Total Cost of K-1 Process to POE??

[Yellowhead 12]

I am curious if anyone can help me out with any of the costs associated with the K-1 process that I may not have accounted for. From reading the forms, and sample packet 3, this is what I have found so far:

I129f: $455 (filed prior to Nov 23, 2010)

Medical: $350 (Woking Medical Services in Vancouver)

Interview at Consulate: $350

Travel costs to Vancouver: based on date and where I stay

What else should I be considering?? We are going to be borrowing the money from my fiance's father, so we want to have this figured out in advance. any help is appreciated. Thanks!

note: seeking up to date, exact costs here, or even just things I need to worry about. I can look them up if I know what I am looking for.

Edited December 14, 2010 by hithalynn

[Jadenjewel 9]

Other than spending money ( we do have awesome restaurants here!) and the cost for vaccinations if you need them still you've got it covered.

[qcmeetsnc 1]

I also had to pay for my police certificate; that was around $75 in Quebec. And if I remember correctly, you will also need passport pictures.

[Barbara J 115]

I am curious if anyone can help me out with any of the costs associated with the K-1 process that I may not have accounted for. From reading the forms, and sample packet 3, this is what I have found so far:

I129f: $455 (filed prior to Nov 23, 2010)

Medical: $350 (Woking Medical Services in Vancouver)

Interview at Consulate: $350

Travel costs to Vancouver: based on date and where I stay

What else should I be considering?? We are going to be borrowing the money from my fiance's father, so we want to have this figured out in advance. any help is appreciated. Thanks!

note: seeking up to date, exact costs here, or even just things I need to worry about. I can look them up if I know what I am looking for.

Ahhh here in Australia had to pay for visa as well $420 plus police report , medical, passport pics and of course airfares lol packing and sending things to US.

[Harpa Timsah 13,263]

You said until POE, but keep in mind that after you enter, you also need to file for adjustment of status which costs $1070.

[Yellowhead 12]

Thanks everyone. I think we have it mostly covered. So if I am reading this correctly, the "interview cost" as per the Vancouver consulate's website includes the visa processing?

We have taken everything else into account after POE thus far. Adj of Status, Biometrics, Civil Surgeon cost for immunization record, changing conditions after 2 yrs of green card, and eventual naturalization. Moving costs and shipping costs have also been considered.

If anyone knows of any cheap hotels near Woking Medical/the Consulate, please send me along a personal message. I am going to start looking so I am ready to book once I get the date from the consulate. Have also factored in ferry costs from Vancouver Island and food. Immunizations have already been covered, thanks to MSP and a lovely dog bite last year

Police report is $50 in Victoria BC

Edited December 15, 2010 by hithalynn

[qcmeetsnc 1]

One more thing you might need to consider is that after POE, you won't be allowed to work till you get your EAD (if you apply for it) or your green card. EAD takes roughly 3 - 4 months to get while the green card takes longer.

[Yellowhead 12]

One more thing you might need to consider is that after POE, you won't be allowed to work till you get your EAD (if you apply for it) or your green card. EAD takes roughly 3 - 4 months to get while the green card takes longer.

Do you know approx how long the GC takes?

I am also curious how long a SSN takes to get, as I will be without a license until I can get one.. ugh. Dependency is sure fun!

[Harpa Timsah 13,263]

You can get an SSN about two weeks after arrival. The GC takes 3-4 months to process.

Read here for SSN instructions

http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn