Please clarify K1 initial filing fees

[mutualite 0]

I need help figuring out the initial K1 fililing fees.

I know that they want $455 for the I129F.

But many posts on this site mention two other forms that require fees.

They often mention the "fee for the visa itself."

What do I need to send in the intial packet under thenew rules?

Eagerly,

Stephen

sh8a@yahoo.com

[Dan J 277]

I need help figuring out the initial K1 fililing fees.

I know that they want $455 for the I129F.

But many posts on this site mention two other forms that require fees.

They often mention the "fee for the visa itself."

What do I need to send in the intial packet under thenew rules?

Eagerly,

Stephen

sh8a@yahoo.com

Correct, K-1 is $455, and its paid to the USCIS.

The other two significant costs up until the visa is issued is the medical fee which varies by country, anywhere from about $100-400. Then the visa fee paid the the embassy of $100.

With the initial filing, you only need to include the USCIS fee.

Thats just for the visa, there are other fees to get a green card (AOS fee is about $1080) and to remove conditions. There is also a fee for naturalization if you choose to take that path.

[Otto 83]

I need help figuring out the initial K1 fililing fees.

I know that they want $455 for the I129F.

But many posts on this site mention two other forms that require fees.

They often mention the "fee for the visa itself."

What do I need to send in the intial packet under thenew rules?

Eagerly,

Stephen

sh8a@yahoo.com

Stephen,

You don't need to rely on the postings of the forum. The instructions for the I-129f show $455. That is what will need to be sent (if sent after the increase in July.)

You may be interchanging the total cost for the visa - which would include medical fees in the beneficiary's country and other similar fees but those are paid later, once/if the petition is approved and sent to the home country's embassy/consulate.

Hope this helps..

[Kath 0]

hi

and good luck in your K1 journey..

take a look at the link below .. this the phillipines embassey information .. might help you out also

embassey information

take care

kath

[spidergirl 0]

I need help figuring out the initial K1 fililing fees.

I know that they want $455 for the I129F.

But many posts on this site mention two other forms that require fees.

They often mention the "fee for the visa itself."

What do I need to send in the intial packet under thenew rules?

Eagerly,

Stephen

sh8a@yahoo.com

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$455 for I-129F K-1 Petition (paid to the USCIS)

$100 DS-156K and DS-157 - for Non-Immigrant Visa (paid to the US Embassy in Manila)

$95 for Medical Exam (paid to St.Luke's Medical Center )

[VISAHLP 0]

HI,

here are the fees:

I-129F filing - $170

Medical - Varies by country $100-$300

Visa - $100

AOS - $325 + $70 biometric fee

If you need AP or EAD they are $170 and $180 respectivly

Removal of conditions $275

Citizenship of you decide to do it $330

[*julez* 124]

HI,

here are the fees:

I-129F filing - $170

Medical - Varies by country $100-$300

Visa - $100

AOS - $325 + $70 biometric fee

If you need AP or EAD they are $170 and $180 respectivly

Removal of conditions $275

Citizenship of you decide to do it $330

The fee you quoted above is WRONG! The I-129f filing fee is $455 as of 7/30/07. Also, AOS is bundled with AP & EAD, you can no longer file for them separately.

If you're going to use the ID "VISAHLP", you should, at minimum, be delivering accurate information.

Edited August 17, 2007 by julezabelle

[payxibka 10,045]

HI,

here are the fees:

I-129F filing - $170

Medical - Varies by country $100-$300

Visa - $100

AOS - $325 + $70 biometric fee

If you need AP or EAD they are $170 and $180 respectivly

Removal of conditions $275

Citizenship of you decide to do it $330

Highlighted fees above are now stale as of July 30, 2007

[chicurious 0]

HI,

here are the fees:

I-129F filing - $170

Medical - Varies by country $100-$300

Visa - $100

AOS - $325 + $70 biometric fee

If you need AP or EAD they are $170 and $180 respectivly

Removal of conditions $275

Citizenship of you decide to do it $330

The fee you quoted above is WRONG! The I-129f filing fee is $455 as of 7/30/07. Also, AOS is bundled with AP & EAD, you can no longer file for them separately.

If you're going to use the ID "VISAHLP", you should, at minimum, be delivering accurate information.

I didn't know the AOS was now bundled up in the AP and the EAD. Julezablelle, how does that affect the speed in which our fiances will be able to work? I've seen basically it takes about 6 months to get an EAD. Will that take longer (as long as it takes to get the AOS?)? Also, with the AP- that is the document he'll need to travel back to his home country, right?- will that also take longer to get? Thanks!

[Dan J 277]

HI,

here are the fees:

I-129F filing - $170

Medical - Varies by country $100-$300

Visa - $100

AOS - $325 + $70 biometric fee

If you need AP or EAD they are $170 and $180 respectivly

Removal of conditions $275

Citizenship of you decide to do it $330

The fee you quoted above is WRONG! The I-129f filing fee is $455 as of 7/30/07. Also, AOS is bundled with AP & EAD, you can no longer file for them separately.

If you're going to use the ID "VISAHLP", you should, at minimum, be delivering accurate information.

I didn't know the AOS was now bundled up in the AP and the EAD. Julezablelle, how does that affect the speed in which our fiances will be able to work? I've seen basically it takes about 6 months to get an EAD. Will that take longer (as long as it takes to get the AOS?)? Also, with the AP- that is the document he'll need to travel back to his home country, right?- will that also take longer to get? Thanks!

It likely wont change the time much. AP and EAD will both take 90 days or so. With the fee changes, they are committed to speeding up processing times, but it might take awhile before we actually see that.

Technically, AP is used to reenter the country while status is pending. Your fiance could leave at any time, but your fiance needs AP to reenter.