Best way to go (K1) How long from day 1 to entry?

Robert Jorge says on Jul 7, 2007, 00:37:

Hey Bama - how was your visit last month?

Ok, question 1. It depends. But, the average time from initial filing to the visa being granted is 7 months. It sometimes happens quicker, especially if your service center is Vermont, but generally, plan on it being 7 or 8 months. If you do everything perfect, and with a little luck, 6 months is not out of the question.

Question 2. Do it yourself. I hired a very cheap attorney, and the only mistakes made were due to the attorney. Average cost for an attorney is $2000 plus, and all they will do is fill out paperwork for you, have you sign it, and send it away. If you need help in the process, visajourney.com spells everything out. I found that site a little overwhelming, so if the same thing happens to you, PM me, and I will be glad to help you out. Others here helped me this last year, and I would be glad to pass on my first hand knowledge.

Question 3. Answer, see answer to question 2.

Question 4. Once your future bride gets to the States, you are correct in that you will have to get married within 90 days. You also then have to file your (her) adjustment of status within the 90 days. As long as you guys get hitched and file the AOS paperwork, she does not have to leave, and actually can't leave without being considered an abandonment case and thus will be denied re-entry into the US. So, to answer your answer concisely: No, she doesn't have to leave.

Question 5. The K1 was definitely the best option for us. The tough part is the wait and the stress. But you can do it. You said your not in a hurry, so it seems ideal for you.

As far as your income, her income, etc., don't worry about it. You are WAY beyond the minimum requirements. She isn't required or even asked for income level. You have to show you make 125% of the poverty rate in the US for 2 people (assuming she is child-free). That is $18,000 right now my friend. You will fill out an affidavit of support during the process in which you will have to prove your income. But, with your savings and current income level, you got no worries.

Good luck. Good to see you back on the board. Stay safe. Rob

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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bamapits3 says on Jul 7, 2007, 04:21:

Thanks bro, That was a big help..........Well I really enjoyed my self actually, the young lady I have been seeing really took care of me when I was down there, we are both 21 years old so it really makes me feel comfortable, I really enjoy being with her........ everyone tells me that I am young and shouldnt worry about marriage and what not, but if they look at it like I do, I am happy, I cant say ok, she doesnt want me for citizenship or to make it to the states and disapear on me......... But i know by personal time with her that it is different.......Its not like we cant communicate, she speaks better english then most people on this website and is educated........I dont care, I am happy and that is all that is important, does your colombian wife live with you in the states? How does she like it, this will be a big change, I mean she isnt from a poor part of medellin or anything Laurles use to be really nice and still is peaceful place, but how did your wife take the change........was it a hard transition......


Please anyone else who has information, respond to my posting with your personal advice......

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Gator says on Jul 7, 2007, 07:32:

Tio Jorge nailed it in that answer

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

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