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Fee Before Entering US on K-1

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Mrs-Belle Apprentice

Mrs-Belle   0

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Good Morning,

My fiance was approved at the Barbados embassy last week! :) Yaay

So, now my question is..........He received a paper from the embassy explaining his approval and how to send his passport for the visa stamp. On the same paper, it states that we must pay a $165 US fee online before entering the USA. I have heard from someone that the K-1 is exempt from paying this fee. Can anyone verify if we have to pay this or if others had to pay this before coming to US?

Thank you!


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baron555 Veteran

baron555   934

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I believe that fee is for different visas.

Phil (Lockport, near Chicago) and Alla (Lobnya, near Moscow)

As of Dec 7, 2009, now Zero miles apart (literally)!

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angeldaemon13   42

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http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/462575-uscis-immigrant-fee-question/

here you go! ;-)

10/28/13-I-130 Sent via USPS to Chicago Lock Box from Abroad

11/01/13-I-130 received at facility

11/12/13-Contacted Chicago Lock box to find info on our petition and was told it is being returned.

11/14/13-Received package back from Lock Box with RFE to resend it with correct filing fee.

(Money Order not drawn on US account)

11/25/13-I-130 Sent via USPS to Chicago Lock Box from Abroad with correct method of payment.

12/06/13-Received NOA1 via Email stating our case has been transferred to Nebraska Service Center.

12/12/13-Checked USCIS site for Case Status. Seen our case is in initial Review.

12/16/13-Received Hardcopy NOA1 in mail.

Feb 5-crossed border to US to see hubs and son off at airport. Flew to CA to establish domicile.

Feb 11-Case touched to update hub's change of address

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KayDeeCee   4,893

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That is an immigrant fee. A K-1 entrant does not pay that fee. USCIS page about it > http://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-immigrant-fee

Exemptions

Children who enter the United States under the Orphan or Hague adoption programs, Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants, returning residents (SB-1s), and those issued K visas, are the only categories exempt from paying the fee.

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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Kev-N-Ann   45

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The K1 is a nonimmigrant visa, so you do not pay that fee. You will pay a much larger fee when you file for adjustment of status.

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The K1 is a nonimmigrant visa, so you do not pay that fee. You will pay a much larger fee when you file for adjustment of status.

Agree. :thumbs:

This entire immigration process is not for the faint of heart, or light of wallet. yes.gif

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

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Mrs-Belle   0

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Agree. good.gif

This entire immigration process is not for the faint of heart, or light of wallet. yes.gif

Thanks! I just wanted to be sure. I am aware of the fees for AOS.........Cant say Im excited about it but definitely aware and ready! LOL


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