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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Ok, well we both chickened out on the Police Report. Our plan is form me to send over a copy of the NOA2 when we get it and see what happens. As for the Medical Exam the hospital is the nicest I have ever seen. Super modern, fast and efficient. Also there is a reason why the Thai girls like this doctor. He is what they call "delicate" meaning not a hard a**. Look like we will get out with only 2 vaccinations and it will cost around 1500b. I need some budget relief. I'm a walking ATM machine. smile.gif

FYI, I'm using 12 Call GPRS "Net SIM" service for a data connection from my laptop to my cell phone via bluetooth. The service is 100b for 1080 minutes. They use 2.5G (Edge) as the data technology but its been quite fast whenever I have used it. Its nice staying having something to do while I'm waiting around.
Danno2MaleThailand2009-03-11 21:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
I just did a Print to PDF for my online USCIS status. Its says basically nothing. I'm taking my laptop with cell phone / GPRS web access with me today. Maybe I can BS my way through getting the police report.
Danno2MaleThailand2009-03-11 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Thanks for the info about the police report. I'll try the NOA1 route and let you know how it goes. I dont know about the post office info other than the little one we went to yesterday had no clue but the one near the embassy is supposed to know exactly what up. I'll post back in about 12 hours.
Danno2MaleThailand2009-03-11 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
It has been quiet on the forums. Chada and I have been calling and running around Bangkok getting everything taken care of for the consulate interview. We are doing the medical exam, never married form, paying the Visa fee, going to a doctors appointment and meeting dad for the first time. Did I mention thats all today!? I'm not sure what clicked with her getting motivated but I'm enjoying working with her on it. It just doesn't feel much like a vacation... I have tried to incorporate questions I have been getting into my Post Noa 1 Checklist

Check it out when you get a chance.
Danno2MaleThailand2009-03-11 17:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
daboys
I cant speak for everyone else but I think you were screwed. I know it probably doesnt make you feel any better but THANK YOU you for sharing your ordeal. Everything you went through helps the rest of us.



Danno2MaleThailand2009-03-10 01:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
"Sure, please share. Why not give her a good scare " blush.gif

LOL, I'm not sure about everyone else's SO but mine is Sooo laid back and believes "don't worry everything will be fine". Its one of the reasons I love her so much but not real good at things like getting everything prepared for the consulate interview. You know she listens to me but thinks I exaggerate things. It was SO funny as we were sitting next to each other on our laptops. She said to herself "OH MY GOD" and was fixated for the next hour on all the recent posts detailing the denials at the visa interview stage. I was was so happy that this might help her take things more seriously.

Danno2MaleThailand2009-03-09 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
As part of our Visa Journey I'm on my second trip to Thailand to spend it with Chada and visit her family. I've only been in country for about 4 days but so far the trip has been great. One part of our trip is to get some Post NOA 2 things taken care of. I wanted to pass along an FYI on a few things we learned / got accomplished yesterday...

"Bai Rub Rong Sod - Never Married Form"
The Bangkok embassy website indicates you need to get the Bai Rub Rong Sod from the town at which the beneficiary grew up. We tried that yesterday in Sakhon Nakhon as a part of my "Meet the Sophacum's" trip to Thailand smile.gif. At that office we were told we needed 1 relative and 1 person "who is respected and important" to verify that my SO was not married. After waiting for another hour to get an "important government friend" to come to that office Chada was told she could not do it in her home town because it can only be obtained where she currently lives (in Bangkok).
Score 0 - 1

Drivers license
If you read my other posts you know I've been on a mission to get my SO an international drivers license (even though she has never driven) before she leaves Bangkok. To do this we need a 3yr license at a minimum so that it can qualify as an international one. We were going to do it in Sakhon Nakhon because the family knows someone... Well that didnt work out to well because 3 minutes after being at the DL office we learned that we needed medical paperwork and had to be there at a specific time. Now we are on "plan b" which is to get a DL in Bangkok through someone a friend knows (an even more shaky plan). Based upon what I have seen so far I'm not sure I this is going to happen. Chada and I agree on 99% of things but our approach to getting them done is completely different. Since the DL has been the topic of about 30 conversations so far I'm just going to let her do or not do it. If we dont get one there will be regret on both of our parts but we will deal with it together.
Score 0 - 2

Birth Certificate
We went to the same government office as the Bai Rub Rong Sod form. Pretty interesting. In Udon Thani they don't have many files stored electronically or on film from 28 years ago. The person behind the counter took us to the "archive room". It was a building out back. He opened the garage door and told us to look around. It was just about what you would imagine. Paper / binders scattered everywhere. Many destroyed by water or just exposure. We found the binder for her year and the condition of the documents was really poor. (stuff damaged, tattered and ripped). After about 10 minutes I couldn't believe it but we found it. We had 3 certified copies made and she dropped the original back off at a desk where it will never be seen from again. I told her to just keep it because ist never going to get refiled and will most likely end up in the trash. Like many things she said "cannot do" and I dropped it smile.gif
Score 1-2

At the end of the trip we took the 2 hour drive from her small town to the airport at Udon Thani. We used that time to have a private talk with mom away from all the relatives. I explained everything we were doing (love, relationship and visa process). We also talked about why we would not get married in Thailand before she came to the USA. Mom's first question dealt with how I felt about her family being so poor. Her second thought was to ask me to please "not lie" to her because she is worried I will take her daughter to the USA and sell her. blink.gif After picking my jaw up off the floor we drove the conversation uphill from there. It was a great example of how much her mom is worried about her... Overall the trip was something I will never forget. I gained so much respect for the people I met and the time they shared with me. I also got to see some examples of being taken advantage of by strangers and relatives. Chada and I dealt with it pretty well at the time and had some great conversations about it afterwards. We like many other things turned it into something we both grew from.

With the tough part of the trip over with we are both looking forward to some good times in Bangkok and Koh Samet. In a couple of hours I'm going up to the hospital she works at with ice cream for her friends and coworkers. Good times... biggrin.gif


Danno2MaleThailand2009-03-09 21:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Mar 9 2009, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have already done that; printed out a couple dozen emails and chats representative of the past five years. I may direct her to print out a few more, so if they ask, they'll be ready in hand.

Thanks for the advice.

PS I only ask because some recent members have said things such as "I am told it is best to have 50+ photos." "We were asked to return with evidence of ongoing relationship" (after having already submitted as much as, if not more than what I have prepared).


Seems like the information coming out of the embassy is all over the place. MY SO and I were both on our laptops researching the "never married form" and she was freaking out reading about all the denials on her Thai visa forum website. One of the posts was from a girl waiting a specific day in February for her interview. She detailed out the reasons why 10 out of 10 interviews scheduled for that were rejected. The reject reasons were for I-134 income issues, the SO getting caught in some sort of lie or lack of proof. I can get the link to the post and sent it over if you guys want to share with your SO.
Danno2MaleThailand2009-03-09 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Thank you. Did you supply the form or did the office have it? My SO thinks we may need to create one because her office in Udon THani may not know aout it.
Danno2MaleThailand2009-03-06 23:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
This is too funny I just got in Bangkok last night and was thinking about Mexican food this morning. Tex-mex actually as I have lived in Dallas all my life. I'm going to give the soi 18 place a shot!

On a serious not we are traveling to meet the parents tomorrow and going to get the Bai Rub Rong Sod (never married form) filled out. My S.O. things we need to write the form in Thai and have them sign it and then have it translated. Its hard for me to believe this as I thought someone would have mentioned it before. Can I get some info on this really quick. We have just 20 hours till we are getting on the plane....

Thanks in advance!

Danny
Danno2MaleThailand2009-03-06 23:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Daboys
Way to go! When I have my first beer in Thailand this week I will toast to your success! When do you and your girl come home? Be sure and let me know how the POE works. Hopefully I will be doing the same in 3 ~ 4 months.
Danno2MaleThailand2009-03-02 07:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
I'll be there this Friday for a couple of weeks. If anyone wants to get together for a stress relieving beer or 3 let me know. I'm staying at my girls place Fri, Sat then going to meet the parents in Undan Thani. I'll be back in bkk (on Asoke and Sukhumvit) from 3/9-3/15. Just send me a PM.

Edited by Danny and Chada, 01 March 2009 - 09:55 PM.

Danno2MaleThailand2009-03-01 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
I'm heading to Bangkok soon to spend a couple of weeks with my SO. We are about 4 - 10 weeks aways from NOA2. Besides meeting the parents and going to the beach we plan on getting things checked of the super summarized Post NOA1 Checklist i built. (Yes I'm a geek ) cool.gif

An idea I was toying with was to spend a morning going to the embassy. Since i wont be able to come back during the interview I wanted to check it out and maybe ask a few clarifying questions from "The Interviewer". Since it seems there have been some problems about proof of relationship I thought why not ask the guy what he considers A1 proof? Since I have a few nuances about phone and chat logs I thought i could get the answers ahead of time. I also wanted to get clarification that he will not have problems with us completing the checklist 4 - 10 weeks in advance.

I don't have high expectations but thought what the heck? The experience might be quite interesting... What do you guys think?

Edited by Danny and Chada, 28 February 2009 - 11:08 AM.

Danno2MaleThailand2009-02-28 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
In short, unless you can find some other place where they explicitly require her to be a Permanent Resident (Green card) holder, I don't see anything here that requires that. You should be good to go with just her SSN card, Birth certificate and marriage certificate, and she can get a Texas DL. Perhaps what you were confusing was the need to have her SSN card, not her green card. You absolutely DO need her SSN card to get a DL. But you'll get the SSN quickly, probably before you even get married.

The rules in Illinois are similar and I suspect they are across the 50 states

Thanks for looking up at all of that! I did not indicate to the state trooper I spoke with that I was getting married so that could very well be the missing link. I will call back Monday and check. Wow wouldn't that be great to get that whole mess checked off my post NOA2 list. smile.gif
Danno2MaleThailand2009-02-15 23:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Thank you. I found this on the website and it pretty much corroborates what they told me when I called them a few months ago. This is the requirements as it pertains to our situation.

United States Citizenship Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization with identifiable photo
( N-560, N-561, N-645, N-550, N-55G, N-570 or N-578)

Unexpired Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) or US Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services document issued for a period of at least one year and must be valid for no less than six (6) months from the date presented to the department with a completed application. The document must contain verifiable data and identifiable photo, specifically:

US Citizen Identification Card
(I-179 or I-197)
Resident Alien Card (I-551)
Temporary Resident Identification Card (I-688)
Employment Authorization Card
(I-688A, I-688B or I-766)

A Foreign Passport with a visa (valid or expired) and:


Form I-94 with status code F1, F2, M1, or M2, an unexpired Form I-20, and evidence of current enrollment in an educational institution located in Texas or sponsorship in a visiting worker program or,

Form I-94 with status code J-1 or J-2 and an unexpired Form IAP-66 or Form DS-2019 or,

Unexpired Form I-94 with a defined expiration date: Form I-94 must have been issued for a period of at least one year and have at least six months validity remaining.
Danno2MaleThailand2009-02-15 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (Mommy @ Feb 14 2009, 12:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Danny and Chada @ Feb 14 2009, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey to change this thread up does anyone know about getting a Thai drivers license and an international license for their fiance?

Its imperative my girl get an International License before her visa. She checked on this and believes its very easy to get a license in her home town when she goes back to get her "Verification of unmarried status / Bai Rub Rong Sod " She said it takes 1 day and 500b to get. After that she takes the drivers license to Bangkok (where she lives) and then gets a 1 year International license in 5 days.

Does anyone know about this?


I called them to get the information because that is what I will be doing too. They said bring in the driving license that is valid for 5 yrs and passport to their head office near Jatujak Market/Park (JJ/weekend market), that is the only place that do international driving license. The fee is 500 baht and you can get it the same day that you go to do. I do have my new driving license that have both thai and English but it is international driving license.


I am so confused about the different information I am reading. My girl has never driven before and its not necessary for her to learn to drive before she gets here. (I taught my daughter I can teach her) so we just need to have an international license (according to the Texas Department of Public Safety) because she can not obtain a Texas DL until she gets her green card. They said for many people that takes 1.5 - 2 years. The reason this is so important is that she will need to drive (in a limited way) about 3 months after she gets here. I really need her to be 100% legal and insured. I'm worried about grey area issues coming up if she gets into an accident.

As I said in my original post she told me she should be able to get a Thai drivers license "No questions asked" in her home town and then get the international license in Bangkok.

Since that time several people have with their information and some links. In reading through it I'm very confused. I have read that the "NEW" licenses come in Thai and English. Someone else said only a portion is in English. A link I read states if the license is in English it qualifies as an international license. Then there was the post concerning the 1 yr vs. 5 year license. Also the post about needing to have a license for 1 year to qualify for the international license. LOL,,, I'm really not that smart. Can someone spell this out for my situation? wacko.gif

Edited by Danny and Chada, 15 February 2009 - 08:09 PM.

Danno2MaleThailand2009-02-15 20:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Hey to change this thread up does anyone know about getting a Thai drivers license and an international license for their fiance?

Its imperative my girl get an International License before her visa. She checked on this and believes its very easy to get a license in her home town when she goes back to get her "Verification of unmarried status / Bai Rub Rong Sod " She said it takes 1 day and 500b to get. After that she takes the drivers license to Bangkok (where she lives) and then gets a 1 year International license in 5 days.

Does anyone know about this?
Danno2MaleThailand2009-02-14 01:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
"On a side note, I personally stopped reading the blogs and forums about Thai girls on the internet, it caused more problems and stress then it helped. "

LOL, I was just thinking about that as I read the last few pages of this thread. It's been refreshing to see how everyone has been so supportive...
Danno2MaleThailand2009-02-14 00:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
My S.O. will be checking into the outfit wedding photo situation in bkk in a week or two. I will pass that along when i find out. I saw pictures of her friends on my last trip. She got wedding pictures in bkk (the big photo package) and I think it was about $700. We agreed to do something simple for about 300 ~ 400.

We have had SEVERAL discussions about money. I build a spreadsheet listing all the costs we were talking about (flights, hotels, visa fees, rings, photos, sin sod...) On another tab i listed my income, bills and cash-flow. After I emailed it over we went through the spreadsheet together and decided what we were going to do. Her idea was to get "engaged only" before coming to the US. Because of that we have no ring, Thai wedding, big party or Sin Sod costs. Just as important there is no shame on the family because we are not yet married so those things don't apply.

Since your much further along than me it might not be possible to reset expectations but you might try the spreadsheet idea and see what happens. All girls need a budget biggrin.gif
Danno2MaleThailand2009-02-07 01:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Just as an FYI,,, My S.O. calls me with a 1baut per minute calling card from her cell. Her number shows up on my cell and AT&T detailed bill. I print & highlight the inbound call in 1 color and outbound in another. I plan on summarizing inbound and outbound calls / emails with a cover sheet.

Hopefully this will make our new Embassy friend happy. wacko.gif
Danno2MaleThailand2009-02-04 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
I just went back and read the last 2 pages of the old thread. What a freaking time for me to take a few days off from it and also that thread getting closed down. I FEEL SO UPSET FOR YOU GUYS!

Chada told me she has all the call logs from her cell phone but she often used a card to call me and there is no log of the calls when she used the card. She also said if she uses her cell phone to get the logs its 8bt per minute. I know nothing about what calling cards are available. Can someone give me some advise on what card she can get that will have logs showing proof of her calls to me?

Its 11:30pm and after this I'm going to need a pill... wacko.gif

Danno2MaleThailand2009-02-02 00:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (eric_f @ Feb 1 2009, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HYENA @ Feb 2 2009, 08:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (eric_f @ Feb 1 2009, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Danny and Chada @ Feb 2 2009, 03:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did you get approved on your interview date? If not when will you find out? Sorry if I missed something as I read your post...


Negative!

~Eric



No, only one application was submitted. The 1-129F and G-325A's are submitted at the same time.


Man I was reading this while on MSN with my girl. I about had a panic attack. Since we filed for the K1 I have been doing 90% of the calling because it cost me 1 cent a minute and if we talk all day there is really not much need for MSN or emails. I was like SOB!

My plan was to go back next month for 16 days. It would be our second visit and we would be spending time with mom / dad in the village before heading off to the coast for some fun. We of course would be taking lots of pictures along the way and then updating the proof of relationship packet with everything right about the time we get the NOA2. The relationship would be 1 year at that point (thin I know) but having everything else being cookie cutter i was thinking we would be fine. It looks like we will need a change of strategy on the emails & calls.
I'm sorry but I cant help but be a little pissed. It feels like we are having our method of communication dictated to us by the US government.
Danno2MaleThailand2009-02-02 00:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (eric_f @ Feb 1 2009, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
From what my fiancee experienced, it was the questions that were the easy part. Normal questions, when/where/how did you meet, how many times has he seen you/when did he come back, when do you plan on getting married. Nothing off the wall like fav color, food, or what side of the bed I sleep on. He was just overly scrutinizing of gaps in evidence (which were the times I was in Thailand and cross country for the Marines and was out of contact, but she knew this), and discrepancies from the USCIS side to the consular side. Only thing I can think of was a mis-spelling of her mother's first name on the G-325A and he basically told her that she was lying to me, what an @$$. It's bull chips and there's nothing I can do about it.

If it doesn't get approved, I'll file for a waiver and if that fails, we can marry and try again. Maybe then they'll know we are serious. We had about 30 photos of us together and with family, 20+ pages of call logs, and 20 screen shots of video chats and messenger logs. He didn't mention anything about lack of evidence, so I wouldn't sweat it. Just make sure you have ALL the required documents. Read over packet 3 and 4 multiple times. That seems to be the kicker for most people, especially if they live in northern Thailand and have to make a one-day trip to the local amphur to get anything.

~Eric


Did you get approved on your interview date? If not when will you find out? Sorry if I missed something as I read your post...
Danno2MaleThailand2009-02-01 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
In my K1 application I provided a table based timeline summary as the cover page for my "Proof of Relationship Section" Within the summary page I used a MS Word table that showed the relationship progressing and the type of interaction. Additionally one of the cells provided a reference to the subsection within my "Proof of relationship section" These subsections were broken down into email, chat, phone logs, pictures, passport stamps, tickets, receipts. I will just update this section after my March trip and again when we get the NOA2 (April / May). Sorry if my description is difficult to understand. I can send the MS word document to anyone who wants to see it...


I didn’t think about providing this before but based upon what you are saying I'm going to add to the summary page with totals of our chat logs and phone conversations. We talk about 20 ~ 90 minutes a day and I could not imagine anyone making a case for that being marriage fraud.

Danno2MaleThailand2009-02-01 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresITS ABOUT FRICKIN TIME!!
Congrats to you. Best of luck in the home stretch.
Robert&LiliyaMaleRussia2011-05-03 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Change of job cant support?
You are basing this on just the guaranteed $200 per week. You need to know what Extra you earn based on your commission and then plan accordingly. What happens if you kick butt and make a very nice commission check? The worry is for nothing. You need to know what your total income is and then make an informed decision based on this. You basically only need to earn another $200 per week in commission to be perfectly fine on income. I am not sure what you are selling but if you find that you can’t make $200 more per week then see plan B or C. Just an observation, I may be wrong.
Robert&LiliyaMaleRussia2011-06-01 16:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to document Skype calls-PC to PC
There is a program called "SkypeCallExporter" that will give you a nice record of all the video chats and voice calls from PC to PC.
Robert&LiliyaMaleRussia2011-07-13 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMore Payments?!?
Just remember, your Fiancee will want new shoes more often then your car will need tires. :whistle:
Robert&LiliyaMaleRussia2011-05-23 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGlossy Passport type photos
If she can't find a place to print them there then have her send them to you by email and print them here. You will have to send documents to her with your signature and can send her the photos at this time. You will need 2 to send in with the initial request and she will need 2 for the medical and 2 for the embassy interview.
Robert&LiliyaMaleRussia2011-09-01 01:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Jun 23 2009, 09:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
From what I've read, the series will need to be complete before AOS. Otherwise she may receive an RFE for incomplete vaccination supplement record (I-693A). I am not certain about whether Nern's is complete or not, but will take care of it once she arrives.



Thats what i have read as well.
Danno2MaleThailand2009-06-23 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Is anyone keeping track of how many girls are coming over in June and July? Seems like a Thai invasion.. smile.gif
Danno2MaleThailand2009-06-21 01:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Jun 16 2009, 07:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancée does not believe they'll let her in until around 12 to 12:30 for her 1 pm interview. Anyone else know whether she'll be allowed in earlier than that?


Chada had the 1:00PM appointment and they did not. When she came back at 12:45 they were the last in line. If she wants to be in the front of the line I would say wait. If not tell her to go across the street and relax till 12:30. I would certainly have her in the vicinity at 12:00. Don't be late or rushing.
Danno2MaleThailand2009-06-16 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Chada told me a little story about meeting someone at the interview. Both girls were not let in during lunch so they went across the street and ate together. After that they went back and the other girl interviewed first. The details were hard to understand but the jest of it was the embassy knew that the petitioner was still married and living with his wife. (tax forms???). At the window they asked the beneficiary many times if she knew about it. She said no every time. They denied the visa of course. As Chada walked back to the BTS with her she said the girl was not upset AT ALL and when the girl talked to someone on the phone it was no surprise at all when she got denied. I explained what fraud meant and Chada said yes of course the embassy knew it and the girl knew it.. SHe just wanted to come to America.

I tell this story to put contrast the amount of preparation, attention to detail and legitimacy of relationship we have as compared with some of the off the wall ####### the embassy must see on a daily basis.

Edited by Danny and Chada, 16 June 2009 - 08:02 AM.

Danno2MaleThailand2009-06-16 07:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (rsn @ Jun 16 2009, 07:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Jun 16 2009, 06:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just two days away from the interview, my fiancée is a bit nervous. I feel far more confident since we've done our homework and there have been some optimistic reports coming from the embassy over the past two weeks.


I'm pretty nervous myself, but my fiancee is definitely more calm. I can't wait for this to be over with so I can hopefully bring Kat back with me. I'd sure hate to fly back to the U.S. alone. We spent the morning going over evidence and preparing for the interview. Less than 2 days away as well. My fiancee will likely see yours at the embassy on Thursday. I hope there is something to help me pass the time while I am waiting outside. We're at Som's Guesthouse on Sukhumvit Soi 22, BTW.


I know its hard to do but really try to enjoy it... You are way prepared and legit. Since the recent change in interviewers pretty much everyone who is on this forum has passed through with no problems. I really think you will be fine. Go have some fun. Take your girl shopping!! wink.gif
Danno2MaleThailand2009-06-16 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (raptorea01 @ Jun 13 2009, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Question

When you send in all the required packet 3 information and the embassy reviews and sends you packet 4. Why do they not say at time of you submitting packet 3 docs to them that there is a problem and wait for the interview to tell you that.? Do they even look at what is sent to them in packet 3 or just go ahead and schedule the interview
auto? and say you need more documents?


There were lots of problems a few months ago with the embassy giving everyone the run around. Everything seems to have cleared up and that guy does not seem to be around. Just triple check the list they gave you. If you have any questions ask us here.

Danno2MaleThailand2009-06-13 21:20:00
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QUOTE (daboyz @ Jun 13 2009, 05:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There's a knife behind that pretty smile.



The first time I went to Thailand was in 2001 to skydive. The owner of the Dollhouse was an American skydiver who moved over there. He emailed all of us a "Christmas Photo" right before our trip over there. Pretty effective advertising...
Danno2MaleThailand2009-06-13 21:17:00
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QUOTE (AaronLV @ Jun 10 2009, 11:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Wow we are all going to have to get a Summer 09 Thai reunion going. I'm calling for Vegas.


Sounds good to me! We are in Vegas and makes it easy for me to make it.


Aaron I didnt think you would have a problem with it.
Danno2MaleThailand2009-06-10 23:36:00
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Wow we are all going to have to get a Summer 09 Thai reunion going. I'm calling for Vegas.

Funny story I got a PM today from a fellow VJ'er. He and his fiancee were at the embassy picking up visas at the same time. They started talking and he was trying to hook me up by telling Chada the clinic would be fine without her and to come see me ASAP. smile.gif Man you talk about a small world!!!!

Edited by Danny and Chada, 10 June 2009 - 09:57 PM.

Danno2MaleThailand2009-06-10 21:56:00
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Thank you Noi..

I was the one with the funky phone records. I'm not sure how long the no phone cards rule was in place but it was a surprise to me to find out they would not accept the phone company records. That was one of the reasons i did the cover letter for the proof of relationship. It explained any issues up front. Search back 1 week and you can find a link to my letter.

In our interview nothing was brought up at all. We only had about 11 months and 2 trips to provide proof and we were fine. Don't stress about it. Just send in the phone card records and attach a letter explaining it was an error on your part and you ask for them to consider that as only a small portion of the entire package.

Danno2MaleThailand2009-06-10 21:39:00
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I'm thinking about getting Chada an AT&T prepaid SIM card to put into her phone (it works on our networks) so she can call me before she enters POE and may possibly be able to call if she gets hung up in POE. Prices seem reasonable at $1 each day you use the phone and free calling to other AT&T customers.

Has anyone thought about getting their girls a phone for POE and afterwards?

Any idea if an AT&T prepaid sim is available for purchase in Bangkok or someplace on the net that will deliver to Bangkok?
Danno2MaleThailand2009-06-08 21:36:00