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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
thanks for the info. she's no stunner; we're not far of agewise and she needs someone to support her hopefully finding a decent husband. having said that, I don't see a lot of work ethic and a bit too much trailer park attitude....realizing they could be in a different situation but some are poor because of lack of desire. I offered to put some through school. One clepto kid said no (prefers to steal, sell and drink at 11 years old). The others said OK but it turned from school in Isaan to an apartment in BKK and expensive schools in a matter of weeks. #######, can't they jsut take what's offered without one upping it? Likely what the Jones kids do..I could care less. It was a simple offer not to be expanded like that. I just think she's got a jaded perception of a functional relationshiT. Once married, you can lay into your spouse and reduce them to nothing then expect them to be happy the next day. Not my cup of tea. The hard part is the heartbreak. Sure she loves me but long term, I can only take so much when that time of the month rolls around. My last trip I left her...she promised not to do it again but it's happened monthly after every month and I've had it. She doesn't ask for much but every once in a while, I get irritated at the laziness. She helps me with my business but that takes up a couple days a month. No bf at home or anything...no cheating, just jaded perception and a serious aversion to romance and functional loving relationship. I told her if she's coming here, she's going to school (and quell the ignorance that's so prevalent that only education can quash). I'm just finding it more of an egocentric culture more concerned with what everyone else thinks when our culture could care less what anyone thinks as long as #1 is happy. The distance is taking its toll...just don't want to be amidst a mistake. If there were an easy way out, I'd be out. Then she says bring me to the US and we not marry. She simply doesn't understand. I think she's got a good heart but has had too much bad luck in her life not to want to sabotage a good thing--too good to be true in her own eyes likely so she's working on a self fulfilling prophecy. I need someone who's ready for good things to happen and ready to accept a decent man who doesn't drink, beat his wife or ever speak poorly to one you see as a princess regardless of what her culture previously thought. I've been told I'm too nice but #######, what's wrong with being a nice guy? Just tired of getting walked on. I told her if she wants dysfunction, keep on lookin cause it ain't me.

Edited by HYENA, 12 February 2009 - 05:03 AM.

HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-12 05:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (uscandual @ Feb 11 2009, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (daboyz @ Feb 12 2009, 07:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think they have the same kinda places up-country. Probably cheaper.

The money thing is a pain. My first G/F bled me dry. At the end of it all, I ended up at Lat Phrao police station with a knife wound. Looking back on it, I'm glad it didn't work out with her, or I woulda never met my wife.

I never gave my wife's family 1 baht for sin sot. Maybe that makes me a bad farang, I don't know. Although when they need a few thousand baht my wife gives it to them from my account. It's never more than 3k baht or something like that. Usually 1k baht. Keep in mind, the starting salary for 4 year college graduate in Bangkok is 20k baht month. My wifes parents are rice farmers in Isaan.

I am actually going to stay in Si Sa Ket when I go to pick her up this time. Never been before, even though I lived in Thailand. I'm thinking I'll slip her mom 20k baht, and give her my wife's ATM card because it's cheaper to send money over there that way. Also, with the stipulation that she doesn't tell my wife's father or brother about it. Wife says they are gonna have a big party for me on my arrival. I'll probably pay for it in some way, which is actually fine with me. After reading on the stories on this site, it seems I am getting off light.

Back to the first girl, she totally took advantage of me. My farang friends in Bangkok all knew it, and didn't say anything. Even if they had, I wouldn't have listened. I am not saying you are in the same situation, but felt like I should relay a little of the 3 years I spent in Bangkok.


Wow! Seriously?? A Knife wound? I thought that stuff only happens in Dean Barrett novels? Glad it was apparently not serious.

My own view on Thai/Farang relationships is that they're like.... any other kind. Some are fabulous, made in heaven. Others are doomed from the outset. And others, well, they just limp along. Of course there's the culture gap and language gap. But I think that's not as big a deal as your basic male/female gap can be right here at home with an American spouse.

I'm just glad and thankful I found THE ONE. We clicked from first meeting, and have never looked back since. Never a shadow of doubt in 2 years of managing a long distance relationship. If I had any real doubts, I don't think I would have lasted this long. Nor would she.

hyena - based on your last posts, it seems like you don't have that certainty right now. If you're not 100% sure about her, about your ability to do the Thai/Farang relationship thing with all the 'family expectations' that may entail, perhaps you should really go slow. If your GF is giving you 2 hours of grief for "everything wrong with you", that could be a worrying sign about things to come. Then again, maybe you were just being obnoxious to her that day and rightly deserved her tirade? C'mon, 'fess up... whistling.gif



I'll fess up. I see a pattern; this time every month she does this but I can't endure this every month for years to come. To be honest, I did absolutely nothing. She started telling me her friend and my friend who just went there were kissing and her niece walked in and ran out embarrassed. I asked her the name of the person cause I didn't catch it and she refused to say it...it was strange but only after, I learned my friend had walked into the room. She blamed me telling him I was prying into his business or whatever...second time she got caught talking about him and blamed it on me. Not a big deal but I was quiet most of this conversation. Sure worrying about money, stuff I've said when I've been stressing about money and she started mentioning my past marriage, I must have rushed into it...my past gf, I must have rushed into it and we have nothing but problems and that maybe I rushed into this, too.

I stopped fighting...in the past, I agreed with her saying sure, maybe I rushed into it but I was committed and loved her, etc. It seemed she was trying to talk me out of it. I asked her what she wanted for her bday/v-day (same day) and she says Thais don't make a big deal and I've done enough already. I told her a little something would be in custom for me and I'd like to see her happy...she said she'd throw it int he trash. I asked her if she doesn't like romantic stuff...she says "Romantic is bagwaan" (romantic is a bunch of bs fake #######) basically. She's not bleeding me dry financially but the sin sod thing and wedding thing when at first it was one thing is growing out of my comfort zone because ego is big and I'm NOT an ego feeding person. I'd think Buddhism was the opposite of ego but somehow it got jaded terribly into a jealous, bigoted culture there. I did everything...stayed at their house, paid off debts for their neighbors feeding them at items they didn't have food, etc. I'm certain she's trying to sabotage it but at this point, I may just stop fighting it and agree with her I made a mistake and move on. I told her I didn't want kids...only after months along does she say she wants a kid and she can bring it to Thailand (like hell I'd let one of my kids live in an environment where 10 year olds are drinking booze and clepto maniacs with no focus on education).

So I'm supposed to build a house for her mom over time...I guess it makes sense cause they really are dirt poor (because every F*(&) person who marryies farang does it and ego and what people think, etc). Just sick and tired of ego feeding and lack of warmth from a would be spouse.

That's my fessing up. She has good qualities but I can't get her to see a therapist with me (which I think could help her see her past vs her actions now) which means no change and I'm not seeking to marry a lady with a muay thai man's heart.
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-12 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (daboyz @ Feb 11 2009, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HYENA @ Feb 11 2009, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (uscandual @ Feb 6 2009, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HYENA @ Feb 7 2009, 01:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK new question.

My fiancee was in Roi Et and started pricing picture shops (2 Thai dresses, one outfit for me) and the lowest she could find ONLY TO TAKE PHOTOS was 8,000 BAHT!

.......

Feeling very frustrated.

Got touched 2/3, 2/4, 2/5, 2/6 but no NOA2 YET!


Hi hyena.
My suggestion: chill. Take a deep breath. relax. It's all gonna work out. In a few months when you're in the US with your fiance, you'll look back on this as just a case of bridegroom nerves tongue.gif

We had our "engagement ceremony" or "Buddhist wedding ceremony" or whatever you want to call it, in Bangkok in September. (My gal comes from BKK, not upcountry). We did NOT register at amphur, hence the K-1 approach is perfectly valid, we are NOT married. I'm assuming you are planning to do same. Nonetheless, I've been advised, and would suggest to you, do NOT bring this up as a topic of conversation at the interview. If asked, I'm instructing my honey to tell the truth. No lies. But no need to bring it up.

As to cost, our ceremony cost about 60,000 Baht. That included meal, service, etc. for ~80 guests, monks, including feeding of monks, and all ceremonial stuff. Dowry extra, photos extra. She had a makeup artist come to do her hair, makeup, etc. I think that was about 2-3000, as I recall. We went with traditional Thai silk clothes, a matching gold dress for her, and gold suit for me. It was custom tailored for us and we had the option to rent it and return it for about 5000B, or keep it for 7500B. She wanted to rent, I said for that price differential we should hang onto it as a keepsake. I hope to use them in our small civil marriage ceremony in the US.

So, I think based on that, 8000B to rent the clothes, esp. if they are off the rack and were not tailored for you - that sounds expensive. But since you refer to it as "picture shops", if it includes photos, maybe that's reasonable. (Why do you want photos in a shop? Aren't photos at the ceremony enough?)

About money, you write: "I have to have x amount in my accounts for the interview".
Why? You need to have bank statements for the interview. Not necessarily cash on hand. I'm buying a house. I sent my honey bank statements that include the funds I'm using for my downpayment. By next week when I close, those funds won't be in my account, they will be in my equity in the house. I don't see any problem with that. The statements are still recent and go to show my financial health. I think you can do the same - if you need the money for something (e.g. wedding ceremony), just make sure you have statements from before you make the withdrawal.

Good luck. And remember, deep breaths.



Thank you for your post. Yes many of your assumptions are correct. I have no idea why she wants to use a shop. Likely because her house is more of a barn and there's no nice place to take pics (although i think outside is nice). She said "everybody" does the professional photos, etc. I'm just burt out worrying about what everybody wants, opinions, etc. The saving face thing is opposite to the Buddhism i know...just burnt on it all. The waiting is taking a toll, also. Yesterday she recited everything I'd done wrong in out entire relationship. I asked her if she was trying to sabotage it or what's the deal but she went on for 2 hours. At this point, I could get that from anyone...farang or Thai. I'm taking a break from it all and no worrying anymore. If what I have/don't have is/is not enough, it's not my problem; it's not meant to be. If it works, great. So much cultural difference that's taking too much of a toll on waiting for something that may not happen....ugh!

Throw a big party at 13 coins. Get a Karaoke room. Buy some food, whiskey and soda, and be done with it.



I'm not footing the bill to bus 30-40 people down to BKK plus hotels, etc. She's been married before; re thinking sinsod, etc (i understand pre-marrieds don't do sin sod). never talked about money so much in my life. #######...just rethinking everything
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-11 18:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (uscandual @ Feb 6 2009, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HYENA @ Feb 7 2009, 01:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK new question.

My fiancee was in Roi Et and started pricing picture shops (2 Thai dresses, one outfit for me) and the lowest she could find ONLY TO TAKE PHOTOS was 8,000 BAHT!

.......

Feeling very frustrated.

Got touched 2/3, 2/4, 2/5, 2/6 but no NOA2 YET!


Hi hyena.
My suggestion: chill. Take a deep breath. relax. It's all gonna work out. In a few months when you're in the US with your fiance, you'll look back on this as just a case of bridegroom nerves tongue.gif

We had our "engagement ceremony" or "Buddhist wedding ceremony" or whatever you want to call it, in Bangkok in September. (My gal comes from BKK, not upcountry). We did NOT register at amphur, hence the K-1 approach is perfectly valid, we are NOT married. I'm assuming you are planning to do same. Nonetheless, I've been advised, and would suggest to you, do NOT bring this up as a topic of conversation at the interview. If asked, I'm instructing my honey to tell the truth. No lies. But no need to bring it up.

As to cost, our ceremony cost about 60,000 Baht. That included meal, service, etc. for ~80 guests, monks, including feeding of monks, and all ceremonial stuff. Dowry extra, photos extra. She had a makeup artist come to do her hair, makeup, etc. I think that was about 2-3000, as I recall. We went with traditional Thai silk clothes, a matching gold dress for her, and gold suit for me. It was custom tailored for us and we had the option to rent it and return it for about 5000B, or keep it for 7500B. She wanted to rent, I said for that price differential we should hang onto it as a keepsake. I hope to use them in our small civil marriage ceremony in the US.

So, I think based on that, 8000B to rent the clothes, esp. if they are off the rack and were not tailored for you - that sounds expensive. But since you refer to it as "picture shops", if it includes photos, maybe that's reasonable. (Why do you want photos in a shop? Aren't photos at the ceremony enough?)

About money, you write: "I have to have x amount in my accounts for the interview".
Why? You need to have bank statements for the interview. Not necessarily cash on hand. I'm buying a house. I sent my honey bank statements that include the funds I'm using for my downpayment. By next week when I close, those funds won't be in my account, they will be in my equity in the house. I don't see any problem with that. The statements are still recent and go to show my financial health. I think you can do the same - if you need the money for something (e.g. wedding ceremony), just make sure you have statements from before you make the withdrawal.

Good luck. And remember, deep breaths.



Thank you for your post. Yes many of your assumptions are correct. I have no idea why she wants to use a shop. Likely because her house is more of a barn and there's no nice place to take pics (although i think outside is nice). She said "everybody" does the professional photos, etc. I'm just burt out worrying about what everybody wants, opinions, etc. The saving face thing is opposite to the Buddhism i know...just burnt on it all. The waiting is taking a toll, also. Yesterday she recited everything I'd done wrong in out entire relationship. I asked her if she was trying to sabotage it or what's the deal but she went on for 2 hours. At this point, I could get that from anyone...farang or Thai. I'm taking a break from it all and no worrying anymore. If what I have/don't have is/is not enough, it's not my problem; it's not meant to be. If it works, great. So much cultural difference that's taking too much of a toll on waiting for something that may not happen....ugh!
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-11 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
I've given up waiting. I'd think only pictures for the RFE would take a couple days but nothing. I guess I'll be one of those 9-12 monthers.
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-11 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
OK new question.

My fiancee was in Roi Et and started pricing picture shops (2 Thai dresses, one outfit for me) and the lowest she could find ONLY TO TAKE PHOTOS was 8,000 BAHT!

I thought geez what a bunch of BS; that's more expensive than a photo shop in the US!!! and Roi Et is the poorest town, poorest province of all of Thailand and they're more expensive than the US?

the 8k includes 2 outfits, making up her hair and face and a run of pics for both of us. We're planning on buying our outfits for the real wedding in the US but for her family, we want to have a ceremony there but it's turning out to be a big PIA.

Anyway, if the purchased clothes were included, that would be a deal but this is a rental/photo shop and she checked 3.

I told her maybe BKK has better prices for this photo thing but then again someone would have to do the war paint on the day of our ceremony in Roi Et...I'm just out of cards here trying to figure out what I think is gouging.

What has everyone else done here? Any suggestions?

My dilemma also is I have to have x amount in my accounts for the interview but I wouldn't have it if we do the ceremony before the interview and my friend leaves 4/4/09. He is coming to Thailand Sunday. His original purpose was for our ceremony (best man) and I thought SURELY uscis would have had our case done since I applied back on August (actually July but our Lawyers delayed that 3 weeks, telling us only afterwards there was a Thai translation error---) ...as I said, any time your papers touch Thai hands, there's guaranteed to be some mix up, error or delay.

Feeling very frustrated.

Got touched 2/3, 2/4, 2/5, 2/6 but no NOA2 YET!

Edited by HYENA, 06 February 2009 - 12:30 PM.

HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-06 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (HYENA @ Feb 6 2009, 08:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello friends, I have a TAX question:

How much would I need to make to be 125% above poverty? I've been trying to figure it out but my 2 kids...throws me off a little. SO I'd deduct 2 kids, fiancee and ? house then the total should be 125% above poverty?

I want to be sure I'm reporting enough since I've got tons of write offs, maybe I should leave some out but I don't want to leave too many out. I'll bring all the paperwork for a co-sponsor just in case though.

It's 8am and they haven't touched me. Now I'm sad. I think it will be another year or two till they finish our case.



Now I'm talking to myself..... http://www.uscis.gov...form/I-864P.pdf so to be safe I'll make sure I report $28k...wait..maybe it'll be better to report less and get a co-sponsor since this darn sin sod thing (I'm beginning to dislike the sin sod thing but I don't think they'll keep much)....pulling my hair out now!

Not sure if any of my parents would do for co-sponsors (they're both retired)....Ughh! I read they have to live with you (not not)?? this is all so confusing. I would call my lawyers office but I have been unsuccessful getting knowledgeable answers from the Thai staff (they field the questions and I've found their accuracy-when they decide to answer is about 60%; a completely different work ethic than US lawyer's offices). VERY FRUSTRATING...VERY VERY FRUSTRATING!
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-06 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
Hello friends, I have a TAX question:

How much would I need to make to be 125% above poverty? I've been trying to figure it out but my 2 kids...throws me off a little. SO I'd deduct 2 kids, fiancee and ? house then the total should be 125% above poverty?

I want to be sure I'm reporting enough since I've got tons of write offs, maybe I should leave some out but I don't want to leave too many out. I'll bring all the paperwork for a co-sponsor just in case though.

It's 8am and they haven't touched me. Now I'm sad. I think it will be another year or two till they finish our case.

Edited by HYENA, 06 February 2009 - 08:03 AM.

HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-06 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (AaronLV @ Feb 5 2009, 11:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Went to the Embassy 3pm yesterday and picked up her Passport w/Visa in it, along with the infamous brown sealed envelope.

Also got my plane tickets set for the return trip, we will be in the US on the 19th smile.gif I fly Eva air all the time, and went to the Ticket counter here in BKK, to change my ticket, and make sure we get seats together on the plane. I was shocked at how difficult of a task that was... I was at the ticket counter for 1 1/2 hours. Turns out the 19th was the only day they could guarantee we would sit together until March 5th.



That is awesome! I bet you're excited! I'm jealous, I admit. You put in paperwork a month later and somehow your file got sprinkled with good luck! Completely awesome!

If she's Isaan, secure some bacteria fish sauce! Is she jumping out of her skin? I can't imagine....My fiancee said she refuses to be excited about anything because as far as she's concerned, nothing has happened and she's going nowhere. (she's funny like that)...and she'll believe it when she sees a plane ticket with her name on it. She has had so many let downs in her life, I can fully understand her way of thinking.


THAT'S SO AWESOME, I am so happy for both of you!
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-06 07:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
- Yes, I'm near Baltimore. There's another applicant from our area here, as well. He's about a month behind us. I think it would be great to have a get together somewhere (maybe DC) tour the area and show off our capitol! I DO NEED to secure some "bacteria fish" sauce (the rotten slop in Papaya salad I jokingly tell her is bacteria fish sauce)! LOL! I need to try to make sure she can find equivalents here but apparently the fish is 6 months old aged?

-Thanks for the suggestions. It turns out that's the Thai assistant for Siam Legal added what she thought would be fun to improvise? (going to bank officers and make them get docs, etc); they already have 3 yrs of my tax returns they forgot about but if they want me to bring them again, I'll do so.

...which reminds me....also interesting, the phone got "disconnected" I believe 6 or 7 times so far (I'll make a full write up about Siam Legal when we're all finished), it's always been a Thai female at Siam (could be any BKK business for that matter who has hung up on her since she's Isaan) who was talking to my fiancee. We paid for the gold vip package but...I'm write it all up when we're done. Bottom line; NEVER HIRE A LAWYER'S OFFICE WHO EMPLOYS ANY FEMALE THAIS- You'll waste your money and you will find delays caused by them you may no thave othewise had (not to mention the females will NOT treat your fiancee with respect as an equal in suit with other Bangkokian females). Disgusting, really but who do you complain to? I can see why so many Isaan women want to leave. I've seen more than I'd like to and my fiancee is kind, polite and quiet...even after someone is cruel, she still wishes them happiness, health and success.

Anyway, the attorneys themselves are nice and our attorney responded when I asked why all the complications. She basically said what I assumed I needed (same document formats in obtaining a house loan or any other official application)...printed bank statements and the normal stuff (no need to do the already done, no need to bother bank officers).

I have no idea why locals complicate the uncomplicated and feel the need to treat others as trash if they think they're higher...just for kicks? for the hell of it? Why?

It seems each time a Thai touches paperwork (processing, holding the file for the embassy officer, translating, reciting, etc.) from what I've read here with past cases...this seems to be the sole source of 99% of the problems and delays everyone has.

I'll be happy when this is all over and we can come here and spend time in Isaan. I'm growing un-fond of BKK the more business I try to conduct and the more contacts I have her make....
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-05 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
OK, so I got the VOIP working...called her and we talked for about an hour. Thanks so much! now i have a call log (late is better than never).

Does anyone have any suggestions about this? I got this from my liars office (do I REALLY need a bank officer to certify my accounts? sounds like a bit too much)!

A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions where you have deposits, identifying the following details regarding your account:

1. Date account opened;
2. Total amount deposited for the past year;
3. Present balance.


B. Statement of your employer on business stationery revealing:
1. Date and nature of employment;
2. Salary paid;
3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.

C. If self-employed:
1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or
2. Report of commercial rating concern.
D. List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds, stocks, and certificates of deposit, name of record owner(s), and value(s).
E. Your tax return for 2008. If you do not have this tax return yet, you may forward your tax return for 2005 (we need three years of tax returns).

Bothering a bank officer seems a bit much when i can get all the figures of depsosits and all the info from the internet and print them out...I have 7 bank accounts now (had to open 4 at my new bank Schwab for free no fee live no ripoff exchange rate atm card thanks to some suggestions from others here) 1atm card=2 accounts for them but it's worth having NO FEES to access money with the REAL exchange rate overseas and refunded outside atm fees even!

Edited by HYENA, 04 February 2009 - 03:15 PM.

HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-04 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
ok i got it right for my number but her number...i tried +668609705XX her number and finally got mine at +1410861xxxx but it's not working (for the free trial call).

any suggestions?

this is good information so others can log in their calls and document them!

Edited by HYENA, 03 February 2009 - 05:59 PM.

HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-03 17:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Feb 3 2009, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HYENA,

Though that service does require a computer with internet, it does not use your internet connection during the call. I guess I should have desribed the service. All this is on their website, so you can check it out righ there, but the way it works is. .

You create an account, charge it up with $13. You go to their site and enter the number of your phone (cell or landline) and the number you wish to call in Thailand (cell or landline). It then calls your phone from a local number. You answer your phone. . You then hear it dialling the destination number and presto! you're connected from phone to phone. So you need a connection just to dial the call (a dial-up connection would work fine!).

So no high speed necessary!

$0.01 vs $0.004

It logs your calls . . and she can use it too!



I keep getting this no matter what i enter
Your phonenumber is incorrect, please enter your phonenumber in the international format with a plus sign (+) followed by country code and number
and The destination phonenumber is incorrect, please enter destination phonenumber in the international format with a plus sign (+) followed by country code and number
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-03 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Feb 3 2009, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HYENA,

Though that service does require a computer with internet, it does not use your internet connection during the call. I guess I should have desribed the service. All this is on their website, so you can check it out righ there, but the way it works is. .

You create an account, charge it up with $13. You go to their site and enter the number of your phone (cell or landline) and the number you wish to call in Thailand (cell or landline). It then calls your phone from a local number. You answer your phone. . You then hear it dialling the destination number and presto! you're connected from phone to phone. So you need a connection just to dial the call (a dial-up connection would work fine!).

So no high speed necessary!

$0.01 vs $0.004

It logs your calls . . and she can use it too!



Thanks, i'll check into that. i need to make sure it's easy for her since she's technologically challenged....i'll check that now...
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-03 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
OK, I had to send an email to cthai since they're not answering their phone. I know my phone company has call logs but likely they will only have the 1800 first connection number and not the rest.

I also called USCIS and asked why their website was purposefully misleading the public stating they are working on April cases when this clearly is not the case. That part bugs me...of course the southern draw lady obviously is not in Vermont (they are all from Kentucky, Louisiana or somewhere down south since they don't speak the same English i do and Vermont inhabitants do...they work so hard to sound like they're helping you when they're not doing anything. They even have pre-recorded messages while you wait stating they're working on your case and blanket status statements...typical government. You'd think a developed country would be more like the UK with only a couple months to get a visa....Oh well, nothing I can do.

They did sign for my pictures for RFE though. I guess that's something. Apparently I don't have the "right" to call until my case is beyond 6 months so I'll have to call then....she's saying is Feb 23 or something....

Everyone needs to die, let God sort em out and leave competent people behind with the rest of us ohmy.gif

Edited by HYENA, 03 February 2009 - 12:30 PM.

HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-03 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Feb 3 2009, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HYENA,

Someone pointed me toward www.voipdiscount.com

You pay about $13 (10 Euro) for 120 days of calls to Thailand (mobile or landlines). It costs 0.5 Euro per call (connection fee) and you may talk for as long as you like. There is a fair use policy, which allows you upto 300 minutes per week, no carry over for unused minutes. That's still 3,600 minutes over a period of four months for only $13!!

It does keep a log of the phone calls made, their date and duration. And you can set up your fiancee in Thailand to use the service, so you have logs of calls going both ways.

I did a quick price comparison of other products I had been using

AT&T World Connect
$0.26/min. 9 hours = $140.40

Skype
$0.13/min 9 hours = $70

MOBIVOX
$0.02/min 8.3 hours = $10

VOIP Discount
$0.004/min 10 hours = ~$13



So there it is! I can hardly believe how much I had been spending in comparison.



She has Hutch that claims they're high speed (but it's more like dial up) at $30 a month in her apartment (her apt manager won't let her get a phone line or anything else...only in Thailand)!

I'm paying 1 cent a minute plus a 10% discount when you recharge your number so I usually buy 2000 minutes at a time or so.

Do you think VOIP will work with slow speed? Luckily my friend is good at computers so he can check her actual connection speed. She connects her computer to a cell phone and does it that way.

cthai.com has kui mun at 1 cent a minute. I think there's a small connection fee. We talk about 2 hours a day average (I hope I don't give her brain cancer)!

I'm just not too sure it's too late in the game only 5 weeks left till I go. I'm debating no ttelling her when I come and just show up (calling my friend)....I think that'lll be fun. Show up, put my bags in my friend's apartment and walk a couple doors down and knock on her door. She'll freak!

I'm calling cthai now to see if I can get a log. When I log on it only shows me purchases. Maybe a grand in 9 months so considering many times we're talking 4 hours at a time....it's amazing the pure time we put in talking! LOL!

I'll have logs of her calling me I think. If it were months earlier, I'd do something with logs....ugghh. I'll get on the phone with USCIS to see if they got my pics then call cthai...
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-03 12:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (mermaidbelow @ Feb 3 2009, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bonobo @ Feb 3 2009, 12:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone. I just got my NOA1 for my fiance visa request. She is from Thailand.

It seems as if everybody on this board universally has trouble at the interview process. Is this true? Are I-129F's from Thailand more difficult than others?? What is the big problem at the interview stage? I feel pretty disheartened after reading the experiences you have all had. Has anybody got any advice?

We speak every day either through MSN messenger (when my internet works) or I call her. We've been dating since 2005, so would it even help for her to start calling me/ addressing emails to me?

I appreciate any advice or info anybody can give me to help us out in this process.

Thanks.


The interviewer at window # 5( some time #6 but only one man always interview for the Immigrant Visa) He is not a very happy man.



Our lawyer responded and said yesterday was a better day at the embassy but the agents have a lot of discretion both in the US and in Thailand (they had sent B&W pics before, never got an RFE) but I looked at USCIS website-they want color pics...and they usually approve cases right on through. Oh well, my fiancee doesn't look like she's hiding anything LOL!

Only waiting form my NOA2 now regardless and hopefully I can bring her back by April 6! I just don't have phone records. I've got receipts but nothing showing what number I called. I'll call my phone company and ask them. She also said OK to go ahead and get the Bai Rub Rong Sod now. I'm growing quite impatient. I want a bag of grasshoppers, too!

Maybe he needs an attitude adjustment? Reminds me of the song "Attitude adjustment right upside his head...attitude adjustment, and he'll listen what I said..." I think he's overdue one!


...she said take lots of pics so I can do that!

Edited by HYENA, 03 February 2009 - 09:02 AM.

HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-03 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (Bonobo @ Feb 3 2009, 12:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone. I just got my NOA1 for my fiance visa request. She is from Thailand.

It seems as if everybody on this board universally has trouble at the interview process. Is this true? Are I-129F's from Thailand more difficult than others?? What is the big problem at the interview stage? I feel pretty disheartened after reading the experiences you have all had. Has anybody got any advice?

We speak every day either through MSN messenger (when my internet works) or I call her. We've been dating since 2005, so would it even help for her to start calling me/ addressing emails to me?

I appreciate any advice or info anybody can give me to help us out in this process.

Thanks.


When I worked for a bank in the mortgage business, there was a saying "It is what it is". Can't pretty up a house and an appraisal. So for what you've done, gather everything you have, arrange it and go over it and it is what it is. For the future, look over denials/delays from others and learn from those in this website. THere are endless reasons for denials/delays so look in that section and add whatever you can.

All I can do at this point is have her email me more (respond to my emails Ive been sending all along). it's easier for her to talk but not much record of that.

So for the next 5 weeks, we should be OK but it's in between that will be up to whoever is scrutinizing. I agree with ...tell the truth. Because you've been together a while, I suspect you have enough evidence. I'd guess over that span there would be a bit.

I'm not going to sweat it. My relationship is legit and if they say no, then I try more and if they say no, I won't die...I'll think about that if it actually happens (in Thai fashion--they don't worry about anything unless it's actually happening). I've got to keep reminding myself of that!
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-03 02:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (AaronLV @ Feb 2 2009, 05:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We got to the embassy a little before 12:00 today, waited til 1pm to be let in. The same girl that was helping the consular the other day took my fiancee's new paperwork, thumbed through it, and then told her she would have to check with a consular to see if the affidavit that was notarized by the embassy of her mom testifying that her name was never changed (her bc, house registration, copy of thai id, and passport was attached), would be ok.

My attorney stayed with her as long as she could and then came out and we sat on the bus stop bench waiting til she came out. About 2:30, my attorney went back in to check on the status, and she still hadn't been called. So we waited a little more, then at 2:50, she walked out with no passport, a 3x5 card that said come back on Feb 5th to pick up your passport with VISA in it!!!

We were approved!!!

I must say this was a stressful weekend but all in all it worked out well. Just stay the course all will be well.

We are headed out to celebrate tonight smile.gif




That's awesome! Congratulations!!! Although I haven't gotten my NOA2 yet, tickets were 1060 to BKK and back from DC but I just booked mine for 1100 (last night they were 1300-1700) so I was hoping to get a lower tiered fare in case the trend was for prices to go up.

My friend will have to change his return if we're all going to return together...or not. Cross that bridge when i get to it.

I agree, name calling isn't helpful (but it sure was fun)...and also the mention of the treatment towards NW inhabitants (that's a sore spot with me but I won't get into the whole equality thing or the police will have to come by my house.

She deals with it far better than I but it hurts her deeply each time (usually daily) something is done to remind her of her "lower" status. Because of this also, I wouldn't consider marrying someone of the "higher" status jsut because I can't stand people who think they're better than anyone.

She's got some stomach virus/food poisoning thing right now so she didn't get to fire off an email today but my friend will be there Monday to keep her on top of the emails, etc.

I'm calling cthai to see if there's any possible way I can get a calling log from them. Since we're so far into it and I've got 9 months calling the same way, doesn't make sense to start something new only for tracking the last month of calls.

I next day-ed my color passport pics for my RFE so only waiting for them to stick it in the file and give me my darn NOA2 so my file can get moving again to BKK.

My fiancee is honest. Her first inkling was to make it all sound good (in Thai fashion) but I stressed the importance of 100% honesty then there would be absolutely nothing they could uncover.

Any anger/stress is always a reaction based upon fear (a little psychology for you). I'll keep my paws crossed and I'm praying my file gets NOA2 and gets sent off soon!

Thanks for all your help! Congrats again to those proceeding well and I hope the rest will get some closure and get moving again soon!
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-02 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (eric_f @ Feb 1 2009, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Danny and Chada @ Feb 2 2009, 03:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did you get approved on your interview date? If not when will you find out? Sorry if I missed something as I read your post...


Negative!

~Eric



So you did two separate applications at the same time? I'll have to look up the numbers and see what they mean. I don't think I saw the entire what happened (I need to go back). So you did a fiancee and another one ...is that what made him suspicious? Trying to be unbiased, where do yo think he was coming from thinking it was a sham?

I think the best way is to get inside the head of Mr. Adipose (so to speak) and think like he is and see where he's coming from in order to do the right things. I'm not worried about the questions; she knows me better than I know myself. It's jsut the evidence...how to turn a grand of phone calls into papers and how to make the whole case two way. She's writing me emails now and I'm saving chat llogs. We do have sms's. Isn't there anyone else or are we stuck with window #5 dude same guy for everyone?

I'll let you know what the liars office says, as well. They've been in business long enough to be able to know what is needed.

Oh there was a question about the thai lady helping Mr. Adipose Alopecia. It sounds like she was holding the file while Mr. Pendulous Abdomen was firing the questions and asking her to retrieve things from the file (didn't sound like she was a translator but I don't think any of us have a language problem that I've heard of...can't imagine not being able to communicate and getting married)....so sounds like the lady was too lazy to open the file and would rather say "not have" than looking for it....

I'm still worried as hell here....doing all I can since I've got 5 weeks of emails to go then we'll have pics once I get there.
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-01 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Feb 1 2009, 05:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee just got the single certificate from her Ampur office. She wants to go get the police certificate, however they asked her for a letter from the embassy. I presume this could be the letter included with Packet 3? So perhaps we'll wait on that one.



Yes, I only heard of one here who was able to get the corrupt-cops report with NOA1 alone...the rest had to wait. I am having her go north to get her single cert but I'm awaiting the email from our liars office (Siam Legal) to make sure it's not too early since I haven't gotten NOA2 and my packet isn't even in Thailand yet. I want to make sure everything is done according to what they reccomend. I've also asked them about fatty and what the deal is with him and what I can do to get through this. I'll have to wait till they respond mon or tues since i sent it over the weekend.

My problem is I've blown about a grand in phone bills alone but no phone logs. I dial the 1800 number from cthai and call her after she rings my phone once. i wonder if I can get a log from them based on my pin number? Then again they could say it was too one-sided (which seems to be the complaint)...claiming I call her but she doens't call me?

I don't have screen shots or anything. I only recently learned how to save IM conversations but she doesn't write much...we talk a ton though.

I thought my trips, pics and a few emails would do...also the money I've sent her, gold, engagement ring plane tickets, trip to cambodia together, etc.

We used a liar so it's in their format so if I bring further evidence do I make a new file or add to the original one they have when she brings it all to the embassy to talk to fatty?

We talk 1-5 hours a day (it's insane)! How do I prove that, though? Ughh! We do have pics of other people...me going to her house, etc.

I don't know what else I can do. I'm gonna call Siam Legal late tonight (Monday over there) to find out ####### else I can do to get around Mr. Adipose at the embassy.
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-01 17:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (HYENA @ Feb 1 2009, 07:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, I guess this will be the new thread then. Here's a link to the original (not original but most recent Sawasdee thread since we were asked to start a new one --http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=78


threads over 300 pages bog down the server, apparently.

So...welcome everyone!



I emailed admin to add this link to the old thread.


Responding to one of the last posts...

I'm wondering if everyone has to deal with this new guy at the embassy or is he a luck of the draw. Anyone been approved by him? I'd love to know what he likes to focus on, etc.

What's to stop someone from "doctoring up" emails? I don't understand why they place so much weight on them. Makes me worry a bit. She started sending me emails again. You'd think hundreds of dollars worth of phone bills, 3 visits, money sent would do?

I'm going to ask the lawyer to see if we should include the pre-wedding reception photos (so they know we're for real going through the motions in front of the whole village) or if this would be seen as a true wedding (although no papers...just ceremony so her family can participate and witness it since it's a rare event in her family)..then do the official wedding in the US....

I'm just trying to think of anything before hand to stem off before it's an issue once we interview. My nightmare would be going to BKK and coming back without her wasting a trip.

Just panicking here! Anyone who has gone through it before (especially if you've had difficulties) have any advice/suggestions? I feel bad for these 2 guys and I'm coming up soon. I don't see any other Thai visas between us although I'm sure someone here exists...jst a matter of time till they pop up. I'd love to know more about this new nasty bald guy who's not easy. The good ole days I read from other Thai visas...."3 questions, approved, 2 questions, approved, 5 questions approved" now this guy....30 questions on hold/admin review/shooting squad!
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-01 07:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
OK, I guess this will be the new thread then. Here's a link to the original (not original but most recent Sawasdee thread since we were asked to start a new one --http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=78


threads over 300 pages bog down the server, apparently.

So...welcome everyone!
HYENAMaleThailand2009-02-01 07:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressignature same as printed name :/
I am thinking to send my k-1 visa application ..any one of these days...today i got some forms from my fiancé overseas such as G-325 and the fiancé letter of intent signed.... unfortunately i noticed on the g-325 and the letter that his signature is not cursive which freaked my out :S ...its kind of printed in cursively.....ex: Like This . something like that ...and of course since its nice and readable he put the same for the printed name. those last 2 questions on the g-325..:( i dont know what should i do ... plus he paid a lot for that mail to come in ....:((((((((((ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh !!!!!!!!!! i dont know if that will make any problems..i mean it doesn't say anything how to sign or whatever ... everybody has their own signature...
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-06-11 01:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCertificate of Naturalization, certified or reg. copy?
When filing for K-1 visa, USC need to show a proof of citizenship, can i just copy my Naturalization Certificate or does it need to be like a certified copy?? :/ it does not say anything on the instructions, all it says is a copy of certificate of natur. , but i heard from someone that its "illegal" to copy N. Certificate... it has to be a certified copy ??? is that true??? :S
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-06-23 04:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelpp !
how did u send it next day mail ??
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-06-25 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelpp !
what should i put for relationship status on I-129 for k-1 visa.. i believe that i put single ... bcus i am not married not divorced not widowed .. of course they dont have an option for engaged haha :D :(...... do i just go to the post office and send it?? which way did u guys send it? i mean what kind of maill...
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-06-25 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresalien and certificate number ??????????
hi all :)
i am filling out my I-129 and i came across that question where it asks for alien registration number and certificate number.... i have two numbers on my naturalization certificate ... first one is on the top right corner and its written in red ink..... and the second one is under it but it says CIS registration no. and it starts with a letter A.... i am confused which one is the certificate number and which one is the alien number.... :( isnt the one that starts with A an alien number?
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-06-26 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Petition Getting Started
i am a student too in college, and i work part time 30-32 hrs per week, and i was just wondering which form should i file I-134, my brother will be a co-sponsor and we will live in the same household, do we need separate aff. of support??? and i recently got a job so i do not have taxes from this job..., i only have taxes from 2008 ( my old job).. but that was also a badddddd part time job....they barely gave me any hours..so any help?? i would appreciate it
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-07-08 14:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 1 did not arrive
did any of you receive NOA2 yet? :/
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-08-11 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 1 did not arrive
you should receive it soon, we received our NOA1 yesterday July 12 :) good luck to all of you ..
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-07-13 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 1 did not arrive

Now you'll be checking the USCIS case status site 100000x a day, haha.


hahaha definitely.. :D do you guys know anything about case number to check the status on your visa???? i hope im not mistaking i read somewhere on here that it says it on the check ??? or do i have to wait for NOA#1
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-07-11 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 1 did not arrive
thats awesome :) our check was cashed today :D hahah at least i dont have to check my bank account 100000x a day hahaha ...feels much better :)
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-07-09 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 1 did not arrive
okk from my point of view i think its this july 4th that has slowed it down and as i can see a lot of people that filed at the end of June did not recieve their NOA1 .. well i hope we`ll hear from them soon .... :(
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-07-07 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 1 did not arrive
i have not received my NOA 1 yet :( im starting to stress out and my check has not been cashed yet ..i sent my package June 29. i was just tracking my package on the USPS website... and this is what it says..

Your item was delivered at 10:49 AM on June 30, 2010 in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607 to INS EXPRESS MAIL . The item was signed for by M GUERRERO.

Delivered, June 30, 2010, 10:49 am, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
Arrival at Unit, June 30, 2010, 9:17 am, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
Processed through Sort Facility, June 30, 2010, 7:32 am, SANTA ANA, CA 92799
Acceptance, June 29, 2010, 5:03 pm, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053

i wonder how come it doesnt say anything that its USCIS california service center just Laguna Niguel, CA 92607
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-07-06 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrip to see my fiance..
this has been a long wait for the NOA 2, i am planning to go see him in December before new years and stay there untill January 15, thank god my boss approved it... well my question is i still didnt apply for a U.S Passport, ofc i am a U.S citizen, i am planning to apply for it tomorrow and do the expedite service because i want to make sure that i get it soon even though ill go in like 2 1/2 months... do any of you know anything about the expedite service? how do i do that? i am not really sure... plus it says that i have to send documents along with it.. naturalization certificate? original or copy? seems like its a original..what :( i am so scared to send it though ... ID ?? copy or original? and 2 photos.?? if i apply online for my U.S passport do i have to send other documents through mail.......:/ i am so confused
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-10-21 02:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 2 expiration date
Hi everybody,

We recently received our noA2 and it expires in February
I am having a problem with my fiancé's papers, my soon to be mother- in law's last name is spelled wrong in the place where she got married and thats where my fiance was born. my fiance went to gather some documents for the visa such as police certificate etc, unfortunately they told him that her last name is wrong and he has to go alllllllll the way to Croatia from Bosnia to get his mom's new birth certificate because the one she has is older than 6 months... :( i am scared that my NOA2 will expire.. :( what do i do :( i know its in February but and that is 2 months away from now but just in case if something goes wrong what do i do about that :( i know the embassy can extend the NOA2 date due to their mistake.. :/ but .. this is not their mistake.. :( anyone with the same experience that had to extend NOA2 date due to the problems with the documents :(
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-12-07 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 documents
Hi everybody

1. I am sure i will need a co-sponsor for my fiance visa, and my co-sponsor will be my brother. He has a kid and a wife, and he will be supporting me and my fiance. He owns a house. Also, i work too, but i don't make as much money because im still in college, so we will for sure need a co-sponsor. How do i know how much money my brother needs to make in order to support us?I don't get that 125% poverty // As i understood, i think that one I-134 needs to be filled by me.. and one by my brother? Do they need to be signed?

2. My fiance ( overseas) is gathering his documents now, what documents do i need along with the I-134? proof? How do i obtain my brothers tax transcripts?

3. I will be visiting my fiance overseas, i have a flight this monday //what else do i need from here? except the stuff like what i have already sent?

I would appreciate your help .
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2010-12-25 00:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTaxes
Hi,
Recently, my fiance ( overseas) received that paper stating what documents he needs to collect before his interview. We will have a co-sponsor, my brother... he does not have his 2010 taxes YET, NOA2 expires in February .. am i gonna have to show 2010 taxes....?? he has all the previous ones ...2007 2008 2009 .. is that enough?
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-01-05 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 extension
I am trying to find out if i will need 2010 taxes..my brother will be a co-sponsor...I am thinking to extend our NOA2 becase my finace has problems collecting his documents ...there is something wrong with his mothers last name... we r waiting for it to be fixed .NOA2 is supposed to expire in february..do u guys think we will be able to extend it??? or do they only extend only if interview falls after the expiration date.. will it make problems?
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-01-08 12:37:00