how much is the interview fee Cr1 visa?

[jannapalmer 10]

Hi! I just wonder how much we should bring for the interview at USEM Manila if there's an interview fee or any additional fee..? Coz when I filled up my ds260, the fees part says N/A so I assumed we pay at the interview?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi! I just wonder how much we should bring for the interview at USEM Manila if there's an interview fee or any additional fee..? Coz when I filled up my ds260, the fees part says N/A so I assumed we pay at the interview?

Did you pay $325 to the embassy already at some point? You have your interview scheduled?

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3220.html

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023/procedures-lay-out2.html

[jannapalmer 10]

so far we only payed the fee for the i-130 which is $420.. and yeah I already have a schedule for interview

[tjnielsen 2]

your 420 $ that you paid to the NVC in the States is what you would have to to pay. or 325$ for K1 or K3. CR-1 you don't pay for their at the Embassy. you may have to pay for the delivery service to get the package and passport back tho.. If your planning to be there for the interview take extra with you just incase.

Edited May 11, 2016 by tjnielsen

[jannapalmer 10]

In my DS260 online application in CEAC, under "IV Fee" and "Civic documents" it says "N/A"

I also read a blog by a Filipina who had her case expedited as well and didn't have to go through the NVC so in the USEM she paid $230.. I wanna check if the fee is still the same for anyone else who had the same case coz I wanna make sure I bring enough money on that day.

[Hank_ 9,174]

your 420 $ that you paid to the NVC in the States is what you would have to to pay. or 325$ for K1 or K3. CR-1 you don't pay for their at the Embassy. you may have to pay for the delivery service to get the package and passport back tho.. If your planning to be there for the interview take extra with you just incase.

The $420 is the USCIS petition fee, the $325 is the immigrant visa fee paid to the embassy, the fee for K-1 is a different amount

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3220.html

In my DS260 online application in CEAC, under "IV Fee" and "Civic documents" it says "N/A"

I also read a blog by a Filipina who had her case expedited as well and didn't have to go through the NVC so in the USEM she paid $230.. I wanna check if the fee is still the same for anyone else who had the same case coz I wanna make sure I bring enough money on that day.

Immigrant visa application fees may be paid in cash, traveler's check, U.S. Postal Money Order, or major credit cards at the Embassy's consular cashier if these have not been paid to the National Visa Center (NVC) in the U.S. Payments at the Embassy may be in Philippine pesos at the prevailing Embassy exchange rate. Each applicant, regardless of age, will require a separate fee payment. Fees are non-refundable for applications submitted and processed.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3220.html (one more time)

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[tjnielsen 2]

Hi! I just wonder how much we should bring for the interview at USEM Manila if there's an interview fee or any additional fee..? Coz when I filled up my ds260, the fees part says N/A so I assumed we pay at the interview?

After looking around for a bit. you shouldn't have to pay anything at the embassy if you paid the 420 $ in the States. the 325$ they have posted is there for if you wanted to pay for it there at the Embassy instead of the NVC.. As for the DS -260 i have yet to find a fee for that form. i don't even remember filling it out LOL but again a general rule of thumb if you have the money take it with you. if they need it they will ask you for it.

Edited May 11, 2016 by tjnielsen

[jannapalmer 10]

Thanks Hank! I get it now, so the $230 was the old one.. it has increased now to $325..

@tjnielsen, thanks but it might be different coz I'm under CR1 visa, and we did DCF in US embassy in Manila

[Hank_ 9,174]

Thanks Hank! I get it now, so the $230 was the old one.. it has increased now to $325..

@tjnielsen, thanks but it might be different coz I'm under CR1 visa, and we did DCF in US embassy in Manila

Correct, visa fee is $325. Follow the links for the embassy I gave you, read them. Call the embassy if you have questions on paying the fee.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/immigrant-visa.html

Edited May 11, 2016 by Hank_

[tjnielsen 2]

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/family/immediate-relative.html#7

"Applicants will be provided with instructions by the NVC on where and when to pay the appropriate fees."

I hope the link helps clears some things up. I know it can be confusing hearing from different people on different paths and different stages.

i do have one question tho. Have you received your NOA 2 yet?

Edited May 11, 2016 by tjnielsen

[tjnielsen 2]

Thanks Hank! I get it now, so the $230 was the old one.. it has increased now to $325..

@tjnielsen, thanks but it might be different coz I'm under CR1 visa, and we did DCF in US embassy in Manila

hey sorry i didn't see this post. disregard my post.

[Hank_ 9,174]

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/family/immediate-relative.html#7

"Applicants will be provided with instructions by the NVC on where and when to pay the appropriate fees."

I hope the link helps clears some things up. I know it can be confusing hearing from different people on different paths and different stages.

i do have one question tho. Have you received your NOA 2 yet?

DCF (Direct Consulate Filing) does NOT follow the standard process you are linking

[Lhanz0729 52]

They will just ask you to pay $325 for the IV then $165 before departure or when you get to the states for your greencard.

[Brassballs 47]

If I remember correctly fees were $420 to USCIS with the I130 petition; $100+ to the NVC for the AOS filing; $325 to the NVC or in your case to the USEM for the I260 actual visa; and finally another $165 to the USCIS ELIS site for issuing the green card.

[jannapalmer 10]

I see. Thanks guys!

Btw, do we have to file the AOS or we just need to bring the form i-864 and tax transcripts+financial docs on the day of the interview?