K1 Visa and Fees

[Jelly2011 1]

Here's a question. You send in your 129F packet to the service center with a check in US dollars to begin the process. Once the NOA2 is received and the process begins at the consulate side the beneficiary must go for a medical exam in their country. IN our case this would be the UK. So is it paid for in Great Britain Pounds or USD? When you process the DS forms at the Consulate in London do you pay for them in USD or GBP? Because the medical is listed in pounds and the forms are listed in USD. Just not sure which to bring and if they will only take cash or travelers checks etc... Thanks Shell

[Ryan H 3,812]

Here's a question. You send in your 129F packet to the service center with a check in US dollars to begin the process.

You send the I-129F to the lockbox facility in Texas, not a service center.

Edited June 17, 2011 by Ryan H

[Jelly2011 1]

You send the I-129F to the lockbox facility in Texas, not a service center.

Right sorry we already did that and have the NOA1. Its at the Vermont Service Center so why I put that. Didn't mean to cause confusion. ) Shell

[kutakendra 3]

We've paid USD on everything so far, except the medical in London, which was 205 or 210 GBP. the courier fee for the visa is in pounds, I believe. I think it is 14.70, or more for expedited.

I can't remember how much the first filing was, as it seems a century ago (10/22/10), but I think the visa fee was either $455 or $355. (BIG NOTE HERE- I paid it -US citizen-, trying to be nice, and MY NAME showed up on the receipt, not his, oops. Two $16 phone calls later....) -paid after the packet 3 was sent for the interview.

At this point, with phone bills and plane flights, it's just monopoly money, anyway

[paojack 41]

I dont know in your country but at least here in mexico we can pay either pesos or USD. The only catch though is that If the currency is 1 dollar = 11.50 pesos, they will take the dollar at 12 pesos and they gain a little more money. I mean is not like a huge difference but this process is expensive so the more u can save the better!

[Andie 147]

You pay in local currency in each instance.

So the petitioner pays for the I-129F in USD.

Just keep following the K1 Guide in principle, then when it comes to the UK side, you follow the instructions in the Embassy Info (top of page) it gives you an updated version of what is required at their level.. so you pay GBP for whatever is done in the UK.

[Jelly2011 1]

Awesome. That helps loads. Thanks.

Shell

You pay in local currency in each instance.

So the petitioner pays for the I-129F in USD.

Just keep following the K1 Guide in principle, then when it comes to the UK side, you follow the instructions in the Embassy Info (top of page) it gives you an updated version of what is required at their level.. so you pay GBP for whatever is done in the UK.