K-1 Thailand, DTC Filing, etc.

[RosscoPeecho 1]

Hello all,

I'm new to these forums and wasn't sure where to start with my questions or where to go for suggestions. I'm just about to start all my efforts but I really wanted to make sure I have my bases covered before I start applying my resources and money.

I am aware of all the guides and I know the general process of what is required for the K-1 process to be started and completed successfully.

I'm going to explain my situation first so somebody can help me and I don't want this post to be too long but it may need to be so whoever can help has a clear understanding of my situation.

My girlfriend and I met in America while she was involved in a work and travel program (J-1 visa) earlier this year (around March 2013). We randomly met through a friend and I was just finishing college (May 2013 graduate) and she has just finished university this year (August 2013 was final graduation). She stayed in the US till July which then I travelled and toured NYC with her and then she went back to Thailand. Since then I have no come to Thailand in November where I will be staying till she is able to come back with me. We had talked everyday during the three month absence and have tons of pictures and screen shots as well as Skype records if needed. We have decided the best way would be for the K-1 visa to be pursued but we're not really a normal case.

Anyways, some facts and questions about the situation:

1. I have not been able to earn much income since I have been in college the last 5 years studying and playing soccer but luckily I have considerable assets..I assume that could make up for the low income levels?

2. Since I am in Thailand, would it be possible to file my I-129 Direct to Consulate in Bangkok or since I am not a permanent resident that would not be allowed? I will have to called but maybe somebody can give me some insight about this. I understand that the ability to do this could expedite the speed considerably which would be for the best (goes without saying).

3. My sister is an attorney and I have legal resources stateside so before I finish file I'll have professional advising, I just need to make sure I create everything first. Regarding that: how much evidence or what evidence would you recommend to show more? We have hundreds of photos (She loves social networking), like i said we used Skype a bit, mostly Line chat which i'm not sure we can see records from that. Should she show airline tickets from when she first came to the US and I should include mine from going to NYC and Thailand? I mean, the fact that I'm in Thailand after she came to America seems pretty legitimate to me but I'm a novice at this.

4. I guess just wondering what you would recommend me to remember/do since we are both 23 years old and are a bit of an anomaly concerning the scenario. We have just finished college/university this last year but we're definitely serious about the future.

Again, I would like the stress that I am in Thailand and being forced to file the package in America would just seem impossible considering the need for signatures and color photos. I plan to work (soccer team contract) or study (student visa) which would enable me to stay here.

Thanks in advance.

-Ross

[jyaku 138]

Not that this is a negative but if you're planning on staying overseas, don't file the k-1. Save it for when you're sure there's not a future in her native country as the K-1 is a 1 time visa that leads down the immigration path and you and her will be locked into staying in the US till she gets a green card and then citizenship.

About the assets it shouldn't be a problem if you have 5 times the income required as the affidavit of support is for 5 years.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

You can only mail the I-129F petition to the Dallas Lockbox facility. It is not filed at consulates abroad. The petitions are processed at service centers in the US. http://www.uscis.gov/i-129f

You need proof that you have met within the 2 prior to filing. Photos are secondary evidence. You need things such as passport stamps, boarding passes, visas showing you both in the same place at the same time, etc. If you are living together, then a lease or other documentation that shows both your names on it. Read trough the guide here > http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

[Darnell 8,478]

2. Since I am in Thailand, would it be possible to file my I-129 Direct to Consulate in Bangkok or since I am not a permanent resident that would not be allowed? I will have to called but maybe somebody can give me some insight about this. I understand that the ability to do this could expedite the speed considerably which would be for the best (goes without saying).

Not possible, no such thing.

[Darnell 8,478]

Again, I would like the stress that I am in Thailand and being forced to file the package in America would just seem impossible considering the need for signatures and color photos. I plan to work (soccer team contract) or study (student visa) which would enable me to stay here.

So, fill it out in Thailand,

and FILE it to the lockbox address in USA. Suggest DHL or FEDEX from Thailand.

I think you forgot about 'how to file', or assumed it's a hand off, from one human (you) to another (USCIS human).