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Asia: East and PacificSinsord
I send you some advice. A Thai lady over 25 with kids is nowhere like a Thai lady with no kids. Mine is 22 and the Dowry I plan on paying is 100,000 baht and that should be good. The Dowry is on the norm higher for women with no kids and younger however once they have kids in the Thai parents eye they are not as desirable so the price goes down. You set the dowry price not them. You will probably have to negotiate some. If you get a book called Thailand Fever it will tell you about the dowry and a lot of other stuff you may want to know.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-05-28 22:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 3

They will send it to your fiancee's home in Thailand


Thanks that was where I hope they were going to send it. Good luck on your journey.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-09-15 02:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 3
Where will they send packet 3 to my home or to my fiancce's home here in Thailand?
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-09-15 02:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionSend or Not send

You are correct same question asked many times

The guides and FAQ's on VJ are your friend :yes: :guides:

4.3.1)...What does the fiance(e) do with all these papers?
A..The process is not exactly the same for all countries, but works generally like this:

  • Read the instructions on the checklist and look over all the forms.
  • Fill out and sign the DS-230 (OF-230) Part 1 biographical data sheet and send it back to the Consulate, one for the fiance(e) and one for each K2 child. This allows the Consulate to begin actual processing of your case.
  • Look over the DS-2001 (or UK/85 or OF-169) checklist, which contains a list of items for you to gather for the interview. It will list items such as (but not limited to):
    • Passport
    • Birth Certificate
    • Divorce decree
    • Police Certificate
    • Photographs
    • Evidence of Support (use the I-134 from the US Citizen)
    • Military Records
    • Any requirements for translations of foreign language documents.
  • When you have gathered all the required items from the OF-169 (or UK/85) checklist, you will sign it and send the checklist to the Consulate. Do NOT send any of the listed items.....keep them for the interview. Hang on to the DS-156 and 156K application forms. Fill them out but do NOT sign them until the interview itself, as the signatures must be witnessed by the Consular official.
  • You will receive an information sheet about financial support (OF-167). The US Citizen NEEDS TO KNOW if the Consulate requires any special documentation with the I-134 (i.e. 3 years of income tax returns instead of just one). The I-134 Affidavit is filled out by the US Citizen when used for K1 visa applications. The US Citizen should send the completed I-134 Affidavit to the fiance(e). Although the fiance(e) will get an I-134 Affidavit with the OF-167, the US Citizen should already have it completed by this stage. If there are K2 children involved, a separate I-134 affidavit is not required for them, as the K2 children are listed on the I-134 along with the foreign fiance(e).
    Some Consulates (Vancouver and ?) require the submission of a simple form called the "Sponsors Financial Responsibility under the Social Security Act", signed by the US Citizen. This form is apparently not available for download anywhere, but there is a GIF file available at soc_sec1.htm
    This form may also be available on a few personal websites, so ask the group.
  • After the Consulate receives the signed DS-2001 (UK/85 or OF-169) checklist, and the background checks have been completed, they will send out another packet to the fiance(e). This will set the date for the interview, and give information regarding the physical exam, including a list of "approved physicians". Also included will be the OF-157, the medical exam instructions (if not already received with the first packet).
    This info will be sent out anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks prior to the interview. Waiting for the interview date is usually the most "stressful" time for the fiance(e).
  • The "timing" of the medical exam varies, depending on the Consulate. Refer questions regarding the medical to the newsgroup.

http://www.visajourn...tion.html#4.3.1

You send them the DS-2001 and DS-230 part I




Thanks for the info I have used VJ through the whole process and this is what I get from the US Embassy Bangkok its the checklist and its why I asked the Question I did.

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stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-10-21 23:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionSend or Not send
I know this has been asked alot however here is the ?. I getting all of the Packet 3 paperwork together since we have not received it yet so I can send it in for the appointment but when I went to the Embassy web page for Thailand the check list on the web site said Do Not send anything to the Embassy. Does that even the check list and the I-134 or do we send them and have the rest waiting for the interview? Also is it possible to get the interview date before we have the packet.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-10-21 22:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionGetting the Police Cert.
This may be just a question for the Thailand couples but also everyone else. Since Thailand Police Offices are not connected via Internet where do I have to request my fiancee's Criminal history Certificate? The Embassy web-site says in Bangkok and anywhere she has lived for aleast 6 months but Bangkok has no real connection with the Chumphon Province which is south west of Bangkok. So should I get one from the Chumphon Province police station or Bangkok or Both?
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-12-06 20:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNovember Filers

yeahhhhh first Nov aproval congrats


It seems to me that the VSC is dragging #### :angry: We are in the same boat Wondering when its going to be done.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2010-02-17 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAll Thanks to VJ members that Help
I want to thank all for the help in the journey it was not as hard and as long as some but getting the helpful and detailed information from this site made the trip even easier. So again Thank You all. We made it to the Embassy in Bangkok at 7am for my fiancce's interview waited until 9 am then her name was called, we went to the window and she was asked 2 question (1. Do you Love him, 2. How many times has he been here to see you.)and the next thing he said congrates you are APPROVED come back tomorrow. :dance: :dance: :thumbs: :thumbs:
stang_01Not TellingThailand2007-04-10 18:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother I-129F ?/employment

stang,

'look down on that' is not quite correct. The vast majority of gogo bar and beer bar employees are prostitutes and the consular officers are well aware of that fact. So, you ask a good question to which I do not have a good answer.

You might want to consider having a consultation with Bill White, a US immigration attorney practicing in Bangkok. He can review the details of your fiancee's situation with the two of you and perhaps offer some advice on how to deal with the situation.
White & White Ltd.
New ITF Tower, 17th Floor, #3
140/36 Silom Road, Bangrak
Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Telephone 66 (0) 2231-6466
wfwlaw@aol.com

(BTW, your fiancee seems to be an 'old timer' - most bargirls will tell you that they've only been working at it for 3 weeks.)

Yodrak


I have heard if your fiancee worked in a gogo/beer bar they look down on that is it true? I met my fiancee in a gogo in thailand she only worked there for 3 month before we met I went in seen her and she has been with me ever since now for 8 months. How do I fill out ?18 and her employment ?



Thanks for the help.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-05-02 23:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother I-129F ?/employment
I have heard if your fiancee worked in a gogo/beer bar they look down on that is it true? I met my fiancee in a gogo in thailand she only worked there for 3 month before we met I went in seen her and she has been with me ever since now for 8 months. How do I fill out ?18 and her employment ?
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-05-02 00:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTSC or CSC
I live in Florida so Texas is my service center would it be better just to send it to the CSC as I'm reading that Texas sends them there any how? Also all paper work filled out just have to send.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-05-03 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStarting the K1 Process
To all thanks and I will start timeline after send I-129F. However on the support document it says to list all in household my brother lives with me but is not a dependant do I have to put him on the form or just my fiancee?
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-05-02 00:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStarting the K1 Process
I am still in Thailand and I'm getting all of the paperwork together for my fiancee so we can get the ball roling. I have been reading alot on the paperwork and haven't seen anyone discussing the part where she is going to have to fill out when I'm not here in Tland. Is her part going to going to be very difficult for her to handle? The next ? I have can I send the I-129 from Thailand? And only one more thing is it good to get a Visa/Immigration Law firm to do the paperwork to make sure there are no mistakes?

Thanks
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-05-01 05:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Suppllement example



for the supplement just add a sheet of paper with the additional info. They arent interested in your financees work status only the US citizens.

Adele



Well on this subject they want you to explain how we met and this is where I'm getting stuck because i met in a bar for 4 months and she was a server also worked i her Aunt shop as a seamstress and I just can't think of a way to word it.

Thanks again for the help.

Is this for her employment history or the statement on how you met?



Well for both the G-325A ask for employment and the I-129F asked how we met.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-05-05 06:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Suppllement example

for the supplement just add a sheet of paper with the additional info. They arent interested in your financees work status only the US citizens.

Adele



Well on this subject they want you to explain how we met and this is where I'm getting stuck because i met in a bar for 4 months and she was a server also worked i her Aunt shop as a seamstress and I just can't think of a way to word it.

Thanks again for the help.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-05-05 05:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Suppllement example
I looked it the Examples forms and didn't see one for the supplement ? 18 could someone show me what it should look like? And on my fiancee's employment do I need her check stubs or just te dates. She has not worked since we met she has been 100% dependant on me.

Thanks for any and all help.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-05-05 04:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslation and Status of Filing
I know this is going to be a stupid question but I have to ask, I have downloaded and filled out all of the forms for my fiancee and have put them in thier on folder marked what they are so when it comes time for her to go to Bangkok all she has to do is pick up the folder and sign & date. Is this a good idea or wil she run into problems? The status as of now is waiting on Brother to scan and e-mail Birthcert. then off the I-129F goes.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-05-06 01:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImbra ?
I need someone to tell me what this Imbra is. Do you have to submit info to a broker or what? Me and my fiancee has been living together for 6 months and I'm fixing to send off the petition for the K-1. Could some give me some info?
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-05-22 02:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotocopying your passport

I'm making a copy of my passport for proof of citizenship----- but try as I might tho the text comes out fine--the picture is way too dark---I look like a shadowy price of darkness peering out the window of hades....
Does the photo quality really matter in this case?

I'll be enclosing good quality passport phot so----?
any seegestations?



I have a quick question about the Passport photos in one of the forms it asks for birth Cert. however it also says Passport copy if had for 5 years. I had my brother look for my Birth Cert. at home as I am in Thailand and he can not find it and I do have a passport but for only 3 years will the copies from it still be sufficient?
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-05-27 02:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIMBRA letters
I have another question regarding this IMBRA I haven't seen much other than Info that states, If you meet through the internet,a dating company/services, on-line bride companies you have to submit back ground info. What if you actually met your soon to be spouse in her native country the old fashion way and not over the Internet or the other services and you have been living together for 6 months and longer does the Law still apply? I have started a letter that I will be sending to my state Gov., Senator, and to Department of HLS.
Any input?
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-05-27 05:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew I-129f forms

Has anyone heard if they have updated the I-129f for the Imbra req. ?



Thanks I've got it now and the way i read and understand IMBRA only takes effect is you met through a broker. What is your opinion on that and I answered part C #2&3 with a supplement due to no criminal history. Thanks again.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-06-21 02:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew I-129f forms
Has anyone heard if they have updated the I-129f for the Imbra req. ?
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-06-21 00:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of citizen

It doesn't have to be 5 years old, it has to be ISSUED for 5 years. So it has to be able to be valid for at least 5 years. At least that's how I read that.



Thanks that makes me feel alot better but the way I took it it had to be 5 years old and I'm sending it anyway. thanks again package ges in mail on the 27th
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-06-24 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of citizen
The issue that I have is that I am working abroad and also staying in Thailand. I have had my brother look for my Birth cert. with no luck to find it, so I made copies of my passport however it is not 5 years old which should not matter you have to have the birth Cert. to get PP. Does anyonre think this would be a real issue?
I have had passport for over 3 years and have to get more pages put in this should prove that I am a USC.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-06-24 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A bold name block
I just realized that I did not put my name of my fiancee's name in the bold name block and I know this is a stupid question but I have to ask has anyone forgot the same and not had it sent back or will they go ahead and do the processing since all the info is on the form? i thought I had it all looked over but guess I didn't.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-06-26 08:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshope the Visa is here before Jan.

Hi,

Congratulation on comming baby...and hope the rest of your journey running well..

I am also Thai girl...my name is Waen (Liitleone) my fiance "Robert" very nice to meet you..
(F) (F)

Ps. what about K1.5 ;)




Thank You and nice too meet you also. The .5 will be born in Thailand and will get USC status after trip to embassy for the notice of birth. Thanks Everybody
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-07-10 00:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshope the Visa is here before Jan.
Just an update sent the Petition on the 26th of June and then get some good news found out 4th July we are going to have a Baby she is 2 months now. :D :dance:
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-07-07 04:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCheck recieved

Good luck on your further journey.




Well it is now the 20th and still haven't heard anything. However they got thier money.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-07-19 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCheck recieved
Well looked at bank this morning they got the check and it has been cashed. It has begun but no notice yet :dance:
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-07-13 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Approvals

ANY K-1 APPROVALS TODAY??????


Yep, Got the email this morning saying case has been approved and notice has been mailed.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-09-15 02:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot the E-mail
:dance: :dance: We received the email from CSC that the case has been approved and the letter was mailed on the Sept. 14. It has been 2 months 10 days but finally on the move again.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-09-15 01:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew Update
:dance: :dance: Sent e-mail on the 8th concerning case status, Received e-mail from NVC last night and reply was the case has been sent to the Embassy in Bangkok. Now the ball really begins to roll.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-10-10 21:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLost tax return
What if you lost one of your tax returns that are need for the proof of support. I could not find the 04 but do have the 02,03,and 05 also all W2's anyoe think there will be a problem? Also have the letter from the company which is the same one for the past 5yrs.
stang_01Not TellingThailand2006-10-14 22:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHappy days are here again
Happy days are here again we got the interview date finally. Going to Bangkok on the 15th of March. Recieved letter 2 weeks after sending Packet 3 doc's to embassy. Almost finished with the first stage. :dance: :dance: :thumbs:

Edited by stang_01, 13 January 2007 - 07:47 AM.

stang_01Not TellingThailand2007-01-13 07:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs The Interview All That Is Left?

I am an attorney and US citizen, and my fiancée is a college graduate and citizen of Thailand. We sent in our I-129 petition January 11, 2007, and received the letter of approval outlined below on April 4, 2007. We filled out the G325 forms, I-129 petition and also included declarations as to how we met and our desire to marry, copies of my passport and photos showing that we have met in person. No other information. Our petition was not unusual except for my cover letter on firm letterhead. I have not verified income, provided police or medical reports for my fiancée, or otherwise provided any information other than as stated above.


On April 4, 2007, I recently received notification that my I-129 petition was approved, there would be no further action by Homeland Security, and that petition has been sent to National Visa Center. The letter also stated that NVC will create a case record, and then send it to the US Embassy where my fiancée will be interviewed. What does this mean?

I thought, based on comments on this board, that the NOA2 was a packet that requested additional information. Am I reading too much into the letter? Is the interview the only challenge left? Or, are a medical and police report and other documentation (i.e., income, support, etc.) still required?

I am returning to Thailand next week and would like to tell my fiancée what is going on. I would also like to use that time to fill out whatever additional paperwork is still required, if anything, with her.

Any thoughts, comments or advice would be welcomed.



Me and My fiancee just went through the process in Bangkok. After you send in the I-129F and it gets approved you get the NOA 1 and then they send it to the NVC after they do thier thing with it you will get NOA 2 and then it is off to the Embassy in Bangkok, after the receive it and start the long process they will send a Packet 3 to your fiancee's home you will then have to fill out and start collecting items on the check list and then return some of the items so they can schedule her appointment then you will receive another letter telling you what else to bring to the Visa Interview. I would highly recommend you be with her at the interview just so she doesn't make a mistake. Hope this helps but its not a bad as some say.


stang_01Not TellingThailand2007-04-14 16:44:00