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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (kh1982 @ Jun 5 2009, 02:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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she picks the visa up on the 10th at 3pm


about the interview it was a women who spoke thia and english she said she was very nice and they where joking she only asked 2 qestions how many times did i come to thialand ?
where did she meet me? for the most part she said she was worried for nothing i hope everey buddy getts the good news too

NC thia where in north carolina are you i live in raleigh


Congratulations!

This is quite encouraging! With the shift toward receiving most of the paperwork with Packet 3 submission, I wonder if they're doing most of the work up front now, so that the interview is just a formal step that is relatively stress-free: Present evidence, answer a few questions and get rubber stamped.



ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-06-05 06:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Hua Hin is my favorite beach town in Thailand. The Eastern side of Koh Pha-ngan is my favorite beach; there's a legendary resort there, very akin to the book "The Beach" which also took place in that area and coincidently has a Scottish lass running the place. The name is 'Mai Pen Rai.' Perfect, huh?

Welcome Alan. If you have any questions about Thailand or the visa process, read the guide or search for key words on the site or our sub-forum. We've about answered 'em all and would be happy to make up whatever we don't know.

ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-06-03 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
I pray she has the kind white lady instead of baldy.

Edit: While living there I was able to get one year opened ended round trip fare for $850 on EVA. I miss those days.

Edited by ThaitoUSA, 03 June 2009 - 12:27 PM.

ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-06-03 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (rsn @ Jun 3 2009, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Jun 3 2009, 12:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looks like our ladies shall be going in together Ron.


Am I Ron, or is there some other person named Ron who also has an interview at this date/time?



Yes, you are Ron Ray. Typo and by the time I picked up on it, couldn't go back to change it.



ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-06-03 10:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
From the Bangkok Embassy's website:

QUOTE
We hope the above information has helped answer your questions.
If after looking through the material above and the links we provided, you still have questions regarding a case pending at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, please see our contact instructions below:
• Please send an additional email to visasbkk@state.gov with the following information
• Subject Line
1. Must contain the words “Inquiry”
2. Case Number: Include the case number (with prefix of BNK)
3. Applicant’s surname: include in the subject line.
• Text of Message: Include the full name of the petitioner, applicant, type of visa, nationality of applicant (Thai or other) and your contact information in the first paragraph. Follow this with your specific concerns in the subsequent paragraphs.


http://bangkok.usemb...-questions.html

ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-06-03 07:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (wasabi @ Jun 3 2009, 05:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For some reason they have been completely ignoring my emails. I'm just simply asking if they got my papers or not. I am in Bangkok but I don't know if I can go there and ask or not. I think they are a bunch of incompetent fools over there but me going there could make matters worse.


I did not include this in the former post, but of course I also recommend that all correspondence be concise and polite: I believe that was also part of my success. I refused to email the embassy until my fiancée changed her attitude. At first she was angry about the wait and others receiving dates before us. I told her "I am happy to email the embassy, but I will not do so from such an energy." I did not email them out of anger or indignation, rather from a place of willingness. Energy or intention behind our acts is the single most critical factor in all endeavors. I really like that guy, Cesar Milan who has the show "Dog Whisperer" because he recognizes this as well. He teaches the humans to come from an energy of acceptance, willingness, courage, and the dogs respond to that. In each episode he admonishes "It's not what you are saying or doing. It's that silent energy you are projecting."

With all due respect sir, your previous post underscores the energy you are presently projecting. There is much going on within the walls of the embassy that none of us are privy to. You may find a higher degree of success and happiness if you change the way you see the situation. I do wish you all the best.
ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-06-03 06:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Any suggestions for Bangkok travel agents? I recall someone giving an email address of an agent near Khao San Rd. they recommended. Any others? If things go smoothly and the fiancée has her visa on June 22nd, I'd like for her to buy the plane ticket that day.

She may try to be here for the 4th of July.
ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-06-03 01:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Congratulations Will! Seems like whatever dark cloud hovered over the BNK embassy has now passed.

Less than 2 days after sending an email inquiring into how come others who returned paperwok after us were getting interviews before us, my fiancée got an email stating that her interview shall be on June 18th at 1 pm as well. Looks like our ladies shall be going in together Ron. They never did get back to me, but I don't mind in the least: it seems like they acted on my email and that's all that counts. Should be duly noted that emailing may assist the process and any future petitioners should be recommended to do so throughout the process.


ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-06-03 00:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (uscandual @ Jun 1 2009, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Isn't Hillary Clinton supposed to be attending the ASEAN Summit in Thailand in July?
Maybe they want to clear the decks of all our moldy old files that have been stinking up the joint, before the boss shows up.


Our petition has been sitting out since October 2008. It's been in Bangkok since the beginning of March. It's been through the hot season and into the rainy season now. . I bet that thing is stanky! When I told a colleague at school the situation, he replied, "Man, you should have thrown 1,000 Baht in like that guy on the message board suggested."

That story reminds me of a story my grandmother has told me about my great-grandfather. He came over from the Old World, and while taking his citizenship test, which he could hardly understand due to his lack of English, he stopped the officer and said "Sir, look here. Look here." as he removed his derby hat to reveal a crisp $50 bill (in 1920's mind you) tucked up inside. The officer gave him a stern look and said "Do you know it's a crime to bribe a federal officer?" To which great-grandpa Daniel quickly replaced his hat and said "Oh, nothing, nothing." He did get his papers.

ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-06-01 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Congratulations Danny!!

I just emailed the embassy asking "How come you said you'd schedule our interview in order and those who returned Packet 3 after us have been receiving interview dates?" I am not not one to rock the boat, but my fiancée is getting quite perturbed and it's more for her.

All the best to you will.
ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-06-01 07:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (girarm @ May 29 2009, 02:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think the fact that we go through this process makes us better husbands and wives because we appreciate those we love a little more and can really never forget the pain and suffering that we went through to get them here. So chin up, hang in there and your time will come.


I entirely agree with this. Our relationship began nearly five years ago, while I was living in Bangkok and has continued for the last three years that I've been back in USA, and all of it has brought us closer and instilled a profound gratitude for what we have created. So many folks around us on both sides say "I can't believe you're still together." "I could never do that." etc. We take this is a positive sign that we have a very healthy relationship.

ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-05-29 14:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (uscandual @ May 29 2009, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hope you get yours scheduled asap Pete ... I rather suspect you will get good news very soon.

I agree - it's INCREDIBLY frustrating to know that cases are not handled in FIFO order. The system is aggravating enough without feeling that it's also fundamentally unfair with respect to order.

Not to take anything away from those who get early approvals - I don't begrudge anyone who gets through the system more quickly. I admit to envy, but not anger.
I save my wrath for the system, not the people moving through it.

Good luck Pete, Danny and everyone still waiting for a date ----- I expect to see your 'happy' emails soon!



I am not even frustrated by the system. I've learned that acceptance is such an incredibly strong energy field, that by aligning with it, all of life's challenges become a breeze, and it also results in a healthier happier experience. I am just making note of it in order that others may better understand the process and its hiccups.





ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-05-29 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Congrats on getting the interview dates! Hopefully ours shall come soon too!

As of May 21, the IV Unit has acknowledged that they received our Packet 3 on April 17 and they have not requested any additional information.

QUOTE
We received the documents and will schedule your interview in order.


I am glad for Mike, but doesn't it seem like they are scheduling out of order if they received his on May 7?

Well, here's to hoping for good news soon!
ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-05-29 07:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
One point that had been noted once by a member, I apologize for forgetting who, was that approximately a year ago around the same time, there was a significantly longer wait between the embassy receiving the I-129F and scheduling the interview.

See here: http://www.visajourn...e-k1-historical

By June, they were conducting interviews from petitions about 100 days out. By the fall, it bottomed out and has been on the rise since. The analyistical mind loves to find patterns and perhaps we are just riding the cycle. This is not to explain away the other erratic behavior of late, but to contextualize the increased wait we've experienced.

Part of the reason I was lulled into believing that the longest leg was from NOA1 to NOA2 is that the K-1 Flowchart here on VJ states it's about 1 week from returning Packet 3 till the interview date.

http://www.visajourn...amp;page=k1flow


My father told me today "Don't even begin to feel a bit of concern or anxiety until you say the words 'I do." then get ready for the stress!" I love the way dad puts things.
ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-05-28 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
I worked at a Thai university and renewing the 1 year business visa was easy. I'd pile into a minivan with a group of foreign professors to the immigration office once a year. I'd show my face to the officer upstairs, go downstairs and hand them a few thousand Baht for a multi-entry visa and be on my way. I never checked in every 90 days, though I believe folks on business visas are required to as well. A secretary from my university knew the officers well and did all the leg work. Looking back on it, I was spoiled. If anyone cares to work at my former university, I can put you in touch with the chair of the English department.
ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-05-27 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Having lived among Thai, I am calling BS on this one. They love to talk a fine talk, but lets see them even attempt to enforce this. Say my wife and I have a joint bank account in America, from which she transfers money into her Thai bank account in order to purchase land. They are not going to look into who deposited the money in the account in America.

Just look at some points in the article:

QUOTE
Many members of the public have complained that it takes up to a year to complete a transaction that should only take one day, he said.


QUOTE
Mr Anuwat, a former governor of both Phang Nga and Samut Prakan provinces, said he was satisfied on the first two points, but rated the general level of success among land officials nationwide at speeding up their work rate at “only 30%”.


I'd like to point out that one of the three criteria that is being satisfactorily met is dress code! They have much more pressing issues to address than chase after land buying farang. The only reason he made that comment whatsoever is in the context of all the foreigners who are buying up Phuket real estate.

And when he says

QUOTE
“If the Thai spouse has enough money to buy the house that is fine, but if the Thai has no money and uses money given to him or her by a foreigner to acquire property, that is against the law. If we check and find out later that a Thai person has been using money from a foreigner to buy land anywhere in Thailand, we will revoke title deeds,” he said


it is to be read as "We will demand an obscene amount of tea money."

I would think that any American spouse who can successfully navigate US immigration should have absolutely no problem helping his Thai wife purchase land in Thailand without any commotion.


ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-05-27 18:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Several years ago a friend visiting from America had had a friend, Wally, at the Bangkok embassy. I doubt he is still there, but I wish he were. He was young and seemed a cut above most civil servants. I asked him, "What do you do in particular?" He responded "Mostly visit Americans in jail for doing something stupid." He went on, "Every month or so, I am called to Pattaya to find an old retiree found dead in a hotel room with a bottle of Viagra sitting on the night stand."

I just wish they'd get to our interviews about now.
ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-05-27 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
It's been several years since I've been there but I believe that the IV Unit is on the opposite side of the road of where the American Citizen's Services Unit is. Guards at the gates are happy to direct lost fiancées.
ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-05-25 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
We had submitted Packet 3 on April 17, 2009 and have yet to receive an interview date. I emailed the embassy yesterday to confirm receipt and asked if we could have an interview date scheduled in June. I know this is not their policy, but I figured that it couldn't hurt to ask. They responded in less than 24 hours confirming they have received packet 3 and that they "will schedule your interview in order."

As rsn said, others have been waiting since the end of March, so I guess we'll have to wait our place in line. I am still confident that we may get an June date, thanks to AaronLV's comment that just because the case is not listed on the interview schedule does not mean it might not be scheduled during that time period.

May we all get interivew dates soon!
ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-05-21 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (AaronLV @ May 20 2009, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wouldn't count it out. We were never on any schedules that were posted on their website either.


Thank you very much for this information. It is quite reassuring that we may still be scheduled for this upcoming month. My fiancée combed the list so thoroughly, that she noticed that one case number was identical to ours except that two numbers in the middle were switched. She asked me "Do you think this could have been a typo?" Normally I'd say "No, it's probably just a coinicidence." However, since beginning this process and hearing all the stories I responded "Yes! It might be." So I emailed them to ensure that Packet 3 has been received and whether that in fact was our case number mistyped. We'll see what the reply says.


Again, thank you for reminding me that anything is possible and we'll just have to wait and see.



ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-05-20 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
My fiancée just called and woke me up to tell me that the new schedule was up. I answer in a fog "Hello?" "Honey, bad news, the new schedule is up and we're not on it." Like I really needed to be woken up to hear that!!

Looks like our summer wedding may need to be postponed. The interviews are scheduled through the third week of June and we were planning around the last week of July. I hope the rest of you did get interview dates.
ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-05-20 04:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
I own one almost identical to this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/...em=180348400267

I bought it in Thailand for around 3,000 Baht back in 2003. It is the best! Rice always comes out perfectly, never burnt; nothing sticks, period. After purchasing it, I became a rice snob and wouldn't eat at restaurants whose rice was stale, overcooked, etc.

Obviously this Japanese import would be cost prohibitive for most, but if your significant other is willing to send or bring one from Thailand, they may still be in the 3,000 Baht range. It does not have a transformer to work internationally, so you would need one of those as well in USA.
ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-05-16 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
We're in the same boat. Packet 3 was received just under 30 days ago and no word. We have not tried emailing, as I figured we'd get the same response if any. We have a tentative wedding date set for July 26th, which I had thought would be plenty of time, but am getting more concerned about it as each week passes. I keep checking the embassy's website daily looking for that updated interview schedule. As an optimist and a believer in karma, I trust that no matter what works out, it shall be for the best; although it may not be what I want or expect, it is in the highest good nonetheless. This affords a higher degree of equanimity in facing the vicissitudes of life.
ThaitoUSAMaleThailand2009-05-14 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHello everyone, I am starting the K-1 process
QUOTE (nowhereman @ Jun 21 2009, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It says "original statements". A fax by definition is not an original statement. Can you get by with a fax? Maybe... but why chance it?


Indeed, I guess I better get her to mail it to me.
CopperbladeMaleIndonesia2009-06-21 21:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHello everyone, I am starting the K-1 process
QUOTE (nowhereman @ Jun 21 2009, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Copperblade @ Jun 21 2009, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks. My fiance just asked me if we both need to each send the letter/statement that we will get married within 90 days of the visa, or if we just send 1 letter with both of our signatures.

Looks like I need to first find out where I need to send this if I'm from Maryland. Would it be ok if she faxed me the letter, and I printed it out?

Individual letters are needed... what I did is set up a FedEX account and my fiancee mailed me the required documents.


Yeah, that make sense that individual statements are needed. Do they need to have originals? I guess I can call them and ask.

Here is what the instruction form says:

"Provide original statements from you and your fiancé(e)
whom you plan to marry within 90 days of his or her
admission, and copies of any evidence you wish to
submit to establish your mutual intent;"

I was hoping she could sign and fax me a statement which I could include with my letter. I will call them about it.

CopperbladeMaleIndonesia2009-06-21 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHello everyone, I am starting the K-1 process
Thanks. My fiance just asked me if we both need to each send the letter/statement that we will get married within 90 days of the visa, or if we just send 1 letter with both of our signatures.

Looks like I need to first find out where I need to send this if I'm from Maryland. Would it be ok if she faxed me the letter, and I printed it out?

CopperbladeMaleIndonesia2009-06-21 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHello everyone, I am starting the K-1 process
Hi everyone. I found this site to be the most helpful site in getting the K-1 visa done, so I really am glad it's here. I could have sworn I saw a little "how-to" list of steps on here somewhere, but I seem to have lost where that is.

Anyway, my fiance and I got engaged in January. We kind of had hoped to have the wedding in her country (Indonesia), and started right away with the religious preparations (required for marriage in Indonesia). I kept contacting the US Embassy trying to get information on how I could start the visa process, or if I could get a tourist visa, etc. so we could be together relatively soon after the wedding. The answers they gave were never really "to the point" i.e. they never explained that if we got married there, it would only be after the wedding we could start the process. We found that out from consulting a lawyer.

So although it feels kind of late in the game for us, we have decided to do an bethrothal/engagement ceremony in Indonesia, and go with the K-1 visa to get married here. Honestly, it turns out that this will make it easier for everyone involved, so it's a good thing. And I get to start the process right away.

So that's my story.... I guess I'll be browsing the site and gathering information along the way.

CopperbladeMaleIndonesia2009-06-21 19:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate Number?
QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Jun 21 2009, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It is a vague 2-part question - if your fiancé was a citizen from birth - you do not need to enter a certificate number (the certificate number is in reference to being a US citizen through naturalization - hence a naturalization certificate number). good.gif


Thanks for the clarification. My birth certificate doesn't even have a number on it. But they'll be getting a copy anyway.
CopperbladeMaleIndonesia2009-06-21 22:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a expiry
I noticed on the g-325a form on the USCIS site, it says the expiry is 5/31/2009

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, no worries right?
CopperbladeMaleIndonesia2009-06-22 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMultiple occupations on the g-325A ?
QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Jun 22 2009, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Copperblade @ Jun 22 2009, 02:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I work for a company where I had two fairly distinct positions, or at least job titles. Do I list that company twice?

Just once is fine for the entire period. good.gif


Thanks, you are pretty fast on those responses.
CopperbladeMaleIndonesia2009-06-22 15:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMultiple occupations on the g-325A ?
I work for a company where I had two fairly distinct positions, or at least job titles. Do I list that company twice?
CopperbladeMaleIndonesia2009-06-22 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt all happened so quickly... do I go to interview with my fiance?
Hmmm, seems a bit difficult to coordinate. I've been talking to her about it.

* The embassy suggested she do the medical report within one week of submitting it.
* After the checkup, the medical report takes about 1 week.
* After the paperwork, the time to interview is between 1 - 7 days
* It takes me 2 - 3 days to get to Indonesia (considering the time zone difference).

So if I want to make it there, I'm guessing I should plan the trip 7 days after her checkup. And she can hold the report until the day I got there... but then, what if they take a whole week to set up the interview? How will I know when to get the round trip ticket for?

CopperbladeMaleIndonesia2009-11-11 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt all happened so quickly... do I go to interview with my fiance?
Oh and by the way, I am allowed to go to the interview according to:

http://www.visajourn...amp;cty=Jakarta


CopperbladeMaleIndonesia2009-11-10 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt all happened so quickly... do I go to interview with my fiance?
Thanks for the feedback. I think I get the general idea about how it works. My only fear is if they say "your interview is in 2 weeks" then it won't be long enough notice for me to organize the trip and/or the ticket will be prohibitively expensive.
CopperbladeMaleIndonesia2009-11-10 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt all happened so quickly... do I go to interview with my fiance?
I was expecting the process to take longer. I seemed to get the paperwork relatively fast (within 3 months). Before I knew it, I had gotten an email from the embassy saying to have my fiance submit a collection of forms. So I guess this is the final step before the interview?

I'm not sure if I'm allowed or required to go to the interview with her. It seems like by the time it's scheduled it's going to be pretty hard for me to get a ticket to do so.

CopperbladeMaleIndonesia2009-11-09 14:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshas anyone dealt with easyfiance visa
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Dec 18 2009, 04:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why would anyone quit their job?


Yeah, in most cases there's no benefit to quitting.

In my case, she was working overseas on a contract. She would have been required to stay overseas while this was going on, and I don't see any way that would have worked.
CopperbladeMaleIndonesia2009-12-18 17:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion of the context of hardship in K1

If you come asking for advice on a public forum then be open to the advice you are going to get. Oh, and 30 days to live will not be good for your petition (not enough time) also I need to question what is your GF getting out of this relationship with you? definately not a life time of love and commitment, maybe a GC. :whistle:


It's none of your business, and that is really uncalled for.


Thanks again to everyone. I don't know anything about threads, but go ahead and close it.
Shane0210MalePhilippines2010-02-16 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion of the context of hardship in K1

I hope your GF is aware of the chances of her getting to be with you and getting to the US and won't be to shook up if you guys can't get the visa.


If that doesn't get her too shook up maybe the fact that I'm 900 pounds, hooked up to 10 machines, foaming at the mouth, and with 30 days to live will. No, we are aware, and I haven't shared any details on here.

Note: Sarcasm

Edited by shane7721237, 16 February 2010 - 02:22 PM.

Shane0210MalePhilippines2010-02-16 14:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion of the context of hardship in K1

Hardship is not an option as you would like to believe. You either need a hardship waiver or you don't, in which case, you would not need to enquire about it. Not wanting to travel or travelling being an inconvenience is no basis for a waiver. Whatever your reasons to not travel till now do not sound like they will qualify you for a waiver. The question is -
Are you incapacitated to qualify to apply for a waiver? If not then its not an option and a visit to the Phillipines is your only option.


I never said it was, and I'm not gong to comment on it further. Since I never gave reasons to begin with.
Shane0210MalePhilippines2010-02-16 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion of the context of hardship in K1
Thanks for sharing JohnnyQuest. After I make my decision and all I'll come back and share the results. I may decide to see if we can meet in a 3rd country first and If not, I'll see if family will shoulder the loan for meeting however difficult it may be. Thanks again everyone, most to those of you who didn't make this personal, it's stress filled enough.
Shane0210MalePhilippines2010-02-16 13:45:00