Question about fees for K1

[Mick_n_Leila 6]

Hi all, we are new here. I have tried to find the answer here, but its somewhat confusing with so much info and everyone's different circumstances. I'm in the USA, she (fiancee) is in the Philippines and we are waiting for the NOA2 for our K1 visa...... Q is, does she pay the visa fee in the Philippines at the time of her interview or do i pay here in USA?... and what $ amount is it?....I've read from $88 to $380....

Also, at the time when arrives in the USA with me, and after we marry and we file for Adjustment Of Status within the 90 days.....do we pay the fee at that time?.....what is this fee?? ( i read $1070)......and when we file for AOS, is this also applying for the green card at the same time??

My head is spinning from so much reading, please help if you can, or direct me to the correct info or link.

Thank you in advance,

Mick and Leila

[Pitaya 2,577]

Hi all, we are new here. I have tried to find the answer here, but its somewhat confusing with so much info and everyone's different circumstances. I'm in the USA, she (fiancee) is in the Philippines and we are waiting for the NOA2 for our K1 visa...... Q is, does she pay the visa fee in the Philippines at the time of her interview or do i pay here in USA?... and what $ amount is it?....I've read from $88 to $380....

Also, at the time when arrives in the USA with me, and after we marry and we file for Adjustment Of Status within the 90 days.....do we pay the fee at that time?.....what is this fee?? ( i read $1070)......and when we file for AOS, is this also applying for the green card at the same time??

My head is spinning from so much reading, please help if you can, or direct me to the correct info or link.

Thank you in advance,

Mick and Leila

Welcome to the forum.

Here is another good source of information, the DoS Nonimmigrant K-1 Visa FAQs.

Additionally check the Phil regional forum, and the Manila Embassy Info page for Phil-specific information and requirements.

Good luck on your visa journey.

[tru_loves_journey 117]

Hi all, we are new here. I have tried to find the answer here, but its somewhat confusing with so much info and everyone's different circumstances. I'm in the USA, she (fiancee) is in the Philippines and we are waiting for the NOA2 for our K1 visa...... Q is, does she pay the visa fee in the Philippines at the time of her interview or do i pay here in USA?... and what $ amount is it?....I've read from $88 to $380.... She pays at the time of the interview $240.00

Also, at the time when arrives in the USA with me, and after we marry and we file for Adjustment Of Status within the 90 days.....do we pay the fee at that time?.....what is this fee?? ( i read $1070)......and when we file for AOS, is this also applying for the green card at the same time?? You must marry within 90 days but you don't have to apply for AOS within 90 days it can be longer if you prefer. The fee to file the I-485, I-765 & I-131 are a cost of $1070.00. The I-485 is for the Green card. Make sure to read all guides and Good Luck

My head is spinning from so much reading, please help if you can, or direct me to the correct info or link. Here's more great info http://www.visajourn...ines&cty=Manila

Thank you in advance,

Mick and Leila

Edited July 18, 2012 by tru_loves_journey

[pinklady0216 1]

she can pay here in phils...at any accredited bpi branch....worth $240 dollars exchange to peso...just present the passport ....passport will be the receipt number...ok...

[Tahoma 2,298]

does she pay the visa fee in the Philippines at the time of her interview or do i pay here in USA?... and what $ amount is it?

Also, at the time when arrives in the USA with me, and after we marry and we file for Adjustment Of Status within the 90 days.....do we pay the fee at that time?.....what is this fee?? ( i read $1070)......and when we file for AOS, is this also applying for the green card at the same time??

The USCIS will send your approved petition to the National Visa Center (NVC) where the NVC will assign it an MNL case number and forward it to the U.S. Embassy Manila. When your petition is at the NVC, you should call them and get your MNL case number. Once you have your MNL case number, your fiancée can pay the $240 visa application fee at any BPI branch. The visa fee is paid in Php at the prevailing exchange rate. There are also options for you to pay the visa application fee online through BPI or BancNet.

Once the visa application fee is paid, you or your fiancée can schedule her Embassy interview either online or by phone. Also, she can complete her Medical at St. Lukes Medical Extension Clinic.

When your fiancée files to adjust her status (AOS), she is filing for a conditional green card which is good for two years. Before her conditional green card expires, she will file to remove the conditions (ROC) on her green card in order to get her 10-year green card. I can't remember, but I think you are correct that the AOS fee is $1070. You send the AOS fee in with the AOS packet. Also, you send the ROC fee in with the ROC packet.

Good luck on your visa journey!

[Mick_n_Leila 6]

Thank you everyone for clearing things up...it gets a little worrisome with all that needs to be done.....I try to be self-sufficient and not bother folks, but I got to say, its great that ya'll are out there, when needed......THANK YOU AGAIN

[Mick_n_Leila 6]

I read here somewhere that if I was to call a public official (Senator, Congressman) that they could speed up the waiting process.....is this true??.....and what would I say? " Hello Sir, could you push my petition thru quicker?"

[KayDeeCee 4,900]

I read here somewhere that if I was to call a public official (Senator, Congressman) that they could speed up the waiting process.....is this true??.....and what would I say? " Hello Sir, could you push my petition thru quicker?"

You can contact them for help if your case is outside of normal processing times, not just because you want yours to go faster than others.

[Mick_n_Leila 6]

Yeah, it didn't sound right to me either......but appreciate the response Jay-Kay.....