Must I pay a fee after my visa issued?

[MoTiff 0]

Hi all

I found today that I have to pay $165 after the interview for the green card, although I've already paid the $230 for the VISA processing earlier and they are saying that my VISA is complete now, but waiting for the interview date, however, here is the quote from the NVC website stating that I have to pay those fees, any idea what are they, and do I have to pay them or what exactly should I do?

Quote:

"Must I pay a fee after my visa issued?

Yes, if you receive your immigrant visa on or after February 1, 2013. You must pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) after you receive your immigrant visa and before you travel to the United States. (IR-3, IH-3, IR-4, IH-4, SB-1, SI-1, SI-2, SI-3, SQ-1, SQ-2, SQ-3, K-1, K-2, K-3, and K-4 visa holders will not pay the fee.) Select USCIS Immigrant Fee on the USCIS website for more information."

Any help will be highly appreciated, thanks in advance

[dwheels76 5,468]

Hi all

I found today that I have to pay $165 after the interview for the green card, although I've already paid the $230 for the VISA processing earlier and they are saying that my VISA is complete now, but waiting for the interview date, however, here is the quote from the NVC website stating that I have to pay those fees, any idea what are they, and do I have to pay them or what exactly should I do?

Quote:

"Must I pay a fee after my visa issued?

Yes, if you receive your immigrant visa on or after February 1, 2013. You must pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) after you receive your immigrant visa and before you travel to the United States. (IR-3, IH-3, IR-4, IH-4, SB-1, SI-1, SI-2, SI-3, SQ-1, SQ-2, SQ-3, K-1, K-2, K-3, and K-4 visa holders will not pay the fee.) Select USCIS Immigrant Fee on the USCIS website for more information."

Any help will be highly appreciated, thanks in advance

Like it says if you get your Visa after Feb.1, 2013. It's a new fee enacted. So if you are interviewing after Feb. 1 you have to pay the $165 on the USCIS if you want to receive the green card.

[Cathi 5,755]

yes you do

[indiana_sweetie 120]

Hi all

I found today that I have to pay $165 after the interview for the green card, although I've already paid the $230 for the VISA processing earlier and they are saying that my VISA is complete now, but waiting for the interview date, however, here is the quote from the NVC website stating that I have to pay those fees, any idea what are they, and do I have to pay them or what exactly should I do?

This info is from the USCIS website. The fees you pay before the visa cover the costs to process everything before you come to the USA. This is for after:

"USCIS has worked closely with the Department of State (DOS) to implement the new fee which allows USCIS to recover the cost of processing that is performed in the United States after immigrant visa holders receive their visa packages from DOS and are admitted to the United States."

"The immigrant fee will cover the cost of USCIS staff time to handle, file and maintain the immigrant visa package, and the cost of producing and delivering the permanent resident card."

"The applicant will not receive a green card until the required USCIS Immigrant fee is paid.

"Failure to pay does not affect the lawful status of the applicant. The applicant will have their passport stamped showing their lawful admission and permanent resident status. This stamp is valid for one year but it is strongly advised that new permanent residents pay the immigrant fee as soon as possible to avoid delays in receiving their Permanent Resident Card."

[tayjoc 4]

Last July, 2014, I paid both fees online...this past year has been three RFE and other delays with the NVC. I received a case complete this past week and am waiting for an interview. Will I be required to pay those fees again since a year has gone by?

[TBoneTX 45,324]

One would hope not. They'll let you know.

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