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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Nov 9 2008, 02:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have already posted this in the Consulate section, but thought it couldn't hurt to place in the Thai thread as well. For anyone who has already gone through the interview, Packet 3 Checklist asks for:

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Verification of Unmarried Status: Required if you have not registered a previous marriage



Does this mean some form of verification is needed only if one was formerly married but never registered or does it mean that all single applicants, who have never married, must bring some form of proof?

If it is only required for those who have been married, but never registered, then it does not apply to us.

If it is required of all single applicants, how would one go about obtaining this documented proof?

Thank you for any clarification.


Hmmm... I see what you mean. Given the customs in Thailand, it's confusing. I believe that means all single applicants. Anyway, we did it.

Her parents had to sign a form saying that she had never been married and that she was free to marry me. I BELIEVE that she took that to the Office of Bangkok Noi District at 31/1 Jarun Snitwong Road, Siriraj Sub-district, Bangkok 10700. They have her a document (in Thai, which we then had to have translated) with a Royal seal that said that she had never registered marriage. I know that's not totally clear--at least it isn't to me--but I hope it helps!

Edited by toma1, 09 November 2008 - 06:04 PM.

toma1MaleThailand2008-11-09 18:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Hello,

The woman that is helping my fiancee fill out her forms in Bangkok says that the info on the I-129F form and the I-134 must be exactly the same. My fiancee moved since we completed the I-129F, but she can still get mail at that old address.

Should we put her new address on the I-134? Or should we keep using the old one?
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-05 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Nok just had her interview yesterday and it was a breeze. They asked me a few questions about me starting school in August and asked her when and how we met and what she wants to do in the US. I was amazed how quick it all went (5 minute interview or less). We arrived at 12:45 in the waiting room and we were done by 1:30.

They said that all fiance and immigrant visas now take 2 business days to receive b/c of having to run the applicants pic through a face recognition software. We showed them our itinerary of flying out Sunday night, so they got Nok's done for us by the next day (today or Friday). So I just want to warn future interviewees that supposedly it now takes two days to receive the visa. At least that is what our interviewer said.
aitianMaleThailand2007-07-06 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Well, we're getting all our paperwork ready for our interview next week and I have some questions just to make sure we have everything correct.

1. The appointment letter asks for 2 pics and then the DS-156 needs a pic x2 for duplicate. Do we need two pics by themselves plus two more already attached to our two copies of the DS-156?

2. There is the DS-156, DS-156K, and the DS-157. Do we need 2 copies of each?

3. Evidence of our relationship is requested. Can we just bring the same stuff that we sent with our I-129F? It was pics, matching passport stamps, airlines boarding passes and engagement ring reciept.

4. Since the embassy knows that weddings in Thailand aren't legally recognized unless registered, can we mention that we had a big wedding a couple weeks ago and show them pics of that as proof of a real relationship or should we just not mention that at all to be safe?

Thanks for any information you can give me.

Josh
aitianMaleThailand2007-06-28 08:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdo they check our eyes during medical?
QUOTE (loy @ Nov 9 2008, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thank you for all your answers, but follow up questions, if there something wrong your eyes, ( but still u can read) is this gonna be a problem or prolong the process, say give us medication for 2 months.
please give me any , any info regarding this..

thank you, all answers are well appreciated

loy


I don't think that is a problem at all...
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-09 18:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNEED HELP ASAP I130 APPROVED LAWYER DUMPED ME.........
QUOTE (sweetness @ Nov 27 2008, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 27 2008, 03:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sweetness @ Nov 26 2008, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I guess I gets no love from anyone. I am truly at a crisis right now and I have gotten hits and bits of helpful info. from this site. But I guess that's the way it goes.. no one has responded to my question as of yet and 52 views? Wow...........it's ok though...... Good luck to you all still


That's probably because you have a complex issue. People look at the arrest for breaking immigration laws and probably don't know how to help you. It's certainly not a common problem, so you might try a bit of patience. Do you really want 52 replies stating, "Sorry, I don't know how to help you."?



No, I don't but considering all the other issues and topics on here.. Y not ..... who know somebody somewhere may have experienced the same or close to the same and can provide helpful info............. Most ppl look at breaking immigration law, as you state, a surprising thing.....You have to realize ppl enter this country illegally everyday fraudlet docs or no docs trying to make a better life for themselves..........I see no crime in that, nevertheless, in this country it is..... This is God's land ppl should be free to move and go anywhere they please with the exception of ppl with bad intentions (ie: terriost) not everyone who get charged with a crime is a criminal, especially one such as that, in my opinion.............. Blessings


I did not make any judgment about the arrest, and I did not say that you shouldn't post the question. I said that you need to be patient. The arrest makes your case EXTREMELY complicated and most people here cannot answer your question. Basically I was explaining why you had 52 views and no replies. It's not that people don't want to help; it's just that most of us CAN'T.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-27 16:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNEED HELP ASAP I130 APPROVED LAWYER DUMPED ME.........
QUOTE (sweetness @ Nov 26 2008, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I guess I gets no love from anyone. I am truly at a crisis right now and I have gotten hits and bits of helpful info. from this site. But I guess that's the way it goes.. no one has responded to my question as of yet and 52 views? Wow...........it's ok though...... Good luck to you all still


That's probably because you have a complex issue. People look at the arrest for breaking immigration laws and probably don't know how to help you. It's certainly not a common problem, so you might try a bit of patience. Do you really want 52 replies stating, "Sorry, I don't know how to help you."?

Edited by toma1, 27 November 2008 - 03:08 AM.

toma1MaleThailand2008-11-27 03:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow many times did your case get "touched" before approval`?

And I stated above that the touches were irrelevant, but at a certain time during the process it COULD be significant, ie: when the case is nearing the priority date. I did add the caveat that nothing is certain.


But you can't even know that your case will be one of the ones that are completed at the priority date. It could be shorter or longer. Looking at touches near a priority date could give a false sense of security. Maybe they touched it several times because something was wrong with it and you are about to get an RFE; maybe they found that your fiancee had committed visa fraud in the past without your knowledge; maybe you are about to get approved; maybe your paperwork is about to be lost in the bottom of someone's file drawer. Even touches that happen near a priority date cannot be interpreted as positive or negative and they might even be neutral.

I'm not disagreeing with you - but honestly, how many of us ignored the USCIS website when it showed our case was recently updated?

Nothing you can do based on a touch anyway... it's a black box. They shouldn't even report these.

Edited by toma1, 03 April 2010 - 01:45 PM.

toma1MaleThailand2010-04-03 13:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow many times did your case get "touched" before approval`?

There are times when a touch may be significant


The problem is that there is absolutely no way to tell a significant touch from an insignificant touch. Moreover, there is no way to tell whether a "significant" touch is going to be in your favor or work against you. Therefore it is best to ignore all of them.

It's like if I told you I rolled two dice in a box. If the number was 2, your application was denied; if the number was 12, your application was approved. If the number was anything else, nothing will happen. A touch is like telling you that I rolled the dice today, but not what the number was.

Edited by toma1, 03 April 2010 - 01:35 PM.

toma1MaleThailand2010-04-03 13:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow many times did your case get "touched" before approval`?

just wondering how many times your cases had gotten touched before they got approved?
And what exactly does a touch mean?
Do they actually work on it or maybe just put it from pile A to pile B?
How come cases get touched and then nothing happens for weeks?


ZERO.
NOTHING, IGNORE IT.
BOTH OR NEITHER.
NO ONE KNOWS NOR IS THERE ANY WAY TO KNOW.
toma1MaleThailand2010-04-03 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee Address Change
Hello,

I can find a lot of information on what to do it I change my address as a US citizen.

However, what should I do if my fiancee changes HER address in Bangkok.

If it matters, our application is still at the Vermont Service Center, but should be out within a month.

Thanks!
toma1MaleThailand2008-09-14 22:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat senators have helped?
By the way... does anyone know whether Thailand is a high VISA fraud country? I've heard that it is not, but I don't know the official stats. I have known some educated, professional Thais that married Americans and they have had happy, successful marriages--the requisite cultural issues had to be overcome, of course. I've also never met an illegal Thai immigrant. Most of the visa interviews I have heard about in BKK were just a few simple questions and "welcome to America."

--And YES, I've read the sad stories of men that married Bangkok or Pattaya bar girls (but I never knew one personally) and that those marriages were apparently 100% disasters. So it would seem that the big thing in the Bangkok interview might be to prove that your fiancee is not a bar girl, LOL...

Edited by toma1, 19 September 2008 - 05:12 PM.

toma1MaleThailand2008-09-19 17:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat senators have helped?
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 15 2008, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
DVD's are not acceptable evidence media...


OK, good to know... thanks!
toma1MaleThailand2008-09-19 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat senators have helped?
QUOTE (Ric Altman @ Sep 15 2008, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 15 2008, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ric Altman @ Sep 15 2008, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee visa was denied and I called both of my senators to help. Neither got anywhere, just a form letter from the consulate. What senators have helped you? I want to call mine back and tell them it is possible to help me if they try hard enough, but I would like names of those who have actually succeded in helping someone with a denial so that I could be more specific in convincing them to try again.


Why was your fiancee denied?

No senator can help get an unapprovable visa application approved....
The form letter from the consulate simple said "untruthful" but in the interview, the interviewer seemed to have a problem with our meeting online six weeks prior to my final divorce decree and the fact that is was only 3 months between the time we met online and the time we met face to face. Both of those seem ridiculous reasons. Her English is not good either, but we had 400 pages of chat messages.


OMG! My fiancee and I have a similar situation... we met online three months prior to my final decree. (My ex knew, we are still friends and I told her to go ahead and date as well; we were on no hurry to finish the paperwork.) But we met in person 8 months later and I spent the entire summer with her in BKK (yes I have a great job, lol). We also traveled around Asia together and have literally 1000s of photos. I'll make sure she takes at least 100 pix and maybe the DVD of our Thai engagement ceremony along with two other DVDs of photographs to the interview. Hopefully this will mitigate any issues....

Maybe you could marry her in China and apply for a K3... I've heard that's easier.

Edited by toma1, 15 September 2008 - 01:49 PM.

toma1MaleThailand2008-09-15 13:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnoa2
QUOTE (narzel @ Oct 29 2008, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok got mu noa2 in the mail today but i thought they were going to request financials with this. it merely states petition approved and forwarded to the consulate in manila am i missing a step somewhere???? also it gives a valid till 2/23/09 what happens if things dont happen that fast
do i request an extension??
biggest concern is the financials i think i got everything but dont know what to send or when to send it

HELP!


I'm not sure it is the same everywhere, but in Thailand, my fiancee has to send my financials in with HER application. Basically the Manila embassy should send your fiancee a packet explaining this, but it is a good idea to get everything done ASAP.
toma1MaleThailand2008-10-29 18:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShortest K-1 Wait Time
The shortest possible wait time is about a week for the NOA2 from the USCIS... that's about a 500:1 shot. Good luck.

The rest depends on country of origin of your fiancee.
toma1MaleThailand2008-10-31 14:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe US fiance changed his mind
What about some kind of refugee/humanitarian status?

Ethiopia is a mess...
toma1MaleThailand2008-10-31 04:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFree Fiance Visa
QUOTE (Stinky Monkey @ Nov 1 2008, 07:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
oh and there is the polce certificate and all the jabs that you are missing .................did you mention free hahahhahahahahaha


Haha, I was just talking about government fees.... and the title wasn't mine, I kinda hijacked the thread.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-01 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFree Fiance Visa
QUOTE (Other @ Oct 31 2008, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ Oct 31 2008, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Other @ Oct 31 2008, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Employment authorization is an extra $340. whistling.gif
EAD included when filed concurrently with AOS... good.gif

Yeah it is, but she needs to work in the sweetshop while her permanent residency is still being established.

Only needed "if you want to work while your application is processed".

Other


When you say "application" here I assume that you are talking about the AOS not the K1.
How long does it take to process the AOS?
toma1MaleThailand2008-10-31 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFree Fiance Visa
QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ Oct 31 2008, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Other @ Oct 31 2008, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Employment authorization is an extra $340. whistling.gif
EAD included when filed concurrently with AOS... good.gif



OK THANKS! That's what I thought. Three (government) fees. My understanding was always that you could get the EAD early with the K1 if you paid the EAD fee, but that that fee is waived if you wait until AOS. She's going to have enough to do without worrying about working for a few months.

Edited by toma1, 31 October 2008 - 04:17 PM.

toma1MaleThailand2008-10-31 16:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFree Fiance Visa
QUOTE (Other @ Oct 31 2008, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (genericname @ Oct 31 2008, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, so the cost will be $455 for the K-1 visa, and then another $1010 for AOS which comes later? I think that's right.

Don't forget there is also a separate AOS charge for kids and it depends on age.

Other



Is there a charge for the foreign consulate interview, or is that included in the K1 fee?


You pay a fee of $131 at your interview.


So the government fees are $455+$131+$1010 then, correct?


Employment authorization is an extra $340. whistling.gif


I thought that was automatic with the permanent residency...
toma1MaleThailand2008-10-31 16:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFree Fiance Visa
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Oct 31 2008, 04:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (Other @ Oct 31 2008, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (genericname @ Oct 31 2008, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, so the cost will be $455 for the K-1 visa, and then another $1010 for AOS which comes later? I think that's right.

Don't forget there is also a separate AOS charge for kids and it depends on age.

Other



Is there a charge for the foreign consulate interview, or is that included in the K1 fee?


You pay a fee of $131 at your interview.


So the government fees are $455+$131+$1010 then, correct?
toma1MaleThailand2008-10-31 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFree Fiance Visa
QUOTE (Other @ Oct 31 2008, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (genericname @ Oct 31 2008, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, so the cost will be $455 for the K-1 visa, and then another $1010 for AOS which comes later? I think that's right.

Don't forget there is also a separate AOS charge for kids and it depends on age.

Other



Is there a charge for the foreign consulate interview, or is that included in the K1 fee?
toma1MaleThailand2008-10-31 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI134 + I129F Must be a perfect Match on Address?
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 5 2008, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Nov 5 2008, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Address can change on the I-134. What they want is the person who filed the I-129F to also provide the I-134. Petitioner MUST be primary sponsor.


Right, there's no issue with the address. Just use the most current one where mail can be received. The petitioner provides the I-134 and the intending immigrant's address doesn't appear on the I-134 anyway.


Yes, there is a space on the I-134 for her address. It's item 3:

"This affidavit is exectued on behalf of the following person:"

and it says

"Presently resides at (Street and Number)"
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-05 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI134 + I129F Must be a perfect Match on Address?
I don't know if this issue would be different for the BKK embassy or not, but I thought maybe I should ask it in a general forum.

The woman that is helping my fiancee fill out her forms in Bangkok says that the info on the I-129F form and the I-134 must be exactly the same. My fiancee moved since we completed the I-129F, but she can still get mail at that old address.

Should we put her new address on the I-134? Or should we keep using the old one?

OR I could attach and addendum and list prior and current? I have no idea, but I have heard that the BKK embassy is picky about having things just so...
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-05 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite, Pregnant Fiance W/Health Concern, Congressman Help
QUOTE (MargotDarko @ Nov 6 2008, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 6 2008, 03:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mikelovesgracey @ Nov 5 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This site is supposed to be for support Jesus Christ!


What???


He's saying the site is to support people and he used "Jesus Christ" as profanity not saying the site is for supporting Jesus.

I agree about supporting people. It's very possible to tell someone what they don't want to hear without being overly negative. Some people have done that here but some posts were unnecessary and overly negative.



Haha, I see now, thx.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-06 12:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite, Pregnant Fiance W/Health Concern, Congressman Help
QUOTE (mikelovesgracey @ Nov 5 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This site is supposed to be for support Jesus Christ!


What???
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-05 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case Number
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 14 2008, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (AngelSaint @ Nov 14 2008, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow..you are on your way to a brighter future.. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Just try to see my timeline below so u will have an idea.

Try to call NVC after 4-5 days to get ur MNLxxx case number. Take note: it takes patience to get through an operator..keep on trying.

try this link too...it can help u.
http://www.visajourn...ing_through_NVC


Why do you need this? Isn't in packet 3 when you receive it?


You need the case number to call the DOS visa information line and track the process.


What is that?


DOS = Dept. of State


Hmm.. I called them and they looked it up by the USICS number. They said it had been sent to the embassy and that they won't have any further updates.

I'm still trying to find out if I can send in the forms for packet 3 before I receive packet 3. Some say yes, some say no....
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-14 20:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case Number
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 14 2008, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 14 2008, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AngelSaint @ Nov 14 2008, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow..you are on your way to a brighter future.. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Just try to see my timeline below so u will have an idea.

Try to call NVC after 4-5 days to get ur MNLxxx case number. Take note: it takes patience to get through an operator..keep on trying.

try this link too...it can help u.
http://www.visajourn...ing_through_NVC


Why do you need this? Isn't in packet 3 when you receive it?


You need the case number to call the DOS visa information line and track the process.


What is that?
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-14 19:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case Number
QUOTE (AngelSaint @ Nov 14 2008, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow..you are on your way to a brighter future.. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Just try to see my timeline below so u will have an idea.

Try to call NVC after 4-5 days to get ur MNLxxx case number. Take note: it takes patience to get through an operator..keep on trying.

try this link too...it can help u.
http://www.visajourn...ing_through_NVC


Why do you need this? Isn't in packet 3 when you receive it?

Edited by toma1, 14 November 2008 - 06:50 PM.

toma1MaleThailand2008-11-14 18:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAm I still considered a U.S. citizen
rolleyes.gif

Sigh.... the answer to the question is NO. You can stay in Vietnam if you wish.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-05 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHaving younger male fiancee
QUOTE (SomedaySomehow @ Nov 26 2008, 02:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quick question to a comment posted above in this thread.

And is the process alot slower with those countries

Jeremy


I did an analysis a while back and some of them did appear to be slower, but I really needed more data points.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-26 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHaving younger male fiancee
QUOTE (LilLoveBug @ Nov 23 2008, 01:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The only times I have seen problems with older women and younger men, and you will forgive my blunt honesty here, is when the women was extremely unnattractive (I mean EXTREMELY) and the man was gorgeous and then the CO accused the man of using her for a greencard.


It's funny you should mention that, because when I was looking for information on this many months ago, I came across one attorney's site ( http://www.arctec.com/startup-kit.htm ) that asked you to answer the following:

"Your physical appearance is"
"Your fiancee’s physical appearance is"

It is a five step scale from "well above average" to "well below average". I asked about this and they told me that if they were more than one step apart that they would ask the couple to provide more information about the relationship!
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-26 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPictures not Time-Stamped
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QUOTE (MARM @ Nov 26 2008, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But just out of curiosity, what can trigger a red flag for the embassy when it comes to differentiating between engagement ceremony and wedding ceremony pics? I know in lots of cultures the wedding and engagement ceremonies look the same in pictures...unless the marriage is registered (and I am sure the embassy would have a way of finding that out through the system) they should not be doubting whether its a marriage or engagement.


A photo of your fiancee in a wedding dress can trigger a red flag.

They don't find out anything or look anything up themselves. You have to prove/document everything for them. Sometime they require the applicant to bring a document from the local marriage registrar that they have NOT registered a marriage.


I see, well, thankfully I do not have to worry about that, the fiancee is not wearing a wedding dress.

I was just reading a case in which the bride was wearing a wedding dress in the pictures but they had an engagement party just like a full-blown wedding reception and did not run into any problems because culturally it was understood that an engagement party may resemble a wedding party in that region of the world. The applicant included invitation cards and congratulation cards from friends/family that specifically stated that it was an engagement ceremony, so I guess that helped them.


The recent one in Vietnam, probably. But you can also find cases here where it caused problems as well.... as long as it doesn't appear to be a wedding, you should be ok.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-27 02:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPictures not Time-Stamped
QUOTE (MARM @ Nov 26 2008, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But just out of curiosity, what can trigger a red flag for the embassy when it comes to differentiating between engagement ceremony and wedding ceremony pics? I know in lots of cultures the wedding and engagement ceremonies look the same in pictures...unless the marriage is registered (and I am sure the embassy would have a way of finding that out through the system) they should not be doubting whether its a marriage or engagement.


A photo of your fiancee in a wedding dress can trigger a red flag.

They don't find out anything or look anything up themselves. You have to prove/document everything for them. Sometime they require the applicant to bring a document from the local marriage registrar that they have NOT registered a marriage.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-27 02:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPictures not Time-Stamped
QUOTE (MARM @ Nov 26 2008, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This may be something I am worrying about for no reason...
The pictures I have compiled in an album as evidence of our relationship and engagement ceremony and trips are NOT time-stamped, BUT I put them all in an album where there is room to write captions, so all the pictures are captioned in my handwriting, but not time-stamped (meaning they don't have the date printed on them directly from camera option)

Will this be fine? Or should I reprint all the photos time-stamped?

-MARM



Unless you are wearing the same clothes in all the photos, or it looks like they were all taken on the same day, you should be fine.

If the photos of the engagement ceremony look AT ALL like a wedding, don't use them.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-26 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNorth West Airlines Baggage Concern
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Don't forget that besides your check-in luggage, you can also carry onto the airplane both (1) a duffel bag and (2) a backpack.


Oh really? That is great! Thanks for the infos!


Yup, that's what my husband did. He had one huge suitcase and then his laptop bag and a big duffel stuffed with stuff. But he's a boy and has much less smile.gif I brought that amount when I stayed with him for a summer hehe! He also saved a lot for the next visit and we took a few empty suitcases with us and both brought a load back with us. Don't know if that would be an option for you but it worked pretty well for us.


You're technically allowed 1 carry-on and 1 "personal item" (laptop, purse, etc -- their website spells it out in detail, they mean something small- not a huge backpack). Airlines are getting more strict with this, so don't push your luck or you could be looking at a hefty fee for another checked bag.

If you haven't flown recently, everyone and their dog is carrying stuff on to avoid the baggage fees (which only apply to domestic flights -- N/A if any part of your flight is international), so they have to be strict to have enough room on board.


My backpack is a pretty normal daypack and I had no problem on Continental.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-30 07:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNorth West Airlines Baggage Concern
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I will fly to the USA soon and my concern is how much baggage I can carry with NWA flight. How much would it cost if I have an excess kilos of baggage? What tips can you give with my upcoming travel? Thanks a lot!


are you going to have connecting flight (domestic)?.. please note that you will have less allowed baggage weight once you are flying in domestic flight.

have a safe trip! star_smile.gif



That's not true. If any segment is international, they use the international rules for the ENTIRE trip.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-30 00:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do your parents/family take it?
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My girlfriend's parents took it very well. There were no tears, no shouts of anger, they were just happy that she was happy. When I met them for the first time, I was still quite nervous, but they were gracious. They don't speak English, so they asked throughout dinner (through my girlfriend) how our visa processing was going and if we were having any problems. Her parents have been wonderful, and I just hope my Russian gets better so I can communicate with them more in the future.


I had almost the exact same expereince as you. Her parents speak only Thai, so Anna translated everything for me. They just wanted to be sure that I would take care of her... but I think they are convinced now. Anna lived far from home and did not go back regularly, but they talked on the phone often, so I guess things won't really change that much. laughing.gif
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-30 00:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax returns
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Hey i have a question about the I-134 form. Is it required to send a copy of your last tax returns or only if you are self employed? on the instructions it ask for a
B. Statement of your employer on business stationery,revealing:
1. Date and nature of employment;
2. Salary paid;
3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.
*. Pay Stubs

OR

C. If self-employed:
1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or
2. Report of commercial rating concern.

Had anybody had any problems with this?

Tax return is not required (unless self employed) but can't hurt as further supporting evidence (I think many people do submit their most-recent return even though they may not be self employed). good.gif



Tax return is not required for the I-134, however the Packet 3 requires it in addition to the I-134. (At least MY packet 3 does...)
toma1MaleThailand2008-12-07 03:00:00