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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
On the vaccination issue, she is 30 years old but by birth certificate she is only 28 cause she was living with grandma and grandma never went and got
her birth certificate within the 30 days required by Thai law so she got the year grandma went and got it. Confusing, isn't it?

But it may not be cheaper to do them in Thailand as the plan is to get married as soon as she gets here and then I can put her on my health
insurance and only pay the co-pay for the doctor visit. I just wondered if I would get hit with a bill for a bunch of shots when she went for her medical exam which will now be delayed as I got an email back from the BKK embassy telling me the Packet 3 papers she mailed on May 21st have never been received by them. So now I am wondering what we should do....resubmit them this time sending EMS or wait to see what the embassy tells me to do. I am sure she sent in the signed checklist and how would we duplicate that? I asked her to make copies of the forms she had to fill out but I don't think she would have copied the checklist.

Should I wait longer to see if the papers show up? She is going to check at the post office and see what they can tell her about the delivery as she has
the receipt with some number on it she said. Anyone have experience with this?

I have a trip to BKK for the 18th that I was going to delay thinking we would have an interview date soon that might fall in late July, early August but with this delay it looks like September now so I plan on going unless something changes between now and the 18th.

I have another question, though. Will I need the affidavit of support for the visa interview I plan to attend? I am a court reporter for the state and I have a unique situation in that I am an employee for the State for what I do in court, but appeal and other transcripts are 1099 self-employment income so I also do a Schedule C for my tax returns. When I provide a copy of part of my returns from the last couple years to show my income, should I include a page or two of the Schedule C showing that income and the deductions I take? I don't want to give them anymore than I have to. I would think just the first couple pages of the 1040 would be enough that would show all my income and the adjusted gross income.

Edited by Tom and Wariya, 09 June 2008 - 12:52 PM.

Tom and TeawMaleThailand2008-06-09 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
I don't think my fiancee has had vaccinations for ages. Will they require her to get some before she comes over when she has the medical exam? I never have to get any to go over there. And I never remember reading anything about them have to get any
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2008-06-08 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSMS's and Emails
Some of you have posted that you have received text messages noting the status of your filings or emails. Although I have signed up for email notification, I have never received any and am wondering how do you get text messages sent to you concerning your visa applications??
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2010-01-13 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThai Police Cert.
It's supposed to be FREE but knowing Thailand, they extort money from you whenever they can.
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2010-01-13 12:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do you know when the Visa is approved at USCIS Service Center
Thanks Tracy!!!
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2010-02-12 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do you know when the Visa is approved at USCIS Service Center
It would be helpful when you talk about calling NVC or DOS that if you know the phone numbers and how to get through to a real person that you post them in your answer so others
can write them down and have them available.
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2010-02-12 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Approved in 29 days

I am wondering, when the process goes throught that quickly, is it because you have a lawyer or did you do it on your own??? Congrats!!



I also did all the papers myself. You don't need to pay a lawyer if you just take your time and make sure you have everything they need. I have also filled in all the Packet 3 forms online, printed them out, copied them and mailed them to my fiancee in Thailand. All she has to do now is fill in the parts in her native language, sign the ones that need to be signed and not worry about them. The online form, I saved it to my computer, filled it all in, printed it out so she can take it to the internet cafe with her and fill it out and get the bar code and print it there. Saves her lots of time and worry about what to put in some of the answers. While she is a smart lady, she is excited and nervous and I don't want any delays so anything I can do to make it easier for her I have done and this is all new to her and confusing at times in English and the forms are not in their native language. I like to be way ahead of the game so when I went over to visit her in Dec/Jan I took as much of the financial info I could with me....two different filled out I-134s. The reason being my birthday is in May and I have one with my age if the interview is before my bday and one for after. All she has to do is write in the date on it after we get the interview date. Now just getting the work letter and bank letters, a few other misc. things like phone records from the last few months, chat records, sample emails and will mail that after the case is in BKK.
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2010-02-26 10:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Approved in 29 days
Just got notice my app. was approved today, the 25th, also. They received it in Vermont on 11-2-09 and it took them awhile to get to it. But I am well prepared to get this moving quick!!!!
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2010-02-25 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 questions

ORIGINAL of everything? Can I just send photocopy? Im really afraid to send ORIGINAL to the Philippines because I've had letters and other paperworks that I've sent that never got to my fiance. Kinda scared to send original????


You don't really need to send a copy of everything. After all, they get the whole packet that you mailed at the embassy. It's just a duplication of everything to send it again. They don't ask for any of that in Packet 3. That tells the fiancee what they want. I know many people in here say to send it all in, but I don't think it's necessary. And you should always send anything to your fiancee Express Mail Service or FedEx so you have a tracking number. That pretty insures they will get it.
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2010-03-01 20:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGrrr Just Frustrated
You can enlarge them in Photoshop and then have them printed on regular photo paper at Walmart or anywhere else that prints digital photos and no one would ever know they were not the right size to begin with. Give it a shot. What do you have to lose? She has to supply new passport photos for the interview and medical exam anyway that are 30 days or less old so make sure she does them right next time.
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2010-03-03 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa tracking after NOA2
I called NVC as soon as I knew my 129 had been approved. They received the visa package the next Monday. I called a few times a week and was told it was being processed. Then I got a letter Monday dated 3-12 saying within a week it would be sent to the consulate. I called anyway that night (15th) and was told it was shipped to the consulate on Thursday the 11th!! So I just called DHL, asked if he could tell me when the delivery date was. After answering a few of his questions he said 8 packages were shipped from NVC to BKK on the 11th and due to arrive the morning of the 16th. Very easy and the guy was very helpful. Sure, I didn't know which one was mine but I got the delivery date.
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2010-03-18 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT KINDS OF EMAILS AND CHATS TO PRINT AND BRING FOR INTERVIEW
I printed an email to and from for each month and then took 4-6 lines or so from each chat that showed the date, time and our chat handles and copy and pasted them into a Word document and then printed it up. There were hundreds of chats and would have killed a lot of trees. It shows we were
chatting almost every day. I also copied my passport and highlighted on the copies the dates I went to visit.
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2010-03-22 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInbetween USCIS & NVC stage
I think you should go to the Manila embassy website, check for the email under CITIZEN SERVICES and email the DUTY OFFICER and
explain the situation and ask if they can check and see if your case is actually there. Be sure to include both your names and
at least the EAC number too just in case they can reference it somehow. I know the embassy in Thailand emailed me when they had
received it after I wrote them. Good luck!!
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2010-03-22 21:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresContacting the NVC for case status
I found the best time to be around 7:30pm EST. And that is what the lady I talked to told me. The calls slow down for a few hours, pick up again around 9:30pm EST
and then slow down just before they stop at midnight. Of the 6 or 7 times I called over two weeks only once did I give up on hold. All other times I got through to
a live person, sometimes a wait for awhile on hold but got through.
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2010-03-22 21:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Hey guys.... Should there be a 2010 thread? I don't want to make it since I'm not K-1.

SLACKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 55555555555555555555555
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2010-05-20 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Sorry but those embassy employees need to get back to work and start earning their money!! They get enough paid holidays in Thailand!!! Ya, I'd love to ask them on facebook if they are going to
give the visas and AP cases some extra attention to clear them out faster now that they have lost time.
Tom and TeawMaleThailand2010-05-19 18:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStatus question
How do I know my paperwork is ok? I haven't been "Touched" or ANYTHING in over 3.5 months and I'm starting to get anxious. smile.gif

Edited by missing_ron, 17 June 2009 - 03:37 PM.

missing_ronFemaleGermany2009-06-17 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance's Dad Opened Envelop That Says "DO NOT OPEN"
Which package was this? I ask because my fiancee's mail goes to his parents' house -- he has moved a few times since we filed -- and I could see them doing something dumb like that!
missing_ronFemaleGermany2009-07-15 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere exactly do I find "Last Updated" date on USCIS website?
Oh, found it! Thanks!
missing_ronFemaleGermany2009-08-03 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere exactly do I find "Last Updated" date on USCIS website?
I am clearly losing my mind -- where is the sign-in box???
missing_ronFemaleGermany2009-08-03 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere exactly do I find "Last Updated" date on USCIS website?
When I log on I don't see anything about the "last updated" date...but everyone says this is the touch date...where am I supposed to look? Confused! What I do see:

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On March 5, 2009, we received this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.


missing_ronFemaleGermany2009-08-03 22:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSenator/ congressman contact question
QUOTE (T Diddy @ Aug 6 2009, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had contacted my local Congress man's office in the past about an issue for a B-2 Visa for my fiancee and spoke to a gentleman that handles all issues with USCIS. Although he was not able to help me with the B2 Visa he did tell me to contact him at anytime during the process when applying for the K1 visa. He told me upfront that a simple request for a status from his office on the petition will most certainly light a fire under their butts. I have yet to take him up on his offer, having filed recently (NOA1 - July 1st). I figured I'd wait to cash my favor in until absolutely necessary.

I would assume that it just depends on who you talk to and how willing they are to help out.

Although tempted to call him directly to "help me out" I have refrained so that I can wait my turn.

If you are outside the normal processing times listed on the USCIS website, why not make a simple phone call to ask for help? If still within the posted time frame you may want to reserve contacting them for when you have a real issue of concern.

Good luck on your journey.....


The biggest confusion for me is WHEN you can consider your file to be outside of normal processing times since the USCIS website is six weeks behind reality. So even though I'm now past 5 months without a touch or RFE, when I call I am told I am within normal times because the website says the end of December is still being processed. Which it clearly is not! Any thoughts?
missing_ronFemaleGermany2009-08-06 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce..need help
If not said already, in most states the divorce is final after you file the signed papers with the clerk. And even "more final" when the parties are served the final papers.
goadiiNot TellingRussia2006-03-16 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS website problems?


happens to me...i think it comes and goes...i caught it today


Does it really matter? They are so slow to update that it's almost useless. I have been patiently checking since February for any news on my NOA2, it arrived by mail yesterday having been sent on the 14th. The website is still reporting no action. No e-mail sent either.

In the help section they say status is updated within minutes .... Should this be weeks?


I second this. Their digital system is a joke. 100%. I still have items from 2004 that are complete (advance parole and empl. authorization) that are not updated.

I guess it just shows that any system is only as good as it's weakest link...and USCIS has a ton of weak links!
goadiiNot TellingRussia2006-04-20 17:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJ1 visa info for K1
FWIW, my wife was a J-1 for three summers prior to coming here in late 2004.

She was not subject to the 2-year rule, and we disclosed everything at the time of the K-1 application.

Our AOS was approved through USCIS in December 2005, but we are still waiting for the final security checks. I am now thinking that perhaps the J-1s could be holding this up. It's a possiblity, but I don't know for sure either way...luck to all! :dance:
goadiiNot TellingRussia2006-04-20 17:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDamn damn damn

If you call the IRS and wait on hold for an hour or so, you should be able to get transcripts of past years tax returns and W-2s sent to you in 1-2 weeks. It's much quicker than requesting over the internet or via mail, which I've heard can take up to 6 weeks.


Go to the IRS website and do a search for "transcripts". There's a form that you can send them, and they are actually pretty good about getting back in a timely manner. $.39 stamp is less valuable to me than sitting on hold with them! Best of luck.
goadiiNot TellingRussia2006-04-20 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax records required?
When in doubt, provide the info. I provided the tax records for my wife at that time, but she said they didn't "really look at them". I, however, would submit them because then at least you have them on file for the AOS later, and it also closes a potential disqualifier for the Bureaucracy...Good luck! :dance:
goadiiNot TellingRussia2006-04-20 17:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE - CIS lost our passport photos
Hey Ken --- To begin, I have the lowest of expectations for the USCIS people. That said, I had my wife send me about 8 passport photos because I fully expected something to go wrong. They asked for (I think) 2 with the application; I gave them 3. Alternatively, after you get these from Inna, I suggest going to a camera store that can make copies of photos, just to be safe.

And, take a deep breath --- in the realm of USCIS incompetence, this is a mere fart, sadly enough. It can get worse, but I hope that it does not for anybody here! Good luck! G

So sorry to hear about this. This stuff always worries me.


This is very dangerous because that is precisely what it says in the application not to do. USCIS expects photos to look and feel a certain way, and if they have any doubt, good or bad, they can RFE you and slow it down. That said, if it were me, I'd avoid the .jpg route.
goadiiNot TellingRussia2006-04-20 17:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow long does it takes for the USCIS to grant expedite?
Looks like you filed about 2 months ago.

If you get NOA2 next week it will mean your expedite was approved. If you have to wait for it another 2-3 months like everyone else it means it was not.
You gave no information what was the basis for requesting "humanitarian" expedite, thus no one will be able to tell you what your chances are.

When contacting representatives and senators, remember to contact both parties. You will know right away who feels unsecure this election year. Just kidding.
TygrysMalePoland2012-04-12 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRFE reply changed back to Initial Review, normal?

Ok, after scandalously long time of 185 days from NOA1, finally today, following the erroneous message of "Initial review" we got our NOA2 - approval. It took 12 days frOM RFE, and 4 days after RFE RESPONE REVIEW.
Pawel

 

Congrats!


TygrysMalePoland2013-08-13 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsyour Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E
Means that A# has been assigned to your fiance. Expect approval in the next few days.
TygrysMalePoland2012-12-08 16:44:00
Middle East and North AfricaVisa Approved!
congratulations!
TygrysMalePoland2009-05-19 09:37:00
Middle East and North AfricaVisa Approved!
congratulations!!!
TygrysMalePoland2009-05-21 07:03:00
Middle East and North AfricaStill waiting...No Check Cashed For the NOA1.
They would not call you.
Good Friday is not a federal holiday, but for most banks (at least in my state) it is.
TygrysMalePoland2012-04-06 09:47:00
Middle East and North AfricaFailed Marriage/Marriage Fraud Suspected
I'm sorry for your experience, but problem of failed marriage is definitely not limited to Moroccan men, or even men in general.
TygrysMalePoland2012-12-04 18:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother -Affadavit of Support question!
#1. Yes
TygrysMalePoland2012-04-08 11:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130

...
We looked on USCIS website to possibly retrieve what exactly the request is ...to no avail. Is there a place to find out what the request is without waiting for the postal delivery? We hope there is...Can't wait to let you know what we overlooked ...


Unfortunately, no. You have to wait for RFE in the mail.
TygrysMalePoland2012-04-11 12:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864 tax transcript

but which one should i order. I can see three options. Is that order transcript? :hehe:


https://sa.www4.irs....of-tra/start.do

Order TAX TRANSCRIPT.
TygrysMalePoland2012-04-11 14:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864 tax transcript
To lazy to go to www.irs.gov? It's there right on the main page.
TygrysMalePoland2012-04-11 13:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds-230 question
Eiter of those two will be okay
TygrysMalePoland2012-04-12 19:10:00