ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeing Proactive
Hey all, I just submitted a fiancee visa petition for my love. I need to know if there is anything that can be knocked out in advance, such as the police report or medical prior to receiveing packet 3. She is in Chaiyaphum so a trip to Bangkok is a big deal smile.gif Reason being is that I know processing times have become downright ridiculous from NOA1 to NOA2, I've noticed waits of 6+ months! Is this normal?!

Thanks all,

Eric
eric_fMaleThailand2008-07-05 21:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThai Passport Innacuracy?
OK, that makes sense because she was married before. Now that I recall, her Thai ID did show "???" I didn't know the title stuck even after a divorce. Thanks!

Eric
eric_fMaleThailand2008-07-27 21:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThai Passport Innacuracy?
My Fiancee's Thai passport has her labeled as a Mrs. when she's not married... Anyone else run into this? Should I start panicking? lol

Thanks,

Eric

Edited by eric_f, 27 July 2008 - 01:29 AM.

eric_fMaleThailand2008-07-27 01:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot and RFE, how long will i receive the mail from USCIS?
Wow, I'm from Yakima. Say Hi for me next time you see each other lol. Small world! My thoughts to you, hopefully the RFE is something simple and quick.
eric_fMaleThailand2008-07-24 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan your share your expedite experience?
I know you need to include these things in the fax to the expeditors. I would also shoot a copy certified post. It can't hurt wink.gif

-Cover Sheet with appropriate to's from's attn's re's and no. of pages in the fax from the info they give you.
-Cover Letter including case ID/expedite ID and explanation of the request for expedite.
-Copy of the notice they e-mail/post to you.
-Orders/letter from the command with official letterhead/signature
-Copy of Military ID
-Other supporting evidence of your request

As soon as I get that notice, I'll be ready to fire it off pronto.

Best of luck!

~Eric

Edited by eric_f, 14 October 2008 - 06:17 AM.

eric_fMaleThailand2008-10-14 06:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan your share your expedite experience?
So far it has been one month and some change since I submitted my expedite request b/c of my upcoming deployment. (11 Sep 08) Still no response via email or regular post. I have called numerous times only to be given the same spiel that my request has been submitted and to wait two more weeks blah blah smile.gif I'm tempted to get a congressman or someone higher up in my command involved. The other cases I've seen have had a fairly quick turnaround.
eric_fMaleThailand2008-10-14 06:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC fax number?
No, hasn't been touched since the 15th of October or so. They said that a copy of the email needs to be included, but when I spoke with them, they said that I could send everything in and it should be fine. Too much conflicting info smile.gif

Edited by eric_f, 11 November 2008 - 04:52 PM.

eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-11 16:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC fax number?
QUOTE (*Giuly and Rocky* @ Nov 12 2008, 02:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so, here an update...we tryed to send the fax today too but it didn't work...so we called but we couldn't speak to anybody so we're gussing they are closed for Veterans day and probably the fax is off blink.gif ...lets see what is going to happen tommorow!!! Eric f...did u try to send the fax?!


I sent the fax a little while back (mid October) as well as sent a copy of my documents by post. I haven't heard anything yet and since my petition is nearing approval hopefully, (First part of Dec.) I'm not going to pursue this expedite. It's turned into more headache than it's worth to shave a month off my processing. I'm guessing they haven't looked into it because I don't have a copy of the letter to initiate the request, but so far as I know it was never put out to me (email, post, etc.) and I mentioned that in my cover letter I sent, even though my evidence was more than adequate.
eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-11 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC fax number?
Did you get your expedite letter? Congrats if so! Still waiting here :S Try calling the number from an office phone. If you get the beep and screech sounds the line is open to receive. If not, there's something else going on, make sure you've got the right number smile.gif

Wait, someone beat me to it. lol

~Eric

Edited by eric_f, 10 November 2008 - 12:42 PM.

eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-10 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMilitary filling out K1
I put in an expedite request on the 11th of September. No dice apparently wacko.gif It was frustrating getting all the documents ready only to get the cold shoulder when I called in and inquired on it. I don't know why it wasn't approved or if they even got the documents lol. I sent them two ways.
eric_fMaleThailand2008-10-24 23:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFYI
They're shutting it down so they can have a gaming convention with all their computers. They'll fire it back up after call of duty is finished. Government employees need fun too smile.gif
eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-22 00:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
I emailed the embassy about the status and all they could say is that it was under AR and no other info was given. The interviewer hinted at a discrepancy between the i-129f and ds-230/ds-156 not lack of evidence. It's probably a misspelling or a checkbox. I really wish they would just tell me what it is so the problem could be rectified. It's very frustrating. Right now my finacee is not in the best of spirits, thinking that it's her fault she didn't get the visa.
eric_fMaleThailand2009-01-29 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
She was interviewed by an overweight bald male. I've heard of this 'creature' before making a horrible image of Americans. Noi said he was intimidating the whole time.

Edited by eric_f, 29 January 2009 - 01:10 AM.

eric_fMaleThailand2009-01-29 01:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Well, I got a call from my fiancee at 12:30 Thai time. Our case has been put under administrative review... great
eric_fMaleThailand2009-01-29 00:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Deep Breaths! My fiancee just went into the embassy! She had to give up her phone and I almost cried tongue.gif gulp...

Edited by eric_f, 28 January 2009 - 07:07 PM.

eric_fMaleThailand2009-01-28 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Wooooww! Interview on the 29th! No way I can make it tongue.gif Time flies when you've got the dept of State working lol.
eric_fMaleThailand2009-01-21 06:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
By the way, anyone know if it's still in the 2-3 week range for the interviews? If so, that would be great smile.gif

Edit! Holy beans, 10 days?! That's great news!

Edited by eric_f, 14 January 2009 - 07:41 AM.

eric_fMaleThailand2009-01-14 07:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
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Edited by eric_f, 14 January 2009 - 07:34 AM.

eric_fMaleThailand2009-01-14 07:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
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Edited by eric_f, 14 January 2009 - 07:36 AM.

eric_fMaleThailand2009-01-14 07:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Noi received packet 3 on the 12th, and shot it back to the embassy on the 13th; it was all prepared on my last trip. Now let the waiting begin again smile.gif It's good to see things finally moving along with this whole process!
eric_fMaleThailand2009-01-14 07:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
How long did it take the embassy to get the documents from the time that you got the letter from the NVC? It's been since the 18th of december when the NVC said they sent it out to Bangkok, but the embassy keeps telling me that they have not received any documents for our case. Should I be worried? Maybe it's just the holidays...

Edited by eric_f, 05 January 2009 - 07:23 AM.

eric_fMaleThailand2009-01-05 07:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
I use thaitel. Couldn't be happier!

Edited by eric_f, 03 January 2009 - 09:43 PM.

eric_fMaleThailand2009-01-03 21:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Anyone else get two identical letters from the NVC? I got two dated a week apart stating that they had received my case from uscis. ?? :S
eric_fMaleThailand2008-12-30 00:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
My approval was almost 5 months later. I didn't have any touches as well before approval.
eric_fMaleThailand2008-12-24 07:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Quick question...

Do the packet 3 docs get sent to this address, or am I missing something? Can it be written in Thai as it shows on the top of the Thai instructions in the same checklist?

Consular Section
American Embassy
95 Wireless Road
Bangkok 10330 Thailand


Thanks!

Edited by eric_f, 22 December 2008 - 07:39 PM.

eric_fMaleThailand2008-12-22 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Woohoo! NOA2 the 12th of December. It's a good thing too, cause I'm in BKK doing the medical and Police stuff. Can't wait!
eric_fMaleThailand2008-12-15 21:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
I think you'd be the first to say a visa interview was 'fun' tongue.gif Congrats, I hope mine goes as smoothly. Still waiting for NOA2...

~Eric
eric_fMaleThailand2008-12-08 03:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Hey Tom,

Let us know how your fiancee's interview goes today!

~Eric
eric_fMaleThailand2008-12-07 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
It's pretty much the slap in the face I've always dreamed about tongue.gif I'm still going to try for December sometime, but I don't know when... I'd call your airline and see if you can't get bumped up to a flight this week. I'm sure they'll be empty going inbound lol.

Edited by eric_f, 03 December 2008 - 05:42 PM.

eric_fMaleThailand2008-12-03 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Well, my leave has been officially canked. dead.gif Even though there's no hostility toward Americans, my command doesn't want me going fearing a coup and/or civil unrest.

I can only wish the best to those who are going to make the trip. I fear for my fiancee's safety going to Bumrungrad and the police station in BKK. All I can hope for is a swift and somewhat peaceful resolution to this nonsense and that my fiancee can get her visa quickly.

Edited by eric_f, 30 November 2008 - 01:41 AM.

eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-30 01:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
I'm gonna roll the dice. Can't let a few left-wingers hold me down biggrin.gif I'll get into Thailand eventually!

Besides, I've got to get all the packet 3 stuff together and ready to just drop in the mailbox. It's not worth putting off until January... I'd be behind the power curve then.
eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-29 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Well, it's a good thing I would classify seeing my future wife as "essential travel" smile.gif

Having a route into and out of the country is also essential! I hope this mess ends today.

Edited by eric_f, 29 November 2008 - 08:44 PM.

eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-29 20:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
It would have to be Jan. for me. I've got Christmas commitments and have to reschedule my leave. I've already got a ticket picked out sadly. If I did go to Phuket, I'd just make my fiancee take the train down there and we could "honeymoon" our way back to Chaiyaphum. If they wanted to cut the jugular of their nation I'd say good job, but I'm pretty sure 3/4 of them didn't want it to go this far and now are having second thoughts. They just did it because it sounded all gung-ho and ####### and now they don't want to lose face and be seen as the ones to give up their stone age weapons and leave lol. Sometimes the non-confrontational culture both confuses and amuses me. What I hate the most is that they've got an improv stage and whatnot set up in there for ENTERTAINMENT! As much as it's frowned upon, I say someone needs to take PAD fun land '08 by force. There's plenty of non-lethal techniques that can be used, maybe their police weren't trained properly... As soon as an important few are taken into police custody I'm sure the rest of their bogus structure will topple like a jenga set.

Edited by eric_f, 29 November 2008 - 06:29 PM.

eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-29 18:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
This is straight garbage. I cannot believe it has been allowed to continue this long. I don't see it clearing up before a battle ensues. Looks like I'll have to reschedule or fly into Phuket...
eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-29 16:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Now that's a detour! tongue.gif
eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-27 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (symbiosis @ Nov 27 2008, 06:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I see, well I certainly hope it works out for you. Of course, if you arrived in Bkk and then immediately went south ...

Although there has been some disturbance in CM, past history shows that whatever happens is very likely to be a bkk-centric event. So, find a window, scoot in and then get the hell out of Krung Thep!


That's the plan at least, I'm crossing my fingers but not holding my breath lol biggrin.gif
eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-26 16:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
No, the problem is that travel packages and travel itineraries have to be routed up the chain of command approved by our group C.O. and he's on leave for Thanksgiving. I have to submit a 20 page force protection package to go to a foreign country for leave lol. I've got clearance to go so far as the airport is opened back up, but I have instructions to get to the embassy ASAP no questions asked if anything escalates. It's better than nothing smile.gif It helps to be in good standing with your superiors! tongue.gif

Edited by eric_f, 26 November 2008 - 04:09 PM.

eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-26 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 27 2008, 02:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (eric_f @ Nov 26 2008, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee called and was asking frantically if I'll be able to make it on 4 Dec. I told her I really don't know... I'm pretty sure my leave just went down the toilet. It's too bad it took this long and happened during this time of year for the boilover to finally start.


What's on December 4?

PS: I just noticed that you haven't updated your timeline yet... tsk tsk...



I'm in the marines and they're hawkeye-ing the situation right now trying to find a reason I wouldn't be able to go... I'm visiting her from the 4th to the 16th.

My timeline is up to date, unless you know I got NOA2 before I did! smile.gif What am I forgetting?
eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-26 12:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
My fiancee called and was asking frantically if I'll be able to make it on 4 Dec. I told her I really don't know... I'm pretty sure my leave just went down the toilet. It's too bad it took this long and happened during this time of year for the boilover to finally start.
eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-26 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
I may be wrong but I'm sure you can reschedule the interview at the embassy smile.gif That might solve a few problems. That, or wait to send in your packet 3 docs.
eric_fMaleThailand2008-11-25 20:26:00