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why dont you apply now and you will see atleast you save the fee fore lifting conditions

Got married Feb 2007,been here in the US for 7 weeks.Whether we apply now or after the ann,we'd still have to pay the AOS fee,and we're already looking at $22 hundreds here since i have 2 kids..whew!

It does not matter when you file the AOS, when it is approved you will receive a Permanent Resident Card (Status)... The only difference is the expiration date....

I woould love to get a Permanent and not only temporary card that needs another lifting.But either way-we want the approval..Thanks!

We're planning on applying my Adjustment of Status after our 2yrs wedding anniversary Feb next year-we've been only here in the US for 7 weeks,we're K3 & K4 holder.Is it true that if you file the AOS after 2yrs of marriage,you will be issued a Permanent Residence Status(green card) Or still temporary and still needs for removal?How true or false is this?Anyone here does the same thing?

hi vj people.

do i need to bring my fiance's birth certificate to my K1 interview?

i only have his divorce decree and affidavit of support, photocopies of his passport and his philippine entry stamp... and all other evidence documents (pics, emails, phonecall records, chat archives, etc).

so far, i think its all good... but just wondering if i need a copy of his birth certificate for the the coming interview.

all help will be greatly appreciated. thank you so much.

No,you need his bc for your interview.Goodluck

hi. im wondering since my husband is a first time immigrant for less than 1 month. can he apply for any health insurance? just in case of emergency since he is still waiting for his social security.??? please advice

i believe he cant apply fro medical or medicare? since he doesnt have a work at the moment? what is the best way to do to get him a health insurance?

Thank you

My husband got me and my 2kids both medical and dental insurance just before we arrive here in the US...We've been using it during every medical visit.

Hello All Vj members,

Just wanna ask to anyone who have the idea about my question? Any inputs would be appreciated.

My question is, If my husband(USC) files the petition for my 3 minor kids as the step parent, do i still need the kids'father's permission to travel abroad?

The father of my kids never supported the kids,,not even a single penny..were not legally married and no contact ever since(about 10 yrs now) so the kids are considered illigitemate.

If the kids will travel abroad do i still need to ask the permission of the father? What if he will not give permission?can the kids travel? all my kids are in my custody.

Pls help me and thank you so very much in advance.

I did have a very similar situation like you.As long as he didn't sign anything on your kids birth certificate,i dont see any problem there.My husband filed K4 for my 2 children,applied their I-130 petition each one of them.Although the CO asked me why my son has his bio father's lastname and my daughter using mine, i gave her my honest answere about why.As long as you weren't married to him,no sign or anything on the kids bc's-you guy are all good to go.Goodluck

hi! i think we have the same problem. when we got the letter from the NVC stating to pay the IV fee of 400 USD, i was busy with getting ready for my medical and interview and my husband since he works as an airman in the US airforce was getting ready for his deployment and when he got the letter stating for him to pay the bill, i didn't have the time to review everything and if we have to in fact pay the fee. my husband had a couple more days left to deal with my immigration stuff so he paid the amount before leaving american soil because he won't be able to do any of this once he is in the middle east. and i told him i'll just look into it after i'm done with my medical and interview. so now i'm back from my approved K3 interview and started doing my research on what the $400 was for? and i got around your post and replies saying it's all going to be a waste. well, he's going to be ballistic! maybe we can do somethign about it? ask for a refund? i havent sent the Ds-230 since i was putting that off because of my interview and medical recently.

There will be no refund. The $400 was an application fee for a CR1 visa.

i'll write to NVC and find out since we won't be pursuing the CR1. thanks!

Suit yourself. It's only a piece of paper some ink, an envelope, 37 cents and a few minutes of time. Of course, if this is what you're going to do every time you get an answer you don't like, why bother to ask here to begin with?

Oh,We didn't apply the CR1 Pushbrk,we didn't submit any application to NVC(ds230)they jsut made us pay the $70 and the $400 after our K3 and k4 petition approval,And after that they sent my husband a letter saying,we need to submit the DS230 Form-and they sent that 1 month AFTER i had my K3 interview in Manila.

hi! i think we have the same problem. when we got the letter from the NVC stating to pay the IV fee of 400 USD, i was busy with getting ready for my medical and interview and my husband since he works as an airman in the US airforce was getting ready for his deployment and when he got the letter stating for him to pay the bill, i didn't have the time to review everything and if we have to in fact pay the fee. my husband had a couple more days left to deal with my immigration stuff so he paid the amount before leaving american soil because he won't be able to do any of this once he is in the middle east. and i told him i'll just look into it after i'm done with my medical and interview. so now i'm back from my approved K3 interview and started doing my research on what the $400 was for? and i got around your post and replies saying it's all going to be a waste. well, he's going to be ballistic! maybe we can do somethign about it? ask for a refund? i havent sent the Ds-230 since i was putting that off because of my interview and medical recently.

Hi diannestark--- I've been pretty quite about this DS230 post lately coz that just doesn't make me feel good.We've planned on calling NVC at least to ask what happened to the $400 since we didn't pursue the CR1,yes we wont coz am aready in the US!!!!.Like i said on one of my replies,i just hope the gov would do a better job than what they do now.What happened is,they write you a letter asking you to pay this and that or else they wont process our documents or will cause delay.Funny isn't it?And because we dnt want any hassle we pay it in a heartbeat,that's how we trusted this $$ gov.And oh yeah,your husband will be VER VERY happy knowing he lost his $ just like that,he's working his b--off to serve the country and this is what he'll get....Sorry diannne but i dont see any refund-but if yess,then that'll be a 3 cartfull of groceries!!! LOL

How do you keep your relationship strong despite of the distance between you and your partner based on your own experiences?

Being separated by distance with your love ones is a huge challenge that we are facing in our lives now. Yes we are happy co'z we are in love and we are loved, but there are times that we feel sorry co'z we can't hold the man/woman that we love. There are so many articles/advices that we can read on the internet, books, magazines or hear from our friends or counselors...but I wanna hear from the VJ'ers or those who are on same situation as me...what are the things that you do to keep your relationship/marriage stronger everyday. It could be a small or silly things but you know for sure helps you and your partner to fight the stress of being apart.

My husband and i had the same situation like you guys do and perharps to all here in VJ that's still waiting.Both of you are inlove with each other,no doubt about that,but sometimes LOVE isn't enough to make things work the way you want it.First,make a master plan,think ahead,plan ahead and work on it-work!Not just talk about it or remain as planned in short,get your self prepared in every lil things,every details.Second,contstant communication,talk the important good or bad stuff down to the non-sense,open communication basically help building a good relationship even from distances. And finally,TRUST.....very simple isn't it?but for some people they find this difficult coz of the disntace But you got to believe with each other that NO MATTER WHAT.My husband and i known each other for almost 3yrs now,only 3visits to RP for the entire 2.5 years.And now we'll be 2 yrs married in 2 months and only a month and a week living together as husband and wife.And we never had any argument..EVER! I hope and pray we'll never have one!!

And one thing more.. what if the biodad will send me the consent and of course it will be notarized from the US then the CO will found out that the biodad is a legal permanent resident in US.. will it affect the situation? should i consider getting another possible document from the biodad asked by the CO? Or since he isnt USC yet, will the letter of consent be enough? are they just want to have a proof that the biodad allowed our daughter to immigrate. Or should i just prepare an affidavit stating that the biodad in not cooperating? ggeeez i really dont know what to do pls help me thanks so much.

Oh,we had an agency from Nevada whom we thought will help us all the way(but they did not).They suggest us to get my kids father's consent letter which i refused,Why would i?he certainly abonded my kids.Not fair huh?you raised your kid and now the good future of your daughter is being sacrificed because of someones irresponsibility.he's current residency is i dont think a threat..Goodluck

Thanks wemissed.. Finally i get to talked to the biodad and he is willing to cooperate and will send the letter of consent as soon as possible.. and it is confirmed that the petition of his mom for him gets approved and now he's living there as Legal Permanent Resident as status for 2 1/2 years now. And now.. i hope when i get to submit the consent i hope CO wont ask anything again when she gets to find out that the biodad is in the US too, that's the only thing im afraid of. I am thinking the other side of it.. what if i'll just file an abandonment? I really don't know what's the right thing to do. But i've talked to a lawyer and she advised me that it's better to send the consent since i get to find the biodad and willing to cooperate and forget the crazy thinking about his status in the US. Nothing else we can do but to tell the truth and if CO asked for something then so be it need to comply with it and go through the process and wait. Well i guess that's it.. I just hope the consent will be enough. And i trust the Lord, I know He's beside me always.

Again thank you wemissed.. Thanks for making me feel better.

You are welcome.Glad to know he's willing to cooperate for the sake of your daughter which he should really do.I'm quite sure the Co will ask you where is the father of ur daughter and you better tell the truthCo only asked for that document so,i think you're all set now.Keep hoping and praying,it's the only way to make things right.I trully feel your worries coz i felt the same way during our embassy time with my 2 children.

I visit my husband every other month. It's expensive and I lose alot of money by not working, but it's okay. Thank God, we can afford it. If you're able to afford it, then visit...if not, then they have to understand. I doubt the workers at USCIS can afford to go overseas often, so they can't judge you for not being able to go... but then again, they do whatever they feel like without any repercussions.

I suppose you can only try to collect proofs and evidences and hope it's enough.

You are very lucky! Good for you

And one thing more.. what if the biodad will send me the consent and of course it will be notarized from the US then the CO will found out that the biodad is a legal permanent resident in US.. will it affect the situation? should i consider getting another possible document from the biodad asked by the CO? Or since he isnt USC yet, will the letter of consent be enough? are they just want to have a proof that the biodad allowed our daughter to immigrate. Or should i just prepare an affidavit stating that the biodad in not cooperating? ggeeez i really dont know what to do pls help me thanks so much.

Oh,we had an agency from Nevada whom we thought will help us all the way(but they did not).They suggest us to get my kids father's consent letter which i refused,Why would i?he certainly abonded my kids.Not fair huh?you raised your kid and now the good future of your daughter is being sacrificed because of someones irresponsibility.he's current residency is i dont think a threat..Goodluck

No.. the biodad and i never get married at all. And my daughter is carrying my family name.. it's just happened that he signed the acknowledgement of paternity. So the CO asked me to send the "letter of consent to immigrate from derivative biodad" for our daughter. As I can see it, the CO just dont want to get us in trouble in time when the biodad will find out that i brought her daughter without his consent and since he was signed in the BC, he has the right to sue me for that. And to make things more complicated.. i just found out from his brother ( good thing they are still alive lol ) that the biodad is now residing in New Jersey as petitioned by his mom and now a greencard holder (Legal Permanent Resident) and i was like WOW! (Actually i know about that petition eversince and that's one of the reasons why we didnt get married before (GOOD THING!) but in time we broke up i never hear anything from him nor from his family at all, our daughter never see or meet him in person.. only in picture) Good thing his brother gave me his contact number in the US but been trying to call him and still no one is answering! grrrrr but im sure as soon as i talked to him he is willing to send me the consent..he should be!!!! He runined my life and im sure he doesnt want to ruin his daughter's future too. Not again! But if he wont cooperate.. i guess nothing i can do but to file an abandonment or any opinion from you guys that i can do about my case? any help or suggestions will be highly appreciated. thanks.

If he does cooperate which i think he will,hopefully, then i dont see any reason CO wont grant you and ur daughter a visa.How old is your daughter?If he doesn't cooperate then file for abondonment,which you'll be working with a lawyer and you'll beed witnesses that he tottally abondond his kid and you guys never heard anything from him,no support at all and you have no idea his whereabouts.We worked with a very good agency in Cebu where they made us a really good and stated documents and fortunately,Co didn't ask any supporting docs regarding my childrens ligetimacy.

We got our Visa today!!!!!!!!! This is a very happy day for Maria and myself. God is truly great and we are very thankful for the blessings he has given to us. We pray for a speedy Journey for everyone. May you feel the joy of getting to the end of your journey very soon. We love you All and thank you for your prays and support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's a happy news,Congratulations to both of you.Safe trip here in US Maria!

i make $41,000 year, will i need a sponsor??? i want to make sure i that nothing goes wrong...

It depends on how much household you have.Check on 2008 Poverty Guidelines on USCIS web page.

And then there are those who are not wealthy, like me. I earn above what is required, but I dont earn enough to be able to afford a trip there again or to be able to have the luxury of missing any work. we talk maybe 2 minutes each day, sometimes twice a day, by phone, and we meet online every week or two now, when our work schedules allow. Yeh, it would feel better if we could visit... more secure for getting the visa, but I certainly dont have that luxury.

But I DO believe that God brought us together, and that it is through Him we are married. I have to rely on other means to prove relationship.

1. She cant be added to my bank account while not here, but I did get her put on a signature card at my bank, to be able to receive any money from my checking account if I died.

2. I added her to my car title. She is co-owner, with me of my car. She is on my vehicle registration as well.

3. where I rent, they have her as the co-lease of the apartment.

4. When I send her money, she saves the receipts of that as I do as well.

5. I have sworn affidavits of a long time friend who knows all about her and has spoken with her several times, who took me to the airport when I flew there to marry her, who picked me up at the airport when I returned, who helped me pick out the ring for her. I have a sworn affidavit from the pastor/counselor at my church who gave marriage counselling to us, long distance for her, and the results of the personality tests he had us take too.

6. I have photos of the furniture I bought her, for the bedroom, before restoring it and after restoring it.

7. I could not afford the airfare at the time to fly to her when we married. I have copies of all that... the credit card purchase of the airline tickets by her for me, the payment of the hotel costs that she insisted paying... She invested a lot in me, and trusted me a lot... and now I am working at investing a lot in her to get her here.

8. I have the copies of phone bills, showing the daily phone calls over a 2 year period.

9. Record and pictures of the beautiful gold cross with a diamond and 2 emeralds on it that I bought her for her brithday, which she now has in her possession... Photos of it from when I had it here, and now she has in her possession.

10. The many pictures taken when I was there.

11. I called the US Embassy Manila, to ask if it would be helpful if I was there for her interview, in person with her, and they said it wasnt necessary. But they said they would note that I called to inquire about that.... that I was willing to fly there in spite of the financial setback it would cause us, if need be. Apparently just being willing to go there means a lot.

12. I still am debating if I should print and mail the over 2000 pages of chats we shared together.

13. I put together a wedding photo album to send her.

14. I am getting a supervisor at work to write a letter and have it notarized to send, detailing in it how she is all I can ever talk about at work day after day after day.... how important she is to me... how everyone at work, including the residents at the nursingg home I take care of, ask about her on a daily basis, wondering if I heard from ehr that day, praying for her and for me, showing sympathy for her still not being here yet.

15. I am sure I left many other tings out of this...

But just cant afford to fly there....

But I trust my God with it all, who is ultimately the one who immigration also answers to... Absolutely nothing in this world is out of his control. He places such a high value on marriage, I trust him with the things I have no control over... such as being able to visit...

You know... When I got married, my wife didnt tell me till after the fact that there was a new law enacted in the Phils that required a person to be in country longer than I had the luxury to do, in order to get married. Well, the government lifted that law on our behalf... I am sure God did that. And am sure that in the end, it is God who will work all things together for the good for the two of us.

Hi Brian,just a pc of advice,never ever tell the embassy you're struggling financially or lets say you can't just afford for another trip to the Philippines to visit your wife.Financial situation of the petitioner which is you is likely the main concern of the of the gov and the CO in particular.If you have a sufficient income just like you said,then so be it.You have a job,then your income will show on your W2 from your employment,and on your Affidavit of Support.Embassy wouldn't take any explanation regarding your financial issues neither they will consider.I have a friend who got denied from a wrong e-mail she showed to the CO-email contains how her husband savng money for her thru using disscounted coupons here in the US-which is ridiculous.But financial issue is always a main concern.I didn't see my husband for a yr after we got married coz we're trying to save money for my trip and my 2 children,but i never mentioned any of that at the embassy especially during interview.Nothing wrong of saving money,of using disscounted coupons but the embassy wouldn't care.

Hi Brian,just a pc of advice,never ever tell the embassy you're struggling financially or lets say you can't just afford for another trip to the Philippines to visit your wife.Financial situation of the petitioner which is you is likely the main concern of the of the gov and the CO in particular.If you have a sufficient income just like you said,then so be it.You have a job,then your income will show on your W2 from your employment,and on your Affidavit of Support.Embassy wouldn't take any explanation regarding your financial issues neither they will consider.I have a friend who got denied from a wrong e-mail she showed to the CO-email contains how her husband savng money for her thru using disscounted coupons here in the US-So the Co thinks her husband is not capable of supporting her here in the US and seem to be likely a public charge.But financial issue is always a main concern.I didn't see my husband for a yr after we got married coz we're trying to save money for my trip and my 2 children,but i never mentioned any of that at the embassy especially during interview.My husbands income is more than enough for our family but we're trying to be smart.He went to the PHilippines only 3x and only stayed a week.We talked everyday on yahoo and sometimes on the phone.We we have a very good conversation and seems not to ran out of topic which is a good way of knowing each other even from thousand miles away...Nothing wrong of saving money,or using disscounted coupons but the embassy wouldn't care.WOULD BE NICE TO SEE AND VISIT THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE IF YOU CAN OR IF YOU HAVE EXTRA MONEY TO SPEND BUT IF YOU WILL SACRIFICE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING,WHICH IS SAVING FOR HER UPCOMING TRIP HERE AND TO BE WITH YOU FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIVES THEN IT'S THE SMART THING TO DO.

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And then there are those who are not wealthy, like me. I earn above what is required, but I dont earn enough to be able to afford a trip there again or to be able to have the luxury of missing any work. we talk maybe 2 minutes each day, sometimes twice a day, by phone, and we meet online every week or two now, when our work schedules allow. Yeh, it would feel better if we could visit... more secure for getting the visa, but I certainly dont have that luxury.

But I DO believe that God brought us together, and that it is through Him we are married. I have to rely on other means to prove relationship.

1. She cant be added to my bank account while not here, but I did get her put on a signature card at my bank, to be able to receive any money from my checking account if I died.

2. I added her to my car title. She is co-owner, with me of my car. She is on my vehicle registration as well.

3. where I rent, they have her as the co-lease of the apartment.

4. When I send her money, she saves the receipts of that as I do as well.

5. I have sworn affidavits of a long time friend who knows all about her and has spoken with her several times, who took me to the airport when I flew there to marry her, who picked me up at the airport when I returned, who helped me pick out the ring for her. I have a sworn affidavit from the pastor/counselor at my church who gave marriage counselling to us, long distance for her, and the results of the personality tests he had us take too.

6. I have photos of the furniture I bought her, for the bedroom, before restoring it and after restoring it.

7. I could not afford the airfare at the time to fly to her when we married. I have copies of all that... the credit card purchase of the airline tickets by her for me, the payment of the hotel costs that she insisted paying... She invested a lot in me, and trusted me a lot... and now I am working at investing a lot in her to get her here.

8. I have the copies of phone bills, showing the daily phone calls over a 2 year period.

9. Record and pictures of the beautiful gold cross with a diamond and 2 emeralds on it that I bought her for her brithday, which she now has in her possession... Photos of it from when I had it here, and now she has in her possession.

10. The many pictures taken when I was there.

11. I called the US Embassy Manila, to ask if it would be helpful if I was there for her interview, in person with her, and they said it wasnt necessary. But they said they would note that I called to inquire about that.... that I was willing to fly there in spite of the financial setback it would cause us, if need be. Apparently just being willing to go there means a lot.

12. I still am debating if I should print and mail the over 2000 pages of chats we shared together.

13. I put together a wedding photo album to send her.

14. I am getting a supervisor at work to write a letter and have it notarized to send, detailing in it how she is all I can ever talk about at work day after day after day.... how important she is to me... how everyone at work, including the residents at the nursingg home I take care of, ask about her on a daily basis, wondering if I heard from ehr that day, praying for her and for me, showing sympathy for her still not being here yet.

15. I am sure I left many other tings out of this...

But just cant afford to fly there....

But I trust my God with it all, who is ultimately the one who immigration also answers to... Absolutely nothing in this world is out of his control. He places such a high value on marriage, I trust him with the things I have no control over... such as being able to visit...

You know... When I got married, my wife didnt tell me till after the fact that there was a new law enacted in the Phils that required a person to be in country longer than I had the luxury to do, in order to get married. Well, the government lifted that law on our behalf... I am sure God did that. And am sure that in the end, it is God who will work all things together for the good for the two of us.

Hi Brian,just a pc of advice,never ever tell the embassy you're struggling financially or lets say you can't just afford for another trip to the Philippines to visit your wife.Financial situation of the petitioner which is you is likely the main concern of the of the gov and the CO in particular.If you have a sufficient income just like you said,then so be it.You have a job,then your income will show on your W2 from your employment,and on your Affidavit of Support.Embassy wouldn't take any explanation regarding your financial issues neither they will consider.I have a friend who got denied from a wrong e-mail she showed to the CO-email contains how her husband savng money for her thru using disscounted coupons here in the US-which is ridiculous.But financial issue is always a main concern.I didn't see my husband for a yr after we got married coz we're trying to save money for my trip and my 2 children,but i never mentioned any of that at the embassy especially during interview.Nothing wrong of saving money,of using disscounted coupons but the embassy wouldn't care.

Hi VJers just had my interview this morning.. Everything went well ( as I know lol ) I got PINK SLIP but not so good..it comes with a WHITE SLIP! White slip saying that i need to secure a Letter of Consent to Immigrate from Derivative (my daughter's) Biological Father. Now my problem is where to find that grrrrr biodad and incase i found him.. what should he need to do or write in the consent? What if he don't want to give me? What will I do? Last thing i heard about him is through our common friend that he is already living in the US (petitioned by his mom). Any advice regarding this will be highly appreciated.. I feel so bad and kinda frustrated

I assume you're not married to your kids biological father?YES?I too have most likely situation as you do.I have 2 kids,eldest got my last name but my youngest is from his father,both of my kids has the same father but we never married or anything.I was very concerned about that before our interview-so in order to get things ready,we made an Affidavit of Support notarized by a lawyer,and witnesses that i was never married to their father and we stated the reason why my 2 kids has 2 different last names and i raised them alone.So i got all that documents ready with me on the day of the interview incase it's ask.The CO asked me about it,and made an explanation why,and i believed she was satisfied with my answere since she didn't ask for any Supporting documents regarding my statement or whatsoever which is a huge relief.

What i write above might not be an advice but maybe a clue or idea.My question is,Were you married to their father and annuled?Or not married at all but kid got her father's name?

Hi guys!!! A filipino friend of mine went to the US last year & after a few days, she asked me to mail her Knorr cubes & sinigang mix! She even asked me to send her Datu Puti toyo but i said it's just too heavy!!! So now i'm wondering what groceries should i bring to the US (specifically West Lafayette, Indiana) that's only found here in the Philippines???? My adobo will never taste the same if i use kikoman instead of our regular soy sauce!!! Hehehe!!!

Also, do u think customs will allow it if i malunggay seeds?? LOL

*Also, do u think customs will allow it if i'm going to bring malunggay seeds?? LOL

We have bunch of Philippines stuff here in Jacksonville Florida.And yes i agree about kikoman,it taste really weird on adobo and pancit.

im glad more people got this text...

Probably DV has been abolished.I know this girl from my town in the Philippines who just had her interview a week ago and already got her visa today.Very lucky that she didn't get thru all the waiting and such! hOpe the same for you ladies

You sure probably not und what i'm trying to say.How would u think visa journey site will be if the gov is doing their job completely.We've done enough to deal with their stupid process.Thanks for the reply but that's certainly not what i want as an answere to my confusion!

What confusion? Your question has been answered. You DO NOT need the DS-230. You are already here. You now need to adjust status.

I know you want somebody to blame... but it's not the government's job to hold the applicant's hand through the whole process.

Not blaming nobody.We were just hoping that they were more specific on every documents that their sending to the applicants.We just lost hudred bucks for nothing.,,Oh well!

Your timeline is not fully updated, difficult to tell your case.

also you can put info in your signature to orient people on your case

Am having a hard time putting on my timeline.But yeah,i would try doing it again.

Just a note for the the agency! We're not stupid enough to go back to the Philippines just to do the CR1/IR1 thing..Seems like untill now,they dont know their job and how to do it right!

I MEAN PAY NOT FEE!

I wouldn't just blame them, you should have done your homework too. The applicant should be aware of what they are doing, no?

You sure probably not und what i'm trying to say.How would u think visa journey site will be if the gov is doing their job completely.We've done enough to deal with their stupid process.Thanks for the reply but that's certainly not what i want as an answere to my confusion!

Im posting this one more time....im already here in the US under K3 and k4.Do we need that DS230?my husband paid $70 each for me and my 2kids and another 400. when NVC sent him the billings just before we came here in the US.When we called NVC,over a week ago about ds230 they said we dont have to do it instead do the AOS which we know.Whats the $70 and the $400 for?we're totally lost now.

The $70 and the $400 were fees for the CR1/IR1 visa. If you plan to adjust status in the U.S. rather than return to the consulate for the CR1/IR1 visa, then the money is lost. You only pay those fees if you intend to pursue the CR1/IR1 visa.

Thankyou for that reply.But why did they sent that billings and make us fee ,i'm sure that their aware about my petition applied which is k3?They sent my husband some letter,saying we need to send the ds230 form and they already received the necessary fees and they sent that a month after my interview which is ridiculous.They just sent the bill and no explanation what is it for and no enough explanation-so i feel like were a bit stupid for paying that fee without enough information regarding on what we are paying forI guess we just trusted this government well enough.On my understanding now,they stole our money,what a waste!!!

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Just a note for the the agency! We're not stupid enough to go back to the Philippines just to do the CR1/IR1 thing..Seems like untill now,they dont know their job and how to do it right!

I MEAN PAY NOT FEE!

Im posting this one more time....im already here in the US under K3 and k4.Do we need that DS230?my husband paid $70 each for me and my 2kids and another 400. when NVC sent him the billings just before we came here in the US.When we called NVC,over a week ago about ds230 they said we dont have to do it instead do the AOS which we know.Whats the $70 and the $400 for?we're totally lost now.

The $70 and the $400 were fees for the CR1/IR1 visa. If you plan to adjust status in the U.S. rather than return to the consulate for the CR1/IR1 visa, then the money is lost. You only pay those fees if you intend to pursue the CR1/IR1 visa.

Thankyou for that reply.But why did they sent that billings and make us fee ,i'm sure that their aware about my petition applied which is k3?They sent my husband some letter,saying we need to send the ds230 form and they already received the necessary fees and they sent that a month after my interview which is ridiculous.They just sent the bill and no explanation what is it for and no enough explanation-so i feel like were a bit stupid for paying that fee without enough information regarding on what we are paying forI guess we just trusted this government well enough.On my understanding now,they stole our money,what a waste!!!

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