ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich address to write?
On the I-129F, I would use "permanent" addresses (i.e. Japan and USA). On the G-25A, I would concurrently list the Korean addresses. This makes sure that you don't misrepresent yourself, but are not stuck with some random, irrelevant, short-term address on your forms.

I never live in the same place very long, but I maintain a permanent address which I list on all my forms for the USCIS.
brlukathNot TellingDominican Republic2009-09-05 07:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance entered US illegally:Could I still file a I129F petition for him?
You do need to be honest about it though. And make sure it was only a 5 year ban. If the ban is still in effect, it is actually ILLEGAL to apply for a visa or otherwise seek admission to the USA without FIRST getting permission, so you could get in more trouble. Does he have any paperwork from that time? Was he actually removed (deported), or did they just deny him entry? Also, does he have a record in DR because of this? Sometimes you face consequences in DR for this sort of thing.

It looks like you have a lot of information to gather. And, since you know in advance that you have an issue, it may be advisable to shell out the cash for a GOOD US immigration lawyer. S/he will be able to facilitate the acquisition of any available documentation (and your SO's A number etc.), so that you can be proactive and not delay the process.

Good luck.
brlukathNot TellingDominican Republic2009-09-13 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLanguage Issues
Signature DOES NOT mean signature. At the naturalization phase, for example, signature means signature in English. If the name is written in English, I would sign in both. At this point, though, I wouldn't worry. As it is signed.

No translation needed. Translations are needed of "documents" in a foreign language. On 16, you already provided the translation in #15.

Also, remember the "certification" require for translated documents is just a statement by the translator in the form suggested by USCIS.
brlukathNot TellingDominican Republic2009-09-15 13:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTroubles with Potential Co-sponsors
Your sponsors seem weak. Does your SO have any family in the US? It has the potential to raise a red flag, but if the rest of your evidence is very strong, I would not worry about that.

Other than that... there is not much you can do. If you found a stranger to sponsor you, ask him what more assurance he wants.
brlukathNot TellingDominican Republic2009-09-15 15:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCertified Translation of Docs
For probably the millionth time on this site:

Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.

The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address

See Tips on Assembly

That is all NOTHING more.

Edited by brlukath, 16 September 2009 - 04:14 PM.

brlukathNot TellingDominican Republic2009-09-16 16:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCertified Translation of Docs
(1) certified means the translator included USCIS's standard form statment that the translation is correct. No special certification is required. That language is available all over this site.

(2) if it is in english already, the translation is not necessary, but you might include a clear reference to it. The reviewer will likely not speak Turkish, so how would they know the English is a translation of the Turkish.
brlukathNot TellingDominican Republic2009-09-16 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos for K1 interview
It would be great if you could send an originals to your SO, but what you REALLY want is pictures from the date of you petition to the present (i.e. continuing relationship).

Confused as to why you don't have the copies or the pictures you originally sent... but I would try to get them. Negatives? Digital versions?
brlukathNot TellingDominican Republic2009-09-16 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo things go faster when using an Immigration Lawyer?
Get a lawyer if you want one.

BUT if your lawyer told you that the process can be done in 3 months--I don't know the facts of your situation, so I can't say this for sure--your lawyer is either a liar or doesn't know what s/he is doing. So, you should get a different lawyer.

There are lots of VERY extenuating circumstances that could speed up the process, but for 99% of us--including me, a lawyer--you just have to wait in line.

Lawyers who fill your head with false promises can't be trusted. There are a lot of good ones out there, but it sounds like you might not have one.

Edited by brlukath, 16 September 2009 - 04:21 PM.

brlukathNot TellingDominican Republic2009-09-16 16:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A
It is actually very important to the USCIS that you are living in Afghanistan, so you should list the address. AND, since it is Afghanistan and you are a federal contractor, it will pop up immediately on running the checks on you, so you don't want to look like you're hiding something.

As for space, attach the addendum.

brlukathNot TellingDominican Republic2009-09-20 11:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresContacting Congress
I don't discourage you from contacting your or any other representative. And, I don't think your concerns are what are really the problem. What people seem to forget is that this ENTIRE visa process is not a matter of "right" but of "privilege". That is a VERY big difference. Why do you think they can charge us so much? We have no right to bring our foreign family members or SOs to the US. It is nowhere in the Constitution or the Bill of Rights. The laws that make this possible could be repealed at any time. Thus, even though you are a citizen, the government can be seen as doing you a favor by even letting you bring in someone from another country, so there is little sympathy for your cause. It’s just like welfare, social security, or other government services that are with in the government’s option to provide. If you want it, you have to jump through the hoops that I have set up. PERIOD. If you don’t like the hoops, get an American SO (or mother, father, etc.!)

This is also not an issue that will get the broader constituency up in arms. Many people on this site blast illegal immigration and immigration fraud for our situation, but that is an incorrect perception. This is a country of immigrants that hates immigrants—legal or illegal. The laws we have in place are meant to give the perception that the government is protecting Americans by keeping the number of foreigners here at any given time down. devil.gif So, the only people who hate USCIS as much as you do (or for the reasons that you do) are other people in the process.

That being said, write your representative now AND keep following up. Most people here, write their congressman and once their case is resolved favorably they disappear. If you want to even begin to have a real impact on the institution (and not just your case) you need to organize a critical mass—past and present—to force changes. Good Luck. good.gif

brlukathNot TellingDominican Republic2009-09-20 12:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter NAO2
Just call the NVC (603 334-0700).

brlukathNot TellingDominican Republic2009-09-29 17:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinpreparation for NOA2
If you do not have the time to read the guides (well....let's not go there)

consider this easy primer:

IF there is a chance it could be an important piece of documentation, THEN the government IS going to ask for it.
Maybe not today but certainly by the time of interview.

Delay obtaining them means the same agravation + time pressure. Therefore get all documents ASAP.

There will be plenty of other stress, the documets is relatively easy.
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Mike and YanMaleChina2009-09-10 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNotarzing the I-134 ???
I heard something about it not needing notarizing but I haven't seen any form that says you don't have to notarize it, the form I have says it must be notarized.

I don't want to take a chance, I'd rather pay the $10 and not have any delay. I would think that the I-134 wouldn't have a place to have it notarized if you didn't have to do it.

It sure would be nice not to have to have things notarized. It would just be nice if they have some respect for us US Citizens and not have to have us go through this ridiculous process just to get married, when there are so many illegals crossing the border everyday and they do nothing about it.
Filipina LoverNot TellingPhilippines2009-09-20 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approval on same day in Philippines?
Thanks, looks like the Philippines does things different
Filipina LoverNot TellingPhilippines2009-09-20 17:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approval on same day in Philippines?
Is it true that in the Philippines after the interview they mail you the visa and it takes a week or more to get it?

Because last time I did this with another country they gave her the visa the same day and she could get on a plane and leave.
Filipina LoverNot TellingPhilippines2009-09-20 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJapanese K1 - Our long journey has started
Hi,

Good luck to you!! Hoping for a little coming our way as well... Just filed ourselves, and now the wait...


Regards,

Deryck
Deryck and MihoMaleJapan2009-06-01 23:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSignatures must be in English on G-325A and other forms?
We also submitted ours with her name signed in Kanji. No issues with the application.


Good luck!
Deryck and MihoMaleJapan2009-09-09 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp on Address Section of the I129F
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Sep 17 2009, 11:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rsn @ Sep 17 2009, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (manuelavi @ Sep 17 2009, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi There, I am filling out the I129F and my fiances address is to long and there is not enough space. What can i do? It is olso happening on the G325a Form. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks


Write it in or attach a separate piece of paper & reference the attachment in the space provided.

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Or leave it blank and fill it in by hand after you print it out. You are under no obligation to fill out the entire form on your computer.


Thanks a lot!!!!!!!

manuelaviMaleMexico2009-09-17 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp on Address Section of the I129F
QUOTE (rsn @ Sep 17 2009, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (manuelavi @ Sep 17 2009, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi There, I am filling out the I129F and my fiances address is to long and there is not enough space. What can i do? It is olso happening on the G325a Form. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks


Write it in or attach a separate piece of paper & reference the attachment in the space provided.



Thanks!!!
manuelaviMaleMexico2009-09-17 10:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp on Address Section of the I129F
Hi There, I am filling out the I129F and my fiances address is to long and there is not enough space. What can i do? It is olso happening on the G325a Form. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
manuelaviMaleMexico2009-09-17 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP WITH ADDRESS!!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Sep 18 2009, 07:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (manuelavi @ Sep 17 2009, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance does not recive mail at her current address. Her current address was already used for a visitor visa application. She recives all her mail at her parents house. What address should i put in (I129F) for her to recive the packet? Need Help!!!!!!!


Put her address where she'll be receiving mail. That's the only purpose of answering that question, so that they know where to send stuff to her.


Thanks!!!!!!!!
manuelaviMaleMexico2009-09-18 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP WITH ADDRESS!!!!!!!!!!
My fiance does not recive mail at her current address. Her current address was already used for a visitor visa application. She recives all her mail at her parents house. What address should i put in (I129F) for her to recive the packet? Need Help!!!!!!!
manuelaviMaleMexico2009-09-17 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow Long Do We Have to Know Each Other Before Applying for K1
hello
i m sure ur lawye is wrong , maybe you will not get approval in ur visa not at uscis , you should have so many proofs and u can mail I129f and believe me you will not have any trouble , also u can buy a book of immgration from this cite

www.nolo.com and with this u dont need ask anyone
josie2008MaleMorocco2009-09-25 20:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting a clue.
OK. There is SO much that needs to be done and I'm starting to feel over whelmed with all the information. Even the guides on here are melting my simple minded brain lol. I am engaged to the most wonderful man in the world and we want to get married and live here in the USA for 10 years till we have money to live in Canada together. But how in goodnesses name do I start? I read about the I-129F but how exactly do i do it?Do i just fill out the paperwork and send it in? Isn't there a fee? I know nothing about this stuff even though i have been researching it for months. I can't seem to wrap it around my brain so Im sorry if this topic is a bother. Can anyone tell me what I need to do in a really simple way and not link me somewhere else? What do i need to do first, and what do i need to pay for? I thank you for any help you can provide me and I look forward to getting an answer smile.gif THANKS!
lovelyfairy27FemaleCanada2009-09-11 18:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA I-129f/K-1 visa MESS...Suggestions?
SO...I think I've come to a serious halt on our visa case. We are already approved for a I-129f visa, but since I did all the paperwork myself and didn't realize until just a few weeks ago that Thailand seems to be the one and only consulate not accepting co-sponsorship for I-134, I really think we've lost this battle. Of course I'll have him try anyway with my father as a co-sponsor, but I'm not hearing anything positive about this issue - PERIOD.

So whats next then? Do I really have to pay another 500 and refile? Or go to Thailand and marry him and come home and do it all over? Or can I just switch consulates since he's really from Cameroon just residing in Thailand so pretty much already has clearance there too? (ha, fat chance, ya i'm fishing!!!)...I really don't know what to do to save myself some time. My son is already 1 and a half months old, and still has yet to see his father. =( Makes me super sad. Can I use him maybe? We can always establish paternity, does that help?....Eeeeerg. I could cry. Any suggestions would be cool...Thx
BitingMyNails2FemaleThailand2009-09-25 03:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-29F returned
QUOTE (sigma20xx @ Aug 2 2009, 05:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the info all. I put the package back together with the originals this time and I'll be mailing them off tomorrow. I guess I better get on putting together some more I-29F and G325A forms together that are signed with blue ink just incase the originals that were signed with black ink come back.



Good move. Savvy Legal Eagles know to sign in BLUE ink, so that it is readily distinguishable as an ORIGINAL documents.

Copy machines are doing too good a job these days, so it is harder to distinguish between an original and a copy.

Good luck! kicking.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-08-02 20:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLost my ticket stubs, can a DNA test on the baby be proof of having met?
QUOTE (Alan D. @ Aug 3 2009, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I couldnt find my boarding passes either, because I tend to throw that stuff out after I get home and clean the suitcase.
When I came home from meeting my fiance, I didn't know I was going to need all these things.
What I did have, and used for proof of meeting was the passport stamp and a receipt for cashing a travelers check in BKK - it had my passport # on it; along with some other receipts.

If you used your credit card to purchase anything while you were abroad, the receipt for that would serve as supporting evidence of being in-country.

along with a photo or two of course, but photos are secondary evidence (they can be faked).



Too many folks here discount the importance of fotos, and give the old saw, "They are just secondary evidence."

Fotos do matter, and it is the SUBJECTIVE decision of the Consulate Officer sitting in front of you come Embassy Interview day who is going to give you the yes or no on your Visa. He DOES like to see fotos, and they can make or break your interview. Besides, most all people use digital cams now, so it cost you nothing to take more fotos. Just snap away, and have some loving fotos to show off at your interview!

Edited by itzallgood, 03 August 2009 - 06:41 PM.

SuperDuper!Male02009-08-03 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLost my ticket stubs, can a DNA test on the baby be proof of having met?
QUOTE (D&R @ Aug 3 2009, 07:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (squeaky580 @ Aug 3 2009, 01:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Before I ask this, I want to be clear that I am NOT asking if having a child can be considered proof of the seriousness of the relationship or of ongoing contact. I understand that a child is not a pawn to be used to get someone into the country, and I have proof of ongoing relationship in the form of letters and packages between us, INSANE phone bills, and chat logs, as well as letters from both our families..

My question is this- shortly after I returned from Morocco in March, I had to move quickly, in an emergency situation, and my ticket stubs from the trip were lost in the move (they're tiny little things). I DO have my passport which was stamped for arrival to Morocco and admission back to the US, but the stamp is rather blurry, and I'm not sure if I can contact the airline to ask if they can provide proof that I was on the flight. I'm due to have our baby late in November, and planned to apply for him shortly thereafter, and wondered if a DNA test of our daughter can be used to establish that we have met within the past two years, as he has had no prior contact with US Immigration and has never left Morocco.

Thank you all in advance for not chastising me about getting pregnant before marriage. It happens, and I am aware of the situation I have placed myself in.. I don't need reminders smile.gif And thank you also in advance for your advice.

Sarah


If you scan in your passport you can use a program like photoshop to play around with colour levels, contrast, tints, hue/saturation to make the stamp clearer. I'm not suggesting altering the image in any way, just playing with what's already there. If you want... you can PM me, I'd be more than happy to do this for you. I'm a designer and have a few difference processes I use on a daily basis to alter scanned images. If it doesn't work or you choose not to use it, that's fine and totally up to you, but worth I shot I say! ohmy.gif)

It's a shame in this day 'n age that they don't use a better way to 'stamp' a passport.

As for DNA test being proof you physically met.... yes, I'd say that's good evidence, but a pretty long winded/expensive way to get it. I'm not sure of the price, but I'd guess not far off just flying out there again.



I know the feeling. Everytime I go thru customs, I pray that the officer's stamp is well inked, and that he gives me a good passport stamp. I figure we can't request a neat stamping, cuz then we would get the opposite of what we request. Isn't that how life works.

So far, I have gotten all legible stamps in 3 trips abroad.
SuperDuper!Male02009-08-03 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help RFE problem...doesn't have the 2 year meeting requirement for a K! visa
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Aug 6 2009, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Voltz @ Aug 6 2009, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It will be too late even if I go and visit her, the immigration said we must have met in person between March 23, 2007 to March 23, 2009.

I've made a mistake in assuming that the immigration officer that will handle my petition can see the merits of my case regarding the 2 year requirement rather than just following the requirement verbatim. We already had more than 20 years of relationship which was blessed with a son - a much more solid proof than a photo taken 2 years ago.

I believe that the 2 year requirement was put there to prevent marriage for convenience that was prevalent during the 1980's. I guess I really need an immigration lawyer, so he can cite previous cases like mine that were approved without the 2 year meeting requirement.

Thanks guys for all your response...any suggestions on a good immigration lawyer here in Northern California?...


An immigration lawyer cannot help you, in my opinion. You'll need to see your fiancee again and then refile. No sense throwing good money after bad. Learn from the mistake. You must meet the hardship or cultural criteria that USCIS will accept and you don't. No need to pay a lawyer to tell you that. This requirement is not about showing the relationship is bona fide or genuine. Spend your money to travel to the Philippines instead of wasting time and money on a losing argument.



Agreed. Go have a good time. Forget about trying to make big, bloated bureaucracy be logical or rational. LAX to Manila is well under a $1000 RT.

Edited by itzallgood, 07 August 2009 - 07:12 PM.

SuperDuper!Male02009-08-07 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A
QUOTE (pseith @ Aug 7 2009, 05:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, all for pages need to be filled out. And they are all exactly the same. Prepare for serious hand cramping.


Nope, just fill it out electronically online, and all 4 pages are filled out automatically. kicking.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-08-07 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-129 f approved whats next?
Yes, read the guides.
SuperDuper!Male02009-08-08 01:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYahoo! Messenger archive as one of the proofs
QUOTE (D&R @ Aug 7 2009, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (New Beginnings @ Aug 6 2009, 05:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree, just print out a few chats from each month showing various times. I would do more than 2 each month. I would probably do one a week. But that's just my opinion.

They do read everything you provide them so definitely remove the naughty things. But leave in disagreements or things like that... shows that you're a real couple and real couples disagree!


'real' couples also say naughty things, so I'm going to leave them in too! devil.gif



Yes, just leave some good stuff in there. Then years later, you can be thrilled with reading the chats you had. Kinda like a diary, and this can revive a stale relationship years later. Are people inhibited and uptight or what?? blink.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-08-07 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYahoo! Messenger archive as one of the proofs
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Aug 6 2009, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just make a cross section - of the various months.

Black out or erase the "naughty bits"


It's what I did smile.gif



Why?

Seems that the spicy stuff would be proof of a bonafide relationship. In fact, it puts the BONE in bonafide.

If I was a CO scanning the YM IM, I would find it suspicious if references to sex or love making were conspicuously absent.

Puritan influence runs strong. It's ok, we understand.
SuperDuper!Male02009-08-06 20:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 asset listing after NOA2
An IRA is simply an investment vehicle that can contain most every form of investments, including stocks, bonds, cash, CD's, REITS, Etc., so the investment vehicle does not play into the equation. THe bottom line monetary value is what is being requested. I listed my IRA's value in the Affidavit of Support. Good luck to you.
SuperDuper!Male02009-08-10 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmade appt. with lawyer
Immigration Atty's are useful for complicated cases, otherwise, save money and do it yourself with help from VJ.

Good Luck!
SuperDuper!Male02009-08-13 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I laugh or cry?
QUOTE (jbiel590 @ Aug 28 2009, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The cards I sent reference recent meetings we had or trips we took, so they supported other evidence we had, that's why I included them. And yes, I did send copies and my fiancee will have the originals of everything for the interview.

I double and triple checked it, or so I thought. How embarrassing....but thanks to everyone for their comforting words!

I have to say, if the person reviewing it pores over these cards looking for XXX material, he/she will be sorely disappointed!! We didn't send THOSE cards. devil.gif devil.gif



It really doesn't matter. The reviewers of your packet have seen it all and would likely just yawn...
SuperDuper!Male02009-08-29 10:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFront-loading - is it ever a bad thing?
Personally, I went "bare bones" and just sent in what the 129-F instructions tell us to, and the petition was approved the same week.

At embassy interview, fiancee can come "loaded for bear" with 10 Lbs of supportive evidence in her bag.

Just stick to what the USCIS requirements are, hand that over at the embassy, and fiancee can hold onto more numerous and detailed evidences that can save the day, if needed.
SuperDuper!Male02009-08-23 17:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A New Forms
QUOTE (MattV @ Aug 11 2009, 01:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A month ago I filled out the G-325A. It had 5 pages, four you could fill out and were the exact same sheet. It also says on the USCIS webpage that there are four sheets. This sheet had an expire date of 5/31/09

I went there today to look and the USCIS webpage still says four sheets but when downloaded there are only two sheets, with only one copy of the information and the other being instructions. The document has an updated expire date of 6/30/11.

Looks like they only need one sheet now. Anyone else know about this. Also, can we get the G-325A download on this site corrected fast so no one has any problems?

There are four pages because they go to four different offices. Sign & send four pages what ever effort that takes.
NingFemaleThailand2009-08-10 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions regarding K-1 packet and legal name change
QUOTE (daboyz @ Aug 12 2009, 01:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ning @ Aug 11 2009, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mike and Atitaya @ Aug 11 2009, 07:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (daboyz @ Aug 10 2009, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To add to this conversation, I was able to go to the local Wat and a monk translated a document for me. It had the official stamp and all. Gave them a $20 donation.


Thank you all for your responses. I have the document regarding my partner's name change scanned on my computer. There are 3 Wats located nearby, so I plan to go and see if I can get this documented translated by a local Thai person (monk, etc..). I will ask about getting the document stamped to show the translation is legitimate, correct? Wow I did not even consider this option...thank you!

Mike

The USCIS format is depicted above. If you can find the need for the stamp then you need to do whatever it takes to get a stamp on the document. There is no official stamp.
The idea of have a monk from a Wat do the translation is fine but makes no difference who does the translation in the end as long as they are qualified.

Sorry. "Official looking stamp" Can't hurt.

I agree but I have seen many here that come to believe they have to have some stamp on the docs that doesnt exist. The term certified translation leads people to think that means some stamp as well.
There is no "legitimate" stamp.

NingFemaleThailand2009-08-12 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions regarding K-1 packet and legal name change
QUOTE (Mike and Atitaya @ Aug 11 2009, 07:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (daboyz @ Aug 10 2009, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To add to this conversation, I was able to go to the local Wat and a monk translated a document for me. It had the official stamp and all. Gave them a $20 donation.


Thank you all for your responses. I have the document regarding my partner's name change scanned on my computer. There are 3 Wats located nearby, so I plan to go and see if I can get this documented translated by a local Thai person (monk, etc..). I will ask about getting the document stamped to show the translation is legitimate, correct? Wow I did not even consider this option...thank you!

Mike

The USCIS format is depicted above. If you can find the need for the stamp then you need to do whatever it takes to get a stamp on the document. There is no official stamp.
The idea of have a monk from a Wat do the translation is fine but makes no difference who does the translation in the end as long as they are qualified.
NingFemaleThailand2009-08-11 08:41:00