Hans & Elle

I'm in the process of scheduling my appointment at https://cgifederal.secure.force.com

... i've just paid the visa $240 it says enter receipt # but then received this message

"NO Valid record can be found for the entered receipt number"

what should i do?

WHY AM I GETTING THIS MSG? HELP PLEASE!!

I'm in the process of signing in at https://cgifederal.secure.force.com to track m visa application

What should I put in the Priority Date and Case ID? where can I find it?

What are the requirements for the K-1 Visa application and what are the needed forms to be filled up? And also the requirements and forms needed at the interview. I just don't want to miss out something when my appointment time comes. Thanks!

As long as the embassy knows you are actively pursuing the visa, they will automatically extend the petition for up to 1 year. If you pay the visa fee this month, then you are good and you shouldn't need to worry. A paid visa fee shows the embassy you are still applying for the visa.

WOW! what a relief... i thought if the validity expires while were on the visa process the petition will all go to waste. Thanks zaydayn! I will also contact the US embassy to let them know that were on the process securing documents for the visa. Thanks again!

Sorry to hear that.

Which fee wasn't paid?

I-129F was $340, K1 visa is $240, your medical exam and shot will also cost money,

Other costs include Your travel ticket to US, AOS fee mentioned above, etc.,

The $240 for the visa because I insisted that I will help him to pay for it since he paid for the I-129f and will pay all the other fees

No... he will send it ASAP. Now that he is knows that our petition will expire.

Yup, I'm aware of it. He also reached the 125%

Email the embassy and let them know you need more time.

Has your fiancé sent you the I-134? You will need this for the interview. Does he meet the poverty requirements on the I-134, in other words does he have an income of at least $19,662?

You are aware you cannot work when you arrive in the US? You have to file for AOS and the application for the employment authorization (EAD) is free when filed with or after the AOS filing. So you are looking at several months of you being in the US not working.

Thanks belinda and sweetswinks

Once you get to the US you will have to marry within 90 days upon entering. Then you must file AOS which needs for i864 and supporting documentation with it. Including the aos fee of $1,070.you send the form I864 with the AOS. Your fiancè need to meet the poverty guideline I mentioned in my previous post. How much does he make?

I am very worried that you don't seem to be aware of the fees and processes involves.

We will have savings by that time.

Thanks for you concern sweetswinks ... I just don't want that my fiance will take all the burden of paying for the fees. We talked about 50/50 share since we will soon be partners

Yes the AOS is $1,070 in total for AOS + biometrics and if you file your EAD (to work) and AP (to travel overseas in an emergency) at the same time those fees are waived, so you pay a flat $1,070 for AOS, EAD, and AP all together.

How will you pay for your flight?

Is it possible to secure the Permanent Residence or Change Status after we get married in the US? We will only file for the form I-864/I-134 since it is the needed documents for the interview.

The one who will be paying for my flight would be my fiance

Sorry to hear that. How do you expect to pay for your medical, and AOS fees??

We will pay this month one at a time...

AOS has fees? Form Instructions say it has no fees

I am hoping that the Consulate will extend the petition.

My fiance already received a mail from the USCIS last May and our petition is approved. My problem is the validity of the petition is only until September 8, 2014 but have not yet paid for the Visa fee because we are still saving for the it. We are planning to pay for the Visa fee this month. Is it possible that they will extend the validity of our approved petition? I need your help guys!