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Filed: Country: Germany
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The $455 covers the filing fee for the I-129f petition, nothing else.

The $131 you're referring to is the visa application fee (per application).

Hey ;-) Strange I only found the amount of 455 Dollars in the USCIS guide. So that means I send two checks of 455 and 131 Dollars with the

first package of the K1 visa..is that right? Sorry for asking again...just confused.

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The $455 covers the filing fee for the I-129f petition, nothing else.

The $131 you're referring to is the visa application fee (per application).

Hey ;-) Strange I only found the amount of 455 Dollars in the USCIS guide. So that means I send two checks of 455 and 131 Dollars with the

first package of the K1 visa..is that right? Sorry for asking again...just confused.

That's because USCIS is only referring to the petition fee - visa application is dept. of state.

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Canada
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You only send the $455 with the K1 application. The visa fee is paid at the interview stage in cash.

K-1 Journey

04/30/2009 - I-129F sent to VSC

03/30/2010 - Interview @ MTL APPROVED!

04/13/2010 - POE @ Pearson International

05/23/2010 - WEDDING

AOS Journey

07/20/2010 - AOS/AP/EAD Sent

07/21/2010 - package received at Chicago

07/28/2010 - check cashed

07/30/2010 - received NOA1 in mail

08/01/2010 - received biometrics letter

08/20/2010 - walk in biometrics completed

08/23/2010 - finally entered into USCIS online -AP's touched on Aug11 and EAD and AOS touched on Aug20 08/30/2010 - AOS/EAD touched

09/09/2010 - AP approved (email notice)

09/13/2010 - Received email that EAD was approved on Sept 10

10/04/2010 - Received interview letter in Mail

11/09/2010 - Interview-APPROVED! 112 days

11/09/2010 - Card Production 11/22/2010 - Green Card received

ROC Journey

08/11/2012 - Eligible to file for ROC10/11/2012 - sent in I-751 (late)10/16/2012 - received NOA 11/20/2012 - biometrics

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ukraine
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The $455 covers the filing fee for the I-129f petition, nothing else.

The $131 you're referring to is the visa application fee (per application).

Hey ;-) Strange I only found the amount of 455 Dollars in the USCIS guide. So that means I send two checks of 455 and 131 Dollars with the

first package of the K1 visa..is that right? Sorry for asking again...just confused.

No

The USCIS takes a check of $455. THAT IS ALL. The $131 is paid at the time of the interview in CASH (local currency equivilent) to the consulate or a designated bank in the area. IF you send two checks to the USCIS your I-129f will immediately be rejected and sent back to you for not enclosing the right amount. USCIS does not issue visas, they approve petitions. The petition fee is $455. The state department issues visas, they charge $131. Later you will write another check to the USCIS for $1010 AFTER your fiancee arrives and you are married.

As for the other matter...you will soon be getting FREE health care and then you will KNOW where all the money they confiscate goes to and our health care will be run like USCIS!!!!! :dance:

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Topic split to keep the information related to the I-129f petition fee and K-1 visa in the K-1 forum and discussion about what you buy with government services and how well it is done moved to its own thread in Off Topic.

Discussion posts can be found here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry3274238

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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wow i totally didn't realize there was more charges after the initial - will be sure to keep my checkbook with me at all times when dealing with government. :(

Hee hee!!

Bringing your beloved here on a K1 is the most expensive way to do it, and it isn't cheap! Please don't be surprised by the following costs:

- I129f Filing fee ($455)

- Visa Application Fee ($131)

(PLUS supporting fees including:)

+Medical Exam Fee

+Police certificate fee

+Replacement Birth certificate fee (if you lost yours)

+Passport application/renewal fee (if needed)

- Airfare to move here

- AOS fee ($1010)

(PLUS supporting fees including:)

+Vaccine Transcription

+Full on medical (if RFE'd)

+Marriage Certificate fee (and the license fee - many states charge for extra copies)

I'm sure there's more that I haven't considered.

Hee, hee, though not associated with a K-1 per se, expect utilities and food bills to double, fees for drivers license and/or driver training, new car, triple insurance rates (new driver...wooo hooo! Just like insuring a 16 year old) double, at least, medical insurance rates, the list goes on and on. I think you had better look very closely at what you are planning financially, it is definitley not a $455 one-shot cost. That would not even make a respectable down payment

..."but wait, there's more!! Hi Billy Mays here. Introducing the K1 Fleece O Matic!! Yes, it slices, it dices, it drains your money and gives you grey hair which you can then dye black like I did..." :dancing:

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