Financial Cost of K1 ...

[S_R 148]

Plus when they get here clothes to keep them warm and new shoes to do with the new clothes

Tell them !

[S_R 148]

Agree !!!!!

True love does have a price both financial & otherwise...forget Hollywood movies ...

Edited March 2, 2012 by S_R

[S_R 148]

I don't think S_R was "puting a price on love", but rather looking back at the journey from beginning to where he is now. I have done that many times myself....so to say it will not "end well" just for reflecting on the financial aspect of this journey is a little harsh. Anyways S_R nice post....you forgot the cost of having university credentials evaluated .

Exactly...

[patient2010 93]

Interesting........

[Hank_ 9,174]

I don't think S_R was "puting a price on love", but rather looking back at the journey from beginning to where he is now. I have done that many times myself....so to say it will not "end well" just for reflecting on the financial aspect of this journey is a little harsh. Anyways S_R nice post....you forgot the cost of having university credentials evaluated .

It was a joke son..... buy a vowel

Didn't notice the laughing guy huh?

It won't end well for you or who? Every good thing in life has a price tag Hank_Amy ... it could be financial,emotional or even spiritual and the USCIS process isn't an exception...

Only by looking back can we really appreciate the tremendous sacrifices our partners have endured { and continue to) throughout this process. Do not forget that so many others even after everything never made it.

ditto my previous comment.... jeez!!

[tan&tuyet 15]

all worth is if you find your true love =)

[Labhrais 6]

I think MasterCard said it the best.

K-1 $750

AOS $1070

Spending the rest of your life with the one you love $Priceless

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

lmao...congrats on the new car but does it count as part of the K1 process?

No, but the third car in two years does (new drivers!) and the masters degree at a private college. I am up to about $93,000 so far.

Waking up naked with Alla every morning...priceless!

[N M 96]

And don't forget....

The costs listed in the OP pale into insignificance compared with the lost income that K1 migrants suffer. I didn't earn a penny for 6 months after arriving on a K1.

[A & K 42 34]

I would like to start by saying that this Forum is an absolute blessing. You can read every official website available but nothing will give you the same real life advice and feedback like this forum will. There seem to be a few very dedicated people consistently helping the lost and in love out there, and I'm sure at the end of the process those who have been successful are extremely grateful...

What did it cost you guys to go through these boot camps @ USCIS/ U.S EMBASSY stages ?

In The Beginning;

$340 Filling Fee

FedEx Cost:$350

Local Flights for Medicals:$271

Medical Fee:$129

Police Report: $21

Hotel: $370 (4nights)

Feeding: ($111)

Local Transportation: $61

Interview:

Local Flight For Visa Interview : $271

Visa Fee $350

Hotel: $92 (1night)

Local Transport: $49

Visa Pickup:

Local Flight: $271

Hotel: $92 (1night)

Transport: $49

Trip To U.S

Flight Ticket:

$1,596

$25 for I-693

AOS

$ 1,070

FedEx $:22

Approximate total Cost: $5,272

ROC??

This list doesn't include flight cost for fulfilling the mandatory visit(s) prior to filling. It also doesn't take into account folks who may have been denied or couples who had to attend more than one interview or start a BRAND new petition...Its an insanely tasking process but worth every penny if the RIGHT partner is found...

I am curious, why did fedex cost $350? Thats a lot

[Stu4Lee 66]

Well, its all part of the process (which for the most part works). Imagine the rise in fraud and terrorism if you filed the petition for $25 and the next thing they did was to mail the visa to the beneficiary!

Not to take away from the validity of your point but several countries do just that including the UK...

For the UK that's incorrect and/or illinformed. £810 approx $1300 for Fiance visa

UK fees

[DeeDee&Sam 68]

very interesting. we added local flight for medical as well and multiple visits. over 10k. when you're done with it it takes few months to re-adjust financially. but everything is worth it!!!!!!!!!

[S_R 148]

I am curious, why did fedex cost $350? Thats a lot

Cost of sending 3binders with insurance from Houston to Nigeria.

[Scafidi454 22]

You forgot the new car!

And the repairs to it or the "learning" car ))

All in all, if you feel it is loving "outside of your comfort zone", then you shouldn't do it. I am very comfortable loving my fiancee, but I am sometimes in uncomfortable situations if I'm the only native English speaker in the room; especially when it's time to try new foods!

[S_R 148]

For the UK that's incorrect and/or illinformed. £810 approx $1300 for Fiance visa

UK fees

Ma bad...i guess i got lost in translation...i was refering to the point that u didn't have to appear for interviews at these consulates...it would save people so much money.But ur point is noted and appreciated