how do you pay for the K1 interview?

[mervin338 2]

I can't believe I'm having such a hard time trying to figure out how to schedule the K1 interview for my fiance and then pay the fee. The cgifederal site isn't at all helpful. It's asking me for some sort of MRV number, but I don't have an MRV number because it's not providing me with a link to pay the $240 fee.

Edited October 27, 2013 by mervin338

[TBoneTX 43,326]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves that phase. ***

[R.Ny 0]

I paid Visa fees at the New Delhi embassy.

[zooxahoy 0]

ive been asking about this too! no one seems to have an answer.

[mervin338 2]

The Embassy in Moscow says you can't schedule an interview until the visa fee is paid, but they don't tell you how or where to pay the damn fee. I sent my fiance the $240 2 weeks ago to pay it and they won't let her. The links on the http://ustraveldocs.com/ru/ru-niv-paymentinfo.asp#options site are not helpful as they only discuss payments for non immigrant visa's. A K1 doesn't fall under that category. Regardless, I tried to pay anyway, using the credit card method of payment that's listed on this site, but the transaction won't go through. I sent an email to the tech support on the site, so we'll see if they answer. LOL, it's beyond the pale that they make it so difficult to pay. I apologize if some of the more experienced people here think I'm stupid for not being able to figure out what others had such an easy time with.

[Steve&Anna 3]

The Embassy in Moscow says you can't schedule an interview until the visa fee is paid, but they don't tell you how or where to pay the damn fee. I sent my fiance the $240 2 weeks ago to pay it and they won't let her. The links on the http://ustraveldocs.com/ru/ru-niv-paymentinfo.asp#options site are not helpful as they only discuss payments for non immigrant visa's. A K1 doesn't fall under that category. Regardless, I tried to pay anyway, using the credit card method of payment that's listed on this site, but the transaction won't go through. I sent an email to the tech support on the site, so we'll see if they answer. LOL, it's beyond the pale that they make it so difficult to pay. I apologize if some of the more experienced people here think I'm stupid for not being able to figure out what others had such an easy time with.

Mervin,

Went through the same hassles trying to pay by credit card. The message I rec'd states something to the effect that the bank has declined payment... While my calls to the bank they say they have no record of receiving a credit request. My guess it that they've blocked it permanently because you are waiving your right to dispute your charge, which is a violation of federal law? Probably would work with a Russian credit card though.

- I ended up going with my fiancee to a VTB24 branch and paying by cash. It was easy and the receipt has the date-number you need to schedule the interview. Download the pdf for the 240.00 VTB24 Payment Slip - $240 MRV Fee

BTW just enter any numbers for passport... doesn't get added to the form.

Good luck!

Edited October 27, 2013 by sgrimmell

[juanchopancho 5]

We paid online with a credit card but I can't find the link anywhere.

[Jack&Me 0]

Hope this would be helpful

https://payusvisafee.rsb.ru ( switch to english in the upper right corner)

here is the direct link for payment

It is from us embassy site, you can find it here, http://ustraveldocs.com/ru/ru-niv-paymentinfo.asp#options, chapter Credit Card.

K1 visa is non-immigrant, and you have to pay $240 ( or 7290 rub )

Do not forget to put HER date of birth! It is really important.

You wil have to wait ( I waited for 24 hours approximately ) until their system recognises your payment, and than you will be able to see possible for interview dates.

good luck!

Edited October 28, 2013 by Jack&Me

[mervin338 2]

Mervin,

Went through the same hassles trying to pay by credit card. The message I rec'd states something to the effect that the bank has declined payment... While my calls to the bank they say they have no record of receiving a credit request. My guess it that they've blocked it permanently because you are waiving your right to dispute your charge, which is a violation of federal law? Probably would work with a Russian credit card though.

- I ended up going with my fiancee to a VTB24 branch and paying by cash. It was easy and the receipt has the date-number you need to schedule the interview. Download the pdf for the 240.00 VTB24 Payment Slip - $240 MRV Fee

BTW just enter any numbers for passport... doesn't get added to the form.

Good luck!

Hope this would be helpful

https://payusvisafee.rsb.ru ( switch to english in the upper right corner)

here is the direct link for payment

It is from us embassy site, you can find it here, http://ustraveldocs.com/ru/ru-niv-paymentinfo.asp#options, chapter Credit Card.

K1 visa is non-immigrant, and you have to pay $240 ( or 7290 rub )

Do not forget to put HER date of birth! It is really important.

You wil have to wait ( I waited for 24 hours approximately ) until their system recognises your payment, and than you will be able to see possible for interview dates.

good luck!

Thank you both. Some very helpful information.

Edited October 28, 2013 by mervin338