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[erminaNaydin 5]

i wanted to know what the total cost for bringing my fiancee here. even after he comes. its been 2 mnths and 5 days since i sent petition .

[Pitaya 2,577]

i wanted to know what the total cost for bringing my fiancee here. even after he comes. its been 2 mnths and 5 days since i sent petition .

Welcome to the forum.

Here is a visa comparison chart, found in the Guides section, that has some costs. It doesn't include things like transportation, lodging, copying, food, etc., and other variables that are dependent on your particular situation. Then there are all of the costs after he gets here, it can add up quickly.

While you are waiting, consider becoming acquainted with the wealth of great information available on this site.

In our own situation, we liken it to the credit card commercial.......PRICELESS !!!

Good luck on your visa journey.

[erminaNaydin 5]

Welcome to the forum.

Here is a visa comparison chart, found in the Guides section, that has some costs. It doesn't include things like transportation, lodging, copying, food, etc., and other variables that are dependent on your particular situation. Then there are all of the costs after he gets here, it can add up quickly.

While you are waiting, consider becoming acquainted with the wealth of great information available on this site.

In our own situation, we liken it to the credit card commercial.......PRICELESS !!!

Good luck on your visa journey.

what is the costs like separately ex.petition 340 visa 240

[Operator 1,927]

...Then after you get married you will file for Adjustment of Status (AOS) so that he can get his green card that will cost you another $1,070.00.

I think with all the application fees, visa fees, medical, translations we are somewhere around $3,000.00.

[Pitaya 2,577]

what is the costs like separately ex.petition 340 visa 240

Consider reviewing the DOS Nonimmigrant K-1 visa FAQs for more information.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

...Then after you get married you will file for Adjustment of Status (AOS) so that he can get his green card that will cost you another $1,070.00.

I think with all the application fees, visa fees, medical, translations we are somewhere around $3,000.00.

Yes, PLUS all the other associated costs, travel etc PLUS life when he arrives. Fees are the smallest expense of all. And they are one time fees. Once paid they are gone. Medical insurance, car payments, food, education...the gifts that keep on giving.

[rocks 494]

You also have to file removal of conditions after 2 years which is $590.

[stronger 43]

Don't forget the medical for I-693 form for the AOS. It's about $1300-$1500 WITH AOS fee with all that jazz. Not a cheap process at ALL. With a small wedding and all this, beat the hell out of my pocket book that's for sure. You might wanna stretch out having the wedding. Don't rush it the minute he gets here. That way you buy yourself a little more breathing room on paper process.

...Then after you get married you will file for Adjustment of Status (AOS) so that he can get his green card that will cost you another $1,070.00.

I think with all the application fees, visa fees, medical, translations we are somewhere around $3,000.00.

[Caryh 5,206]

Its always more than you expect at every stage. I'd say find all the fees, estimate the expenses, then double the entire amount. That's probably closer to how it worked out for us. I thought I had enough money saved away to cover all the expenses. By the time the wedding was done, the money was out and the credit card was running up. Had to scrimp to get together the AOS fee. We've reached the point where she's working now, and although we did fine with only me working, things are much easier with the extra income coming in. We can actually splurge on things and not break the bank. Still if will probably be a couple years until I'm back to the savings level I was at before we started the process.

[bigdog 376]

Just remember the goal line is what matters. Hang in there, the process is not for the faint of heart or pocketbook.

[Ro Damon 7]

Amount Month 1 *Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Petition Filing Fee $340.00

Month 3-6 Dept. of State Visa Application Fee (paid abroad) $350.00 (seems to vary a bit, seen some people say $340)

Month 6-12 Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Adjust Status Fee $1,070.00

Month 27-32 Homeland Security, USCIS - Removal of Conditions Fee $590.00 Total Immigration Fees To Permanent Resident Status

Total

$2,350.00 *

Good luck!

Cost of Legal fees ONLY not including cost of flight, food, shelter, etc

[StraightShooter 62]

I figure it'll cost right around $70 a pound.

[photomile 101]

I figure it'll cost right around $70 a pound.

Too rich for me then!

[Caryh 5,206]

I figure it'll cost right around $70 a pound.

That's pretty close to what is cost me without the wedding

But does it mean I'm getting a better value now that she's adding a few pounds in America?

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Amount Month 1 *Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Petition Filing Fee $340.00

Month 3-6 Dept. of State Visa Application Fee (paid abroad) $350.00 (seems to vary a bit, seen some people say $340)

Month 6-12 Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Adjust Status Fee $1,070.00

Month 27-32 Homeland Security, USCIS - Removal of Conditions Fee $590.00 Total Immigration Fees To Permanent Resident Status

Total

$2,350.00 *

Good luck!

Cost of Legal fees ONLY not including cost of flight, food, shelter, etc

The bolded part is incorrect. It does not vary. The fee is $240. It just went down from $350 on April 13th.

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I-129F filing fee: $340

Visa processing fee: $240

Adjustment of status: $1070

Removal of conditions: $590

Naturalization: $680

Total cost from petition to becoming a citizen is $2920 ($2240 to 10 year green card permanent residence status)