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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (uscandual @ Mar 1 2009, 08:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (daboyz @ Mar 2 2009, 05:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sitting in a hotel on soi 22. Can't sleep. Second interview tomorrow. Stressing out.


Cool. We (honey+me) spent the month of Sept at Liberty Apartments on Soi 22, near Queens Park.
http://www.cityphotoguide.com/node/404

Lots of good eats + stuff to do nearby. Great Mexican restaurant on Soi 18 as I recall, best guacamole in Thailand.


You're in Thailand eating Mexican food?! unsure.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-03-06 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (toma1 @ Sep 14 2009, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Robert* @ Sep 14 2009, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As a reminder, keep track of all your trips outside of the US, and the total number days you were outside the country, as you will need that for Naturalization. A lot of people at this stage of the immigration process aren't aware of the requirements for Naturalization. I would recommend to anyone thinking about filing a N-400 to download the form and instructions, and be prepared to provide all the information. Just because its 3 years away doesn't mean you can't be prepared! star_smile.gif


That's good advice. However it may not apply to us, because:

1. She had advance parole at the time and was not yet a PR.

2. We are in a special category as I am "a U.S. citizen who is an employee of an American institution of research recognized by the Attorney General". This apparently wipes out the continuous residency requirements. If I am sent overseas for more than a year, it apparently wipes out ALL residency requirements.

Sounds good! I'm glad to hear you have a different situation, but it is as much a reminder for everyone else.

As you pointed out... traveling before "Residency" is approved, doesn't count. Once someone receives either their 2 yr or 10 yr GC, that is when the clock starts ticking. yes.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-09-14 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (AaronLV @ Sep 14 2009, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would have felt hurt had you stop to see Tom. When you were in Vegas not even a phone call tongue.gif


Rub it in!!! cray5ol.gif

secret7vf.gif One of these days, I will tell you all about that trip. Not good! no0pb.gif blush.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-09-14 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (toma1 @ Sep 14 2009, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone here live in Tampa Bay, and if so, would you like to get together for dinner, drinks, movies, whatever sometime? Let me know!

On another note... how come no one posted any of their engagement/wedding pix?!! sad.gif


We just drove through Tampa a week ago, after a week in Ft. Myers Beach. There is someone with a Vietnamese SO that lives in Cape Coral, other than that, I don't know anyone else in the local area except me. I wish I could have gone to see the Cowboys kick the Buck's butts on Sunday, but didn't plan ahead. sad.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-09-14 18:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (toma1 @ Sep 14 2009, 05:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Robert* @ Sep 14 2009, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good to see you again Tom, and congratulations on the AOS! kicking.gif


Thanks! We were in Asia most of the summer.

QUOTE (*Robert* @ Sep 14 2009, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
(He just added the floating Jesus gif to his signature which scares me a little!! laughing.gif )


Haha, yeah, that was exactly what made me think to ask him...


As a reminder, keep track of all your trips outside of the US, and the total number days you were outside the country, as you will need that for Naturalization. A lot of people at this stage of the immigration process aren't aware of the requirements for Naturalization. I would recommend to anyone thinking about filing a N-400 to download the form and instructions, and be prepared to provide all the information. Just because its 3 years away doesn't mean you can't be prepared! star_smile.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-09-14 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (toma1 @ Sep 13 2009, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MarkNAam @ Sep 13 2009, 07:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For me, I pray alot...give it a shot...since you mentioned the spiritual aspect...

I looked at your profile. You seem to be overtly Christian, and I'm guessing your wife is or was Buddhist.

How did you deal with that issue?

I'm non-religious, so it was not a problem for us, but it has been an issue for some of my wife's friends here.

Tom, you've been away for awhile, so you haven't had the pleasure to get to know brother Mark the way I and several others have. I would be the first one to run the other way if I thought Mark was a bible thumper, but he is far from it! (He just added the floating Jesus gif to his signature which scares me a little!! laughing.gif )

Brother Mark rawks!!! good.gif

Good to see you again Tom, and congratulations on the AOS! kicking.gif

Robert
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-09-14 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (MarkNAam @ Sep 11 2009, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Brother Roi,

You/Me, enjoy seeing our younger brothers bring great women into the USA and keep on truckin' good.gif

Great to hear from you again, as always. Hey - AAm is traveling back to Chiang Mai (Doi Saket) for the month of March 2010. I'll be there for a week or two, or longer if I can wing it. Is there any chance you guys will be in Doi Saket at that time my brother? I'd love to collect on that Changx12 you owe me! good.gif yes.gif laughing.gif

Peace and Love,

MarkNAAm


You really funny brother Mark about the Chang Beer! tongue.gif

I believe it is YOU who is buying the beers!!! whistling.gif wink.gif

P.S. I had wrote a whole bunch of other stuff, and it dissapered. I'm not in the mood to write it again right now!

Edited by *Robert*, 11 September 2009 - 05:22 PM.

*Robert*MaleThailand2009-09-11 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (MarkNAam @ Sep 11 2009, 03:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ThaitoUSA and rsn,

Congratulations on the great progress you've made with the DLs and AOS/Biometrics etc...not to mention getting married!

You guys are doing great!

Peace - Mark and AAm


Hey brother Mark, how do you know how our brother's Pete and Ray are doing? You've been spying on them, or receiving secret CFC messages?! unsure.gif laughing.gif

Edited by *Robert*, 11 September 2009 - 04:17 PM.

*Robert*MaleThailand2009-09-11 16:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Well said, Aaron, on both counts. Its nice to know I'm not the only one who feels that way, though I'm pretty sure I'm not.
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-09-11 07:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
One thing I'd like to point out is that for those of you planning on getting your spouse naturalized, they will need to be able to read and speak English, as well as pass the naturalization quiz, which consists of 10 questions out of a possible 100 choices, and must get 6 of those correct.

They not only need to be able to read and write to pass the written drivers exam, but they have to be able to understand the evaluator during the driving exam, which consists of many driving maneuvers. I think many of us have forgotten how difficult an actual driving exam can be, in addition to passing the written test.

Bottom line: there are no shortcuts. no0pb.gif


*Robert*MaleThailand2009-09-08 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (charles! @ Sep 8 2009, 11:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Robert* @ Sep 6 2009, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Pg 13 is not where I expected to find this thread. no0pb.gif

see what happens in your absence?

laughing.gif yes.gif

QUOTE (TL to AZ @ Sep 7 2009, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I told my fiancee to start driving on the other side of the road while she is still in TL....this should get her used to it over here!

I like your way of thinking!!! good.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-09-08 20:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Pg 13 is not where I expected to find this thread. no0pb.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-09-06 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (MarkNAam @ Aug 27 2009, 06:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She never came? I don't get it...they got the visa...?


Exactly. Enough said.
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-08-27 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (rsn @ Aug 27 2009, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AaronLV @ Aug 26 2009, 08:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The other hurdle you may run into while driving on a foreign license is that your insurance company may not cover in the case of an accident. There are clauses in your policy that may state only US Licensed drivers are covered. In this case your insurance would simply refuse to cover your car, and injuries, but worse yet any liability for the person they hit.

In the case of an accident, the other party may sue you claiming negligence on your part since you knew they did not have a valid US License. In this case they can sue you and your insurance company may decide not to cover based on negligence on your part.


This is the case with my insurance (Hartford). They only cover U.S. licensed drivers & don't recognize an intl license. Guess it's time to study for the DL exam!


Thank you both Aaron and Ray for providing that information. I hope others will read and head.

As with Aaron, my rates went down when I added Ooi to my insurance policy with Progressive, but would have gone up with Allstate, due to the fact that she only had a drivers permit/license for less than 3 years. Once again, we were dealing with a FL state license. She was able to pass her drivers test the first time she tried, after I paid $49 for an online course which guaranteed passing the written test if she were able to pass all their online tests.

She is currently taking driving lessons with the Florida Safety Counsel, and for 3 two hour lessons the cost was $256. For additional 2 hour lessons the cost is $98. They will let her take the driving test with their car for an additional 2 hour lesson of $98 prior to the test and a 1 hour cost for the driving test of $50.

As I have posted before, it is better to let someone else teach your wife to drive, as I will NOT do it! Not worth all the heartburn and frustration, not to mention... worse! whistling.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-08-27 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
One other thing... has anyone tried to add their spouse to their auto insurance with a foreign drivers licence or international licence?

Would be interested in seeing what happens to your rates. whistling.gif


*Robert*MaleThailand2009-08-26 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Once again... sooner or later, a valid US state drivers license will be required.

Don't know why some people can't seem to grasp that simple fact?
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-08-26 21:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (AaronLV @ Aug 25 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (louisthani @ Aug 25 2009, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Those bicycle style scooters are technically underbone Motorbikes (not scooters)

There however is a Sym Cub which is cheap and already here and its Taiwanese (SYM is very reputable brand second to Kymco ) fits the similiar 100-150cc range of the Thai underbone motorbikes. A lot of people love it already, since its retro look. can drive it anywhere except a Freeway

http://www.wired.com...orlds-most-pop/


That would require a Motorcycle license here in Nevada, and to drive a moped in Nevada also requires a Class C License. Just remember check with your local DMV office to verify what is needed in order to operate vehicles on public streets whether it is 2 or 4 wheel.


yes.gif good.gif

Once again, bottom line: If you want them to get around, they need to get a drivers license, or a learners permit as a minimum, which means they HAVE to pass the written test. Good luck!
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-08-25 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (HYENA @ Aug 25 2009, 01:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's really interesting to know. I never thought about the illegals. I guess the good part is you can report em! She's really cranky now-wants a job asap but it's not that easy (I'm looking for one now, too)!


Why in the hell is that a good thing? Better think twice about that sort of action, because karma is a ######!

She's not getting a job until she has either a GC or an EAD, along with a SSN. You have a lot of ####### to do before that will happen. Otherwise she'll be one of those illegals that can be reported.

QUOTE (HYENA @ Aug 25 2009, 01:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mine is 34. She said "why do you talk to stupid people on the computer every time every time and nothing...nobody come to see you"

I think "that time of the month" is rolling near (she hates my guts for about 2-3 days then feels bad afterwards). I'm used to it. Unfortunately this is an international problem LOL!


No... I'm pretty sure it's just isolated to you. whistling.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-08-25 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (shawndoc @ Aug 19 2009, 08:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (louisthani @ Aug 14 2009, 08:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
PHOTOS TOGETHER
MSN VIDEO CHAT SCREEN SHOTS
CELL PHONE BILLS that SHOW THE TEXT LOGS since May
SHE WILL HAVE MY PASSPORTS ON HAND
Will this be enough?


There's no way to know. The more details the better.

I sent a handful of photos, one or two screen shots of my call logs with Vonage, and put 10-15 emails in a folder in my mail program, and send them a screen shot so they could see the time stamps and to/from, but not the actual messages. And a few ticket stubs from when we flew to Samui and Penang.

That was enough. It all comes down to the individual examiner and whether they get the feeling something funny is going on. My guess is the shorter the relationship, the more evidence you'll need. Same goes for the story on how you met. I'm guessing if you met in a chat room and have only met in person once, you'll need a lot more proof of relationship vs someone who got sent to Bangkok on assignment for 6 months and fell in love with one of the administrative staff.




The more photos the better, espeically from different locations, along with boarding passes, especially if you and your fiancee flew anywhere together in Thailand. I'm not a big fan of giving ANYONE your passport. The boarding pass from the flight you just arrived on accomplishes the same thing.
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-08-19 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (NillandNan @ Aug 19 2009, 12:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just recieved email with Nan's interview date as 31 August 09 7:00am. Super stoked to get back over there to her. I am heading over next week tuesday/wednesday. Nan and I are both freaking out right now! Best of luck to everyone else still waiting. I will try and post a review, and comments after the interview.

Neil


Congratulations on getting your interview date and good luck with the interview! good.gif

Hope all goes well and you will both be heading back to the US soon! smile.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-08-19 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
We did the three step process. Got the SSC after two weeks, got married, changed the name, and then after AOS approved, got SSC without the "Not eligible to work without proper document" stamp on it.

We did not wait for the SSC after the name change to submit AOS paperwork, because they only care about the number (SSN), which will NOT change, no matter what the last name is. They do ask for a SSN on the I-485, but you don't have to send a copy of it.
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-08-17 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (louisthani @ Aug 11 2009, 08:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All, I just sent out an I-129F smile.gif for my fiancee from Thailand.

This is my 2nd visa journey. I did one before for my ex-wife from Thailand as well, back in 2002 with a K3 and that was perhaps the fastest K3 I bet, I-129F approved in just 2 weeks from mailing it out, then I-130 approved in 3 months after mailing back with approved I-129F but those speedy days are gone. and by the way we divorced completely in 2003 and it was a bad relationship.

this is my first time to do a true K1 visa and it looks more complicated now.

and I guess I needed no evidence since I was married before with the old I-129F, but this time I need relationship proof since its a fianceee this time. I am deaf and I dont use the phone with her, we only chat on MSN and none of the chats are saved and pretty much lost (I constantly have reinstalled my OS a lot and do upgrades) but I take a few screen window snapshots, and we met in person many times, unfortunately the first two times, the photos were lost on my old drive when I lost an Array, and it left me with only 2 photos from my most recent trip in June. and I sent those with the I-129F along with plane ticket copies. oh great I have no idea if thats gonna fly.

Some have well last time I was allowed at the VISA window with my ex-wife for the spouse visa K3 and some say they can call up the USC to the window with I-134 etc during the interview.? Do they still allow that.

I am planning to fly out again once she has a set interview date and go with her to the embassy. Well it would be good proof since they would see me physically and know I dragged myself to Thailand again for her.

Since you have already sent in your I-129F, there isn't anything we can suggest as far as evidence, so you'll just have to wait and see if you get your NOA2 or a RFE. At this stage, you only need to prove that you met in person within the last 2 years, which it seem you have done.

As for the interview, the fiance or spouse are no longer allowed inside the consulate. You can do as Ray suggested and hand your fiancee your passport before she goes inside, but that's about it.

Good luck, and welcome to SAWASDEE and VJ!
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-08-11 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (TucsonBill @ Aug 7 2009, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sawasdee!

I have not posted here in a while. I am back active, (at least once a week now), on this board as we are going through the I-751 process now. I've had to deal with a lot of strange issues throughtout this process such as assisting my wife in getting a prior marriage to a man in Singapore anulled and getting approval from Amphur for my step-daughter to accompany my wife, (then fiance), to the US.

I don't have time to read through all the posts here, but if I can be of assistance to anyone who's having similar problems, feel free to drop me a note.

TucsonBill

Welcome back Bill, and good luck with your AOS! good.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-08-11 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (bigcasino75 @ Jul 31 2009, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all. I am new hear and have just been reading to get info before I apply for a K1. My girl is in school now and will not be finished till May of next year I am trying to time this so that she will get her visa in June. All of the websites give a wait time of about 6 months maybe 7 but from reading hear it looks a lot longer I was going to apply in December of 09 maybe Nov but do you think that I should apply earlier? I dont want her to get this too early because as I said she will be in school. I am trying to time it so that her school will end I can fly over to BKK for a few weeks we can have a wedding party for her family and then leave together any advice.


There is no reason to wait. You should begin now, because you never know what will happen. Once a K-1 visa is issued, you have 6 months to use it, which gives you plenty of time.
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-07-31 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (rsn @ Jun 20 2009, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck to you Mike & your fiancee, have a safe trip. It looks like you lucked out by getting an interview after April. As you have been reading, as long as you have everything in order, the interview should not be a problem anymore. I was freaked out before Kat's interview, but i think I was worried over nothing.

That's an understatement!!! laughing.gif whistling.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-22 06:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (scandal @ Jun 19 2009, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Best wishes to all my good friends on Sawasdee... hope all is well with everyone going into this weekend.

That gives me but 2 weekends to get the house organized, clean up the mess, buy some new sheets and towels..... Gulp! Suggestions welcome laughing.gif

So - weekend plans!
Rumor has it one of our Texan regulars (we have several!) is sojourning in sunny Florida this weekend. Caliente, Brother Scott! Enjoy a little well earned R&R in Miami.
Brother Mark -- what's shaking in DC?
Brother Robert -- is this the weekend you are out in Vegas?
Brothers Danny, Aaron, Mike, .... big weekend plans?
And what of our sisters - Anya? Noi? Weekend plans anyone?


This weekend is going to be doing yardwork and packing for our trip to Vegas. We leave next Tue for a week.

As for shopping, I would do as Brother Mark suggests, and wait till she gets here, and take her to Bed, Bath & Beyond, or Linens and More, and let HER pick out what SHE wants! After all, she needs to feel like it is now her home as well as yours! blush.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-20 09:10:00
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QUOTE (charles! @ Jun 19 2009, 10:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (scandal @ Jun 19 2009, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ Jun 19 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (scandal @ Jun 19 2009, 09:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That gives me but 2 weekends to get the house organized, clean up the mess, buy some new sheets and towels..... Gulp! Suggestions welcome laughing.gif

buy enough so she won't decide to go out and buy more. this way you can nail down the colors of the sheets and towels for the next few years tongue.gif



Welcome to Sawasdee Charles star_smile.gif
MENA, Canada, PI, ... Charles will happily come and play in any and all regional forums laughing.gif
Maybe it's the fact that we have some sisters here in Sawasdee and not only brothers that finally drew your attention to our hangout tongue.gif

As to shopping, thanks for the tip. But I'm ok with letting her pick out decor. I bought the house with her in mind and intentionally have done as little as possible to it, waiting for her to get here so we can remodel together.

well i tried to save you some money...... plus if you and roi are in here, there's gotta be some major fun.
and this isn't a regional forum. whistling.gif


laughing.gif Charles having to pwn scandal in his home thread!!! laughing.gif

Good job Charles! good.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-20 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (Joe&Noi @ Jun 18 2009, 08:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh, has anyone had any experience with buying Thai ingredients online? I was looking yesterday at stick rice, fish sauce, msg, curry pastes and things like that. Anyone with any thoughts or reccomendations about that?


When I lived on an island in the middle of the Pacific, I had no choice but to order online. I used Thai Grocer several times and never had any problems with them. There are plenty of online Thai grocers nowdays, so you can shop and compare.

http://thaigrocer.com/
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-18 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif

A big congratulations to:

Ray & Kat!!!

&

Pete & Nern!!!

Always great to hear good news!!! good.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-18 19:03:00
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QUOTE (rsn @ Jun 17 2009, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Jun 17 2009, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you happen to check this during the morning Ray, want to wish Kat all the very best at the interview. I am quite confident for her.

I might be pulling an all-nighter awaiting the news.


Just woke up myself. Thanks for the well-wishes & best of luck to you & Nern too! Back to sleep for me. about 10 hours until the interviews now...


Chok Dee to Ray and Pete!!! good.gif good.gif good.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-17 15:40:00
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QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Jun 16 2009, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (roi_aggie @ Jun 16 2009, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, I hear ya. At restaurants I keep wanting to say, "Nong, check been" laughing.gif


I actually do. I make the gesture of extended index finger pointing down at the table circling around as I say it. It will be good to have my fiancée here to practice Thai. As we all know, if you don't use it you lose it. I wish to increase my ability in Thai. We've already discussed when we have children, during the first few years she'll speak entirely in Thai to them and I shall speak entirely in English. As they get older, I wish to communicate with them in Thai as well, as I would wish for her to speak with them in English. With both parents being teachers, these kids aren't going to have a chance: we've already worked with every type of child imaginable and we got their number.


laughing.gif Poor kids!!! blush.gif

Good luck with keeping kids fluent in Thai. My best friend has three girls, born and raised in Thailand, and left when they were 3, 5, and 10 years old, and didn’t speak a lick of English. They are now 9, 11, and 16. They make very good grades in school, but the two youngest girls can’t speak a lick of Thai anymore, and the oldest girl can only remember bits and pieces, though she tells me if she goes back to Thailand she’ll pick it back up. When it comes to going to Thailand for vacation, the middle girl pleads to be left behind, because she doesn’t like “how dirty” it is there! blink.gif

Kids! laughing.gif

Edited by roi_aggie, 16 June 2009 - 10:37 AM.

*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-16 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (wasabi @ Jun 16 2009, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's weird being back I keep wanting to tell check-out clerks, Kob Khun Krap.


Yeah, I hear ya. At restaurants I keep wanting to say, "Nong, check been" laughing.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-16 09:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
I think Danny brings up an excellent point. As long as it is a bonafide relationship, all the required proof has been provided, and everyone has been 100% truthful, this whole process is nothing more than jumping through hoops, and spending a lot of money.

Ray, I can fully appreciate that fact that you are a worrier, because so am I, but trust me, you guys will be just fine. Listen to your girl and quit worrying so much, because all you’re going to do is stress her out!!!

Robert


*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-16 08:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Jun 16 2009, 07:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just two days away from the interview, my fiancée is a bit nervous. I feel far more confident since we've done our homework and there have been some optimistic reports coming from the embassy over the past two weeks.

Good luck Pete, I'm sure Nern will do just fine! good.gif

Can't wait to start hearing about more approvals! star_smile.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-16 07:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Good luck Wasabi! good.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-16 06:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
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QUOTE (rsn @ Jun 15 2009, 11:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...but the plane ride never gets any easier. Who has the next interview? Anyone on here?


innocent.gif Sounds quite at the begining of the week I think 2 ladies will hand in more documents on this Monday
and 3 ladies get in line for the interview
one on 17th ;07:30 am.
two on 18th ;both are 13:00pm.
please cheer them up ! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


The 2 couples on the 18th are me & Kat and ThaiToUSA and his fiancee.


Getting close now! Only a couple of days to go! star_smile.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-15 12:07:00
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There's a knife behind that pretty smile.



The first time I went to Thailand was in 2001 to skydive. The owner of the Dollhouse was an American skydiver who moved over there. He emailed all of us a "Christmas Photo" right before our trip over there. Pretty effective advertising...


I'll bet! devil.gif

QUOTE (magic girl @ Jun 14 2009, 01:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
innocent.gif Ploenchit station


show-off star_smile.gif

Hey, I knew that answer... but she beat me to it! crying.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-14 09:48:00
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QUOTE (uscandual @ Jun 13 2009, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Me likey!!! devil.gif

I'll take the one to the right of 31! blush.gif

Though the one in blue has a nice rack, I have to agree with Scott on the hair color. good.gif

Dayum I miss the LOS!!! cray5ol.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-13 10:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (rsn @ Jun 12 2009, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone already pass their K1 interview and not have a planned wedding date before the interview? That's the position I'm in. I don't want to set a wedding date or make any other concrete plans until the visa is in my fiancee's hand (we are dealing with the government here). I read that they might ask "when will you get married". My fiancee will probably answer "we did not want to set a wedding date until I receive the visa, but we will get married a month or two after I get to the U.S.". Anyone do something similar?

Ray, that is the right answer. The fact is... you don't know, and you shouldn't make up a date. Just tell them the truth that you are waiting, but you will get married as soon as possible, and within the 90 days.
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-12 15:29:00
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QUOTE (AaronLV @ Jun 10 2009, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Yes, on packet 4 it does say phone cards are not acceptable, but I believe someone who recently had an interview said that he used his phone cards as evidence without a problem, but I may be mistaken there. Still, since it specifically says no phonecards I would avoid them.


Someone may have passed with having them, but they may have had a bunch of other evidence that was more supportive.

Also on the phone card issue, by law if they are selling phone cards in the USA, they have to be able to provide a detail report to the customer when asked for it. Back in the late 80's early 90's the telecom industry was using deceptive billing practices when billing per minute rates. So there was a big class action suit and the FCC stepped in and levied this requirement on them. If they don't provide a detail report, then report them, they will be fined, and subjected to not being allowed to sale the cards. Now a lot of phone cards are sold by third party companies, and what you may need to do is find out who the underlying provider is and contact them directly. The place I used Mobilecaller.com, did not provide call details directly, but directed me to the actual discount provider and they were more then happy to send me an excel spread ###### with the detail calls when I informed them it was for immigration purposes.

I guess s h e e t is a bad word


laughing.gif That's what I was wondering! laughing.gif
*Robert*MaleThailand2009-06-10 21:38:00