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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThai wedding on a K1
QUOTE (AaronLV @ Sep 7 2009, 06:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As long as it is not registered it is not a "legal" marriage. Just don't have her mention that she will be getting married in Thailand before going to the US at the interview. We had our ceremony in my wifes hometown, before we did the embassy interview, we just didn't mention it or show any pictures. This is actually a fairly common practice in Thailand with people who are doing a K1. Our attorney told us a majority of their clients end up doing this.


We had a ceremony as well, and I think you will find a majority of us with Thai fiancees (at the time) did the same thing. Though we all did it, and felt it was not a legal marriage, we also never showed pictures of the ceremony or wore wedding bands while going through POE. The fact is, you will get legally married after arriving in the US, which is the whole pupose of the K-1 visa, and it will be that marriage certificate that will be used for the rest of your immigration journey.

QUOTE (Ning @ Sep 9 2009, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is a collection of opinions.
You must be an immigration officer or immigration lawyer. Lets hope you are correct & at the POE.
If you are she can just tell the officer at the POE her exact situation to be allowed entry.
If she isnt she can turn to you for advise.


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*Robert*MaleThailand2009-09-09 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFacebook Concern?
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Jun 22 2009, 07:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ACGeiger @ Jun 22 2009, 12:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, I have yet to change the status on my facebook to engaged because we are still in the process of telling people in person rather than having them find out via facebook. My question is, does anyone know if when the USCIS is poking around on our file, will they pull up our facebook pages? Will not having engaged as our relationship status hurt?

It seems like facebook these days is getting to big...


The marital staus listed listed on facebook would not be any concern to the USCIS. Are you serious? You submit an I-129f with letters of intent but the adjudicator will deny you because facebppk doesn't say "engaged". One is a legal document signed under penalty of purjury the other is a playgound social netwoorking site where probably not more than 30% of the information posted is true.

Bingo!!! good.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-22 06:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIm new help!
QUOTE (Toadman555 @ Nov 12 2009, 06:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey everyone new here need advice.Met My girlfriend about 4 months ago and we will start the process very soon.She is going to school in Dublin and been living there for almost three years.We met online and then met in person in Dublin.Talk everyday through IM and video chat.not much phone calls.Been to see her in Dublin 2times and just got back from Thailand with her to see her family and hometown.Going back to Dublin at the end of nov and then again at Christmas.Her visa will be up soon for Ireland and we didnt know the wisdom of her staying or going back to Thailand.We didnt know if any of that is relevant to the k1 process.been saving IMs and all pictures and plane tickets hotels etc.Any advice?reading all of this seems like the process is pretty stressful.and tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all!

If she goes back to Thailand, make sure she gets a Police Report from Dublin first. It will be easier to get it while she is there.
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-11-12 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)

Hopefully all the craziness will be over by then.


What craziness?! Posted Image
*Robert*MaleThailand2010-03-30 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (JD63 @ Dec 7 2009, 10:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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?

You are correct. You fill out the I-134 for a K-1 visa. The I-864 is for IVs.
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-12-10 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (rin and john @ Dec 1 2009, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Robert* @ Dec 1 2009, 10:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A "self-proclaimed Christian"


Is there any other kind?


laughing.gif Good point! biggrin.gif innocent.gif

(No offense to Brother Mark, who is fine Christian indeed! good.gif )
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-12-01 15:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (anya-D @ Dec 1 2009, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AaronLV @ Dec 1 2009, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nope, we got married in the US at the end of Feb and then filed AOS, she got her 10 yr on 7/27.



so yea, you lucky ####### laughing.gif


OMG Anya!!! rofl.gif

secret7vf.gif But you're right! wink.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-12-01 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (BishopMnA @ Dec 1 2009, 11:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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A "self-proclaimed Christian"?!!! Me?!!! rofl.gif Dude, you don't have a clue!!! rofl.gif That is just too funny! good.gif


He was probably mixing me up with you BrotherRoi innocent.gif laughing.gif

AAm and I are still sitting on our removal of conditions. We sent it in 3 months ago to VSC...got our NOA1 a few weeks later...and just crickets since then...no notice for biometrics yet... mad.gif I may have to give them a call...

Daboyz...whats up with you going up to Detroit (saw it on linkedin brother) and now asking about Canada info? You migrating north for the winter? You know as well as I do that your wife will never be able to handle a MI winter, much less a Canada winter! AAm's first winter in MI almost killed her, seriously...pneumonia and in the hospital for a week. Its a bit more mild over here near DC now...and she's built up a bit of immunity...

Peace to Sawadees!

MarkNAAm


That's what I was thinking Brother Mark! yes.gif laughing.gif

Sorry to hear that your ROC isn't going faster. It certainly was the longest step in the process for us, and for Sister Anya too. (Almost 1 year each! mad.gif )

Hang in there Brother! star_smile.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-12-01 12:13:00
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QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 28 2009, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Robert* @ Nov 28 2009, 03:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think the more correct version would be "doesn't HAVE to leave". I digress.


And you would be wrong. Feel free to take this to your local English teacher.


QUOTE (*Robert* @ Nov 28 2009, 03:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm curious. What is it about you that makes you so much better than everybody else?


One might ask you the same question. How is it that a self-proclaimed Christian switches so quickly from self-righteous moralizing about someone else's actions to "We can't all be like you and have such a gay looking goatee" within three posts? (Actually, I was relieved when I reread this, because at first I thought Robert said "grey looking goatee" and that it may be time for a dye job..."whew" dodged that bullet!)

FYI, I teach in Asia every summer, hence the reason I have met so many Asian people. (Not that I would defame anyone that may have met their spouse via other means.)


I'm way past school, or teachers for that matter. Those that can; do. Those that can't; teach. whistling.gif

A "self-proclaimed Christian"?!!! Me?!!! rofl.gif Dude, you don't have a clue!!! rofl.gif That is just too funny! good.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-12-01 11:02:00
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QUOTE (daboyz @ Nov 28 2009, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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I think we can self police ourselves on this thread. Whoever felt offended, I apologize. I'll go one step further and apologize for Robert. He's getting mean in his old age.


headbonk.gif Bite Me!!! diablo.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-12-01 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 3 2009, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DaveTX @ Nov 3 2009, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So in the excruciating count down to interview time, my fiancee is obsessing about all the possible things that can go wrong in the interview and have the visa denied. I don't recall seeing anyone denied from the Bangkok embassy for a K-1 and post about it here. Anyone know of anyone denied and why?


Most people are eventually approved. Bangkok is better than many other places, that's for sure. But if you haven't seen any denials, then I think you probably didn't go back far enough. There are lots that have not been approved on the first try. Many of those got a visa on the second try. I think the most common reason was that the embassy did not believe the relationship was real.

From what I can tell, the more reasons the beneficiary has NOT to leave Thailand, the more likely the visa is to be granted. For example:

Things like this tend to result in a favorable decision on the first try:
has a good job
owns property in Thailand
has money
has a college education
speaks English fluently
is from Bangkok
long relationships

Things like this tend to cause more scrutiny:
not enough photos of you together in different places at widely different times
does not speak English well (especially if you do not speak Thai)
no high school education
no job/money
is from the Northeast
short relationships
ever worked in a bar




I think the more correct version would be "doesn't HAVE to leave". I digress.

I'm curious. What is it about you that makes you so much better than everybody else? You have talked about how much money you spent for your Sin Sot, even pointing out that you posted a picture of it on Wikipedia, and how you are a professor, and how you always seem to act like you are better than everyone else! Do you think you are the only one on here that has a college degree and makes good money? Have you ever considered that some people are as educated and wealthy as you but don't feel the need to disclose this type of personal information on a public website? The purpose of this web site is to help others going through the immigration process; not talk about how good they are, which obviously seems to be your thing. The fact that you came up with your two lists shows how arrogant and unsympathetic you are to others going through this process. People here don't need to know how much money you paid for your Sin Sot, because all it does is make it harder on those who don't have that kind of money to throw around. Using vocabulary that most people never use in day to day conversations doesn't make you look smarter, it makes you look smug. If you can't offer advice that will help the average person going through this process succeed, then you need to find a web site that only caters to the rich, educated, and egotistical. (Notice I didn't use the adjective "famous", because you are certainly not that.) You only make people wonder; If he is as educated and wealthy as he profess', why is it he had to go to Thailand to find a bride? There are many of us here who were already working and traveling overseas when we met our fiancées, not stalking them on the internet. Which one are you? Please don't assume that all of us on here are poor, old, uneducated, fat, bald, ugly Americans that can't find anything better. We can't all be like you and have such a gay looking goatee; however, we can surpass your education and income level, but chose not to flaunt it in other people's faces.

Edited by *Robert*, 28 November 2009 - 03:38 AM.

*Robert*MaleThailand2009-11-28 03:34:00
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QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 21 2009, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Alan D. @ Nov 20 2009, 05:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
New topic .. new question ... hoping somebody can help me out here...

What is yogurt milk ? ... and what do they call it in America?

On has been looking for this, but I have no idea what she's talking about. (not buttermilk, tried that. nope)


Most of the drinking yogurts here are not like the ones in Thailand. She's probably talking about Yakult.
Ask her if this is what she wants: ?????????????????


If so, it's hard to find it here, though you might be able to get it in an Asian grocery store.
http://www.yakult.co.jp/


If not, go to Walmart and find "Bio Salud!" by El Viajero. It's as close are you can get.
http://www.walmart.c...uct_id=10402773


Or you could actually ask someone who has a wife that drinks those kind of drinks, and the answer would be "Dannon"

You can either get Dannon Activia or Dannon Light and Fit. Either one will do the trick, and you don't have to go any place special to buy them.
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-11-28 03:26:00
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QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 27 2009, 10:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Robert* @ Nov 27 2009, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Didn't realize that you had inside information, or that you and he were buds... why is it HYENA isn't posting this?

I can't speak for him on that issue.


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Guess people can justify their actions whether or not they are moraly or legally justified. whistling.gif

There is certainly no legal issue.
I would contend that there is not a moral issue either.
There is probably a Christian issue.


Adultery IS a legal issue, though now days it is not cause for a divorce. Now days, the primary reason for divorce is when the marriage is “irretrievably broken”. Being “separated” means living in two different domiciles, NOT living together. A divorce doesn’t, or shouldn’t, take 5 years to accomplish, as is the case with thongd4me, which he clearly shows in his timeline. Anytime an individual who is legally married has sex with another person; that is adultery, plain and simple. This has NOTHING to do with being a “Christian”. It has to do with both statutory laws and religious laws. There is a reason why certain States require that a husband and wife live apart during their divorce proceedings, which then classifies them as being legally “separated”. Legalities aside, any person involved in a divorce is in no way emotionally available to get involved in another relationship, and I don’t know many women who would have anything to do with a man, who is “separated”, as they know what will be the potential outcome. As for men, they don’t think with the proper brain in these cases and don’t have a problem going after a woman who is “separated”.

Getting involved with another person, while in the midst of a divorce, shows a total lack of moral character and judgment, given that the individual is not emotionally available, and statistically tends to end up in yet another failed relationship. This is known as a “rebound relationship”. An individual should not be looking for another partner before they have terminated their current relationship, resolved all their issues, and is ready for another relationship. These facts are well documented.

The fact that thongd4me was entering into a relationship with not just another woman, but a married woman, does not show good judgment. The fact that he is trading one Asian woman in for another Asian woman, shows both insecurity and an obsession for Asian women on his part. Additionally, the fact that he constantly posts about his “ex-wife”, shows that he still has issues that he needs to deal with before he is fully capable of entering into a healthy relationship.

Though I don’t believe this is a proper topic for this thread, the topic was brought up, and I felt compelled to respond.
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-11-28 02:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 24 2009, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MarkNAam @ Nov 23 2009, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 23 2009, 08:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Robert* @ Nov 23 2009, 03:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So... did HYENA get married? His 90 days are up. unsure.gif


Yes.


Good for him! good.gif I hope his job hunt is going better...


He did find a nursing job a few weeks ago.


Didn't realize that you had inside information, or that you and he were buds... why is it HYENA isn't posting this?

QUOTE (daboyz @ Nov 27 2009, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 27 2009, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (daboyz @ Nov 27 2009, 09:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah not my business of course, but I was just curious. People post all kinds of personal things here, I was just looking for some clarification. Doesn't affect my life, so I really don't care.


I knew a couple that was separated but still living in the same house for personal reasons--the guy's wife was dating one of his friends. He had no problem with it at all.

Yeah I see that on Jerry Springer all the time. Whatever works I guess.


It works for Springer! good.gif

Guess people can justify their actions whether or not they are moraly or legally justified. whistling.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-11-27 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
So... did HYENA get married? His 90 days are up. unsure.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-11-23 03:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
And here is a picture of the Nine Monks blessing the Sin Sot:

Too bad I didn't think about posting my pictures to Wikipedia!!! whistling.gif

laughing.gif

Attached Files


*Robert*MaleThailand2009-11-21 11:44:00
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QUOTE (daboyz @ Nov 21 2009, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Robert* @ Nov 21 2009, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To Sin Sot or not to Sin Sot... That is the question!

You do what feels right! smile.gif

Here's a picture of ours.

Thanks for that photo. Now I'm getting yelled at!

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Sorry dude!!! Shouldn't let Nok look at those sorts of pictures! wink.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-11-21 11:38:00
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To Sin Sot or not to Sin Sot... That is the question!

You do what feels right! smile.gif

Here's a picture of ours.

Attached Files


*Robert*MaleThailand2009-11-21 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Just found a list of the Post Offices (down to 246!):

http://bangkok.usemb...IVChecklist.pdf
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-11-14 11:49:00
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QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 14 2009, 10:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rsn @ Nov 13 2009, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 13 2009, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a contact who has attempted to pay the NIV fee at three Thai Post Offices with no success. They look at him like he's crazy. Anybody know the trick?


You need to pay at one of the post offices listed on the NIV checklist. Did he attempt to pay at one of those?


The checklist he downloaded just says "any Thai Post Office".

The Bangkok Embasy website says:

"The fee can be paid at one of 248 designated post offices nationwide. You cannot pay the visa application fee at the Consular Section. Save your fee receipt and bring it with you on the day of your interview."

Unfortunately, I can't find a list of those 248 offices. I would suggest one in Bangkok, near the Police Station or the U.S. Consulate. My wife asked a motorcycle "taxi" to take her to a post office after going to the Police Station for her Police Report.
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-11-14 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 6 2009, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anya: Just curious. Were you the beneficiary or the petitioner?

Nevermind... I just read your story. Very nice.

Are you working here now?


secret7vf.gif She was the beneficiary, and just became a U.S. Citizen. It's in her signature! wink.gif

Edited by *Robert*, 06 November 2009 - 04:42 PM.

*Robert*MaleThailand2009-11-06 16:42:00
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QUOTE (Kang Lang @ Nov 5 2009, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (anya-D @ Nov 5 2009, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
reading through the last few pages and I felt pretty lucky to be interviewed for K-1 in 2005!

First of all, My husband - then fiance was there with me in the room - Then, only 1-2 questions for me I think.. and the rest he just kinda chat with Bram and that was it... pretty easy blush.gif

Good luck to all!

By the way - I was raised to believe that education is everything (my parents are professors - but they are the most humble people you'll ever met) But I married a guy with just a High School diploma.. never in a million years growing up I would've thought possible. But he's very smart, honest, and very good at what he does that he's successful in his chosen career still in his 20s. My parent was skeptical at first when they first learn that he didnt have a degree (that's the second question they asked when I introduced him to them) but they trust my judgment.

So my point is that I believe - now - that a degree isnt a guarantee to be successful in life/career. But I still believe that for most, education is going to help them have a better chance in life but for some, it's irrelevance.


i agree it was nice to be able to stand with my husband when he had his interview it made us both less nervous. we had probably 10 questions or so including two each about his past approved and past denied b-2 visas.

as for the education piece my husband has only a high school diploma but for his career a degree would not add one bit of value nor does anyone in thailand in his profession have a degree. with that said he'll be entering community college in the spring. he's so nervous but excited since he would be only the 3rd person in his family to get any post high school education. he paid for 2 of his younger sisters to go to college.

just like alot of you i'm sure...i value education but can point out people who have multiple degrees and are dumber than a bag of hammers conversely i know folk without a degree that are smart as all get out. a degree does not equate with intelligence or success in my book. a couple of pretty successful and (from the very far distance i sit) well adjusted dropouts include tiger woods, bill gates, steve jobs, and less than well adjusted larry ellison.

I couldn't agree more, with both of you, on a couple of points. Like both of you, I was with Chutima during her K-1 visa interview, and everything went smoothly.

Chutima has a college degree, and I have a college degree. Chutima hasn't worked since she got here, so that college degree isn't making her any money at all. I worked in the Navy for 11 years before getting out and going to school to get my engineering degree. During those 11 years, I never worried about how much money I was making, as I was doing just fine. During that period, people with college degrees (i.e. Officers) could try to look down their noses at the sailors who didn't have a college degree, but it didn't mean they were incapable of getting a degree, or not as smart as someone who had a college degree.

Having a piece of paper doesn't guarantee anything in life!

I don't look down on people who don't have a college degree, and I don't think there's anything special about people who do have college degrees (I've met a lot of college grads that have ZERO common sense). A lot of times it's more about opportunity, finances, and personal life choices, as to whether or not someone can get a higher education.

With that said, it is a proven fact that, on average, the more education you have, the more money you make. Though it might not be the case for everyone in today's economy, the basic principle is true; however, it doesn't mean that someone without a strong educational background can't be as equally, if not more, successful.

Edited by *Robert*, 06 November 2009 - 10:02 AM.

*Robert*MaleThailand2009-11-06 09:57:00
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Sounds to me like A LOT of stereotyping and conjecture going on.

I wonder, Tom, if your wife fell into category 2, if you'd be going on the way you are about how great category 1 is?

I also find it amazing how you know the inner thought process' of the COs so well. That is a true gift.

The bottom line concerning getting a visa is: having all the proper evidence and proving a bona fide relationship.

Edited by *Robert*, 04 November 2009 - 06:07 PM.

*Robert*MaleThailand2009-11-04 18:06:00
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QUOTE (ThaiStyleUSA @ Oct 30 2009, 07:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Robert* @ Oct 30 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ThaiStyleUSA @ Oct 30 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations Robert & Chutima. kicking.gif kicking.gif Best wishes to you both. good.gif good.gif


????????????? ??? Luke!

smile.gif

?????? I know how you both felt. I was relieved when I got my citizenship in 1990. Mine was pretty quick because I was in the military at the time. I had helps from my 1st Sgt. & Commander to expedite my process though. I have to wait a little longer now for my wife to obtain her 10 yrs GC & citizenship. Anyway, Congrats again.

I think it is great that you got your citizenship through serving in the USAF. I myself am a Navy veteran, but currently work for the 45th SW here at Patrick AFB and Cape Canaveral AFS as an Air Force civilian launching rockets for a living! In my squadron, 45th RMS, we have 2 Filipino MSgts, but we don't have any Thai nationals. sad.gif I do know of one Thai Capt in the 1st SLS, but that's all. The DoD is all I have known throughout my career as I have worked for the DoD in one form or another since I was 17. Thank you for your service to our country and for being one of the many proud Airmen in the USAF! good.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-30 19:38:00
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QUOTE (ThaiStyleUSA @ Oct 30 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations Robert & Chutima. kicking.gif kicking.gif Best wishes to you both. good.gif good.gif


????????????? ??? Luke!

smile.gif

Edited by *Robert*, 30 October 2009 - 02:03 PM.

*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-30 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (MarkNAam @ Oct 30 2009, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Brother Roi is Chutima's Oath Ceremony today?

Whoops! NEVER MIND! <hahaha> As I was FastReplying this I looked up to the last posting and saw that it indeed was!

Congratulations Brother! AAm and I could not be happier for you both (we know what you've gone through!

Peace and Buddha's blessings to you both...and we'll see you in Chiang Mai, where the Chang will flow like wine!

Brother Mark


Thank you brother Mark! Blessings to you and AAm as well, and I look forward to drinking Chang with you soon! good.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-30 10:24:00
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Free at last, free at last, thank Buddha almighty we're free at last!!! dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif

NO MORE USCIS!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Chutima became a U.S. Citizen today, along with 98 other people from 41 different countries!!! biggrin.gif

Though the journey can be difficult and expensive, its worth it in the end! yes.gif

Good luck to everyone else! good.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-30 10:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Good luck to your fiancee with the interview, Dave! good.gif

Everything will be OKAY!!! biggrin.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-28 19:15:00
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QUOTE (Roong_Rob @ Oct 26 2009, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bonobo @ Feb 7 2009, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...
1) My Thai fiance did her own birth certificate translation for the I-129F... was this a bad idea? Who should we get to do translations in the future?
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I do not see in the instructions for I-129F or the G325-A, the requirement to submit the birth certificate for the Thai (alien) fiancee. Is this something that should be submitted with the I-129F anyway, or maybe the question was really being asked about documents submitted to the US Embassy in Bangkok for the K-1 interview ?


You need the Thai BC for the K-1 interview, but it doesn't need to be translated at that time. You will however, need a translated copy for your AOS application.
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-26 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (anya-D @ Oct 21 2009, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And Congratulation to everyone who got the visa in hand.. there really is a light at the end of the road.. Chutima and I are proof!! WE ARE DONE!@!!

PS.. it didnt feel any difference though.. being an American whistling.gif

Congratulations on getting your Naturalization Certificate Anya!!! good.gif good.gif good.gif

Chutima has her Oath Ceremony next Friday, Oct 30th at 0800! kicking.gif

Have you already applied for your pasport? unsure.gif Have you gone by the SSA office yet? unsure.gif

Chutima's passport paperwork is all filled out and ready to go. Will go for the expedite just because I want this completely over as soon as possible! wink.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-23 08:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (Dan and Tera @ Oct 21 2009, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I want to be very clear about two points.

A. I'm not an #######, I didn't yell at anyone. I camly asked them to explain themselves. That combined with asking for names was enough to instill panic in about 6 people. That shows me that they didn't really understand the policy they were 'following', I hope they weren't making it up as they went.

B. I'm not upset. I'm just looking for some accountability at an American Embassy owned and run by Americans and funded with tax dollars.

Frankly, I think you're out of line calling me an ####, an #######, etc. when all I'm doing is encouraging people to have some backbone and ask questions. It might help the next person along in line, which is the whole point of this website.

In case you're missing it, no one is dissagreeing with what I said. You need to take a chill pill and go back and read what I wrote, as I never called YOU anything. The fact that it is your posts that keep getting filled up with "#" signs shows you're the one with anger management issues.

I'm glad you didn't yell, because the way you act on here I wouldn't have been a bit surprised.

You asked their names for what possible reason? Because they were doing their job? If you have issues, contact your Congressman or Senator. Intimidating Thai national Embassy workers doesn't do anything but cause more problems for the rest of the Americans needing to do business with the Embassy. Your actions will do nothing to help the next person in line.

You got the visa... get over it and move on.
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-21 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (Dan and Tera @ Oct 21 2009, 06:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I absolutely agree with you Thong, except for one thing, the American Embassy is supposed to be run by Americans, not Thais.

In the past CO's who have set up their own kingdoms have been a big source of distress to the people on this board (Think Heart of Darkness or Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now). I don't mind keeping an eye on them.

Charlie don't surf!

The Embassy IS run by Americans who employ Thai nationals to help them do it. You forget you are still in a foreign country, and our Embassy and Consulate are there through agreements with the Thai government. We have no "right" to have an Embassy there.

Yelling at the people at the gate or girls coming out is like yelling at a telemarketer. They are only doing their job. They do not set policy, just enforce it.

If you're getting this upset this early... you have a long road ahead. whistling.gif


*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-21 09:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Being an American at an American Consulate gives you no more rights or privileges than you would get at a USCIS office here in the US. The Consulates hire foreign nationals because they work for less money than Americans do. Trying to intimidate them only enforces their belief that farangs think they are better than everyone else. People should try to put themselves in someone else’s shoes before being an a$$hole to them. They are simply doing their job. Just my opinion.


*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-20 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
We stayed within the 90 days. Never thought about going "out of status". innocent.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-13 19:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Thanks everyone for the congratulations! smile.gif I will let ya'll know when Chutima's Oath Ceramony is and how that goes as well.

Good luck to everyone in their own journey! good.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-09 23:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Chutima passed the English and US history and government tests, and the interview was a success. Since her 3 years isn't until 18 Oct, we will have to wait for them to mail us her Oath ceremony date. I know that Chutima is excited, but for me, it means waiting for yet another letter from USCIS! sad.gif I am SOOOOOOOOO ready to be done with the USCIS!
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-07 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (daboyz @ Oct 4 2009, 12:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm starting to think people need to put down the pipe.


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QUOTE (AaronLV @ Oct 4 2009, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
These Visa's are a very very small percentage of the Visa's they process at the embassy. These guys don't have to put up with any #######. They can just deny your visa and boot you out of the embassy. There is no reason to make this process smooth, it is up to the individual that is filing to make their trip to the embassy smooth. Gather all the necessary paperwork, read all the guides, and then double and triple check your paperwork. That is about as smooth as it is going to get.


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Going to Orlando tomorrow for Chutima's Naturalization interview. Will update tomorrow! innocent.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-06 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (Kang Lang @ Oct 1 2009, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it goes so quickly...today is our 2nd wedding anniversary!

off to lost wages (las vegas)

have a great day everyone.


So where did you guys decide on staying? unsure.gif

Have a great trip! At least you won't be roasting like Chutima and I did on our trip there! blush.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-10-02 09:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Too bad only English is allowed outside the regional forums.
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-09-30 22:51:00
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QUOTE (thongd4me @ Sep 28 2009, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Alan D. @ Sep 27 2009, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Visa Approved!! On had 7 am BKK appointment and she's approved.

Thanks everyone for all your help and suggestions. Still another bit of a wait. I'm heading to LOS 1st week november to celebrate then all three of us come back together.

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Congratulations; I'm going to BKK myself soon.

Good news for good people.


Wow! Someone knows how to write Thai!!! kicking.gif I wish I could do that! whistling.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-09-30 22:46:00