ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIncome below Poverty guidelines but pay stub above Poverty guideline
Hello all,

My fiance's recent tax returns shows that his income is below the poverty guidelines but his pay stub for his part time job (in sales) exceeds the amount stated in the poverty guidelines. He is petttioning me for K1.

I can't help but feel very very worried and stressed out. What are our chances of being approved?

MiyaFemaleThailand2009-08-26 05:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLetter of Employment from fiance is only a part time job in Sales
Hi All,


I received the Letter of Employment from my fiance sent through the mail along with all other original documents required for K1 interview. My concerned is that, his job (sales job) is not really a full time job and thus, he does not have a fix income. My fiance said not to worry because he'll attached his pay stub as proof that he is earning. (he is the USC).

Would this work against us in our visa application?
MiyaFemaleThailand2009-08-16 02:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhen to pay Visa for K1 in USEM Bangkok
Thank you all for the great info. God Bless you all
MiyaFemaleThailand2009-08-20 06:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhen to pay Visa for K1 in USEM Bangkok
To all K1 filers in Bangkok Consulate, when are we supposed to pay for the visa fee? I know it's to be paid at the post office and mail the receipt to Bangkok Consulate, but I'm not sure at what stage/time. Am I supposed to include the receipt along with the documents in packet 3 or when I received the packet 4.


thanks all for the answers.

MiyaFemaleThailand2009-08-19 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPlease Help!! Didn't get NOA1 from USCIS -Texas Yet ..
Dear Everybody ,

My name is Kun, it's me again from 1 week before ,

My boyfriend sents I-129F Petitions to USCIS - Texas on 02June'07 and until now my boyfriend didn't get any message from USCIS -Texas yet .

As I know that Texas they're not work for I-129F petition anymore for K-1 and they should forward our documents to Carifornia and my boyfriend tried to call every phone number but it's set to automatic machain .. and we don't know how to do ?

If someone can advise or suggest that how can I do ? because it's kind of it's too long for NOA1 because other couple almost about 1-3 weeks ..

Thanks for your advance
Sirikun - flipperf07@hotmail.com
Sirikun K.Female02007-07-05 06:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCR1
The immigration process as so far outpaced us headbonk.gif . Thanks to visajourney.com we are still in the run blink.gif . The I130 we sent was approved in a very short time, short enough so that we didn’t send an I129F. So now we are going for a CR1. That is because we didn’t send the I129F after we sent the I130. The NVC was very fast because it dealt with us only electronically like for the 3032. First pay the $70 and then the $400. In fact the $400 were paid before we sent in the AOS package (In our case we used the I-864EZ and supporting documents). We will only be ready to send the IV packet May 9th because in part of the Thai police records that will only be ready on the 7th. The NVC is waiting blush.gif . Once we get it, it will have to be translated and copied, twice. There is also a grey area about my (the petitioner) birth certificate because I was born overseas. Do they need the naturalization "diploma" instead? I will call them Monday to find out.
Well we are looking I think at June for the in interview and we started in Feb 23rd.
Good luck to all
AeandLuke

AeandLukeFemaleThailand2009-04-26 22:08:00
PhilippinesFilipina Fiancee lives & works in Bangkok, Thailand

She will do the interview in Manila, yes. We put her Manila address on the forms because that's her "permanent" address; when she initially went to Thailand last year it was for vacation, but since her family lives there she ended up staying, getting a work permit and a job. But she doesn't have permanent residency in Thailand...I suppose she could have done it there just like you are, but she really wanted the chance to spend some time in the Philippines before leaving for here, so it made sense for her to complete the K1 process there.
Yes, the wait sucks indeed and it seems last summer's filers really got shafted. Stay strong, I'm sure it will be really soon, seems they are finally digging out of that hole. I assume you are with the CSC? I feel lucky we got Vermont and being a January filer we're really hoping for a June NOA2....we'll see.
Good luck!


I see that. Well, good luck to both of you. I guess I will just go to Manila for a short visit and process some documents then come back to Thailand to do the interview. Let me know when you receive your NOA2. We thought it was a better move to file the application at the CSC as we have read some stories that the processing at Vermont is slower but it turned out otherwise. I think we just got unlucky.
NarcolepticMaleThailand2013-04-16 02:47:00
PhilippinesFilipina Fiancee lives & works in Bangkok, Thailand

Hey!
Good luck to you guys!
As I mentioned earlier, my fiancee will be traveling back to Manila to complete the K1 process. She's working now but will put in her 1 month notice as soon as we get our NOA2...and then head to the Philippines. She decided she wanted the chance to see friends & family in Manila before heading to the US.
I hope it goes smoothly for you in Thailand! Keep us posted!


Is she going to do the interview there? Do you have to change the address stated in the form if you want the interview to be in Manila? I am thinking of doing the interview in the PH since I will be coming home for my friend's wedding. Our application was filed in July and that month is affected by the long delay. It has been almost 9 months now. My fiance is running out of patience and getting really mad about the processing. :(
NarcolepticMaleThailand2013-04-16 02:08:00
PhilippinesFilipina Fiancee lives & works in Bangkok, Thailand
Hi! I am in the same situation. I have been traveling around SE Asia and I have been living here in Thailand for quite a while. My fiance wrote my Thailand address on the application form and the agency we hired said I can do the interview here and there is no problem with that regardless of whether I am working here or not.
NarcolepticMaleThailand2013-04-14 22:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC July 26th NO2 approved Today

I want to Thank the Office of Congressman Fred Upton. I visited there office on Monday. They were able to take my file from the black hole and get it approved! Me and Munique are so Happy!! I wish the rest of you luck. Try to visit your congress persons office I truly believe it made the difference in our case.



Congratulations and best wishes to you and your fiancee!

We filed on July 27 and still have not heard anything. :(
NarcolepticMaleThailand2013-04-18 03:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports***K1 October Filer: NOA2 Approved Today******

Hello VJ Friends,
I am October 17 filer and just got my K1 Visa approved. Thank you so much to all the VJ friends who shared their experiences and helped us keep the hope that one day our visa will also be approved. I wish all the VJ friends and Non VJ Friends have their visa approved soon and meet their loved ones soon.


Date Filed : Oct 1, 2012
NOA1 : Oct 17, 2012
NOA2 : Apr 17, 2012




Thank You



Hi! Did you file at the Vermont Center? We have submitted our application on July 27th and until now we are still at the initial review stage. This is not funny anymore. It's very frustrating.
NarcolepticMaleThailand2013-04-18 03:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly Filers!!!!

Congrats! :)



Congrats to you too! :thumbs:


Thank you! :)
NarcolepticMaleThailand2013-04-22 04:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly Filers!!!!
We filed on July 27, 2013 and we got approved last 3 days ago!!! Finally, after 9 long months of waiting!!!
NarcolepticMaleThailand2013-04-22 02:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Thailand
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Edited by nycandrewusa, 08 June 2007 - 06:43 AM.

nycandrewusaMaleThailand2007-06-08 06:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs It Just Me? Or do Philippines/China/Brazil Benes Take Longer?
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 22 2008, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (toma1 @ Oct 22 2008, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks, but I mean... do they take longer to get NOA2? (I looked at Vermont and it seems like a lot of the ones that get skipped are from those places).


Generally, no, the country of origin has little if any impact on petition adjudication times unless there are hits on a common name during security checks.


Average processing times (NOA1->NOA2) for 2008 cases by country of origin for countries with n>=5...
(n=number of applicants with a beneficiary from that country)

(Of course, cases that have not been adjudicated are not included and this may skew the results.)

Country Days n
----------------------------
Mexico 65.13 8
Japan 67.00 5
S Africa 67.17 6
Moldova 69.00 5
Jamaica 72.78 9
Romania 73.00 5
UK 73.64 59
Thailand 74.57 14
Netherlnd 76.29 7
Peru 78.00 9
Canada 80.89 27
Russia 81.04 23
Philippines 84.31 91
Colombia 84.83 30
Vietnam 87.64 11
India 89.57 14
Ukraine 89.95 22
China 91.79 24
Germany 91.93 15
Morocco 96.56 9
Brazil 97.75 20
Australia 114.00 6

Edited by toma1, 22 October 2008 - 07:21 PM.

toma1MaleThailand2008-10-22 19:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs It Just Me? Or do Philippines/China/Brazil Benes Take Longer?
Thanks, but I mean... do they take longer to get NOA2? (I looked at Vermont and it seems like a lot of the ones that get skipped are from those places).
toma1MaleThailand2008-10-22 17:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs It Just Me? Or do Philippines/China/Brazil Benes Take Longer?
I was just glancing quickly through the timelines... not sure if this is a pattern, but:

Do people that are filing for beneficiaries in Philippines, China and Brazil tend to take longer?
toma1MaleThailand2008-10-22 17:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWould the petition be disadvantaged if.....
Just to clarify for newbie readers:

If you are not already married, K1 is still the fastest way to bring your loved one here.
(Because you have to plan and hold the wedding before you can apply for either K3 or CR1.)
toma1MaleThailand2008-12-12 17:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow long should the beneficiary stay in his/her country before going to USA after he/she receives visa?
QUOTE (maliciant @ Oct 31 2008, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was originally under the impression it was always 3 months, and then I saw posts from people who said it was good 6 months. I think it depends on the country, probably anyone in a visa waiver country gets a 6 month visa, those not... 3 months. So philippines get's 3 months, the uk 6, etc. This VW bit is just a guess on my part, don't take it as gospel.


It's probably like many other visas... the max is 6 months but the consulate can issue anything it likes UP TO but not LONGER than that.
toma1MaleThailand2008-10-31 15:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDownloaded Form Not Accepted In BKK?
OK, As I suspected: THIS RUMOR IS ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE. I received confirmation from the embassy. Sigh... so many rumors in BKK...

Edited by toma1, 19 November 2008 - 02:47 PM.

toma1MaleThailand2008-11-19 14:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDownloaded Form Not Accepted In BKK?
QUOTE (payxibka @ Nov 14 2008, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What could possibly be the difference?

Please do not send any of the documents below to the Embassy unless instructed to do so. The downloadable documents below are provided solely for those who have cases pending with the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok and need an additional copy of a document or did not receive the Packet 3 documents by mail.

http://bangkok.usemb...structions.html



EXACTLY! I saw that and pointed it out and everyone still holds to the story that the Embassy won't accept it. I think it's just another silly rumor (Thailand is full of rumors about visas and immigration). I've emailed the embassy and the NVC, but they haven't responded.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-14 10:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDownloaded Form Not Accepted In BKK?
My fiancee heard some rumor (they seem to be popular in Thailand) that the BKK embassy is no longer accepting the downloaded medical form from the embassy website and that they now only accept the paper form that is mailed with packet 3.

This seems ridiculous to me but even some nurses at the hospital claim to have heard this.

Any idea if this could possibly be true?
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-14 06:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMarriage & Divorce Certificates
QUOTE (morantbaygirl @ Nov 23 2008, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had my interview and both were requested take it just to be sure. Better safe then sorry and get blue slipped.


Were they requested for the male or female?
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-23 15:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMarriage & Divorce Certificates
QUOTE (LorriQ @ Nov 23 2008, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am not a male and did not supply the marriage cert.- only the divorce decree (had to pull that sucker outta the frame, ha!) but the k-1 was approved on this end WITHOUT the marriage certificate. Wonder if it has something to do with petitioner/beneficiary?


But... based on your post in the other thread, you have not had your consulate interview yet... THAT is where they request the marriage document.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-23 15:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMarriage & Divorce Certificates
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 23 2008, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 23 2008, 09:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Packet 3 says that both Petitioner and Beneficiary should submit a certified copy of all marriage certificates. If either Petitioner and Beneficiary was previously married, please provide proof of termination of that marriage.

Originally I thought that since I am divorced that I only need to provide a copy of my divorce decree instead of my my marriage certificate (since that marriage is superseded by the divorce). But does this mean that I need to provide the marriage certificate for my previous marriage as well?


They're just covering the bases. Marriage certificates tend to document name changes for women. So, a woman who has changed names due to marriage, should provide previous marriage certificates.


So--since I am male--in your opinion we don't need to provide the marriage certificate?
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-23 13:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMarriage & Divorce Certificates
QUOTE (Bob & Rainbow @ Nov 23 2008, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 23 2008, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Packet 3 says that both Petitioner and Beneficiary should submit a certified copy of all marriage certificates. If either Petitioner and Beneficiary was previously married, please provide proof of termination of that marriage.

Originally I thought that since I am divorced that I only need to provide a copy of my divorce decree instead of my my marriage certificate (since that marriage is superseded by the divorce). But does this mean that I need to provide the marriage certificate for my previous marriage as well?



Yes, I had to. took 3 weeks to get it from the state I was married in Alaska and I live in Oregon now, I downloaded form requested and overnighted to them and send them a prepaid overnight envelope to send back to me, had it authenicated by the secretary of state of alaska also.


So the consulate sent you back to get that document?
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-23 12:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMarriage & Divorce Certificates
Packet 3 says that both Petitioner and Beneficiary should submit a certified copy of all marriage certificates. If either Petitioner and Beneficiary was previously married, please provide proof of termination of that marriage.

Originally I thought that since I am divorced that I only need to provide a copy of my divorce decree instead of my my marriage certificate (since that marriage is superseded by the divorce). But does this mean that I need to provide the marriage certificate for my previous marriage as well?
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-23 12:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJust had interview! Grrrr!!!
QUOTE (brnl78 @ Nov 22 2008, 03:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Concerning the "single certificate" you're right they don't mention it anywhere.


Not sure why people keep saying this. It is clearly stated that it is required in Packet 3.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-23 11:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJust had interview! Grrrr!!!
QUOTE (Thai family @ Nov 20 2008, 05:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thai Mom... Are you sure you're Thai? You write like a Farang... wink.gif haha
__________________

That's funny. I'm hoping that having a lovely, kind Thai daughter makes me Thai biggrin.gif I don't care much for the term in-law.
Thai and Farang Mom


I hope it does as well. smile.gif
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-20 20:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJust had interview! Grrrr!!!
QUOTE (Lyuba @ Nov 20 2008, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Toma1,

I know it is totally unrelated but I wanted to tell you that you have a very pretty wife and great job too.

Good for you. star_smile.gif


Thanks so much Lyuba... that's a very sweet thing to say. smile.gif I'll tell Anna.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-20 20:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJust had interview! Grrrr!!!
QUOTE (wizardfitz @ Nov 20 2008, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This proof of non marriage document is standard, I know I had to have it for my interview and had to request a more recent one since they needed one thats within a few months of the interview date.


I'm not sure if Thailand is the same as Philippines (I understand Philippines is substantially more strict) but how old was the original document that she had to update?
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-20 09:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJust had interview! Grrrr!!!
QUOTE (Thai family @ Nov 20 2008, 04:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (StickyRice @ Nov 19 2008, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's in the checklist for "K" visas, but not CR-1/IR-1. This was news to me also. I'm not filing "K" but I'm tempted to have my wife complete one just in case. Seems like they can be unpredictable.


It's not required for K-3 or CR-1 visas. The kids both had to have some documentation that they were single and free to marry when they registered with the Amphur, that is, officially got married, but not when she applied for the K-3 visa. Being free to marry is a condition of the K-1 visa. In that case Bangkok requires proof. In our country polygamy is illegal.

Thai Mom



Thai Mom... Are you sure you're Thai? You write like a Farang... wink.gif haha
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-20 06:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJust had interview! Grrrr!!!
QUOTE (daboyz @ Nov 20 2008, 01:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 20 2008, 12:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 20 2008, 12:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is never a requirement for a spouse visa. Spouses prove any previous marriages have been terminated.


Except in Saudi Arabia and certain counties in Utah... wink.gif jk

hehehe... And some southern provinces in Thailand. See the coup leader from 2006. Sonthi Boonyaratglin. He had 2 wives.


Oh ya, I forgot about those....
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-20 02:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJust had interview! Grrrr!!!
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 20 2008, 12:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is never a requirement for a spouse visa. Spouses prove any previous marriages have been terminated.


Except in Saudi Arabia and certain counties in Utah... wink.gif jk
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-20 01:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJust had interview! Grrrr!!!
QUOTE (Ricker @ Nov 19 2008, 10:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
However a Thai friend is here on a K 1 & was not asked to submit the document you say EVERYONE needs.


The US EMBASSY (in Packet 3) says that everyone that has not registered a prior marriage needs it.


QUOTE (Ricker @ Nov 19 2008, 10:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If pushbrk is correct why do you feel the need to parrot his advice?


Because you are posting information about what happened with your wife's K3 visa even after he pointed out that whatever happened with a K3 visa is not relevant in this case.

Your post may make others think that they can skip this document as well. That would not be a good idea.

Edited by toma1, 19 November 2008 - 11:02 PM.

toma1MaleThailand2008-11-19 23:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJust had interview! Grrrr!!!
QUOTE (Oen and Na @ Nov 19 2008, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She just called me...

She purchased a plane ticket and traveled to Ubon shortly after her interview yesterday. She Just got back from wherever she need to go (city hall??) and acquired the letter of guarantee that she is single and never been married.

I am flying to visit her on Friday and will be with her on Monday when she turns it in.. I doubt they will let me in but I will try. Hopefully she will be on the plane with me on the 30th.


GREAT!!!!!! Good luck!
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-19 22:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJust had interview! Grrrr!!!
QUOTE (Oen and Na @ Nov 19 2008, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You assume my future wife saw the required form and failed to comply. We never received packet 3 and my lawyer submitted it for her. She has some difficulty reading english hence the reason I hired a lawyer to help her with her side of the paperwork.


She had to sign the documents at some point, and the new Packet 3 is written in Thai. Of course the lawyer may not have had her read it before she signed it.... another reason to fire him.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-19 22:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJust had interview! Grrrr!!!
QUOTE (Ricker @ Nov 19 2008, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 20 2008, 02:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Oen and Na @ Nov 19 2008, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She had her interview.... only asked her a couple of questions... how did we meet, Where, how many times have I come to visit her? (7 times) They told her everything look good but they need proof that she is not married??? How do you prove a negative????? :mad:

We had a great application... tons of proof...photos galore... I have a great job and plenty of money and was told by attorney that our app was one of the best he's see and that it would have been a slam dunk.. Not in this world!

They said they were surprised that she is 30 and not married yet. She also stated that the guy interviewing her was rude.

Now she has to travel back to her home village in Ubon Ratchathanee "on the other side of Thailand" about 8 to 10 hours away and ask her city hall to provide a letter of guarantee that she has not been married before. When she gets that she can come back on Monday or Wednesday and hopefully they will give her the visa and not ask her to come back in a couple of weeks after administrative review.

They even told her everything looked good.... SO FRUSTRATING!!!

I was told by my attorney in Bangkok that they only normally ask for proof of single when a child is involved but she doesn't have children.

Good luck everybody and don't take anything for grated when it comes to dealing with the US Embassy in Bangkok... Even when EXTREMELY diligent and providing overwhelming amounts of proof and supportability.... they can and will throw you a curve ball!

I think they had too many Visa to process that day and they decided to push her back a week to lighten their workload. However they are not taking into consideration the heartache and the hoops the applicants are having to jump through to make their dreams happen. All after waiting 6 months to be with your loved one.

I'm done ranting.. Hope this has some use for someone.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!


Fire your lawyer.

This is one of the documents that is required and it is listed in the Packet 3 checklist.

I don't know ANYONE that went to the interview without it.

My fiancee had to have her parents come and sign this form attesting to the fact that she has never been married. I'm not sure what the procedure was for doing it, but she knew what to do.

And maybe they weren't being rude. You fiancee is very pretty; I'm surprised she's not already married myself... haha... Well, good luck!!

My wife was interviewed & granted a K 3 visa last year & we were not asked for any form saying she wasnt married before even though she has a child. They did ask if she had been married & she answered no.
It could be that the rules have changed from that time to this or the fact that she had her new passport with her married name. Also I was present at the interview.
Firing the lawyer is a great idea.


Like pushbrk said, when you apply for a K3 visa you are ALREADY married and therefore cannot document that you are NOT already married. The OP applied for a K1 fiancee visa and needs to supply slightly different documentation.
toma1MaleThailand2008-11-19 22:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJust had interview! Grrrr!!!
QUOTE (Oen and Na @ Nov 19 2008, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She had her interview.... only asked her a couple of questions... how did we meet, Where, how many times have I come to visit her? (7 times) They told her everything look good but they need proof that she is not married??? How do you prove a negative????? :mad:

We had a great application... tons of proof...photos galore... I have a great job and plenty of money and was told by attorney that our app was one of the best he's see and that it would have been a slam dunk.. Not in this world!

They said they were surprised that she is 30 and not married yet. She also stated that the guy interviewing her was rude.

Now she has to travel back to her home village in Ubon Ratchathanee "on the other side of Thailand" about 8 to 10 hours away and ask her city hall to provide a letter of guarantee that she has not been married before. When she gets that she can come back on Monday or Wednesday and hopefully they will give her the visa and not ask her to come back in a couple of weeks after administrative review.

They even told her everything looked good.... SO FRUSTRATING!!!

I was told by my attorney in Bangkok that they only normally ask for proof of single when a child is involved but she doesn't have children.

Good luck everybody and don't take anything for grated when it comes to dealing with the US Embassy in Bangkok... Even when EXTREMELY diligent and providing overwhelming amounts of proof and supportability.... they can and will throw you a curve ball!

I think they had too many Visa to process that day and they decided to push her back a week to lighten their workload. However they are not taking into consideration the heartache and the hoops the applicants are having to jump through to make their dreams happen. All after waiting 6 months to be with your loved one.

I'm done ranting.. Hope this has some use for someone.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!


Fire your lawyer.

This is one of the documents that is required and it is listed in the Packet 3 checklist.

I don't know ANYONE that went to the interview without it.

My fiancee had to have her parents come and sign this form attesting to the fact that she has never been married. I'm not sure what the procedure was for doing it, but she knew what to do.

And maybe they weren't being rude. You fiancee is very pretty; I'm surprised she's not already married myself... haha... Well, good luck!!

Edited by toma1, 19 November 2008 - 03:00 PM.

toma1MaleThailand2008-11-19 14:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionINTERVIEW SCHEDULED DECEMBER 8
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 24 2008, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anna got her interview scheduled on December 8! Two weeks. BKK Embassy is really humming.

Can anyone tell me when she might expect to get the actual visa? December 10 is a public holiday in Thailand. I wonder if I am safe to make a flight on the 15th...


Official word from the BKK Embassy:

Yes, normally, it takes two business days. However, because of a Thai holiday on December 10, approved visa cases on December 8 should be ready for pick up by Friday December 12, 2008.

Edited by toma1, 25 November 2008 - 05:30 AM.

toma1MaleThailand2008-11-25 05:30:00