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[TroubledGuy 0]

I am about to send this to the Thai Embassy in Bangkok regarding their request for an employment letter when I am switching jobs, and proof of income for 2009. (In response to K1 fiance interview)

Here is part of the letter, please let me know if it is appropriate...

The 2009 income would pay stub and w2 thus far in 2009 suffice? As well as writing on the employer note to verify total amount earned this year (22,000$) and annual salary (48,000$) which will correspond to the pay stub?

I have confusion with the employment letter. What if I am switching jobs and I wish to visit and take my fiance back with me inbetween jobs? Could I show an employment letter stating when I will begin my new job? As well as an employment letter from previous job? Or do I need to simply wait and show additional documentation from my new employer and postpone my trip?

Edited June 28, 2009 by TroubledGuy

[Otto 83]

You wont (not that I've ever seen) be able to get a W-2 for current year (2009) until the year is over.

W-2 for 2008 would be needed as supporting documents for your previous year's tax return.

Pay stubs (and letter of employment for those who can get one) would serve to show your current income.

[daboyz 36]

I am about to send this to the Thai Embassy in Bangkok regarding their request for an employment letter when I am switching jobs, and proof of income for 2009. (In response to K1 fiance interview)

Here is part of the letter, please let me know if it is appropriate...

The 2009 income would pay stub and w2 thus far in 2009 suffice? As well as writing on the employer note to verify total amount earned this year (22,000$) and annual salary (48,000$) which will correspond to the pay stub?

I have confusion with the employment letter. What if I am switching jobs and I wish to visit and take my fiance back with me inbetween jobs? Could I show an employment letter stating when I will begin my new job? As well as an employment letter from previous job? Or do I need to simply wait and show additional documentation from my new employer and postpone my trip?

They wont care about 2009. They are gonna look at 2008. Get tax transcripts from the IRS. They are free.

[TroubledGuy 0]

The response from the embassy has the box other checked. It says verbatim " official letter from petitoner (signed) about his employment status and 2009 income.

????

So they just want a letter saying how much I make/made?

The response from the embassy has the box other checked. It says verbatim " official letter from petitoner (signed) about his employment status and 2009 income.

????

So they just want a letter saying how much I make/made?

The embassy seems so fickle. I took out the w2 part. Can I send that email to the embassy and get help or will I get more problems? Can they deny the visa cuz of my email?

[Otto 83]

The response from the embassy has the box other checked. It says verbatim " official letter from petitoner (signed) about his employment status and 2009 income.

????

So they just want a letter saying how much I make/made?

They want to know what you're currently earning at the time of the interview.

[TroubledGuy 0]

The response from the embassy has the box other checked. It says verbatim " official letter from petitoner (signed) about his employment status and 2009 income.

????

So they just want a letter saying how much I make/made?

They want to know what you're currently earning at the time of the interview.

Right but I just quit my job, and I have a new one starting. So how can I fix this?

Should emailing them telling them this help or hurt me?

[Otto 83]

Right but I just quit my job, and I have a new one starting. So how can I fix this?

Should emailing them telling them this help or hurt me?

Not sure emailing them does you any good - I certainly would not advertise the fact just yet - When is your interview? When will you be starting this new job?

[Anh map 2,098]

The best thing you can offer is a letter from your new employer showing start date and salary along with the statement from your present (soon to be ex) employer. Add in a letter from yourself giving the circumstances ( resigned job 1, will start job 2 upon return to US). It's the truth and no one can do better than the truth.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I am about to send this to the Thai Embassy in Bangkok regarding their request for an employment letter when I am switching jobs, and proof of income for 2009. (In response to K1 fiance interview)

Here is part of the letter, please let me know if it is appropriate...

The 2009 income would pay stub and w2 thus far in 2009 suffice? As well as writing on the employer note to verify total amount earned this year (22,000$) and annual salary (48,000$) which will correspond to the pay stub?

I have confusion with the employment letter. What if I am switching jobs and I wish to visit and take my fiance back with me inbetween jobs? Could I show an employment letter stating when I will begin my new job? As well as an employment letter from previous job? Or do I need to simply wait and show additional documentation from my new employer and postpone my trip?

That's fine, but I wouldn't expect a definitive answer. Consulates tend to answer such questions with "boiler plate" responses, which may or may not make you feel better. Consulates have broad latitude on this and only need to determine that the intending immigrant will not become a public charge. Along with broad latitude comes inconsistencies. One person with no job may get approved because he has a history of earning $385,000 per year as an attorney and is between firms right now and cruising the South China Sea in his yacht with his fiancee. The other guy makes $11.53 an hour and is between jobs but has never earned more than that and is employed in a business hard hit by the recession. They consider the whole of the case.

Unless you make a LOT of money, it is never advisable to take a break from having a job during the visa process. Bangkok, especially, as it does not allow co-sponsors. And don't forget you have to do another affidavit after she arrives and need to qualify for that one also.

[TroubledGuy 0]

I fear I may have to start a new job joke job that meets the income requirements just to get a pay stub or two and delay everything a month

Thats worse case scenario, I just want to make sure its necessary before I postpone the wedding and trip...($ out the #### )

Grrr

I am about to send this to the Thai Embassy in Bangkok regarding their request for an employment letter when I am switching jobs, and proof of income for 2009. (In response to K1 fiance interview)

Here is part of the letter, please let me know if it is appropriate...

The 2009 income would pay stub and w2 thus far in 2009 suffice? As well as writing on the employer note to verify total amount earned this year (22,000$) and annual salary (48,000$) which will correspond to the pay stub?

I have confusion with the employment letter. What if I am switching jobs and I wish to visit and take my fiance back with me inbetween jobs? Could I show an employment letter stating when I will begin my new job? As well as an employment letter from previous job? Or do I need to simply wait and show additional documentation from my new employer and postpone my trip?

That's fine, but I wouldn't expect a definitive answer. Consulates tend to answer such questions with "boiler plate" responses, which may or may not make you feel better. Consulates have broad latitude on this and only need to determine that the intending immigrant will not become a public charge. Along with broad latitude comes inconsistencies. One person with no job may get approved because he has a history of earning $385,000 per year as an attorney and is between firms right now and cruising the South China Sea in his yacht with his fiancee. The other guy makes $11.53 an hour and is between jobs but has never earned more than that and is employed in a business hard hit by the recession. They consider the whole of the case.

Unless you make a LOT of money, it is never advisable to take a break from having a job during the visa process. Bangkok, especially, as it does not allow co-sponsors. And don't forget you have to do another affidavit after she arrives and need to qualify for that one also.

[AaronLV 12]

I did not submit paystubs when we went through the embassy. I had a letter from my employer, 2 years of tax returns (06,07). We went through the interview at the end of Jan of this year.

I would suggest, do you have an offer letter from the new employer with the salary, and start date?

Did you get a letter from your previous employer stating your salary, and how long you have worked there?

If not I would suggest you do the following:

1. Get a letter from your previous employer with your income, how long you worked there.

2. Get a letter from your new employer with the income, start date, etc.

3. Have your tax returns from the previous years.

4. Your latest pay stubs from the last job you just quit

I would not offer up an explanation that you are taking time off, etc, just give them what they ask for.

[srogue 0]

I am about to send this to the Thai Embassy in Bangkok regarding their request for an employment letter when I am switching jobs, and proof of income for 2009. (In response to K1 fiance interview)

Here is part of the letter, please let me know if it is appropriate...

The 2009 income would pay stub and w2 thus far in 2009 suffice? As well as writing on the employer note to verify total amount earned this year (22,000$) and annual salary (48,000$) which will correspond to the pay stub?

I have confusion with the employment letter. What if I am switching jobs and I wish to visit and take my fiance back with me inbetween jobs? Could I show an employment letter stating when I will begin my new job? As well as an employment letter from previous job? Or do I need to simply wait and show additional documentation from my new employer and postpone my trip?

That's fine, but I wouldn't expect a definitive answer. Consulates tend to answer such questions with "boiler plate" responses, which may or may not make you feel better. Consulates have broad latitude on this and only need to determine that the intending immigrant will not become a public charge. Along with broad latitude comes inconsistencies. One person with no job may get approved because he has a history of earning $385,000 per year as an attorney and is between firms right now and cruising the South China Sea in his yacht with his fiancee. The other guy makes $11.53 an hour and is between jobs but has never earned more than that and is employed in a business hard hit by the recession. They consider the whole of the case.

Unless you make a LOT of money, it is never advisable to take a break from having a job during the visa process. Bangkok, especially, as it does not allow co-sponsors. And don't forget you have to do another affidavit after she arrives and need to qualify for that one also.

Just curious, but the thing about Bangkok not taking co-sponsors, that is just for K-1 right, and not CR/IR-1 right? Because with the CR1/IR1, you use the I864, which is legally binding correct? At least this is how it was explained to me in regards to the Philippines, as the embassy there is really fickle about accepting co-sponsors also, but i was told if you are doing spouse visa/CR1, they will accept it.