A Conversation for How to Obtain a Foreign Fiance Visa in the United States (K-1)

Solicitors? Lawyers, surely

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There is only one thing worse than being Gosho, and that is not being Gosho

Mrs Gosho and I used an immigration lawyer in my application, and they're worth every penny. We didn't go through the K-1 visa process, just upped and got married smiley - biggrin When we looked at the INS website and downloaded the pages and pages and pages and pages of forms necessary for my residency application we decided right there and then to use a lawyer. His fees for the application were $2000 - $1000 up front and the balance payable over 10 months at $100 a month - plus all filing fees and expenses.

That was three years ago. Down in this part of America (southern Texas) the waiting time is considerable because of its proximity to Mexico, and the high numbers of people applying for residency at the San Antonio office. We were told to expect a wait of 22 months from application to interview. It actually took about 19 months, but since we had been married less than 2 years at the time I was approved I was only given a conditional green card, valid for 12 months. That would supposedly be renewed and made permanent a year later, but in the meantime September 11th 2001 happened and the INS was turned upside down. I got an extension last June, good for another 12 months, and it looks like I'll have to get it renewed once more this year. Still no sign of my permanent green card, and more lawyer's fees each time I have to get an extension smiley - cross

Very nice entry btw smiley - ok

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