technolog's K1 visa journey
Oct 18th 2013, 10:33 pm
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Despite trawling the London Embassy site, I can't see any information on how we actually pay the $340 K1 visa fee.
As previously stated, my USC fiancée and I live together in the UK and we don't have an American bank account from which we could write a US$ cheque. How do we pay it?
As previously stated, my USC fiancée and I live together in the UK and we don't have an American bank account from which we could write a US$ cheque. How do we pay it?
Oct 18th 2013, 10:37 pm
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One more question this evening 
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I believe I need to obtain a police certificate to present at my medical. How long, roughly, do they take to obtain and what is their period of validity with regard to the visa application process? To put it another way, do I apply for it now or leave it for a few months?
:I believe I need to obtain a police certificate to present at my medical. How long, roughly, do they take to obtain and what is their period of validity with regard to the visa application process? To put it another way, do I apply for it now or leave it for a few months?
Oct 18th 2013, 10:59 pm
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Re: technolog's K1 visa journey
Despite trawling the London Embassy site, I can't see any information on how we actually pay the $340 K1 visa fee.
As previously stated, my USC fiancée and I live together in the UK and we don't have an American bank account from which we could write a US$ cheque. How do we pay it?
As previously stated, my USC fiancée and I live together in the UK and we don't have an American bank account from which we could write a US$ cheque. How do we pay it?
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Oct 18th 2013, 11:37 pm
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Oct 18th 2013, 11:55 pm
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Re: technolog's K1 visa journey
Excuse my ignorance but is a US$ money order something that my UK current account provider can provide me with?
Oct 18th 2013, 11:57 pm
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Oct 19th 2013, 12:40 am
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Oct 19th 2013, 5:46 pm
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I did yes, but couldn't see anything relevant to what I'm trying to do. After a second look just now, this is the only info I can see that seems pertinent:
It says 'if you live in the US or its territories make check payable to...' - we live in the UK
Then it says 'if you live outside the US or its territories, AND are filing your application or petition where you live...' - we aren't, we're filing in the US
Finally it says 'USCIS accepts credit cards IN all domestic Field Offices that accept payments...' - which I read as meaning inside, in person. Are you saying I can call a field office and give them my card details over the phone? If so, which field office and where would I find the phone number?
Another option would be to get my MIL-to-be to write a US$ check in her name and send it to us if it's allowed for someone other than the petitioner or beneficiary to pay.
Sorry about the barrage of questions, I'm trying my best not to appear either stupid or lazy and I appreciate your patience
Paying Immigration Fees
Use the following guidance when paying filing, biometrics, or other fees to USCIS:
Bank drafts, cashier's checks, certified checks, personal checks (See Check Instructions below), and money orders must be drawn on U.S. financial institutions and payable in U.S. funds.
If you live in the United States or its territories, make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (not "USDHS" or "DHS").
If you live outside the United States or its territories, and are filing your application or petition where you live, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate for instructions on the method of payment.
Credit Cards
USCIS accepts credit cards in all domestic Field Offices that accept payments. Accepted cards include Visa®, Mastercard®, American Express®, and Discover® Network.
Use the following guidance when paying filing, biometrics, or other fees to USCIS:
Bank drafts, cashier's checks, certified checks, personal checks (See Check Instructions below), and money orders must be drawn on U.S. financial institutions and payable in U.S. funds.
If you live in the United States or its territories, make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (not "USDHS" or "DHS").
If you live outside the United States or its territories, and are filing your application or petition where you live, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate for instructions on the method of payment.
Credit Cards
USCIS accepts credit cards in all domestic Field Offices that accept payments. Accepted cards include Visa®, Mastercard®, American Express®, and Discover® Network.
Then it says 'if you live outside the US or its territories, AND are filing your application or petition where you live...' - we aren't, we're filing in the US
Finally it says 'USCIS accepts credit cards IN all domestic Field Offices that accept payments...' - which I read as meaning inside, in person. Are you saying I can call a field office and give them my card details over the phone? If so, which field office and where would I find the phone number?
Another option would be to get my MIL-to-be to write a US$ check in her name and send it to us if it's allowed for someone other than the petitioner or beneficiary to pay.
Sorry about the barrage of questions, I'm trying my best not to appear either stupid or lazy and I appreciate your patience
Oct 21st 2013, 2:54 pm
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Re: technolog's K1 visa journey
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So I (UKC beneficiary) can pay the I-129F $340 fee with my UK credit card?
I did yes, but couldn't see anything relevant to what I'm trying to do. After a second look just now, this is the only info I can see that seems pertinent:
Bank drafts, cashier's checks, certified checks, personal checks (See Check Instructions below), and money orders must be drawn on U.S. financial institutions and payable in U.S. funds.
Oct 21st 2013, 3:16 pm
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Re: technolog's K1 visa journey
See this thread from June 2013 on the topic: http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=800864
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This is what happens when one doesn't use correct terminology...misunderstandings occur.
If you can't find a way to produce one of those methods JEff posted in red, then one option is to send the I-129F to someone in the USA who can include a personal check, cashier's check, certified check, or money order in the package and then mail it out from the USA. Or, you can have someone in the USA send you one of the above for you to include in the package and then mail it from the UK. Make sure you use a trackable mailing method.
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Oct 21st 2013, 5:26 pm
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Okay, I'll see if my mother-in-law-to-be will send me a check so that I can include it in my fiancée's I-129F filing.
Oct 21st 2013, 5:38 pm
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