The Marriage Visa Cost - How Much Does it Truly Cost to Submit The K1 Fiance Visa Application?

This question might sound like it is easy to answer and straight forward, but there are many areas of this process that are not defined by the USCIS. These extra costs can get you into thousands of dollars more than what you originally expected. Let us look at a scenario.

1.??? You decide you want to meet a guy or girl from another country. Now the only way to get this guy or girl into the U.S.A is to marry them, so you take a look at the USCIS website and it tells you that you need to apply with the application called I-129F. The cost is below $1000.00 and you see no problem handling the application fee.

2.??? You proceed to a website to start talking to a few women or men. If you do the process right, the cost to speak to someone from a reputable website will cost you a monthly membership.

3.??? Now you finally decide that you want to meet someone and plan a trip to that country to meet. By the way this is part of the requirement of the USCIS. All couples must meet. Now you are in for some plane tickets, accommodation expenses, food and entertainment. If you are lucky, this trip will cost you just a little under $5000.00.

4.??? You are back from your trip you want to continue the on-going relationship. Keep in mind you will also need to spend a little money to document this relation for the USCIS. Cost to communicate is not expensive if you use email, but if you want to talk over the phone add another $50.00 to $100.00 on to your monthly budget. Save those call logs, they will come in handy with proving your on-going relation.

5. Eventually there will come a time when you want to to prepare for the K1 Visa Application. The supporting documentation and the back n forth sending of documents can get a bit costly. Plan to add another $300 - $500 to the submission costs of the Marriage Visa Application. No matter how prepared you are, there are going to be those little things that you will need to dish out a few dollars here and there to ensure a complete k1 fiance visa application.?

If you have heard that a person should have at least ten to twenty thousand dollars saved up before entering into an international relationship, this article just explained why.

If you were to ask me how much I think a person should make a year to consider starting an international relationship, I would recommend a yearly salary of no less than $60,000 a year.

Make sure you know what you are getting into before starting one of these relationships. It can be very disappointing for you and your potential fiance/fiancee if you really fall in love with someone and then can't afford to continue the relationship. Very few relationships need planning, but an international relationship with someone overseas should encompass a plan, patience and caution.??

Art Saborio is a specialist in both the "K1 Fiance Visa" and "Green Card Permanent US Immigrant Resident Adjustment of Status Process" for the fiance(e) immigrating to the U.S.A. He has written many exclusive articles on these subjects, as well as, articles on the relationship differences between an American Man and a Russian/Ukrainian Woman. His FREE "Exclusive Backstage Pass" to submitting the K1 Visa is now available. Check it out at http://www.k1visaexperts.com/k-1-marriage-visa.html.