Processing Times/Costs

[NEDawn 0]

I am doing my research now for plans to start the K-1 Visa process. I am considering hiring an attorney to insure paper work is filled out completed. I also need to set aside enough money for all of this. I considered prepaying an attorney in the coming months before we are actually ready to start the K1 visa process.

I live in Massachusetts. My fiance is in the UK. Anyone have any idea of time frame from start of filing to actually obtaining the visa for the K1? What is the filing costs for such? We will probably need the work permit and parole too.

Last but not least, I know the AOS is hefty, anyone know current costs of it as well? Any opinions on the use of an attorney? Any advice on finding a good one?

thank you!

Dawn

[YuAndDan 153]

Use the timelines here on VJ to get an idea of time, filter by country and service center.

As for cost, some one asked that the other day SEE: How much is the cost of the K1

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Hey Dawn

Welcome to VJ....

As YuAndDan has given you links to the answers to your questions...I'm going to suggest not going with a laywer.

If you and your fiance have a straight forward, non-complicated case, I highly recommend doing it on your own. Lawyers fees can be in excess of 1500 bucks...I feel they are just glorified proof readers...you have to do all the work anyway, you gather all the info together and mail it to them...you could easily do that on your own.

When I first came here, my sweetie and I were really considering using a lawyer but once I came here and saw all the help you get with these boards and the step by step instructions and downloads you get from the Guides here at VJ, we were both amazed. Save your money for the AOS when the time comes (it's over $1000!) If you take your time, read and follow the instructions, you should be fine.

Best of luck and congrats on starting your journey.

Hugs

Laura

Edited October 23, 2007 by ~Laura and Nick~

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

oh and also like your boyfriend, I am going through a divorce as well...

Other then that, we have no more complications, no prior convictions, neither of us has any children that could complicate the situation. It's just a straight forward case.

[RosemarieL 0]

It's taken us around 8 months from filing to interview.

[chasnik 0]

Personally I would suggest not getting a lawyer as well unless you have some major issues in your case....Ive paid my lawyer in excess of 2000 and we are waiting since Jan of this year. As long as you are careful, you can do everything they will do and save the money for trips to see your SO!!!