Need info on fees and miscellaneous expenses

[dythan2005 12]

Hello . I'm trying it figure out how much money should I prepare so I can bring my wife and kids here in the us. I'm not gonna lie, money is a little tight at the moment which is normal nowadays I guess so I kinda need a rough estimate . I know I have to pay $420 each for the i130 ($1260). My question is once they send the case to the Philippines , what kind of expenses I'm going to face for the whole process until they get their visa ? Thank you so much . FYI my kids are 8&5 and my wife and I are married for 8years now.

[FirstOfficerD 5]

$230 each for the visa

Medical Fees effective January 1, 2014

15 years and older USD 223.00 PhP 10,035 (your wife 10,035)

less than 15 years old USD 185.00 PhP 8,325.00 (your children 16,650 for both)

their air fare average between 800 to 1200 each (you can find online a lot cheaper)

[apple21 953]

Are you a US citizen when your kids were born? Maybe they qualify for CRBA so they can have US citizenship and US passport?

[dythan2005 12]

Thanks everyone . It turned out not as bad as I thought it would be. And apple21 , I was not a citizen when our kids were born. Thanks again

[apple21 953]

There is also the immigrant fee of $165 for each applicant. To be paid after the beneficiaries have received the visa and visa packet.

[dythan2005 12]

There is also the immigrant fee of $165 for each applicant. To be paid after the beneficiaries have received the visa and visa packet.

oh man