2010.

Ultimately hubby's waiver was APPROVED on June 13th. So I sent an email to US Embassy Barbados inquiring about what hubby needs to have done over or resubmit in order for him to receive his visa. Here is the email that they sent back to me just now...

Dear Applicant(s):

ONE YEAR HAS PASSED SINCE YOUR IMMIGRANT VISA APPOINTMENT AT THIS OFFICE. IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE VISA APPLICATION YOU MUST RETURN TO BARBADOS WITH NEW POLICE CERTIFICATE(S), MEDICAL(S), PHOTOS SPONSORS 2010 FEDERAL TAX WITH W2 FORMS AND NEW APPLICATION FEE, ($404US).

AS SOON AS YOU ADVISE THE EMBASSY THAT THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS ARE IN ORDER, WE WILL SCHEDULE THE APPLCANT FOR THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH A CONSULAR OFFICER.

Sincerely,

United States

Consular Officer

IS THIS NORMAL? Why do we have to pay a new visa application? It's the same case. We're not reapplying or anything?!!! I expected the police certificates,med exam, and everything else. But not the visa application fee. Has anyone ever heard of this?

[nikolacolada 21]

I could be wrong but I think that the visa application fee is only good for 1 year.. since you're past the 1 year you have to repay?

[Sergi9 110]

Hey Guys,

My hubby's interview at the Barbados US Embassy was in May of 2010 and he was told that he needed to get an I-1601 waiver. Due to some technical difficulties with finding a joint sponsor. The I-1601 was not sent to USCIS in Santo Domingo until February of 2011. Before the waiver was sent to USCIS the embassy sent me an email requesting that I send my updated affidavit of support and 2010 tax return documents and the $40 dollars since the waiver fee had increased from when we initially paid it back in May 2010.

Ultimately hubby's waiver was APPROVED on June 13th. So I sent an email to US Embassy Barbados inquiring about what hubby needs to have done over or resubmit in order for him to receive his visa. Here is the email that they sent back to me just now...

Dear Applicant(s):

ONE YEAR HAS PASSED SINCE YOUR IMMIGRANT VISA APPOINTMENT AT THIS OFFICE. IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE VISA APPLICATION YOU MUST RETURN TO BARBADOS WITH NEW POLICE CERTIFICATE(S), MEDICAL(S), PHOTOS SPONSORS 2010 FEDERAL TAX WITH W2 FORMS AND NEW APPLICATION FEE, ($404US).

AS SOON AS YOU ADVISE THE EMBASSY THAT THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS ARE IN ORDER, WE WILL SCHEDULE THE APPLCANT FOR THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH A CONSULAR OFFICER.

Sincerely,

United States

Consular Officer

IS THIS NORMAL? Why do we have to pay a new visa application? It's the same case. We're not reapplying or anything?!!! I expected the police certificates,med exam, and everything else. But not the visa application fee. Has anyone ever heard of this?

I think they are jerking you around on the VISA application fee, but if you want the VISA and to get this over with pay it and then contact Department of State and ask for a refund. ??? Did you do DCF or go through NVC? and $404 doesn't match up with any VISA fees, the I130 is $420

Edited June 24, 2011 by Sergi9

[WaitinforHubby3yr 0]

We applied with the I-130. And went through the national visa center.

[WaitinforHubby3yr 0]

I just called the national visa center and they said that i paid the immigration visa processing fee and if i hadn't paid it then it would not have gone to the embassy. He stated that there shouldnt be any other fee but i should speak directly with someone at the embassy.

[Darnell 8,479]

404 is the current amount for DS-230 intake/processing at NVC, but that's a amalgamation of the Security Fee and the Visa Application Fee.

I dunno, if money isn't any issue, pay it and go forth.

If money is an issue, then get the head of the IV unit in Dominica to clarify for you.

[WaitinforHubby3yr 0]

Yeah i guess since we're so close to the end ill just eat it and pay. Just have some intense saving to do. So far its 404 for app fee 350 for flight to Barbados 170 for new medical and 350 for hotel if Hubby cant find some friends to crash at. *sighs*m

[Used to be broken 147]

Yeah i guess since we're so close to the end ill just eat it and pay. Just have some intense saving to do. So far its 404 for app fee 350 for flight to Barbados 170 for new medical and 350 for hotel if Hubby cant find some friends to crash at. *sighs*m

Its worth sending the receipt you got from NVC so he can take to Embassy, good luck. Have him check out Hostels in Barbados, might save a few bucks.

Edited June 25, 2011 by brokenfamily

[WaitinforHubby3yr 0]

@brokenfamily

thanks for the advice. The guest house we have in mind is one me the cheapest. Plus transportation to and from the clinic and

to the embassy are included in the price. He may be able to find a friend of family to crash with so that 350 can be used to pay that fee.

[jenny8406 0]

Hey Guys,

My hubby's interview at the Barbados US Embassy was in May of 2010 and he was told that he needed to get an I-1601 waiver. Due to some technical difficulties with finding a joint sponsor. The I-1601 was not sent to USCIS in Santo Domingo until February of 2011. Before the waiver was sent to USCIS the embassy sent me an email requesting that I send my updated affidavit of support and 2010 tax return documents and the $40 dollars since the waiver fee had increased from when we initially paid it back in May 2010.

Ultimately hubby's waiver was APPROVED on June 13th. So I sent an email to US Embassy Barbados inquiring about what hubby needs to have done over or resubmit in order for him to receive his visa. Here is the email that they sent back to me just now...

Dear Applicant(s):

ONE YEAR HAS PASSED SINCE YOUR IMMIGRANT VISA APPOINTMENT AT THIS OFFICE. IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE VISA APPLICATION YOU MUST RETURN TO BARBADOS WITH NEW POLICE CERTIFICATE(S), MEDICAL(S), PHOTOS SPONSORS 2010 FEDERAL TAX WITH W2 FORMS AND NEW APPLICATION FEE, ($404US).

hey i also wanted to ask you do you have an email for the embassy in santo domingo? if you do can you please give it to me thanx!

AS SOON AS YOU ADVISE THE EMBASSY THAT THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS ARE IN ORDER, WE WILL SCHEDULE THE APPLCANT FOR THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH A CONSULAR OFFICER.

Sincerely,

United States

Consular Officer

IS THIS NORMAL? Why do we have to pay a new visa application? It's the same case. We're not reapplying or anything?!!! I expected the police certificates,med exam, and everything else. But not the visa application fee. Has anyone ever heard of this?