Islamabad K-1 IV processing fee question

[nadia&sameer 12]

Hi all,

We just received our interview date in Islamabad. The letter we received states that the exact amount of $240 USD or equivalent in Rupees. It states we cannot use a credit card. My question is, how do they accept the money? Can I send a personal US check or my fiance give them a Pakistani check? Does it need to be cash? If in Rupees how do we know the exact amount needed?

I'm emailing the Embassy, but from past experience I am guessing I will not get a response.

Please only respond if you have actually interviewed in Islamabad and had to pay this fee.

Thanks!

[Redlove76 28]

The fee can be paid in dollars or rupees.

[nadia&sameer 12]

Thanks. Do you know if we can write a personal check or does it have to be a money order or cash?

[Redlove76 28]

I am not sure about personal checks or money orders. As far as my understanding its either rupees or dollars. We paid in dollars to be more on the safe side.

[ahmedm89 2]

Hey, Can you please tell me what fees are they asking for now? I thought we do not have to pay anything but a 165$ fee after we get our visa issued.

[nadia&sameer 12]

Hey, Can you please tell me what fees are they asking for now? I thought we do not have to pay anything but a 165$ fee after we get our visa issued.

I"m not sure about F visa's. Here's a link for you: http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/

I am not sure about personal checks or money orders. As far as my understanding its either rupees or dollars. We paid in dollars to be more on the safe side.

So you are saying you paid cash?

[Redlove76 28]

I"m not sure about F visa's. Here's a link for you: http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/

So you are saying you paid cash?

Yes, he did. Can't go wrong with bringing the fee in dollars.

[nadia&sameer 12]

thanks. He's already been mugged once since being back in Pakistan so I'd prefer he doesn't keep carrying a lot of cash around. Has anyone on VJ journey had a check accepted for payment?

[ahmedm89 2]

I"m not sure about F visa's. Here's a link for you: http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/

Oh Ok. I Just now saw that you applied for K-1 visa. Mine is actually spouse visa. F2A. anyways good luck with interview.

[arslan.sh 0]

Please take cash only. either PKR or USD. I think they will charge a rate of 1USD=100PKR. No money orders or cheques will be accepted.

Hi all,

We just received our interview date in Islamabad. The letter we received states that the exact amount of $240 USD or equivalent in Rupees. It states we cannot use a credit card. My question is, how do they accept the money? Can I send a personal US check or my fiance give them a Pakistani check? Does it need to be cash? If in Rupees how do we know the exact amount needed?

I'm emailing the Embassy, but from past experience I am guessing I will not get a response.

Please only respond if you have actually interviewed in Islamabad and had to pay this fee.

Thanks!

[nadia&sameer 12]

Please take cash only. either PKR or USD. I think they will charge a rate of 1USD=100PKR. No money orders or cheques will be accepted.

Thank you very much for the advice. Can you tell me if you interviewed recently as the rules seem to change so often.

[arslan.sh 0]

I interviewed on Jan 16, 2014. So, I suppose the rules are prevalent still. The reason they won't take cheques or money orders is that it takes time for payment to be effected. Cash readily solves the problem.

I read above someone mentioning the $165 fee as well, but since you are K-1 applicant, it does not apply to you. You only pay $240 or PKR equivalent. If paying PKR, better to keep some extra change, as they charged me Rs. 110 a dollar when the market rate was 106.

I hope this helps.

Good luck with the interview.

Thank you very much for the advice. Can you tell me if you interviewed recently as the rules seem to change so often.

[nadia&sameer 12]

I interviewed on Jan 16, 2014. So, I suppose the rules are prevalent still. The reason they won't take cheques or money orders is that it takes time for payment to be effected. Cash readily solves the problem.

I read above someone mentioning the $165 fee as well, but since you are K-1 applicant, it does not apply to you. You only pay $240 or PKR equivalent. If paying PKR, better to keep some extra change, as they charged me Rs. 110 a dollar when the market rate was 106.

I hope this helps.

Good luck with the interview.

Thanks a lot. That was exactly the info I was looking for. He'll make sure to bring a lot of change with him. Good luck with your journey!

[arslan.sh 0]

Good luck to you too

Thanks a lot. That was exactly the info I was looking for. He'll make sure to bring a lot of change with him. Good luck with your journey!