K1 Cost Estimates

[southcalhog 43]

also include the cost for hair rebond.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

also include the cost for hair rebond.

That may be the deductible for the dental insurance. I haven't met a Pinay yet that didn't need extensive dental work after arriving in the US.

[gretchen_darren 67]

I think it is great so far. The hotel and cost for manila is a little low in my estimation. the question is how many days in manila? Should be $100 to $150 per day. $70 for room and taxes, plus $50 for food.

the other ting I don't see is the allotment for rice for 3 meals a day, unless in Hawaii poi qualifies.

Also, what about labels for food in the fridge? plus the re-decoration of wicker, statues, and Inspirational paintings, plus the "merry-go-round" for the table?

What happens when a Filipina finds out about "instant" rice??? Do they still try to cook that in the "cooker"?

But overall I think it is a great job. He at least knows his approximate costs. :thumbs:

[HappyInHawaii 6]

Updated

Vaccinations included, thats great news I didnt know - -$400

gretchen_darren - Good thought, I bumped it up. should be enouph for a week now, Mahalo

Thunderstuck - Terminal fee added - Thanks

Ran4jenny - Are you an accountant??? Good Eye man, I dont know how the extra thousand got in there, But I am happy I was able to fix that. But not to worry, we can take care of that $1000 with everone suggestions

Shipping Balikbayan Boxes, Hair rebond, re-decoration of wicker, statues, and Inspirational paintings - Last Supper painting, big fork and spoon, "merry-go-round" for the table, shoes, purses and a rice cooker - bags of rice and gallon of soysauce - Pepper plants, rose garden, 2nd refrigerator - maybe I can get rid of the dishwasher?, kareoke machine, barrel man, turbo broiler, maybe repaint the house a some brighter colors, fashion blouses and designer jeans (maybe knockoffs), more shoes....

And you know what, Im ok with it..................Peace.....Happy

I tried to attach the excel file for other to edit and use but it wont let me. So here is a link to it K1 Excel Spreadsheet

[rlogan 2,036]

Some how there is an extra 1000 in fiancee column, its should be 4873 not 5873 so then the total should be 7678 not 8678, you over charged yourself lol

Maybe he didn't have room for the "mistress" column in there and combined it with the wife.

[gretchen_darren 67]

I-465 is $1070, I-131 is $360 with $85 biometrics, I-765 is $380, I-751 is $590, N-400 is $680, Grand total of $3165 after arrival in processing fees. :help: :help:

Don't forget the Rice wine vinegar and the "turpentine" sauce plus the big pit out back for the lechon each holiday... Don;t forget "party party" :dance: :dance: , loss of peace and quiet :bonk: with friends and relatives visiting unannounced. :devil: :yes:

And the 1,000 instant relatives you have yet to meet, but seem to be all over the US as well as the Philippines. :wow:

but great job. Gives a great idea of what it takes.... This ain't a short term thing.....

[sunandmoon 450]

I-465 is $1070, I-131 is $360 with $85 biometrics, I-765 is $380, I-751 is $590, N-400 is $680, Grand total of $3165 after arrival in processing fees. :help: :help:

it's more like $1600 with $680 being optional. there are no fees for the I-131 and I-765 when filed with the I-485. N-400 only if decide to file for citizenship.

[Ran4jenny 3]

Updated

Vaccinations included, thats great news I didnt know - -$400

gretchen_darren - Good thought, I bumped it up. should be enouph for a week now, Mahalo

Thunderstuck - Terminal fee added - Thanks

Ran4jenny - Are you an accountant??? Good Eye man, I dont know how the extra thousand got in there, But I am happy I was able to fix that. But not to worry, we can take care of that $1000 with everone suggestions

Shipping Balikbayan Boxes, Hair rebond, re-decoration of wicker, statues, and Inspirational paintings - Last Supper painting, big fork and spoon, "merry-go-round" for the table, shoes, purses and a rice cooker - bags of rice and gallon of soysauce - Pepper plants, rose garden, 2nd refrigerator - maybe I can get rid of the dishwasher?, kareoke machine, barrel man, turbo broiler, maybe repaint the house a some brighter colors, fashion blouses and designer jeans (maybe knockoffs), more shoes....

And you know what, Im ok with it..................Peace.....Happy

I tried to attach the excel file for other to edit and use but it wont let me. So here is a link to it K1 Excel Spreadsheet

Yeah didnt want you to over stress over extra Grand out of no where, for now the lower the better, but you never can have too much. It is some great suggestions you are getting. So, that 1000 will get added back one way or another lol. I love my girl she is so thrifty and understanding about money. If yours is anything like mine she will understand if you don't have all right away seeing that there is soo much to do, it can be overwhelming. But we all have time right? I have to laugh at some of these post though funny they are soo true like the rice cooker my girl said is the only request she has that and for her coffee maker. And the wicker decorations and Christian Art etc is a recent thought she had lol. She wants virgin Mary somwhere when she redecorates.

Maybe he didn't have room for the "mistress" column in there and combined it with the wife.

LOL that is tooo funny