Total overall costs for this journey (K-1)?

[Jason96 1]

Ok, so I know that to file the I-129f there is a $455 dollar filing fee attached to that, but I was just wondering, what other filing costs should I start saving for now so that I will not get hit blind sided with an expensive fee, that could delay my being able to send the next piece of paperwork? Just wondering is $455 the only amount I will ever have to pay, or what are the actual fees I will be needing to pay over time until my fiance arrives here, we are married and she has permanent resident status? Just trying to plan ahead as much as possible, and start saving if I know what is ahead of me....about to file the I-129f soon...

Thanks in advance for any and all help!

[jrmejia 31]

Ok, so I know that to file the I-129f there is a $455 dollar filing fee attached to that, but I was just wondering, what other filing costs should I start saving for now so that I will not get hit blind sided with an expensive fee, that could delay my being able to send the next piece of paperwork? Just wondering is $455 the only amount I will ever have to pay, or what are the actual fees I will be needing to pay over time until my fiance arrives here, we are married and she has permanent resident status? Just trying to plan ahead as much as possible, and start saving if I know what is ahead of me....about to file the I-129f soon...

Thanks in advance for any and all help!

+$350

[Jason96 1]

+$350

Ok, so could you explain what the $350 is for, and at what point will I need to pay that? Just hoping for a little more information...

[jean♥bill 2]

you need to get ready for the visa fee which is $350 and for her Medical exam at St Lukes which is $213.35...

goodluck and godbless...♥

[jean♥bill 2]

the $350 visa fee will be paid when you have set up an appointment for your fiancee's interview...so that's going to be after your petition is approved [NOA2].

the medical appointment should be done a week before the interview.

[Prawninator 138]

Don't forget the fees needed when Adjusting of Status, and when applying for EAD and/or AP too. Not sure how much those are.

[jrmejia 31]

Oh wait..are forgetting something else? how about the plane tickets Am I kidding about that?

[meredith and zac 5]

The fee for the Adjustment of Status (after you have been married) is $1010 right now, and if you file for the Employment Authorization and the Advanced Parole at the same time as the Adjustment of Status you don't have to pay extra fees for those two forms.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

It will be over $2000 in total. Plus you have to add in extra costs of plane tickets and hotel stays, if needed. Also, the medical exam before the interview.

Check this post. It has good info about the K-1 overall fees. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/258724-k-1-fees/

[duskyThings 1]

after NOA2.....

$350-visa application interview fee

$213.35-medical exam fee

after getting married.....

$1010-Adjustment of Status/Employment Authorization Document/Advance Parole

of course excluding the plane ticket and the wedding cost..

[klr650 0]

is that a typo? $1010! for adjust status? one thousand! why on earth is it so much?

[duskyThings 1]

is that a typo? $1010! for adjust status? one thousand! why on earth is it so much?

how i wish its just a typo error,,but then its not..and i also don't know WHY is it soo expensive..

$1,010 ($930 plus a biometrics fee of $80...you can actually double check in the USCIS website..

and of course , no additional fee is required to also file an application for employment authorization on Form I-765 and/or advance parole on Form I-131...

[baron555 934]

Don't forget the fees needed when Adjusting of Status, and when applying for EAD and/or AP too. Not sure how much those are.

$1010.00

[Anh map 2,098]

Here is a good estimate of fees that was last updated in May of 2010. Always consulate the USCIS and/or DOS websites, as well as the actual forms and instructions , for the current fee schedules.

K1 Fiance(e) Visa

K1 US Government Filing and Visa Fees

When Paid Agency and Purpose

Amount

Month 1 *Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Petition Filing Fee $455.00

Month 3-6 Dept. of State Visa Application Fee (paid abroad) $350.00

Month 6-12 Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Adjust Status Fee $1,010.00

Month 27-32 Homeland Security, USCIS - Removal of Conditions Fee $545.00

Total Immigration Fees To Permanent Resident Status $2,360.00

Spouse Visa

CR1 or IR1 Filing and Immigrant Visa Fees

When Paid Agency and Purpose

Amount

Month 1 Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Petition Filing Fee $355.00

Month 4-6 Dept. of State Affidavit of Support Processing Fee $70.00

Month 5-7 Dept. of State Immigrant Visa Application Fee $400.00

Month 28-32 *Homeland Security, USCIS Removal of Conditions Fee $545.00

Total Immigration Fees To Permanent Resident Status $1,380.00

*Does not apply to IR1 or IR2

[HeatDeath 430]

Here is a good estimate of fees that was last updated in May of 2010. Always consulate the USCIS and/or DOS websites, as well as the actual forms and instructions , for the current fee schedules.

K1 Fiance(e) Visa

K1 US Government Filing and Visa Fees

When Paid Agency and Purpose

Amount

Month 1 *Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Petition Filing Fee $455.00

Month 3-6 Dept. of State Visa Application Fee (paid abroad) $350.00

Month 6-12 Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Adjust Status Fee $1,010.00

Month 27-32 Homeland Security, USCIS - Removal of Conditions Fee $545.00

Total Immigration Fees To Permanent Resident Status $2,360.00

Spouse Visa

CR1 or IR1 Filing and Immigrant Visa Fees

When Paid Agency and Purpose

Amount

Month 1 Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Petition Filing Fee $355.00

Month 4-6 Dept. of State Affidavit of Support Processing Fee $70.00

Month 5-7 Dept. of State Immigrant Visa Application Fee $400.00

Month 28-32 *Homeland Security, USCIS Removal of Conditions Fee $545.00

Total Immigration Fees To Permanent Resident Status $1,380.00

*Does not apply to IR1 or IR2

Add to both of these:

Panel Physician Immigration Medical in foreign country $250 - $400

Cost of traveling within foreign country to Medical and Consulate interview $300-$500

Cost of wedding $50-$50000

Loss of income from 1-2 months of unemployment due to moving $2000-$5000+

Moving expenses $500-$2500

Add to K-1:

CBP I-94 Fee $6

Civil Surgeon to transcribe medical results plus any additional shots $30-$200

Lost income from 3-9 months of enforced unemployment $6000-$20000+

Optional:

Importing/Titling/Registering a foreign automobile

Manufacturer's Compliance letters $30-$100

Emissions/Safety Inspections [varies by state] $15-$50

Registration $75-$150

Edited August 9, 2010 by HeatDeath