Question regarding fee payment and when to pay it.

[Macguffins 0]

Hello all,

 

My wife and I are looking to submit our i130 application later today through the online USCIS system.

 

The official state department website shows a little guide on each step and it says fees must be paid by the beginning of the NVC phase.

 

Is this for the $675 fee or are there other fees to be paid at this time?

 

Reason for asking is because we are separating (physically) this coming week. I am headed back to the US to start career and we will be apart for the entire process (other than trips to visit). We have been together the last year and a half, living together for a year. 

 

Money is tight as I am not working until I go back. A little teaching English online but its not bringing in much. 

 

If I can pay that $675 when it reaches NVC phase and not have to use it right now it would be a HUGE boon to us.

 

Thanks for any information in advance.

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

$625 for online filing for an I-130 is paid to USCIS upon filing.

The two NVC fees will be paid to NVC after I-130 approval.....that could take about a year.

[Macguffins 0]

13 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

$625 for online filing for an I-130 is paid to USCIS upon filing.

The two NVC fees will be paid to NVC after I-130 approval.....that could take about a year.

Thank you for that info. Exactly what I was looking for. 

 

Much appteciated.

[pushbrk 12,870]

It's important to understand that USCIS adjudicates the petition, but they do not issue visas.  They are part of Homeland Security, and that's who gets the first fee, Dept. of Homeland Security.  When USCIS is done, you'll deal with NVC and a Consulate, both part of Dept. of State.  Once the visa is in hand, you will deal with USCIS again and pay the last fee to them.