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Hello, we're in the process of completing the DS-160 for K1.  Will we be charged a fee once, the DS-160 is accepted?  Asking because, I've read conflicting info regarding this.

Thank you for compiling this info for us.  Until I read this, I thought we only had to pay the medical fees.  I was unaware of the $265 for the DS-160.

Thanks, that's what we've decided to do.

Has anymore successfully had their petition expedited? If yes, please advise me on what should be included in the statement to USCIS. Our situation is this: My fiance is currently a refugee in Italy. He was granted temporary residence in Italy however, it may expire on June 18,2018. We received our NOA1 on Nov 13,2017 & expect (God willing) our NOA2 between May 13-16,2018. USCIS received our request to expedite the petition due to emergency reasons. They've requested a statement explaining our situation in detail & requesting any documentation. From experience, will the statement be sufficient or will we also need documentation? I'm asking because my fiance didn't receive any documents from the Italian court. He was just given a court date of June 18, 2018 for their immigration court to make a decision on whether or not he'll be granted a 10 residency or if he'll have to return to his home country.  We are planning to request an extension from the Italian court, if we're denied the request to expedite with USCIS, then await normal processing of our petition.

Sorry for the long post. Just wanted you all to have as much info as possible.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

@nikkido, that is something I'm not 100% sure about.  There are a few other couples here on VJ who were in the same situation but, I haven't heard any of them say, the fiance had to repay their safe country back. 

@dentsflogged, we're going to just wait to get married in the US.  When I asked this question, we were very new to the whole process & had no idea how to go about it.  Thanks for your advice though, that's good to know.

Will do

Because of his refugee status, USCIS said we could qualify to request the app be expedited for Humanitarian reasons.  It's a shot in the dark but, we're going for it.  If he has to go to Ghana, that's no biggie but, since we've already stated in Italy & he'd like to stay there until we're approved(hopefully), we'd like to get the case expedited or at least get him an extension on his Italian temporary residency. 

Yes, we want to expedite because we're already far into the process & want to avoid prolonging it even more... if possible.  According to calculations we may have our NOA2 by May 16 of this year. But, you know that's just an estimate.

Thanks everyone for your responses & well wishes. I appreciate your replies.

Thanks...my fiance just told me that he actually has to go back to court on June 15.  At that time, they'll decide how much longer he can stay in Italy.  

Does anyone know what steps to take, to begin the transfer process?  

Thanks...I've heard that Ghana is one of the hardest embassies.  But, I'll try to request for an expedited petition first.  Thanks

Hi all, my fiance is currently a refugee in Italy (that came by way of Libya).  He has temporary citizenship there via, a sorgianno.  However,  he was just told that since he's a citizen of Ghana and there are no issues in Ghana, his sorgianno will expire on June 16, 2018.  We are currently in the middle of the process, we received our NOA1 on 11/13/18.  Would this situation be a vaild reason to request our application be expedited?  Thanks

Yes, my social is correct on all the returns... And my name on all my W2's is the same.

I just noticed that my tax docs has the incorrect middle initial listed. Actually, all my returns from the past 3 years have my maiden name & the wrong middle initial, which is different from my ID & W2's. Since I was separated for 3 yrs before getting divorced, I filled head of household and my tax preparer used my maiden last name. Would this cause an issue, when we submit the affidavit for support?

Yes...that's the info I was looking for...Thanks!!!

Thank you for that info.  I think I actually asked for the wrong fees.  Are there fees associated with filing the DS-160 fee (aside from the medical) or the I-134 form?

Hello all, I just sent off my app last week, awaiting my NOA1.  I'm trying to prepare for fees we'll need to pay in the future.  Can anyone provide the current fee amount for the DS-160 & AOS?  Thanks

Thanks for your response. So, is his number even required to be on the form? Meaning, will they need a number for him for contact purposes or is my number sufficient?

I was advised that I could update my address, if I move after I've submitted my petition. Does anyone know what other changes can be made afterwards? Can I update my fiance's phone number afterwards?  Thanks

Congratulations!!! 

Will do, thanks

After the interview, if approved, will the visa have to be picked up at the embassy or will it be mailed to the beneficiary's address?

Ok, I'm finally ready to submit my I-129F but, I truly want to avoid needing a sponsor.  I currently have one child that lives with me and my other child now, primarily lives with my ex-husband.  I claimed both kids on my taxes but, I have a notarized letter stating that one child lives with my ex-husband and that he is their primary financial provider.  My primary job, which shows on my taxes, I make $16,000.  I started a second job about 9 months ago, where I make around $15,000/yr.  I have a statement from this employer on their letterhead to support my earnings (this is a 1099 job, I'll claim them on my 2017 taxes but, didn't claim them on 2016 because I made less than $600 last yr). 

With the information I've provided, can anyone advise if you think I'll need a sponsor or if I've provided enough information to avoid having one?

Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Best Regards, 

Carissa

Thank you