> Hi everyone
>
> As a naturalized US Citizen I started the process of applying for
> immigration on behalf of my parents about a year or so ago. I paid
> the
> initial fees of $130 dollars each when I sent the applications in.
> The next
> set of fees I paid was with the affidavit of support form in the order
> of
> $65 total. I then received a bill for $335 each from the US Dept of
> State.
> My parents and I decided to stop the process right there because at no
> time
> has there been a summary of all the fees that would be involved and we
> didn't want to just continue blindly into the process (partially
> because
> they wouldn't be living in the US all year round - just to visit us
> for a
> few months at a time). My parents have now decided that they may want
> to
> continue with the process but only if they know what lies ahead. We
> have a
> total bill so far of $995 (of which $325 has been paid). Could anyone
> tell
> me what else might lie ahead, particularly in terms of fees.
>
> Thank you in advance for any help.
>
> Mel
The fee info is out there in a million places, but you were surprised
nonetheless. My spouse's case, for example, came close to $2000
including travel to the consulate.
Based on what you wrote, they don't want to live here, the Green Card is
not the right option and now you've spent the money.
Maybe start over and explain what you're trying to accomplish and where
everyone is from & any US visa history they have.
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