What is the total amount of fees from I-129F Fiancee Petition to K1 Visa to AOS to ROC to Citizenship? Posted on October 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson Please note that these are only Filing Fees. Medical Examination Fee, Documents, Transportation, and other expenses are not factored in. It varies in every country. Check your local Embassy for actual fee schedules and prevailing exchange rates. Process Fee I-129F Petition Fee USD $340.00 K1 Visa Fee *USD $265.00 Adjustment of Status (AOS) from a…
Where can I find a sample of “Letter of Intent to Marry”? Posted on October 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson I have posted samples and download links on MrsPresson.com: I-129F Fiancé(e) Petition and Checklist K1 Fiancé(e) Visa Requirements and Checklist Related Posts:Where can I find a sample cover letter for I-129F Fiancé(e) I’ve posted a sample and a download link on MrsPresson.com:…Where can I find a sample cover letter for Adjustment of… I’ve…
Does the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines accept co-sponsors / joint sponsors for a K1 Visa Application? Posted on October 10, 2014October 10, 2014 by Mrs. Presson Short Answer: It depends. It’s not a yes. It’s not a no. There is no clear-cut answer to this one. It’s a risk you have to take. There has been no official announcement (meaning if they accept it or not, they only mention that laws do not disallow co-sponsorship) by the U.S. Embassy Manila about their policy…
What is “Public Charge”? Posted on October 10, 2014 by Mrs. Presson Being considered as “Public Charge” means that you are seen as someone who will primarily depend on Government subsistence which therefore makes you ineligible to receive a U.S. Immigrant Visa under the Under Section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Inadmissibility is determined through “totality of circumstances”, all the positive and negative factors that…
I’m a K1 Applicant, What is my Priority Date? Posted on September 26, 2014 by Mrs. Presson If you are a K1 Applicant and you’re trying to schedule your appointment online, You will be asked for your K1 Visa Priority Date. When you look at your NOA 2 (I-797) Approval Receipt, the Priority Date is blank. Don’t worry, it is usually the NOA1 (I-797C) Date or the NOA2 (I-797) Receipt Date. It doesn’t…
I’ve recently just moved after filing the I-129F Petition and now it’s approved. How do I correct my address? Posted on September 10, 2014 by Mrs. Presson If at any point you move during the I-129F Petition / K1 Visa Process, make sure that your fiancé(e) submits an updated Form G-325A on their K1 Visa Interview. This should reflect any change on your end, whether occupation, residence address, contact number, etc. If you’re already in the AOS Process, and you’re the applicant’s…
I made a mistake on my DS-160, how do I correct it? Posted on September 10, 2014 by Mrs. Presson Once you submit your DS-160 online, you will not be able to edit it. These mistakes are usually corrected through the US Embassy’s Immigrant Visa Unit. Look for the IV Unit’s contact number under the local US Embassy’s official website. In some cases, people are advised to submit a new DS-160. You may do so but make sure…
Form I-134: Is it really 125% of the Poverty Guidelines? or 100%? Posted on August 25, 2014October 23, 2014 by Mrs. Presson For the K1 Visa Process, the petitioner is required to have an annual income of 100% not 125% of the HHS Poverty Guidelines. The 125% is for the Affidavit of Support, Form I-864, that you’re supposed to use for Adjustment of Status. The answer was also mentioned on U.S. Embassy Manila’s blog, The VISAtisfied…
Do I still need the DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, and DS-230 Forms for my K1 Visa Interview? Posted on August 25, 2014 by Mrs. Presson No, you don’t need those forms now unless otherwise noted on your local U.S. Embassy instructions. They have made the move from paper forms to the electronic DS-160 forms that you can access online. Read more on: K1 Visa Interview Requirements and Checklist U.S. Department of State – K1 Fiancé(e) Visas: Required Documentation Related…
What is a CENOMAR? Posted on August 25, 2014 by Mrs. Presson This is short for “Certificate of No Marraige”. This is a document issued by the Philippine National Statistics Office (NSO / Census) that certifies the singleness of a person, proving that he/she has never been married and is legally able to marry. Source: Census.gov.ph – CENOMAR Related Posts:Is there a CENOMAR equivalent for U.S.…