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The Cost of Getting a Fiance Visa
Knowing how much filing a visa application costs is important if you and your partner are thinking of applying for a fiance visa and getting a green card through marriage. The costs vary for each individual case, but will depend on the process and proceeding you’ll need to go through to get a nonimmigrant visa and apply for a permanent resident status for your immigrating partner. This article discusses the four steps to the fiance green card process and how much to expect for each step.
If you’re thinking of applying for a fiance visa, make sure to discuss your case with an experienced immigration attorney to know whether you’re eligible and to determine your next best steps.
Your visa application begins with filling out Form I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance, and conducting a criminal background check on both of you. This typically costs around $2,000 to $4,000, with additional $500 to $1,000 for each dependent they want to bring with them to the US.
Once you’ve completed the petition form and settled any issues regarding you and your partner’s background checks, you’ll have to go through the Department of State by filing Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160) and Form I-134 Affidavit of Support. This step will cost between $2,000 to $4,000.
After your partner enters the US and the two of you get married, you can then apply for your spouse’s green card using Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence. This is the step where your partner goes from fiancé visa to lawful permanent resident. Note that this should be filed within 90 days of their entry to the US. If they brought any dependents under 21 years of age, you’ll have to file Form I-485 for each one as an immediate relative, as well as pay for the government filing fee for each one.
The last step for getting an adjustment of status for your immigrant spouse is to attend the green card interview at USCIS offices. The cost is typically $1,500 to attend the interview with you. If you are fortunate, the officer can approve your petition the same day. If not, they have 120 days to decide.
The expenses described above considers almost every option. It’s not common to have to file waivers or defend immigrants on the green card stage since they have been in the US for only a short time, but knowing the price helps you plan your expenses for immigration process. The entire process lasts for 16 to 24 months, and costs a total of $6,000-$9,000 in legal fees.
If you’re going to file a petition for a fiance visa to get your engaged partner into the US and get married, make sure you’re doing it the right way. Having an immigration attorney with you throughout the proceeding to provide legal assistance will make your immigration journey much smoother. Call us today at Andres Mejer Law to get quality and affordable legal assistance from our experienced immigration attorneys.
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