Who is a good agency to handle the visa (attorney?)

[manserious48 0]

Just wondering what/who is a good agency to use to handle the whole k-1 visa process (fiancee visa for marriage minded persons). THANKS !

[baron555 934]

Just wondering what/who is a good agency to use to handle the whole k-1 visa process (fiancee visa for marriage minded persons). THANKS !

The best that I can recommend is the trio of "You, Yourself, & I"

They handled my petition and there were no problems or any issues. All has gone smoothly. And the price is perfect.

[Nik+Heather 121]

Hi!

Most of us on here end up successfully doing it ourselves. Most of the work for applying for the visa is digging out your papers or recollecting/finding info about where you worked or lived for years back. Whether you do it yourself or have a lawyer, you make all of this effort. The rest is filling all that info into the forms. Visa Journey has a great checklist to help you make sure you have everything you need, example forms, and forums to answer any questions you might have about nuances. Believe it or not, this process is supposedly designed so that a lay person could do it. (HA!) Furthermore, as you have such a vested interest in the outcome, you are MUCH less likely to make a simple mistake (such as spelling your name wrong) which could potentially derail your whole case. Before you decide once and for all to go for a lawyer, check out the K1 guide here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1guide

There are only a very few situations where a lawyer might be good for you:

- Any immigration problems with the beneficiary (overstays, deportations, etc)

- Criminal record (not traffic tickets), especially violent crime for either one.

- You're too lazy or too busy or just plain illiterate and can't spend a few solid hours understanding the process.

Actually, even if you hire a lawyer, I would strongly recommend that you educate yourself about the process so you know what's going on (good input for a BS detector while you are researching someone to hire).

[Zip and Barbara 0]

I'm not bragging here, but during our recent interview; my fiance was told by one of the gentleman at the consulate that our paperwork was more organized and cleaner than some he's seen submitted by lawyers. So ... study a little, save a lot.

[Brad and Vika 129]

We did it ourselves too. Plenty of examples, guidance, and advice here on VJ that was helpful as well. There are members from your home portal and forum that will take you through every step. Save you a buck too!

Edited October 24, 2009 by Brad and Vika

[john & jean 37]

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY ISSUES, OVERSTAY, ETC, AN AGENCY WILL ONLY SLOW DOWN THE PROCESS!!!!

[Ellie-and-David 38]

DIY!

You only end up supplying all of the same information to the lawyer as you will write on the forms yourself..

[christeen 966]

Just wondering what/who is a good agency to use to handle the whole k-1 visa process (fiancee visa for marriage minded persons). THANKS !

The best that I can recommend is the trio of "You, Yourself, & I"

They handled my petition and there were no problems or any issues. All has gone smoothly. And the price is perfect.

Yes, I highly recommend that firm too! Nobody cares more about your case then you! Just follow the instructions on this site and you will be FINE!!! The guides are your friends!!!

[CaMhae 7]

Do it by ur self...cheaper and its faster.....

[manserious48 0]

Do it by ur self...cheaper and its faster.....

HMmmm... sounds so easy.. but reality: She has 2 prev divorces.. so we have to translate documentes and she doesn't speak well in the english enough to do it correctly. What do you all suggest. I was told that the translated to english name on the foreign passport must match exactly to the name on the visa application (english) or they won't approve the visa? thanks. Did someone say there was someone in the orlando area or east of there who would be willing to help us? thanks.

[sjr09 155]

Do it by ur self...cheaper and its faster.....

HMmmm... sounds so easy.. but reality: She has 2 prev divorces.. so we have to translate documentes and she doesn't speak well in the english enough to do it correctly. What do you all suggest. I was told that the translated to english name on the foreign passport must match exactly to the name on the visa application (english) or they won't approve the visa? thanks. Did someone say there was someone in the orlando area or east of there who would be willing to help us? thanks.

As long as she free to marry as in the devorce is 'finalized' your good to go, just have her find a certified translater your going to need one anyways ie any doc's of her's not in english and being submitted as part of your K1, such as birth cert. devorce and so on.

Read the VJ Guides on K1

[DrissandAmy4ever 0]

I agree with everyone. We used an attorney out of NY and what a waste of time and money. I left to visit Morocco in May of 2008 and I had just finished sending all my paperwork and asked if there was anything else they needed. It was AUGUST before they sent the paperwork!!! They said it was being reviewed and would I consider marrying him and filing the K3 instead. I advised them if that's what I wanted to do I would have done that. I was so angry. We decided for the AOS we would try it ourselves and the paperwork was very simple...with the help of this website of course. Save your money and file it yourself. Good luck :-)

[pushbrk 12,080]

Do it by ur self...cheaper and its faster.....

HMmmm... sounds so easy.. but reality: She has 2 prev divorces.. so we have to translate documentes and she doesn't speak well in the english enough to do it correctly. What do you all suggest. I was told that the translated to english name on the foreign passport must match exactly to the name on the visa application (english) or they won't approve the visa? thanks. Did someone say there was someone in the orlando area or east of there who would be willing to help us? thanks.

Some people simply aren't comfortable with doing this kind of thing themselves. If you want a personal visa consultant to help you, I recommend these folks. http://www.fianceandspousevisa.com

[baron555 934]

Do it by ur self...cheaper and its faster.....

HMmmm... sounds so easy.. but reality: She has 2 prev divorces.. so we have to translate documentes and she doesn't speak well in the english enough to do it correctly. What do you all suggest. I was told that the translated to english name on the foreign passport must match exactly to the name on the visa application (english) or they won't approve the visa? thanks. Did someone say there was someone in the orlando area or east of there who would be willing to help us? thanks.

You've heard wrong. Contact Gary and Alla (screen name and real names also) here on VJ. Alla does translations and she is from Ukraine also.

Search around, Gary posts a lot. Also come down to the Russia/Ukraine/Belarus regional forum for better help for country specific questions.

Edited October 24, 2009 by baron555

[DoneWaiting 15]

I am using an attorney here in NY, not complaining what the firm has done. They have been responsible and responsive to all my questions on time.. Now that I am almost done with the process found it to be very easy, but of course because several sources but dont regret hiring a firm to so my original filings..

If you think is best for you, and will bring you peace of mind regardless of the expense, then hire a firm that will take over your worries and give you a "professional" assistant.

Best of luck