Fiance Visa - Legal help vs do it yourelf

orestesdd says on Jun 28, 2007, 07:20:

I married someone from another country, and I handled all the visa paper for my wife (now my ex-wife) back then without the need for a lawyer. It was a spouse visa instead of the fiance visa, which I believe it takes longer. I also found out that there was a long waiting at the US Embassy for even a spouse visa, and someone suggested to write a couple of letters via all US postal service to my congressman and/or representative about my case to speed up the process. I don't think there will be a better argument than bringing your spouse to the US since in your case you are seeking a fiance visa. Anyhow, I think you can do it yourself and then be patient. However, if you have enough money to go around and hire a lawyer, do so. I myself don't like lawyers at all, for they are overprice for this type of work. Just be patient for a fiance visa does not carry as much weight as a spouse visa. Good luck!

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Jun 28, 2007, 07:36:

Check out VisaJourney.com

They have guides for every step of the K1 process. There is also a very helpful forum.

Good luck,

CG

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Gator says on Jun 28, 2007, 10:50:

Not thta complicated-as Co0lombiano Gringo said go to www.visajourney.com

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 28, 2007, 20:33:

Do it yourself. I didn't, and the only mistakes made were the attorney's fault. Also, the K3 (spouse) visa and the K1 have almost identicle timelines. At times, the K1 can actually be a little faster ... check timelines in Visajourney.com. Both visas have advantages and disadvantages. But time-wise, no significant difference. If you try to do it yourself, feel free to PM me and I'll give you some tips, info, or just chit chat.

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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silviat says on Jul 2, 2007, 19:09:

If you travel a lot, aren't good with paperwork, and can pay the cost of a lawyer, I would advise you to just hire one. My husband hired one for the initial stage of the K1 because he was really busy at the time.

Then when we had to do the paperwork for the adjustment of status stage I did it myself because I had the time and, as other people has mentioned, it isn't rocket science if you follow the steps and consult visajourney.

Good luck

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jonyjay4me says on Jul 7, 2007, 22:38:

hello,
i need a good advice, my wife filed in i-130 for me, and she want to file for i-129f for k3visa cos she is anxious, so what document do we need , do we need to include all the document we sent on i-130 again or only the i-129f and marriage certicate,we need to send, then what is the advantage of i-129, is it better to go for k3visa or wait for immigrant visa just give me clue thanks

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