CONFUSED ABOUT THE NEW VISA FEES

[Kiltboy1]

Looking at the new fee structure, i am confused as to what the CR1 visa will go to. Even though i will be moving to Ecuador  after getting married in march, i am thinking maybe it is a good idea to apply for the CR1 Spousal Visa while i am still living here in the states because i will not be moving to Quito until maybe July, and thus be able to secure a visa for my wife if we decide we want to move back here, of visit for an extended period of time , etc.Any of you IMMY guys know what the cost difference will be if we do it before April 1 or if we wait ?

KB

[Ray]

KB,

The new fee structure is for USCIS fees only, so the cost difference between filing for a CR-1 now and filing after the CIS fee increase will be the increase in the I-130 filing fee only (+$165?). All of the other visa processing fees are State Dept fees, which are not directly affected by the CIS fee increase.

Note: She may have trouble getting a visa if you are living abroad when she applies. You must have a U.S. domicile and they will also need evidence of a steady income preferably from employment in the U.S.  Check the rules on domicile before you make the move.

Also, if she is admitted with a CR-1 Green Card, she will still have to maintain a minimum U.S. residence to keep her status. If she spends more than 6 months out of the year outside the U.S., her residency may be affected.

Ray

[Kiltboy1]

Ray

Thanks  my man. I was thinking it was going to like almost triple. Good to know. Appreciate the information a lot !


KB