Please help, need real information for K1 timelines

[savewhales123 0]

Hello everyone, new to the forum. I never thought I would be involved in a long distance relationship but sometimes life throws you a curveball I am a US citizen and he is Costa Rican. Any information on the K1 visa process would be greatly appreciated, especially a realistic timeline and cost? What information would I need to file a petition? How much money is it going to cost for all the paperwork? Any information on work permits, I understand he must apply for that after he has received the visa and has come here....would I need to prove that I can support the both of us even if he had a large amount of cash? Any advice and information would be greatly appreciated, I'm especially interested in how many months this could take since we want nothing more than to be together as soon as possible. Thank you everyone in advance

[JimVaPhuong 4,865]

Start here, especially with the "Begin Here" link:

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

[Little_My 464]

The best way to start the process is to study it. From beginning to end. Read the K1 guide here on VJ - under the "guide" link at the top of the page. Then download all the necessary forms and their instructions, and read them carefully. You will start by filing the form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancee.

According to visajourney timelines, it takes 6-7 months to get the I-129F approved. After that your fiancee can enter the US, and you need to get married within 90 days from that. Once you are married, you will file the I-485 form to adjust his status to legal permanent resident.

The filing fee for I-129F seems to be $340, plus costs from medical examination. I-485 fee plus biometrics fee is a total of $1,070.

I am not a K1 applicant, but the best advice I can give in this matter is to read the guides and the instructions, and read posts in these forums about the K1 process. That is the best way to familiarize yourselves with the entire process and all that it entails.

[sharpcar 4]

congrats on your engagement...if your just starting get all of your paperwork together which could take a week or two make a money order or cashier check or personal check out for 355 and send it to dallas overnite if possible and then begins the waiting game long agonizing months but at the end its all gonna be worth it...you gotta meet the poverty guide lines if not start working on getting a co-sponsor..to my knowledge the total process can take up to six months if no issues make sure you check your paperwork twice all signitures etc..but i have seen cases that do happen fast so i kinda think its a lottery of sorts ??? i just saw igors list today and a couple started theres in feb and just got there noa2 dammm lucky...just read up as much as you can this site has a lot of good info and you can always click on embassy info to get info for interview good luck in your visa journey

[jkelly07 120]

to help you file the forms, look at the example forms it gives you a idea how to file, research, research, read the guides, some thing you don't understand one of the vj members will try to help you post again ,

[Otto 83]

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