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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Tunisia
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Good Evening All,

I am currently waiting for NOA2, but I am trying to plan out my finances for when my fiance comes to the US and I don't want any surprises (even though I'm sure something will happen).

So after NOA2, what fees can I expect to pay?

I know that once he enters the US we apply for AOS which comes with a fee and the permission to work (which also comes with a fee). What else should I be considering (other than our wedding)?

Thanks, everyone!



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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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The breakdown usually goes something like:

Medical fee: varies by country, but can easily be a couple hundred dollars or more.

Visa fee: $265

Misc. fees, like postage for passport with visa, photocopies, other bureaucratic stuff, plus airfare: varies by country/individual

AOS: $1070 (no separate charge for filing for EAD/AP when done simultaneously)

And then of course ROC and naturalization much further down the road. If you wait too long to apply for AOS, you'll have to have a civil surgeon sign off on your medical exam records, which will be an additional cost.

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Good Evening All,

I am currently waiting for NOA2, but I am trying to plan out my finances for when my fiance comes to the US and I don't want any surprises (even though I'm sure something will happen).

So after NOA2, what fees can I expect to pay?

I know that once he enters the US we apply for AOS which comes with a fee and the permission to work (which also comes with a fee). What else should I be considering (other than our wedding)?

Thanks, everyone!

1. Visa fee

2. Medical examination

3. Let others chime in

If you file I-485 along with EAD, the EAD fee is waived. You only have to pay $1,070 including biometric fee.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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I can't edit my post, so I just wanted to say not to forget about the fee for the marriage license/certificate (probably less than $100 but varies by state), and of course health insurance for your fiancé.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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You also need another medical in the US, form I-693. That has some fees to. Since you will enter on K1 you do not need another new medical, but you need to ensure vaccinations are all good and the form signed by USCIS Civil Surgeon, which has costs to it. Assuming you only need a couple of vaccinations at the most, I was quoted costs of less than hundred dollars at the most for completion of paperwork and signature by civil surgeon. Check with a USCIS approved civil surgeon what price range is to complete form and signature. Dont forget cost of wedding... That might be the largest cost of all...

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Or make sure all vaccinations are up to date before he comes AND ask at the medical in his country to get the I693 - at least here that's standard procedure to get it at the medical itself.

If you do need vaccinations stateside, do not get them at the civil surgeon but rather at the public health department - cheaper if not free.

K1 time line

 


I-129F sent: 12/23/2014
NOA-1: 12/29/2014
NOA-2: 06/05/2015 (158 days)
NOA-2 hardcopy: 06/11/2015 (6 days post NOA-2, 164 days total)
Sent to NVC: 06/16/2015 (11 days post NOA-2, 169 days total)
NVC receive: 06/25/2015 (20 days post NOA-2, 178 days total)
NVC case no: 06/30/2015 (25 days post NOA-2, 183 days total)
NVC left: 07/02/2015 (27 days post NOA-2, 185 days total)
Case Ready: 07/07/2015 (32 days post NOA-2, 190 days total)
submitted DS-160, paid visa fee.: 07/21/2015 (46 days post NOA-2, 204 days total)
Packet 3 sent: 07/25/2015 (50 days post NOA-2, 209 days total)
Pack 4 received: 07/30/2015 (55 days post NOA-2, 214 days total)
Medical: 09/17/2015 Interview: 09/23/2015 (108 days post NOA-2, 268 days total)
Interview Result: Approved Administrative Processing: 09/23/2015
CEAC Status Issued: 09/24/2015
Visa in hand: 09/28/2015
POE: 12/29/2015 Wedding: 01/11/2016


AOS Time Line

 

AOS package mailed: 01/13/2016
AOS package received: 01/20/2016 (day 1)
AOS NOA-1 text/email: 01/23/2016 (day 3), actual NOA-1 date 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS Fingerprint fee received: 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS check cashed: 01-25-2016 (day 5) Got 6 month NJ driver's license: 01-25-2016
3x NOA-1 hardcopies: 02/03/2016 (day 14)

Biometrics letter: 02/05/2016 (day 16) Biometrics appt (Elizabeth, NJ): 02/17/2016 (day 28)

EAD and AP approved email/txt: 03/29/2016 (day 67)

GC approval email/text: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

I-797 for I-765/I-131 in mail: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

EAD/AP delivered: 04/05/216 (day 75)

GC card being mailed status update: 04/07/16 (day 77)

GC received: 04/11/16 (day 84 post AOS NOA-1)

DONE WITH USCIS FOR 21 MONTHS!

ROC Window opens: 01/04/2018

 

ROC Time Line
ROC package mailed to Vermont 01/04/2018
ROC package received at Vermont 01/08/2018 (day 0)
Check cashed: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
NOA-1 date: 01/09/2018 (day 1)
NOA-1 received: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
Biometrics notice received: 02/09/2018 (day 32)
Biometrics appointment: 02/23/2018 (day 46)
Received 18-month extension letter: 08/13/2018 (day 209)
ROC Approved: 03/09/2019 (day 425)
Card Received: 03/16/2019  (day 432)
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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
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You do not get an I-693 abroad at a K-1 medical. The panel physicians abroad use DS forms. The civil surgeons in the US use the I-693.

Most consulates, but not all, will give you a copy of your DS-3025 vaccination sheet. If you receive all the required vaccinations at the time of the K-1 and have a correctly filled out DS-3025, then you won't need more vaccinations or to see a civil surgeon in the US for an I-693. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/428381-i-693-report-of-medical-examination-and-vaccination-report/?p=6206232

Edited by KayDeeCee

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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