K1 visa fee South Africa

[DerekYolande82 4]

Hi there! I'm terribly frustrated. The embassy here in south Africa insists the k1 visa fee is 350$ and not 265$. How can that be?

[firecat 1]

I'm not quite sure what it is. But maybe cross that bridge when you get there (i.e after NOA2/NVC stage). Have you obtained the police clearance yet? I would recommend getting that done. SA Police website says it takes like 2 weeks to get done, but at the station they said 8 weeks and if you file direct with Pretoria they say 4 weeks.

[DerekYolande82 4]

Yes got it all. No hell lol I have to budget for all of this since its me and my two kiddos. I'd rather sort this out before Hand. I'm not one for surprises. ?

[firecat 1]

lol wow…you're on the ball. How long is the police certificate valid for? Let me know when you figure out the visa fee situation

[DerekYolande82 4]

12 months ? Yep Yep most of our stuff packed as well lol

[firecat 1]

omg haha. You really wanna get outta dodge. My fiancé hasn't even started her packing etc lol….and optimistically I think we are maybe 6-8 weeks away from getting everything done…..depending on when TSC decides to approve me.

[DerekYolande82 4]

Oh well have to be. Such a mission. I can't send my kids to school since we're leaving and the new school year started this week. My work couldn't wait longer not knowing and already found someone to fill my space so it's hectic. In November I the place I was renting was sold by the owner so we had to get rid of our stuff and can't sign a new lease so everything's upside down! ?

[Confusedtinybird 41]

12 months ? Yep Yep most of our stuff packed as well lol

The South African Police Clearance is only valid for 6 months. Not 12.

[DerekYolande82 4]

As confirmed on Monday the 5 January 2015 it's valid for 12 months.

As confirmed on Monday the 5 January 2015 it's valid for 12 months.

[DerekYolande82 4]

You don't maybe know anything about the topic on hand here as in the visa fee rather?

[Confusedtinybird 41]

The Consulate confirmed this? When we did this last year they said PCC were valid for 6 months only.

[Confusedtinybird 41]

Hi there! I'm terribly frustrated. The embassy here in south Africa insists the k1 visa fee is 350$ and not 265$. How can that be?

http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/fiancees_visas.html

Click on this link has lots of good information.

It's $350

After the beneficiary informs the Consulate that all the documents are ready, a visa interview will be scheduled. There is a USD $350 visa application fee for the fiancé(e) visa itself, but there are additional fees charged for the mandatory medical examination and for some of the required documents.

[DerekYolande82 4]

Hey there yes saw that a million times what I am asking is how the hell they got to 350$? It's 265$ after the increase in September... See why the frustration

Oh and yes they confirmed it. Took for ever to get hold of them but yes.

[Sunnysideup 0]

Hi There!!!! I just sent all the required documents to the Johannesburg Consulate to get an interview date (police clearance/s, passport copy, unabridged birth certificate, DS-2001)!!! How long does it take to get a reply, and how long a wait for an interview? Do you know? Congrats btw! So exciting now!

[firecat 1]

Hey…can you tell me how long it took for them to receive your case from the NVC? and to arrange for your medical etc?

I'm hoping things move fast once the files hits SA.

Thanks!