Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Citizenship General Discussion	Baby (US Citizen) After filing for Citizenship??	Based from what you wrote, since your wife is going for Biometric for N400 that means she's here, don't worry about the baby info, she can mentioned it at the Oatch Ceremony, when they send you the Oath of Ceremony later, there's some update info being asked but you give it to them at the time of the ceremony so it's nothing that will stop you. IMPORTANT FACTOR At the time of the Oath of ceremony, the baby will not be around yet, so there's nothing to update, even if the baby is born here in the US before that, there's nothing to worry because the will automatically be an american.	Nikita2Charles	Not Telling	India	2009-04-06 18:09:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	A US Citizen is born in July!	Congrats! Mes felicitations and tous mes voeux de bonne heures.	Nikita2Charles	Not Telling	India	2009-08-11 17:15:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 2008 October Filers	OATH CEREMONY 1 WEST CAMPBEL , SAN JOSE, CA MARCH 19,2009 3pm NOW GOTA GET THE PASSPORT DONE AT LAST WITH USCIS Edited by Nikita2Charles, 20 March 2009 - 05:29 PM.	Nikita2Charles	Not Telling	India	2009-03-20 17:28:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 2008 October Filers	They requested the latest Bank info, latest pay stubs, or latest bills or updated info of the items you sent with the N400 if available, we only took a copy of the items we sent with the N400 application, the interview was requested latest bank statements, asked if she pays taxes, overall it was a very friendly interview, more like chit chat. The interview mentioned it's a big plus your husband is with you it validates the petition since it's based on Marriage. Even though we selected the old test interview format, my wife got the interview under the new format, but it wasn't a big deal. Asked who discovery american and to write down Chrisptopher Columbus. Edited by Nikita2Charles, 09 February 2009 - 11:05 AM.	Nikita2Charles	Not Telling	India	2009-02-09 11:03:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 2008 October Filers	UserName........ Sent...........NOA1.......Biometrics....Int letter rec.....Interview.....Oath.........Office Nikita2charles 10/3/29/08......10/6/08......11/14/08........12/05/08.........2/6/09.....?????......SAN JOSE/California Yahooo, almost done just waiting for Oath Ceremony. Appt for 9am, got there at 9am, Got called 9:10am out by 9:40 , interview went really nice, IT made a big different my husband was there in the waiting room, was told it supports the petition and also it case we need futher info he's right there since the petition is based on Marriage. Made a couple of mistakes but didn't caused an RFE or to come back, 1) Make sure you bring updated information at the interview, in all the excitement we just brought the original of the items we sent in with the N400 but forgot to bring latest info. 2) Even though We selected option 1 the old test, my wife got the new test, instructed to write down Christopher Columbus. the rest was just basic chit chat and it was all done. Just waiting for the OATH ceremony date by mail Good luck to ALL Edited by Nikita2Charles, 06 February 2009 - 11:43 PM.	Nikita2Charles	Not Telling	India	2009-02-06 23:42:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	A new citizen!	Congrats, For all of those going through the process, you never know how fast time goes by once you are here and settle down, but when waiting for your love one to get here it seems like an eternity.	Nikita2Charles	Not Telling	India	2010-06-07 12:01:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Please Help!!! Full Time Housewife Applying for Citizenship	Let your husband know you guys are due for a Backdated refund, since you are at home it's in his or should i say both of your advantage to file Married Jointly, H&R block even have a promo where they will do go through your back taxes and refil for you.   That shouldn't be a major hold for your citizenship but for a financial point of view do it right away since it's going to be in your advantage having a few thousand of $$ on the way from IRS.	Nikita2Charles	Not Telling	India	2013-06-20 13:21:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Came in USA as K-1 , when can she apply for USC	QUOTE (MarilynP @ Aug 25 2007, 05:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> did she apply to remove the conditions on her green card?? you have to file form I-751 and evidence of a bona fide marriage anywhere between 90 days and the day the card expires... which would be 2 years after she got the card... http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD QUOTE (chivasgeo @ Aug 25 2007, 12:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello all, My wife came in the USA as a K-1 in Jan 2005. We were married March of 2005. She received her (conditional ) Green Card August 2005. August 2008 will be her 3rd year as an LPR. According to the Guide to Naturization, she can apply for US citizenship 90 days prior to Aug 2008, correct? Or is it the 3rd year after her (unconditional 10-year) Green Card was approved? Thanks in advanced, Regards, George that is correct.... Yes, my we had already applied for the Removal of conditions I-751 and it was approved, my wife has her 10 year Green Card Now.....ok, so it seems she CAN apply for US Citizenship , thanks for replying MarilynP!	chivasgeo	Not Telling	Thailand	2007-08-25 11:52:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Came in USA as K-1 , when can she apply for USC	Hello all, My wife came in the USA as a K-1 in Jan 2005. We were married March of 2005. She received her (conditional ) Green Card August 2005. August 2008 will be her 3rd year as an LPR. According to the Guide to Naturization, she can apply for US citizenship 90 days prior to Aug 2008, correct? Or is it the 3rd year after her (unconditional 10-year) Green Card was approved? Thanks in advanced, Regards, George	chivasgeo	Not Telling	Thailand	2007-08-25 02:44:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Lost Perm Res Card, want to just apply for N-400	Thanks for replying folks....Darn...thought we can just apply for the N-400 instead of getting a replacement...makes me think why we can't just do that and save the $$$ on fees. USCIS has records to show that my wife's perm card is still valid! Guess we'll just "follow the rules"....I wish they made some exceptions to the rules.	chivasgeo	Not Telling	Thailand	2012-11-25 22:43:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Lost Perm Res Card, want to just apply for N-400	Hello All, We lost my wife's permanent resident card. Do we need to apply for a replacement or can we just apply for the N-400 w/out a perm resident card, as far as I can remember the Perm Card expires in 2017. Thanks in advanced for any info.	chivasgeo	Not Telling	Thailand	2012-11-25 13:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Affidavit of Support Questions re. part-time job	A few questions on the affidavit of support, some specific to our case: 1) Am I right that the affidavit of support is to be presented at the interview only? It needs not to be mailed to the Consulate, but only to the foreign fiancee, correct (or brought in person by the US fiance at the interview)? 2) How old can the information be? For ex. should the letter from the current employer be just a couple weeks old, or can it be dated from around the time the NOA2 is granted, which can be 3 months before interview? i.e. how soon can we start the process? 3) Does the income level to meet poverty guidelines include only employment income, or can it include interest income from investments? How about unemployment benefits? i.e. on a 1040A form, do they look at Adjusted Gross Income (which includes everything) or just wages , or wages and interest and dividends? 4) If you have many assets, yet a part-time low-paying job - my current situation - is it really critical to have a sponsor if the income was just below poverty level for last year? I have not looked for a permanent position and will not until my fiancee is with me in the US. I make too many trips to be with her that no company would think of hiring me knowing I am away 2 to 4 weeks every 3 months! And I am putting her first and foremost, even before a job. 5) How about foreign assets? Would they be interested in that? I own real estate in France but wonder if it would matter to them. Anyway, I do not meet the "full-time" job requirement, I did not meet the "125% poverty level" for 2007 (was way over in 2006 and the years before), yet I have many assets. Do they go "by the book" or really look at the big picture? If the latter, I have no reasons to worry because my assets are way above 5 times the difference between the annual income and the needed 125% of the poverty level. Sorry if these questions have been answered before, but it's always good to rehash. Thank you all for your help.	Angela & Paul	Not Telling	Brazil	2008-08-05 03:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	How much evidence is enough evidence for a bona-fide relationship?	QUOTE (spookyturtle @ Aug 22 2008, 09:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (robertjay @ Aug 22 2008, 03:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A phone card that has no record of who you called or visa charge is no evidence of proof of call plain and simple And a stamped passport and boarding pass is no evidence that you actually met the person you are claiming to have met. And pictures aren't actual proof either, they can be altered digitally, remember Forest Gump? Neither are letters from family and friends, they could be lying. I use the "Mega Clean and Stable" phone card to call Brazil. My online account lists all phone numbers called. A passport stamp and boarding pass to another country with photos of the two of you with the fiance(e)'s family and friends during that time are pretty compelling. Same with credit card or ticket receipts. If they show you took the cable car to the Sugarloaf in Rio and have pictures on the top that day, it's difficult to fake. I wish they would allow digital cameras to the interview, my fiancee could show thousands of pictures of us Hard to digitally alter so many pictures! I think car rental receipts with both names and driver's license numbers are actually one of the best proof. Hotel receipts are not far behind, especially if they list a passport number. Last time we traveled together, we made sure both our names were printed. I do not believe in emails - I can forge as many as you want in a few minutes. I think copying emails or chat conversations are a waste of time.	Angela & Paul	Not Telling	Brazil	2008-08-22 14:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Medical exam: about medical history and gynecological check	QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Sep 7 2008, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ok thanks for that, so if i go the honest route and actually tell them i was once treated, in the last couple of years, should i get a letter from my doctor or something else? i'm not sure what would be expected as evidence? i do hope this doesn't affect future health insurance, as i will be going on my Future hubbys' Pre-existing conditions affect mostly "Individual health insurance". If your spouse has a group insurance with a company for ex., then it's usually not an issue to be approved adn/or covered, unless it is something that happened within the past 6 months (or if you're pregnant). When it comes to health insurance, when in doubt, ask! Your 'hubby' should call his insurance carrier now and ask what coverage you will get, at what price, and what will NOT be covered and why (what are the pre-existing conditions limitations). Be aware that deductibles might be doubled, because they're usually PER "covered person". Meaning that if he has a $1,000 deductible, once you're married, it will be $2,000. If only one of you gets sick, reimbursements will start once the $2,000 is paid. It's another trick insurance companies use to spend less. I can go on and on... After I moved to the US, I still remember the first time my company sent me the "Health Benefits book". I looked at the 50+ page binder and ask myself "what the heck is this...?". Coming from France, where you can go anywhere anytime and you don't pay anything, that was a big shock! Even the notion of choosing your plan was news to me... HMO, PPO? Deductible?? Co-payment??? All words unknown to me and I am sure many of you arriving to the USA	Angela & Paul	Not Telling	Brazil	2008-09-07 20:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Medical exam: about medical history and gynecological check	QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Sep 6 2008, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> has anyone been through the medical and had depression in the past? how did it affect your medical? and did you have to give them a letter from your doctor stating it was treated and no longer a problem? Actually, this is a good example of what to say and what not to say. I would venture - and this is my personal opinion - that if you have been treated, then I would not say anything. There's another underlying major issue with saying too much. The doctor will take notes. All these notes will be recorded. And when you're in the US and are looking for an Individual Health Insurance - and I don't wish anyone here to go through this! - assuming they can't get hold of your files in your country, the health insurance company will ask for the files from the medical visit of the immigration interview. My insurance broker already told me! What you say at the medical visit may affect your future ability to get insurance, or to get it for cheap... sorry, for less than an outrageous price. There is no such thing as cheap health insurance in the US. Welcome to capitalism Of course, it has to be something that no doctor in the US would not be able to find unless you tell them. If you broke your arm, better tell. If you had surgery, better tell. But I would skip kidney stones (no pun intended!) and treated depression, maybe even miscarriages for women. It might be a good thing to ask your doctor in your home country if anything from your medical history can be traced back. Better start fresh and clean when it comes to anything health-related in the US	Angela & Paul	Not Telling	Brazil	2008-09-06 22:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Medical exam: about medical history and gynecological check	My question was not so much about hiding something, but rather not telling too much. How much details should you give? Does the doctor need to know about your kidney stones, or that your wrist is still painful after that last ski accident?... wait, there is no skiing in Brazil Let me ask the question in a different way: do you have to fill out a 4-page medical history questionnaire at the exam, or do you merely answer the doctor's questions? Big difference! And what kind of questions does the doctor ask? Is it "How do you feel today" or "how many times have you been to a doctor/hospitalized in the past 10 years and why". Again, big difference! Of course I understand that questions may vary from one doctor to another. The experience of others here are extremely valuable. I want to hear from you so we can be ready. Thank you.	Angela & Paul	Not Telling	Brazil	2008-09-05 17:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Medical exam: about medical history and gynecological check	Couldn't find the info on the archives, so I am asking. How much medical history - if any - do you have to provide at the medical exam (this is for the exam prior to K-1 visa interview)? If asked, do you have to be truthful and mention diseases/illnesses/accidents/etc... that will not be discovered during the test? Because the medical exam (and tests) is to try and discover anything that would meet the guidelines for refusal, I am wondering why they would ask for medical history anyway. To you women out there who went through the medical test, is there a gynecological exam and what is the doctor looking for (if he told you)? I was reading on this forum that one doctor only wanted to check that the woman was indeed a woman and just took a quick glance.	Angela & Paul	Not Telling	Brazil	2008-09-05 02:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	RIO DE JANEIRO beware: Citibank on strike!	The banks in Rio (and maybe over Brazil) are on strike. The Citibank next to the Consulate is closed. The only Citibank open is the one in Botafogo. AGÊNCIA PRAIA DE BOTAFOGO - 0075 Rua Praia de Botafogo, 300 (Cross street: Rua De Olinda) Telefone: 21 4009.8550 Câmbio: Das 10h às 16h We went today Monday around noon and there was no line.	Angela & Paul	Not Telling	Brazil	2008-10-20 14:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Embassy Officers lurking on VJ Forum?	I was wondering if any of you think that officers from Embassies might be lurking or even "trolling" the forums? I know they probably have better things to do, but in this world of electronic information and suspicious activities by our own governments, maybe the idea is not so far-fetched	Angela & Paul	Not Telling	Brazil	2008-10-21 19:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Finally, visa received...!	After a long and painful process, the visa is finally here. We want to thank all of you who have been giving us help and support when our moral was low (and it happened too many times!). VJ is a great community, with answers to nearly all questions. It feels good to know we can count on VJ for the rest of our journey. Good luck to all of you, and feel free to contact us for questions about K-1 with prior entry denial to the US, or specifics about Rio interview. Thank you.	Angela & Paul	Not Telling	Brazil	2008-10-27 17:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Be with the spouse for the consulate interview	QUOTE (Nahathai_Ike @ Mar 9 2009, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> After reading the comments from Daboyz and the rest, I decided to fly back there to give the moral support for my wife. Even the plane ticket costs over $1,100, it is better to prove the sincerity of our relationship. I was also surprised to learn that some of the US Embassies did allow the spouse to participate in the interview... I was there in Rio with Angela, and I am glad I was. If this can help tilt the balance in your favor and get the visa, it's $1,100 well spent. By the way I was allowed in the "cage" with her You made the right decision, better be safe than sorry.	Angela & Paul	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-03-11 20:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	do i have enough financial proof, interview tomorrow	QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Apr 1 2009, 09:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you have the W-2's for 2007,06,05? Each copy of the 1040's needs the corresponding W-2. The W-2 for 2008 will need the corresponding 1040 - I take it you didn't file yet? But everything else is more than enough. Good point, I read other postings where people were asked for 2008 returns at the interview (well before the upcoming filing deadline). You should have these ready.	Angela & Paul	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-04-01 12:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	do i have enough financial proof, interview tomorrow	QUOTE (lulu77 @ Apr 1 2009, 09:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> dont forget to bring a few pieces of mail with your names on it. thats what snagged us. What do you mean by "mail"? Correspondence between the two of you, from friends to you, or from the Utilities, phone companies?	Angela & Paul	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-04-01 12:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Preparing for packet 3	So, after the beneficiary recieves Paket 3, she/he needs to mail following to the embassy: DS-230 Part I (unsigned) 2 passport photos Copy of passport Checklist http://www.visajourn...amp;cty=Bangkok What kind of Checklist? Is there anything else missing? TIA US Citizen (I started this AFTER I got NOA2) - Prepared I-134 and notarized for use at Interview - Got letter from employer for use at Interview - Got my Birth certificate for use at Interview - Got my most recent Tax return & W-2, made copies for use at Interview - Completed DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, FS-257a and mailed to Fiancee for use at Interview Beneficiary (Fiancee started this after NOA2) - Made 6 additional Passport photos for Medical (1), DS-156 (2) and for the Interview (2) - Started getting Police reports together As an ongoing effort, we always knew that eventually we would need to have our evidence of Proof of Ongoing relationship for the Interview - Letters, photos, phone bills, additional visits (travel & hotel receipts). Maybe the Consulate will look at it, maybe not. We'd rather just be ready. [/quote] Don't forget to translate the birth ceritificate into english. Pick one of the translators that are listed by the US embassy there [/quote]	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-10 21:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Jumping the Gun - Can She Mail Check List to BKK?	Thanks again Yodrak!!! Wow, is it a typewriter? Unreal! I guess she can send both new and old forms. Really appreciate your help! Alex. SanFrancisco-BKK, http://web.archive.o...003/catalog.htm Where it says "I-93" should be 1-93. Yes, they're still using the same one! Yodrak Thank you Yodrak, We will start working on DS-230-I, medical and police. I will also try to find an actual checklist from a Package 3. Anyone?	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-15 21:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Jumping the Gun - Can She Mail Check List to BKK?	Thank you Yodrak, We will start working on DS-230-I, medical and police. I will also try to find an actual checklist from a Package 3. Anyone? Alex, Your fiancee will need to send her DS-230-I and her signed checklist to the consulate before they will schedule her interview. I understand from others who have been through this more recently than I that they now also want a passport photo and photocopy of the passport ID page in advance of the interview. If these things are sent before the approved petition arrives from the NVC nothing will happen. Be careful - the checklist on the web site has some differences from the instruction sheet and checklist that will be in the visa application package. Yodrak We just got NOA2 via e-mail on March 13. I don't even have a hard copy of I-797. From this BKK Embassy info: http://bangkok.usemb...20Checklist.htm the only Item BKK Embassy needs is a signed checklist. In a few places they say do not send anything else unless requested. My goal, as I am sure most of people here, is to schedule an interview as soon as possible. I know, that I am making some assumptions here: - NVC will clear all the background checks; - Embassy will not simply toss the checklist if they don't have the rest of documents arrive from NVC. Is there any reason not to mail the checklist to Embassy now? Has anyone try that? All opinions and ideas are welcome. TIA Alex.	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-15 19:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Jumping the Gun - Can She Mail Check List to BKK?	We just got NOA2 via e-mail on March 13. I don't even have a hard copy of I-797. From this BKK Embassy info: http://bangkok.usemb...20Checklist.htm the only Item BKK Embassy needs is a signed checklist. In a few places they say do not send anything else unless requested. My goal, as I am sure most of people here, is to schedule an interview as soon as possible. I know, that I am making some assumptions here: - NVC will clear all the background checks; - Embassy will not simply toss the checklist if they don't have the rest of documents arrive from NVC. Is there any reason not to mail the checklist to Embassy now? Has anyone try that? All opinions and ideas are welcome. TIA Alex.	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-15 17:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DAUNTING PREP FOR PACKET 3	Now you are going to be bisy!!! Congratulations with NOA2.!!!!! Christine, If you need those forms you are having difficulty in locating , PM me. Thank you! I found all of the forms with a little searchig. Although, the DS230- has an expiration date of July 31, 2007. I'm trying to find an updated one. I am grateful for the offer for help. Thanks!	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-15 17:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Application on the Way to BKK	For some reason, I though I will be getting emails from NVC as well. I realise now that USCIS has nothing to do with NVC. Thank you for setting me staght. SanFrancisco-BKK, Just out of curiosity, what further e-mail might you expect from the USCIS considering that they've finished with you case? Yodrak ..... By the way not a single email since my NOA2 one. .....	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-27 03:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Application on the Way to BKK	Ok, I think I got it. I went to DHL website and search by reference for "CORRESPONDENCE" from 03801 zip code origin. Out of 105 packages send out today only one was to Bangkok. Well, it must be ours. Here is what it shows: Ship From: U.S.DEPARTMENT OF STATE Portsmouth, NH 038012901 United States Ship To: Bangkok, Thailand Shipment Information: Ship date: 3/26/2007 Pieces: 1 Total weight: 1 lb * Attention: U.S.DEPARTMENT OF STATE Attention: Ship Type: Document Shipment Reference: CORRESPONDENCE Service: International Express Special Service: Description: US DIPLOMATIC PAPERS Tracking detail provided by DHL: 3/26/2007, 6:20:30 pm pt. As per NVC operator, our application left for Bangkok embassy!!! Boy, it is moving now!!! By the way not a single email since my NOA2 one. I've read that this package can be tracked using DHL web site? Any pointers on how to do that would be greatly appreciated. Good luck every one!!!	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-26 20:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Application on the Way to BKK	As per NVC operator, our application left for Bangkok embassy!!! Boy, it is moving now!!! By the way not a single email since my NOA2 one. I've read that this package can be tracked using DHL web site? Any pointers on how to do that would be greatly appreciated. Good luck every one!!!	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-26 19:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Bangkok K1 visa issue question...	David, Last time I talk to EvaAir, about flexible travel dates, they told me to buy ticket on line and if I need to change the dates, they will do it for $50 fee. Please double check with them. I flew EvaAir 2 times now and have a 3-d trip scheduled for the end of April. Excellent service. Hope it helps. Good luck at your interview.	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-26 11:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	BKK Embassy Packet 3 Content	Yodrak, As usually, good point. Thank you for your help. Alex. SanFrancisco-BKK. That is my understanding of the current procedure. Point of clarification on the checklist: it's not the checklist per se, it's the signed statement on the last page indicating that the applicant has everything they need and is ready for the interview that they are looking for. Yodrak .... So, here is a final list: 1. DS 230 Part 1 2. Two photographs 4. Copy of the passport photo page 5. Check list. What do you think?	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-30 13:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	BKK Embassy Packet 3 Content	Ok, Agree, no need to send 156 and 156k. Now, form this form which was send by BKK embassy in one of the recent Package 3: http://i153.photobuc...ot/USA_II_3.jpg 1. Copy of passport photo page 2. Two photographs (50mm x 50mm) are also require to be submitted before interview. So, here is a final list: 1. DS 230 Part 1 2. Two photographs 4. Copy of the passport photo page 5. Check list. What do you think? SanFrancisco, I agree that the checklist that is sent in the visa application package could be a lot more clear, but read what it does say more carefully. In the first step is clearly says to send DS-230-I back to the consulate. At the end, following the signed statement, it indicates that the signed statement must be sent to the consulate before an interview will be scheduled. The second step says to fill out DS-156 and DS-156K, but it does not say to send them to consulate. So it is not as clear as the instructions posted on the web site, but neither does in contradict them. Yodrak Well, the check list for Embassy website http://bangkok.usemb.....heck list.pdf specificaly ask not to send anything but the marked and signed checklist. Now, the checklist embassy sends to people is an older one. http://web.archive.o...sl-1076_eng.pdf Here they ask to send DS230, DS156, and 156k. That why I am confused. SanFrancisco-BKK, Start reading elsewhere - DS-156 and DS-156k do not get sent back to the consulate. They are turned in at the interview. Yodrak So, what is the latest consensus on the list of documents to be send back to Bangkok Embassy in respond to Packet 3? From all the reading I have the following: 1. DS 230 Part 1 2. DS 156 Online version with bar code 3. DS 156K 4. Two photographs (2'x2') 5. Copy of the passport 6. Check list. Did I miss anything? TIA	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-30 12:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	BKK Embassy Packet 3 Content	Well, the check list for Embassy website http://bangkok.usemb.....heck list.pdf specificaly ask not to send anything but the marked and signed checklist. Now, the checklist embassy sends to people is an older one. http://web.archive.o...sl-1076_eng.pdf Here they ask to send DS230, DS156, and 156k. That why I am confused. SanFrancisco-BKK, Start reading elsewhere - DS-156 and DS-156k do not get sent back to the consulate. They are turned in at the interview. Yodrak So, what is the latest consensus on the list of documents to be send back to Bangkok Embassy in respond to Packet 3? From all the reading I have the following: 1. DS 230 Part 1 2. DS 156 Online version with bar code 3. DS 156K 4. Two photographs (2'x2') 5. Copy of the passport 6. Check list. Did I miss anything? TIA	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-29 21:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	BKK Embassy Packet 3 Content	I will include some sort of cover letter. No militay service - she is a girl. I am not sur i need to send police record, court record, birth certificates, DS157, I 34 and supporting evidence with Packet 3. I was thinking she can bring it to the interview. Congrats on the final stages. I have a similar list. How about the new letters of intent? Military service (if applicable), Police record, court record, birth certificates, and passport copies , and I have to have a 157- not true for all countries. ANd of course the I134 (notarized for Turkey)and supporting evidence. I'm sure you've got it covered- Good Luck!	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-29 19:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	BKK Embassy Packet 3 Content	So, what is the latest consensus on the list of documents to be send back to Bangkok Embassy in respond to Packet 3? From all the reading I have the following: 1. DS 230 Part 1 2. DS 156 Online version with bar code 3. DS 156K 4. Two photographs (2'x2') 5. Copy of the passport 6. Check list. Did I miss anything? TIA	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-29 16:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	We got the Visa!!!!!!	Congratulations!	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-03-15 19:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Do I have to return anything to the consulate?	If I were you, I'd contact the embassy either by phone or email and clarify. Just my $0.02. Hello I just got my package 3 in the mail:))) But I am a ltl confused because it just says "when you have all necessary documents ready call #..... to schedule an interview appointment". I was with the impression that I have to send some of the papers back to the consulate, but it does not say so.... I am confused what should I do? Each consulate is different... Some want you to submit a checklist, some want the DS230, some say just call and make an appointment when you are ready... for you it sounds like the latter..... Wow thanks,I thought i had missed sth thanks for the help and good luck to ur interview, I see it's coming:)	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-04-25 12:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Got Our Interview Date!!!	Hi Ken, I am in BKK now. We are leaving to Singapore tomorrow, May 3. I will be back to SF May 8. Let's definitely try to get together in SF! Thanks a lot for all the good wishes. Per BKK Embassy website: our interview is on June 11 at 7:00 a.m. CONGRATULATIONS TO US!!!!!!!! Alex, that's awesome. I'm super happy for you two. Since you filed one month ahead of me and got approved one month ahead of me then I should expect my interview date sometime around the middle of July which would be perfect. Are you still in BKK or home now. I'll be in the SF area next week and the week after for work. Maybe we can get together. Again, congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ken	SanFrancisco-BKK	Male	Thailand	2007-05-02 01:09:00