Can you provide a summary of all the processes from Fiancé(e) Petition / Visa to Naturalization? Posted on October 24, 2014January 18, 2016 by Mrs. Presson 1.) The US Citizen Fiancé(e) files for the I-129F Fiancé(e) Petition ($340) – Read More » 2.) Petition gets approved (3-6 months), Get the Case Number from NVC, Wait for Packet 3 / 4 for other countries. For some countries especially the Philippines, you jump straight to the K1 Visa Process without these packets.…
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…
My fiancé(e) and I are having problems. My 90 days is almost up, and we’re still not married yet. What do I do? Posted on October 23, 2014October 23, 2014 by Mrs. Presson One, it’s an issue you and your fiancé(e) must deal with on your own. Two, K1 Visa holders are only given until the I-94 expiration date (90 days upon U.S. entry) to get married to (and only) their petitioners. Three, if you can’t work things out with your fiancé(e), my sincerest apologies but you must leave…
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…
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…
Our petition was already forwarded to the local US Embassy but some information is incorrect. What should we do? Posted on September 10, 2014September 10, 2014 by Mrs. Presson If at any point you have submitted your petition / visa form and you have incorrect items on it, always contact the agency directly responsible for correcting mistakes. Approved petitions that are already forwarded to the local US Embassy are usually corrected through the US Embassy’s Immigrant Visa Unit. Look for the IV Unit’s contact number under the…
I’ve complied with the 221G Request for Additional Documents and sent my paperwork to the U.S. Embassy. When will my K1 Visa be approved? Posted on August 28, 2014 by Mrs. Presson No one knows the answer to that question. It all depends on the following: The completeness of your paperwork (This still depends on the Consular Officer’s discretion.) The amount of cases they have at your local U.S. Embassy The decision by the Consular Officer reviewing your case Any unforeseen circumstances like the weather, system…
I’ve submitted complete documents during my interview and was told that I was approved. Until now, it’s on Administrative Processing. When will my K1 Visa be issued? Posted on August 28, 2014 by Mrs. Presson No one knows the answer to that question. It all depends on the following: The completeness of your paperwork (This still depends on the Consular Officer’s discretion.) The amount of cases they have at your local U.S. Embassy The decision by the Consular Officer reviewing your case Any unforeseen circumstances like the weather, system…