Reminder: July 30th 2007 New Filing Fees In Effect

[Suitelady79 0]

Just great... I just sent off my I-130 yesterday (8/27) with $190.00.

I guess they will trash the whole thing.

Does anyone know if they will send my I-130 packet back to me?

...this really stinks.

I just tried every means possible to get the packet back from the USPS -no dice. I called the USCIS but I could not get a live person.

Depressing.

Ok, un-depress yourself! The thing about the USPS, once you give them your package, you can't get it back...so for future reference, do not try. It's against the law *I think* for them to give you your package back once they have received it. Secondly, I doubt that the USCIS will send your package back. What they probably will do is send you a notice letting you know that they can't proceed with your case until you send them the remainder of the fee. I wouldn't be surprised if they don't cash the check they gave you and just ask you for the rest. This may delay your case a little but I don't think you need to be depressed about it. Also, make sure when you are pulling forms to be filled that you go to the USCIS website and get the latest form...the new forms should have the payment due and all that information on it. If you are using old forms and not checking for new ones, you will further delay your case. Just do a little extra leg work before you send your packets out and you'll be just fine.

Stop stressing...and trust me--the gov't will get what they need from you. No worries about that.

[CoolHand2x2y2z 0]

Ok, un-depress yourself! The thing about the USPS, once you give them your package, you can't get it back...so for future reference, do not try. It's against the law *I think* for them to give you your package back once they have received it. Secondly, I doubt that the USCIS will send your package back. What they probably will do is send you a notice letting you know that they can't proceed with your case until you send them the remainder of the fee. I wouldn't be surprised if they don't cash the check they gave you and just ask you for the rest. This may delay your case a little but I don't think you need to be depressed about it. Also, make sure when you are pulling forms to be filled that you go to the USCIS website and get the latest form...the new forms should have the payment due and all that information on it. If you are using old forms and not checking for new ones, you will further delay your case. Just do a little extra leg work before you send your packets out and you'll be just fine.

Stop stressing...and trust me--the gov't will get what they need from you. No worries about that.

Thanks, I hope you are right. I was actually very careful with everything --tripple checking everything before I sealed the envelope. But, of course, I neglected the obvious. It took a while for me to gather all the information, including getting my wife to sign the forms and getting them back to me, and then USCIS went and chaged stuff on me.

I guess I'll find out in a few weeks...

[Suitelady79 0]

Ok, un-depress yourself! The thing about the USPS, once you give them your package, you can't get it back...so for future reference, do not try. It's against the law *I think* for them to give you your package back once they have received it. Secondly, I doubt that the USCIS will send your package back. What they probably will do is send you a notice letting you know that they can't proceed with your case until you send them the remainder of the fee. I wouldn't be surprised if they don't cash the check they gave you and just ask you for the rest. This may delay your case a little but I don't think you need to be depressed about it. Also, make sure when you are pulling forms to be filled that you go to the USCIS website and get the latest form...the new forms should have the payment due and all that information on it. If you are using old forms and not checking for new ones, you will further delay your case. Just do a little extra leg work before you send your packets out and you'll be just fine.

Stop stressing...and trust me--the gov't will get what they need from you. No worries about that.

Thanks, I hope you are right. I was actually very careful with everything --tripple checking everything before I sealed the envelope. But, of course, I neglected the obvious. It took a while for me to gather all the information, including getting my wife to sign the forms and getting them back to me, and then USCIS went and chaged stuff on me.

I guess I'll find out in a few weeks...

Yeah, just relax. You'll find out. Everything will be fine. Don't worry!

[Jigi 0]

Hi

Thanks Captain for doing perfect Job once again.

Jigi

[thaikarl 0]

i'm confused about the timing of paying fees. after we are married in thailand this coming january 2008, i can file the I-130, and i need to send $355.00 when i file- correct? then, when i recieve notification, i file the I-129F, which has no fee. is this correct?

then, after all their decidings and other steps, my wife gets a visa that will enable her to come to the united states. correct?

then, i file to have her status adjusted, so she can live and work here, and THAT costs $1010.00- correct?

so do i only need $355.00 to start, then some months later, when she comes here, i need $1010.00. - correct?

it's going to be several thousands of dollars to goto thailand this time, and several thousands for her to fly here later (more if we come here together), so i'm trying to get a handle on how much money i'm going to have to make to get all this done - and WHEN i have to make it.

thanks yall!

[jordan23 0]

It is really difficult to read with that size, and also getting the full page one. I suggest you to put the link of USCIS.

[Skouri 2]

MORE FEES ... LESS WORK !!!

[notebook 0]

here's my share of horrible fees questions. Here's the thing, i got the packet and have read the procedure to be followed for getting all doc. to be completed. but as i was reading it on the Medical part. The fee is said to be $95. and all extra vaccination is optional. while on the other hand the website said and some here said the fee for medical is $ 145. pls. give some good answer to this matter. i just want to be clear with it. the money isnt the issue at all...but its much better to be aware of changes right? thanks to all of the responses coming up... lets continue to help out each other to make our lives easier.

[tomiris 0]

NOTE: For Persons Adjusting Status... Pay careful attention to the section labeled "Adjustment applications and ancillary benefits". You will not need to pay extra for certain benefits filed with your Adjustment Application.

Official Link to New Fees at USCIS.GOV

please help, for K1 change of status how much fee do i have to send to USCIS? thanks..

[Zee Bee 61]

please help, for K1 change of status how much fee do i have to send to USCIS? thanks..

$1,010

[tomiris 0]

please help, for K1 change of status how much fee do i have to send to USCIS? thanks..

$1,010

this means that we will just send one check to USCIS for $1,010?i'm just confused with hearsay that its about $1,300++ for change of status. hope i will have a clear mind on this K1 change of status fees, its making me confused and i don't want to make mistakes in sending the check. thanks so much for the informatio. God Bless.

[payxibka 10,044]

this means that we will just send one check to USCIS for $1,010?i'm just confused with hearsay that its about $1,300++ for change of status.

That is why hearsay is not allowable in a court of law. More often than not the information is not reliable nor accurate.

[Tertius 0]

If I go to the USCIS.gov website and click on "Check Filing Fees". The i485a is $1000 and not $1010 as stated here.

[payxibka 10,044]

If I go to the USCIS.gov website and click on "Check Filing Fees". The i485a is $1000 and not $1010 as stated here.

Please check the website again and this time look up the fees for the I-485... The I-485A that you referenced is a very different form for a very different purpose

[swimminupstream 0]

Freaking out!! What happens if you overpay???? I am filing AOS which is apparently 1010 and I sent 1050?? Will they send the whole packet back???? sigh....