Who should pay the fees?

[ghanalove1 1]

Question: Who do you think should be responsible for paying all the fees for the immigration process? We all know that they can be expensive and add up. But I know that many of our spouses/fiances come from poor countries. Is it fair for the spouse that comes from a more well to do area pay or how would you do it?

[ghanalove1 1]

Question: Who do you think should be responsible for paying all the fees for the immigration process? We all know that they can be expensive and add up. But I know that many of our spouses/fiances come from poor countries. Is it fair for the spouse that comes from a more well to do area pay or how would you do it?

[rade2rising 205]

well i think its a no brainer the petitioner should be paying the fees. I mean you will one way or the other. If you don't pay upfront then you will pay afterwards by all those money orders you will be sending for his/her upkeep.

[X Factor 1,112]

It depends on the finances of the beneficiary but typically I too agree that the petitioner should pay.

[tru_loves_journey 117]

Question: Who do you think should be responsible for paying all the fees for the immigration process? We all know that they can be expensive and add up. But I know that many of our spouses/fiances come from poor countries. Is it fair for the spouse that comes from a more well to do area pay or how would you do it?

As a couple it's your decision of course. As for us, we always put our funds together to cover expenses for everything we had to pay. It's just money, having your love with you is so worth the money you spend

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[CANbirdUSman 11]

Question: Who do you think should be responsible for paying all the fees for the immigration process? We all know that they can be expensive and add up. But I know that many of our spouses/fiances come from poor countries. Is it fair for the spouse that comes from a more well to do area pay or how would you do it?

I believe both should pay. In my case, my fiance (the petitioner), paid to submit the 'first form'. However, I have paid small amounts of money out, and will pay for my medical, police check, etc. Of course, if I needed help with payment, he'd cover the cost.

[FinallyDone:) 10]

i personally paid for my husband. to me the money isnt not important because it means i will get to have him here with me by my side.i see it as the price ive paid for travel to and from colombia over the years its alot less to just pay immigration.

[Peter_Pan 661]

My fiance is paying for mine. It's because of him that I'm moving halfway across the world anyway.

[ghanalove1 1]

I was just wondering if I was wrong to feel strain for having to pay the fees? Because my financial situation is straining a bit too. I feel bad saying this but feels like a financial burden at times :-(

[tru_loves_journey 117]

I was just wondering if I was wrong to feel strain for having to pay the fees? Because my financial situation is straining a bit too. I feel bad saying this but feels like a financial burden at times :-(

yes it is a strain on the pocketbook for sure dear we all feel for you on VJ

[ghanalove1 1]

i personally paid for my husband. to me the money isnt not important because it means i will get to have him here with me by my side.i see it as the price ive paid for travel to and from colombia over the years its alot less to just pay immigration.

That's true! I understand. Money is not everything. I have to keep reminding myself of that. And that this is just one of the other hurdles in process.

[rade2rising 205]

well the bottom line is you are husband and wife if one of you pay the other will end up paying for it. In majority of cases it seems the USC is in a much better financial position than the beneficiary so i guess its just common sense to pay the way. I would feel really weird to call up my wife and tell her i need the money to send out the application lol

[feli114 65]

The way I look at it, its an investment to my and my fiance's future. Its not just a financial one, its an emotional one. You can make it in this world a lot easier with two people working together. And having someone to wake up to every morning is definitely a plus!