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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Ok another silly question that should be obvious...I fill out I-134 for support correct? But packet 4 contains I-864? Is this just for immigrant visas that need the form? or which one do they need?
JD63MaleThailand2009-12-07 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
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PS any tips for getting her acclimated to the Midwest winter? It seems like that first one might be a little rough.


Haha.. I have no idea. My wife can barely tolerate the winter here in Tampa Bay.

We went to Manhattan for Christmas last year and she nearly died; it was only in 20s-30s...


sounds like i got my work cut out for me. I think the days of keeping the thermostat under 60 are over.
JD63MaleThailand2009-12-07 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
PS any tips for getting her acclimated to the Midwest winter? It seems like that first one might be a little rough.
JD63MaleThailand2009-12-07 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
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I have a quick question folks, and it was a bit unclear in the BKK embassy info page. Do they require all vaccinations/tests (like all the boosters) to be completed before the interview? Is there a good way for her to do this (i'm especially concerned about MMR since its 3x) if she grew up in Isarn and doesn't recall what she got?


The series doesn't need to be completed before the interview. If I remember correctly (all the way back to June) the series only needs to be started and doesn't even need to be current.


Thanks, that makes a lot more sense.
JD63MaleThailand2009-12-07 21:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
I have a quick question folks, and it was a bit unclear in the BKK embassy info page. Do they require all vaccinations/tests (like all the boosters) to be completed before the interview? Is there a good way for her to do this (i'm especially concerned about MMR since its 3x) if she grew up in Isarn and doesn't recall what she got?
JD63MaleThailand2009-12-07 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
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hi all,

i need some help please. my husband's best friend has a predicament. he had a child with a girl in thailand, prior to meeting his wife and getting married. i will try to just use bullets so you can see it all quickly rather than a long drawn out story.

the knowns:
child is his, through dna testing
wants to bring child here
child not mentioned at all on any immigration documents

the unknowns:
whether or not the father is on the birth certificate (hope to know that today)
if it is possible to petition for the child (now six)

any insight is greatly appreciated apparently the mother has married an moved to singapore and left the child behind with an ailing grandparent so he would like to move rather quickly.

thank you!


please don't use bullets next time. I really freak out!

Have you logged onto the embassy sites? Most the information is quite sensible and searchable (just checking since I wouldn't want you to get any misinfo).


I think the child would fall under jurisdiction of the Child Citizen Act and you'd file N-600K, as long as they're under 18, but I'm not an expert.
JD63MaleThailand2009-09-22 00:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
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Sent the K1 packet last week, checked the tracking number and it got delivered on Friday. Hoping it all goes well and looking forward to visiting BKK in January.

Anyone know if having a B2 helps at all for going through interview? Is there some sort of background checks they might have already done?


They will perform background checks on you and your fiancee during the K1 process. I would assume at least a simple check is done before issuing a tourist visa as well. Not sure if receiving a tourist visa in itself has any effect on your K1 since they are different types of visas, but B2s are not easy to obtain for Thai citizens, so it seems like all should be well for you. My wife was unable to obtain a tourist visa and still received a K1 so... Just speculation though.


Yeah I was just curious if it might speed up the process. I'm not too worried about her receiving a K1, she's a professional and speaks perfect english.




I'm sure all will be fine, but her level of education and ability to speak English may not be as critical to obtaining a K1 visa as you might think. During the first stage (I-129F), the USCIS is mainly concerned with you and proof that you two have met w/in the last two years. At the interview, they will, for the most part, be interested in being convinced that the relationship is genuine. It's not necessarily a cakewalk. During the first half of this year, getting a visa was apparently a trying process at the Bangkok embassy.


Thanks for the info, I understand it's not a cakewalk, and I'm sure I'll need this boards advice when it gets to that.
JD63MaleThailand2009-09-21 23:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
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Sent the K1 packet last week, checked the tracking number and it got delivered on Friday. Hoping it all goes well and looking forward to visiting BKK in January.

Anyone know if having a B2 helps at all for going through interview? Is there some sort of background checks they might have already done?


They will perform background checks on you and your fiancee during the K1 process. I would assume at least a simple check is done before issuing a tourist visa as well. Not sure if receiving a tourist visa in itself has any effect on your K1 since they are different types of visas, but B2s are not easy to obtain for Thai citizens, so it seems like all should be well for you. My wife was unable to obtain a tourist visa and still received a K1 so... Just speculation though.


Yeah I was just curious if it might speed up the process. I'm not too worried about her receiving a K1, she's a professional and speaks perfect english.
JD63MaleThailand2009-09-21 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Sent the K1 packet last week, checked the tracking number and it got delivered on Friday. Hoping it all goes well and looking forward to visiting BKK in January.

Anyone know if having a B2 helps at all for going through interview? Is there some sort of background checks they might have already done?
JD63MaleThailand2009-09-21 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReady to begin our Journey
As for number 2, she should be able to go to her local Amphur that logged her birth. THey should have records of her parents and can give you copy of birth certificate.

I agree she shouldn't need to register marriage in Thailand. What's her status in Germany currently? Is she back in Thailand? Where will you interview?
JD63MaleThailand2010-06-16 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespositive TB test

I've only read briefly about the protocol for treatment. I don't know if they do cultures monthly. I do know that a culture can take a long time to grow. It can show positive signs of the bacteria within weeks, but it takes two full months before they can conclude it's negative. The scenario where the smears are positive but the cultures are negative would generally mean they see bacteria on the slide, but it either doesn't grow in the culture (it's inactive) or it's a bacteria other than TB. In that case, the panel physician uses their "clinical judgment" to decide whether or not to continue treatment.

There is always a serious risk when you stop a treatment program involving antibiotics. The early stages of treatment usually kill off the weaker strains of the bacteria. If you stop treatment at that stage then you leave the more virulent strains of the bacteria to flourish. Having survived the initial treatment, the new infection is often much more difficult to treat because it develops a resistance to the drugs, which means the physician has to use more potent drugs with potentially more harmful side effects to treat it.

If you decide to stop treatment then the panel physician is not going to clear your fiancee to travel to the US. She will be classified inadmissible. The upside is that the drugs will no longer be doing potential damage to her organs. The downside is that the infection could return with a vengeance, and could require longer treatment with stronger drugs. However, if you are really convinced that the drugs are doing damage to her kidneys then you should consult with a physician who has experience with TB. You need qualified advice from someone who understands the risk and can help you make a decision. Just understand that if you pull the plug on treatment then she's not coming to the US.



Cultures take 12-14 days to grow, then additional time for drug sensitivity testing, even then it's only about 80% sensitive in diagnosing active cases.
JD63MaleThailand2010-07-22 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespositive TB test
As a health professional, I would strongly encourage you to take the medication. TB is notorious for evading diagnostic tests.
JD63MaleThailand2010-07-22 08:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHepatitis Not Required?

Hi marriedtomrg,

Thanks for your reply. So you did not get Hep A/B, and you received your Visa without any issue? I've researched hepatitis a bit, and there doesn't seem to be any age requirement. I don't understand why the doctor wouldn't give her hep A/B. And it indeed on the list of required vaccinations: http://bangkok.usemb...ckage_may09.pdf

I just don't get it... Why would this be on the list if she didn't need the vaccination?

Thanks.


It's because of the way the schedules work here. If you're older you're not required to have the Hep series, but I would get it in thailand anyway because it's probably more affordable
JD63MaleThailand2010-09-28 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHepatitis Not Required?
The vaccination requirements if your AOS for an adult are Td or Tdap (tetanus, diptheria, and/or pertussis), MMR, and varicella. IF you're from Thailand I can tell you for a fact these are the three they will give you, and that you will get followed up on to fill out the vaccine schedule for AOS. My wife got boosters for these, and then blood titers stateside to confirm immunity. You had to do a second round? Had she not had these before? Then you won't need the tests as the schedule should be complete (maybe not with MMR)

IF you have a child I believe the schedule is expanded to include Hep A/B, polio, Hib, seasonal influenza, and the pneumococcal conjugate. Varicella too f you have no exposure history

http://www.cdc.gov/i...structions.html
JD63MaleThailand2010-09-28 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOutstanding student loan
As Ning said they'll contact the family and try to do it that way. My wife has a student loan and they were hassling her grandma (consigner) about it since she's been out of the country for several years now. We now just wire money to her friend every year and pay it that way.

Otherwise it will have no impact on immigration, as far as the US is concerned.
JD63MaleThailand2010-11-04 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK 1 Visa
Congrats!

There's a lot of helpful people on this board, many with Thai husbands or wives. Check out the Sawasdee (I think its on fourth or fifth iteration) thread for detailed questions you'll have later on in the process.

Don't sweat the buddhist ceremony, it should not be a problem at the embassy, just don't rub it in their face with a bunch of pictures that could be misconstrued as an official wedding. Anyway, follow the guides, fill in your timeline, and sit back for a long wait. Better start now with your fiance collecting birth certs and signatures and the things in the guides that may be needed later on.
JD63MaleThailand2010-11-29 22:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 to 'travel' visa?
I agree with completely with rsn and ning, and you would be wise to follow their advice. They helped me greatly when I was going through some of this. Although it seems pressing on her now, it will be so much easier for you in the future to sit it out, adjust, and then you are much more able to move freely. Plus it will greatly help solidify your relationship together (Sorry, I am not trying to be a life coach here, but there are so many adjustments you will both have to make in the near future that waiting for AOS is trivial)

My wife has been in the midwest for a year now, and the winter's are difficult. I would recommend everything rsn listed, as well as one thing he forgot, helping her connect in the community and with thai people there. Whether it is through the wat, restaraunts, the university, etc, help her get involved and socializing with people there. They can help her adjust and feel more comfortable. Thai culture is much more gregarious then US and loneliness is a real issue you need to address, especially in a midwestern winter where she cannot work or be independent.

Hello TT2. Your're wife is definitely not alone. The adjustment from Thailand to the midwest is a difficult one for some, initially. Winter is not generally a good time for a Thai to start their experience in the midwest, but what's done is done. I've heard this story many times before, and I can assure you that your fiancee will adjust if she gives it a little time. Some things that will make it easier for her:

  • Ability to call her family back in Thailand. There are many cheap ways to do this. Skype via a computer, Skype via a regular phone, magic jack (mailed to her family). There are a number of other good voice over IP services that will do the job.
  • Food, as you may know, is really important to Thais. If you haven't already, take her to an Asian supermarket and get her some papaya, jackfruit, sticky rice, or, even the dreaded durian.
  • A heated mattress pad is really nice in the winter. My wife couldn't live without one. You can get a nice one for a king bed w/ dual heat controls for well under $100.
  • Have your fiancee check out usvisa4thai.com. It's a website for Thai people that have immigrated to the U.S. Lots of networking and friendships to be found there for her. She will never make it here if she doesn't start networking. Trust me.
  • If your fiancee is buddhist, find the nearest wat.
I might be forgetting some things, but that's a start. Her life here will likely get better with time.


JD63MaleThailand2011-01-11 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRejection Notice. One or more of the following field(s) were not completed: 'Part B Address'
It must have been the country code, because they wouldn't know what "GB" is and there's a missmatch on the current country/home country of the fiance. Otherwise they don't really need the abroad address at all besides the embassy to forward it to, and it's a huge pain when you have to change it.

Also this probably never made it to an adjudicator, it never made it through processing at the facility.
JD63MaleThailand2011-01-19 11:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary address/phone number change while petition in process
You can actually catch it while it's processing, I did just this. After multiple phonecalls, I found out the only way to change the form is to send a formal request letter to USCIS. I didn't send a whole copy as John and Mari said, but that couldn't hurt. Send a written letter formally requesting the change. Be sure to include your DOB, NOA1#, the beneficiary's name and DOB, as well as both the old and new address.

I know they received this letter and that it worked, the address was modified and you will see a "touch" on the website about a week after you send it. This is the one and only way to modify this information on the form. You cannot use any of the other address change forms as these are for US address only.

In addition catch it at the embassy and they will be much more available to contact about your case as soon as you get an NVC#
JD63MaleThailand2011-01-24 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does the NVC do?
You then have a reference number and can inquire about your specific case at the consulate level.
JD63MaleThailand2011-02-01 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa procedures
The petitioner has to have a domicile in the US, and they won't deliver mail to an address abroad. So, put your US permanent address down and a permanent address for your fiance.

However, the beneficiary's address is less important in BKK, as you can download packet three from the website and there's nothing that would require snail mail.

As Krikit stated, it's difficult to change the beneficiary's address, you have to do it via a letter to CSC or VSC. And yes, the guides are somewhat old, so it's best to do as Krikit stated, and go through the directions line by line.
JD63MaleThailand2011-03-29 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbeneficiary documents required on I-129F
IF you have the long form birth certificate from the Amphur it should have the name change, along with the dates, etc written or noted on the certificate. My wife had changed her name when she was about the same age, and it's all there on the document. We had no problems.

I take it all her current legal documents (passport, etc) are in the current legal name? If so I don't think this will be an issue

Also, I think on the G-325 and some documents when you adjust status have a place where you can declare former names.
JD63MaleThailand2011-03-30 11:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVaccines for K1
I would bring any records/evidence that you have that you received these vaccines with you. That way you will have them available and documented that you received them. If there's any doubt of your immunity they can run antibody tests. The form will still have to be signed and transcribed by civil surgeon in the US.
JD63MaleThailand2011-04-19 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYahoo!!! NOA2 approval
:dance: CONGRATULATIONS!!! :dance:
Mrs. BeasleyFemaleAlgeria2007-01-25 06:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally!!! NOA2 :D
:dance: CONGRATULATIONS!! :dance:
Mrs. BeasleyFemaleAlgeria2007-01-25 13:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSecond Notice Of Action, wooooo hooooo
:dance: CONGRATULATIONS!! :dance:
Mrs. BeasleyFemaleAlgeria2007-01-26 06:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally Approved - NOA2 Sent
:dance: CONGRATULATIONS!! :dance:
Mrs. BeasleyFemaleAlgeria2007-01-24 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThailand Visa Approved!
:dance: CONGRATULATIONS!!! :dance:
Mrs. BeasleyFemaleAlgeria2007-01-29 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2!!!!!
:dance: CONGRATULATIONS!! :dance:
Mrs. BeasleyFemaleAlgeria2007-01-24 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally!!!!
See, it was in the same stack as mine. The "Monday" stack. ;) Only a week later.

:dance: CONGRATULATIONS!!! :dance:
Mrs. BeasleyFemaleAlgeria2007-01-30 06:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNovember filers
A bit of light at the end of the tunnel. I did get touched yesterday, 1/22/07. Although, no email notification of the NOA2 and the status still says pending. Just wanted to let everyone know that there is some signs of life at CSC. ;) I hope this is a sign of an approval soon for us, and approvals for many more people who are waiting. inshaallah
Mrs. BeasleyFemaleAlgeria2007-01-23 09:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 COMES IN , WITH TEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:dance: CONGRATULATIONS!!! :dance:
Mrs. BeasleyFemaleAlgeria2007-01-25 07:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe got the visa!!!!!!!
kicking.gif CONGRATULATIONS!! kicking.gif Enjoy your reunion and new life together.
Mrs. BeasleyFemaleAlgeria2007-08-30 14:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling tax return as single this year is spouse live outside USA

So, what's your advice in this situation? My wife is in China, I'm in the USA and have no visits planned. She's a 14 hour train ride from the nearest US Consulate she can't get into anyway. Her interview is May 1st, for which she needs her passport. It's now February 1 and I need to file my 2010 tax return. What course of action do you recommend?


No expert on this but why can you file an extension??? .. Until Oct. She should be here by then then file correct return


Ironman140MaleIreland2011-03-30 16:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPLEASE IS THIS TRUE
Did you make copies of your packet ???
Ironman140MaleIreland2011-04-13 08:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSkype Call Exporter
Haven't tried it yet, but will tonight
When I get home form work
Right now only have my iPhone
Ironman140MaleIreland2011-04-15 12:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSkype Call Exporter
Great thank you .. Planing to send off ours on Monday also now.This will help
I just need to figure out how to print a htlm file ;-)
May you have a quick and safe journey

Edited by Ironman140, 15 April 2011 - 11:51 AM.

Ironman140MaleIreland2011-04-15 11:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOur frusterating interview day today in Dublin
Sorry to hear about the embassy staff being rude.. The better half was there applying for a 6 month in February the day after superbowl and was denied. They treated her very rudely . I later seen pictures on web-site of the superbowl party.. Embassy staff attended they had been up all night drinking and pittsburg lost.. The ambassador to Ireland is the owner of the Steelers. Maybe if they had won she would not have been denied.. Always liked the steelers not anymore
Ironman140MaleIreland2011-04-28 13:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen does Police cert and Medial expire?

Can anyone from Ireland confirm this for me? I'm still confused as to whether or not I should get another Police Cert (if it's ok if' it's expire when we enter the USA)?
Thanks.



we haven't sent for Our Police cert yet. plan to do this when she returns home in July
is this just a Venting form or something different ??
can anyone supply me with a link for more info.
also any info about the medical or where we get the Police cert in Ireland ???
Ironman140MaleIreland2011-05-07 09:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmanaged to water damage my visa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"everyone most completely has $404 to fling at some ###### so long as they're white and white collar" god bless the USA.


400 dollars is a lot money to anyone no matter there race. So your statement above gives me little reason to feel sympathy for you. Grow up and stop blaming race for your issues

Edited by Ironman140, 16 May 2011 - 10:01 AM.

Ironman140MaleIreland2011-05-16 09:59:00