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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce before applying for K1 visa

I suggest the OP read this before moving forward:

 

Greetings from....yes...Pattaya....Two ladies scammed me, lesson learned. Putting a house in her name isn't exactly smart but it's only money.

 

Intelligent questions for any Americans out there who have returned to the U.S.A. beaten men.

 

If you only have a Thai drivers liscense, your USA one having expired and unable to renew same online combined with no address in the U.S.A, can you rent a car at  major airports? without a credit card? Valid passport and some cash, just no "home" address cause "I ain't got no home". Example: Arrive at LAX and rent a mini-van or camper?

 

Where do you get the free health care advertised for those with no income?

 

Can you qualify for food stamps and/or welfare(cash) and housing if you have no income history? If yes, where and what sort of time laspe is involved?

 

To make a long story short, she had a Thai boyfriend the entire time we were together and admitted it when I caught or shall we say stumbled upon them in a short time motel over across 3rd road. At least it was a quick and easy parting of ways and money. It was the motorcycle I'd bought her for her birthday parked behind the curtain which for some reason made matters seem very sad and realistic at the same time.

 

 

Source:

http://www.thaivisa....a-with-nothing/


Edited by Karee, 08 October 2013 - 06:46 PM.

KareeMaleThailand2013-10-08 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce before applying for K1 visa

You need a total understanding of the situation and we need more info. Please keep in mind we all want to help you not be critical of what you have or will do.

My first question is about her " marriage ". In Thailand it is common to describe a relationship such as she says she has with this Thai man as being married when many people are not really legally married. I would tell her you need a copy of her Thai marriage certificate. You will later need a copy of her divorce cert if she is in fact married. Thais do not marry because doing so gives the man access to the families assets. Thai law doesn't protect women as the laws here do.

Do not attempt to start the K 1 process until you are certain she is divorced. Do not send money or pay for anything from this point forward. Please follow this advise until you have a better understanding of these affairs. Pun intended Karee.

I hope Karee and some other members experienced with Thailand will add some insight today as well.

I will send you a P M later today.

I'm not touching this one.


KareeMaleThailand2013-10-07 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI134 tax return or tax transcripts?

When supplying tax information for the I134, can tax transcripts just be provided, or do I need to include tax return?  The transcript has all of the same information and is provided by the IRS....does anybody know if it matters one way or the other?

 

Tax transcripts are best.


KareeMaleThailand2013-11-15 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWait time between divorce and I-129F?

So if Thai law states that Thai citizen must wait 310 days before remarryimg, does this mean we have to wait 310 days after legal divorce before we can submit our I -129F?

 

Since you are applying for a K-1 visa to marry in the U.S. Thai law does not apply. 
 


KareeMaleThailand2014-01-28 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs evidence of a relationship beyond 2 years helpful? +

 

 

Every embassy is different.  In Thailand they are not allowed.  One petitioner from Thailand that I know was able to get in but that was after the interview had already happened and they were bringing back more evidence that the embassy was requesting.

Right.  When we got a 221g they let me in to submit additional evidence.


KareeMaleThailand2014-03-07 06:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs evidence of a relationship beyond 2 years helpful? +

 

Sorry to sidetrack, how could the CO be assaulted, since the CO is safely separated/protected from the interviewees by glass window like this below? 

 

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Apparently that wasn't the case back in 2007.  When I went there in 2009 with my wife to submit more docs for a 221g, it looked exactly like your photo.  In fact while I was living in Thailand 2004-2007 the USC services part of the embassy looked just like your photo.  I did peek around the corner once during that time to see what was going on where Thais were applying for visas, and looked kind of like a bus station.  All disorganized and people milling about. 

 


KareeMaleThailand2014-03-06 18:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs evidence of a relationship beyond 2 years helpful? +

The 129F form only asks for evidence of meeting within the past two years.  Is evidence of meeting prior to that helpful?

 

Also, should my fiancee bring evidence of ongoing communications with me between the time of submitting the application and the time of the interview?

 

Can I accompany my fiancee to the interview?

1. No need for it.

 

2.  Yes any evidence of the ongoing relationship is good.  The embassy in BKK likes to see photos of you together for some reason.  They seem to put more stock in that than anything.

 

3.  No you can't.  This used to be possible but I heard that around 2007 some guys girl got denied and the guy ended up assaulting the CO.  I've heard that story multiple times from multiple people, so I tend to believe it.

 

As someone else stated, you can post Thailand specific questions here:

http://www.visajourn...m/151-thailand/


KareeMaleThailand2014-03-06 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsor Bangkok Embassy

I've actually been reading a bit about this.  I'm not too familiar with it personally since I was IR-1 and had to file an I-864 and not an I-134.  If you read the I-134 instructions, it doesn't say anything at all about tax transcripts unless you're self employed.  However, I know for a fact that consulates put tax transcripts above anything else for some reason.  Self employed, or working a full time job.  I'm gonna ask that this thread be moved to the K-1 forum so the OP can get more answers.


KareeMaleThailand2014-06-02 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsor Bangkok Embassy

Karee, you forget to post the link.

 

 

As your name implies, you were too slow.  :devil:


KareeMaleThailand2014-06-01 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsor Bangkok Embassy

A couple things:

 

1.  You should be fine as far as the embassy is concerned as long as your income was 125% of the poverty line for 2013.  Did you fill out the I-134 yet?  If not just supply your tax transcripts for tax years 2013, 2012, and 2011 if you have them.  If you don't have them, get them.  You can get them online here:

http://www.irs.gov/t...pics/tc156.html

 

 

2.  The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok almost never accepts co-sponsors for K-1 visas.  I doubt they would in your case.  The rare case where I've seen them accept a co-sponsor, the petitioner had just finished university.  Things like that. 

Forgot the IRS link.


KareeMaleThailand2014-06-01 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsor Bangkok Embassy

Me and my fiance have been flying right through this whole K1 visa process. Everything was going great. Our I-129F was approved and send to the Embassy in Bangkok. They received it and my fiance just completed the DS-160. The problem now is that I just lost my job. I worked there over 6 years and made well over the 125% poverty level. But now I'm unemployed and desperately seeking a job, any job. I'm considering taking a class to get my CDL to become a truck driver but that takes time and at this stage in our visa process time is not on our side. There are not many options for employment where I live. I have several people, family and friends, that make good money that are willing to joint sponsor us if needed. So my question is if I don't find a job soon will the Bangkok Embassy allow joint sponsors if I also show proof I'm taking a class to obtain my CDL and seeking employment? Also if my fiance just submitted the DS-160 how much time do we have between now and the interview where she will need to provide the documents that I can support her?

A couple things:

 

1.  You should be fine as far as the embassy is concerned as long as your income was 125% of the poverty line for 2013.  Did you fill out the I-134 yet?  If not just supply your tax transcripts for tax years 2013, 2012, and 2011 if you have them.  If you don't have them, get them.  You can get them online here:

 

2.  The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok almost never accepts co-sponsors for K-1 visas.  I doubt they would in your case.  The rare case where I've seen them accept a co-sponsor, the petitioner had just finished university.  Things like that. 


KareeMaleThailand2014-06-01 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow long to leave Thailand?

Does anyone know how long my lady will have to leave her country afer the k1 is granted?

 

Generally the visa is good for 6 months, meaning she will have 6 months to enter the U.S.
 


KareeMaleThailand2014-07-06 08:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCase number waiting.

My fiancé gets busy of work so how long usually does it take the case number at his mail box from NVC or my mail box from the embassy if we won't call them to ask our case number? Anyway thank you for any answers.

 

For a K-1 it usually comes about a week after the NOA2 from USCIS.
 


KareeMaleThailand2014-10-04 05:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisiting while on K-1 petition

1) Like the thread they pointed you to yes you can visit.  please read: http://www.visajourn...-you-can-visit/

     As something else I would bring with you is a letter from you and your fiancee stating that you understand and do not intend to marry while you are here in the US.  

 

2) Like was suggested by someone else have them get a money order.  The check must be in US funds so you can not do.  But please remember they need to show they can support you so without a checking account will be harder.

 

3) If the section about conviction you are talking about is part 3 questions 2a-c then than a and b are not related to alcohol at all.  Part c is for three or more convictions.  If they were convicted 3 or more times then you would have to check yes.

 

4) Please look at the wiki for information to send along as there is a lot of stuff you will need to send.  Link:http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide.

 


enlijoeMaleChina2013-12-23 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresURGENT AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT PROBLEMS. PLEASE HELP!

Sounds like you are going to need a co-sponsor. 


enlijoeMaleChina2014-01-06 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresURGENT AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT PROBLEMS. PLEASE HELP!

If they payed you as a contractor then should then give you a 1099.   This is what you use to give to the IRS to show where your income came from.


enlijoeMaleChina2014-01-06 16:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPresentation of I-129F kit, Just wanting insight on how you packaged the kit

I broke it down into the sections and put a printed cover page on each section saying what it is for.  Proof of Relationship.  Trip to China, Pictures of us in China, etc.  It was just one extra paper I added to each to help keep it organized.  Then I put all in an expanding file folder and sent it off.  We got NOA-1 so far and should be getting NOA-2 soon have not received any RFI's.


enlijoeMaleChina2014-01-14 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I get married abroad (ceremony only) and then still come on K1 visa?

I feel for you with you as her family may not let her leave  China if you do not do this.  And with how much the Chinese respect there parents she will not leave if they do not want her to.  You might be better off just getting married there and then doing a CR1.  But from what I have seen getting married in China is not going to be an easy thing either.

 

I would talk with her parents to see if they would be ok with you doing a weeding in China after she gets her Green Card as any other way is going to drag this out not less then another year.

 

I wish you the best of luck.


enlijoeMaleChina2014-02-07 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I get married abroad (ceremony only) and then still come on K1 visa?

OMG I was thinking about doing the same thing.  Have a ceremony in China and register here is the US.  Guess that is not such a good idea after all.  Good thing to because Texas law says if you represent to people that you are married you are married even if you do not register it.

 

But you can always to the reverse.  Have the official one in the US.  Then go back to China and have another.  That was our plan two when we figured out the timing doing in China first did not seam to be working out.

 

Good luck to you.


enlijoeMaleChina2014-02-06 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReverse Honeymoon on K1

And make sure she does not enter the US first before you go on the trip.


enlijoeMaleChina2014-02-11 16:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat do i drink before medical

I can say this do bot eat any poppy seeds.  The do give a false positive for some illegal drugs.


enlijoeMaleChina2014-02-19 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent to Marry

One thing to think about when reading legal verbiage.  The intent of the statement.  In this case we are talking about original vs copied.  The intent here is so there if there are items that giving the USCS could not be recreated or could be lost and not replaced.  Sending in an original boarding pass as evidence would be bad because it can not be recreated.  Sending in a original letter is not bad if lost because it can be recreated.

 

I believe that the copy verbiage was added to address this issue and therefor would not apply to things like the letter of intent.


enlijoeMaleChina2014-03-03 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help for G-325A

Self-Employed is what you use.  Unless this is not your "Day Job" then use that.


enlijoeMaleChina2014-03-19 23:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho to call for form information

They are going to do a background check on you and the person applying for the K-1.  Not sure where you get the 5 year requirement for one address.  For the G-325a you are going to need to show where you have lived for the last 5 years.  You could have had 6 addresses in 5 years or 1 it does not matter.  If you were living with your parents then you use there address as that was where you were living.


enlijoeMaleChina2014-03-19 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresg325a residence information

And just so you know this form is not about the requirements to sponsor someone this is for the background check.  They want to know where you have lived for the last 5 years to help conduct the background check.  If you lived out of the country then you will need to list that too.  I ask if you are a USC because if not then there could be other issues as to if you can even sponsor someone because to maintain your LPR status you need to live in the US for so much time and if you are out of the country for too long you can loose your LPR status.


enlijoeMaleChina2014-03-19 17:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresg325a residence information

Are you a USC?


enlijoeMaleChina2014-03-19 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy world is crumbling

The affidavit of support doesn't require health insurance coverage, and it doesn't cover medical expenses it is purely proof that the beneficiary can afford to support the beneficiary and prevent them from becoming a public charge. If the beneficiary needs medical treatment when arriving to the US the CO will want proof that the petitioner has insurance coverage, can add the beneficiary and it will cover pre-existing conditions, or has the financial ability to cover said medical treatment. Without knowing if the petitioner has insurance and can add the beneficiary after marriage there is no way to say with certainty if he will have medical insurance.

 

 

My fiance was just diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and I'm afraid his visa will be denied. My world is quickly coming to a halt. I just needed to share.

 

With the new changes to health insurance there is not longer a pre-existing clause in any insurance.  If the OP has insurance they can add then beneficiary to there insurance plan regardless of any existing condition the day they get married.  A marriage is called a life event and therefor when it happens the insurance plan can be changed.  You should even be able to apply for better coverage then you had before, if desired, because the marriage is a "life event".  

 

The medical exam part of the visa process is for contagious diseases so this should not effect the application unless the OP does not have health insurance at this time.

 

The new "Affordable Health Care Act" will not be available because it is a means based befit and the affidavit of support says the partition's income must be taken into account and therefor if they would NOT qualify for this because then the application would be denied because they OP would be under 125% of the poverty line.

 

I do work for a health insurance co and OP if you are in one of the states we cover (IL, OK, NM, MT, TX) I can get you a number to contact where we can give you some information with the insurance aspect of this.


Edited by enlijoe, 19 March 2014 - 11:33 PM.

enlijoeMaleChina2014-03-19 23:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa for first cousin marriage in Vietnam

All of those issues will come up at the interview. The consulate is aware that first cousin marriages are frowned upon in Vietnam. So you have to prove that both her and your family approve of the engagement. It's definitely a red flag as they're worried you're only trying to help out a family member. If you plan on moving to another state, 6 months prior to filing would be good as they will want to know where you've lived for 6+ months for the past 5 years... though it's not necessary to live there long to use that address on the application as it would be your present address


6 months is quite long. is that really important? Do I have to submit proof of my residency for that time frame?
Twatzi13MaleVietnam2013-01-19 09:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa for first cousin marriage in Vietnam
really appreciate the information. Here are the facts of my situation:

1) financee is from Vietnam, where first cousin marriage is prohibited
2) Live in Texas, where first cousin marriage is prohibited

since the state prohibits such a thing, I intend to move to New York/ Florida before I submit the petition for a fiance(e) visa. Do you know how long is a good time to live a state before the petition should be submitted?
Twatzi13MaleVietnam2013-01-19 04:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa for first cousin marriage in Vietnam
appreciate the information. that makes me feel much better.
Twatzi13MaleVietnam2013-01-19 01:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa for first cousin marriage in Vietnam
Hi guys,

I need your advice on something. If Vietnam (country of my fiancee) doesn't permit first cousin marriage, then will that fact have any impact on me getting a finance(e) visa for my girl? I intend to marry her in the state of Florida, which does permit first cousin marriage. Thanks in advance for the help.
Twatzi13MaleVietnam2013-01-18 23:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa for first cousin marriage in Vietnam

Your state of residence is what matters. It doesn't matter what state she intends to live in.

Since first cousin marriages are prohibited in your state of residence, your I-129f will be denied because you would not be able to marry in your state.

You can move to a state that allows first-cousin marriages, or you can go to Vietnam to marry (where I presume first cousin marriages are legal) and petition for a spouse.


Vietnam does not allow first cousn marriage, hence the reason why im trying to apply for a fiancee visa. I was hoping that we could get married in the states.

I don't understand why my current state of residence matters since i could just go to a diffent state where first cousin marriage is legal and get married. Is there such a requirement in the application?
Twatzi13MaleVietnam2013-01-18 22:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa for first cousin marriage in Vietnam

Hi, I currently live in Texas, where marriage to first cousin is prohibited, and my fiancee is my first-cousin. What are the chances that my petition (I-129F) for a K1 visa will be rejected since the state of my current residence rejects first cousin marriage? Would the petition have a greater chance of being approved if I put down on the application that my fiancee intends to live in a state where first cousin marriage is allowed cause there is a question on the application that asks, "Texas does allow first cousin marriage"? Please don't be judgmental in your response. We are madly in love and I need serious advice.


Should've said, "address in the united states where your fiance(e) intends to live in".
Twatzi13MaleVietnam2013-01-18 22:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa for first cousin marriage in Vietnam
Hi, I currently live in Texas, where marriage to first cousin is prohibited, and my fiancee is my first-cousin. What are the chances that my petition (I-129F) for a K1 visa will be rejected since the state of my current residence rejects first cousin marriage? Would the petition have a greater chance of being approved if I put down on the application that my fiancee intends to live in a state where first cousin marriage is allowed cause there is a question on the application that asks, "Texas does allow first cousin marriage"? Please don't be judgmental in your response. We are madly in love and I need serious advice.
Twatzi13MaleVietnam2013-01-18 17:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to compute income for I-864

 

Thanks for the clairification.  My dad sent his tax forms and his schedules but not his w2s.  Would that be sufficent?  I am a little shy asking him for anything else and I would like to get the ball moving for my wife.   

That should be ok.  Tax transcripts are usually best


KareeMaleThailand2013-08-03 09:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to compute income for I-864

I have to use w2's in addition to his state/federal tax returns?  What do you mean by "schedules"?   

Schedules are additional forms you file with the IRS.  For example you fill out a schedule C for profit/loss. 


KareeMaleThailand2013-08-03 05:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to compute income for I-864

 

Wow!  That's F*ed up.  Another example of DHS and DoS not knowing what the other is doing.  Seems like NVC should have their own form for this instead of using one from USCIS.
 


KareeMaleThailand2013-08-02 13:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to compute income for I-864

Another quick question:  should I use the old I-864 form or the new one?   

 

Use whichever is the latest from the USCIS website.  It will say on the website which versions are valid I think.

 

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

 

From the website:

 

Edition Date : 03/22/13. No previous editions accepted.    

 


KareeMaleThailand2013-08-02 13:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to compute income for I-864

 

 

It various greatly depending upon the region that you are in and what type of school you are teaching at.    The run of the mill government school will usually net you around 30-35k baht (roughly 1000-1200 usd) a month though I fear that magical  number is rapidly declining with more agencies opening their doors and a greater influx of farangs migrating to Thailand to escape the economical calamity that has been plaguing western countries the past few years.    Private schools usually start around the 30k benchmark with many going as high as 50-80k.   Top tier international schools can potentially offer 100-150k but these are incredibly difficult to obtain.   The stupid regulations set forth by the detestable and incompetent MOE has been driving many of the good teachers from Thailand the past couple of years. 

 

Good to know.  I plan on going back in a few years, but I wont be living in Bangkok this time.  I'll be up in Isaan somewhere.  30k THB would be fine living up there combined with my savings.
 


KareeMaleThailand2013-08-02 12:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to compute income for I-864

I have lived in Thailand for ten years earning wages as an English teacher.  My father has agreed to be the joint sponsor for my Thai wife and has provided me with his tax documents.    I know that I have to fill an I-864 form out as well but I am uncertain as to what to fill in for my wages.  I have no real assets in America to count upon nor any job lined up once I make the transition.   What number figure do I put in my I-864? Do I count my income or my wife's income in Thailand?   I have reported my income to the IRS for the entire time while in Thailand even though my earning have been relatively small.     Also I am curious as to the difference between the I-864 and the I-864A documents.  

 

 

 

 

You'll list your income on the I-864 as whatever income you reported to the IRS.  I'm not sure about the differences between an I-864 and I-864A.  Hopefully someone will be along shortly to answer that.

 

Just curious, what's the going monthly rate for teaching English in Thailand these days?
 


KareeMaleThailand2013-08-02 09:14:00