Sawasdee 4 (Thai K-1s in 2010)

[toma1 10]

For most of the women I am sure they feel very belittled at the interviews.

I don't know about most. Ann's experience was actually quite good.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=0&id=54360

[daboyz 36]

I read the review. It's unfortunate that we didn't have more info like that sooner. I could have prepared Teaw better for the onslought of attitude the 3 people interviewing her had. While the reasons for a divorce in the past or whatever should not be their concern, it's unfortunate they put people on the spot and try to break them down. I know Teaw was very nervous not knowing what really to expect. Of course, your man being an attorney I am sure helped greatly in being able to hold up against them. For most of the women I am sure they feel very belittled at the interviews. Oh, well. Still waiting. Wrote the embassy for an update 3 days ago and have heard nothing back yet.

So when is he coming over here, Kare?

I think the 2 K-1s in quick succession might be the problem in your case. Not saying it's right, but I bet it raised some flags.

[toma1 10]

By the way, do you have the photo of Chuwit because you are a fan of his politics or because you are a fan of his businesses...

[daboyz 36]

By the way, do you have the photo of Chuwit because you are a fan of his politics or because you are a fan of his businesses...

Both.

[Tom and Teaw 1]

I think the 2 K-1s in quick succession might be the problem in your case. Not saying it's right, but I bet it raised some flags.

I am sure it did, but if they had a concern or question, why didn't they just ask me to explain what happened? That would make the most sense to me.

I would have been happy to explain it. I left it open for them to ask when I emailed them after her interview and told them if they had any questions

I'd be happy to respond. Far be it for them to act sensibly and just ASK instead of play this AP game for months on end.

[daboyz 36]

I am sure it did, but if they had a concern or question, why didn't they just ask me to explain what happened? That would make the most sense to me.

I would have been happy to explain it. I left it open for them to ask when I emailed them after her interview and told them if they had any questions

I'd be happy to respond. Far be it for them to act sensibly and just ASK instead of play this AP game for months on end.

I still think the AP thing is sort of a relationship "test." We'll put them through hell, and if they still are together, then it must be real.

[TheBears 9]

I read the review. It's unfortunate that we didn't have more info like that sooner. I could have prepared Teaw better for the onslought of attitude the 3 people interviewing her had. While the reasons for a divorce in the past or whatever should not be their concern, it's unfortunate they put people on the spot and try to break them down. I know Teaw was very nervous not knowing what really to expect. Of course, your man being an attorney I am sure helped greatly in being able to hold up against them. For most of the women I am sure they feel very belittled at the interviews. Oh, well. Still waiting. Wrote the embassy for an update 3 days ago and have heard nothing back yet.

So when is he coming over here, Kare?

I don't know if it would have helped. I know I wasn't prepared for the way it turned out, so I can't imagine that he was. We were expecting a quick interview with questions about why the divorce took so long and about my son. We weren't expecting him to get grilled about The Ex's citizenship status.

I agree that his work experience probably helped him think quickly on his feet and keep calm.

For other women, though, I'm sure it's very stressful if they encounter a very abrupt CO or rapidfire questions. I'm thankful he was able to interview in Thai. His English isn't bad, but he's very self-conscious about it. I know it would have tripped him up.

I hope you hear some news soon, Tom. Have you called DOS to check on your status?

As for when he's coming over, it's going to be August or September. He has cases he's committed to up until then.

Wow Kari. First congratulations. But I had no idea it would be soo difficult. I thought for sure a Thai-Thai (I thought you were Thai that acquired US Citizenship) would be an automatic.

I am very concerned about Bangkok now.

I have 2 possible red flags. One I have practiced with fiancee. The other I need to review again to make sure she knows more details.

Thanks very much and best of luck with the next steps in your lives.

Thank you, Rob. I thought it would be easier, too.

Be sure you tell Audy everything that you know and that she understands it. All those little details -- like where my ex-husband lived while we were apart -- are important.

I still think the AP thing is sort of a relationship "test." We'll put them through hell, and if they still are together, then it must be real.

I don't think so. Only because you submit the evidence before and then AP is just a waiting game. There is no more evidence submission. It's just waiting for the embassy to call you. If it were a fraudulent relationship and you had paid a good amount of money to someone to get into the US, you wouldn't end the relationship just because you had to wait a while longer. You would wait it out until you got the final answer. If it were me, I'd probably be happy that I didn't have to waste time creating bogus evidence anymore -- no more sweet e-mails every day, or phone calls for an hour in the morning. I'd take the time to be with my real partner and attempt to spend as much time with him as possible before being apart for 3 years.

[daboyz 36]

I don't know if it would have helped. I know I wasn't prepared for the way it turned out, so I can't imagine that he was. We were expecting a quick interview with questions about why the divorce took so long and about my son. We weren't expecting him to get grilled about The Ex's citizenship status.

I agree that his work experience probably helped him think quickly on his feet and keep calm.

For other women, though, I'm sure it's very stressful if they encounter a very abrupt CO or rapidfire questions. I'm thankful he was able to interview in Thai. His English isn't bad, but he's very self-conscious about it. I know it would have tripped him up.

I hope you hear some news soon, Tom. Have you called DOS to check on your status?

As for when he's coming over, it's going to be August or September. He has cases he's committed to up until then.

Thank you, Rob. I thought it would be easier, too.

Be sure you tell Audy everything that you know and that she understands it. All those little details -- like where my ex-husband lived while we were apart -- are important.

I don't think so. Only because you submit the evidence before and then AP is just a waiting game. There is no more evidence submission. It's just waiting for the embassy to call you. If it were a fraudulent relationship and you had paid a good amount of money to someone to get into the US, you wouldn't end the relationship just because you had to wait a while longer. You would wait it out until you got the final answer. If it were me, I'd probably be happy that I didn't have to waste time creating bogus evidence anymore -- no more sweet e-mails every day, or phone calls for an hour in the morning. I'd take the time to be with my real partner and attempt to spend as much time with him as possible before being apart for 3 years.

I say that because it only seems to be K-1 visas that are put into this AP black hole. One or two visits, engagement party etc.

[TheBears 9]

Both types have a chance to fall into AP.

From the stats on the ladies, the CR/IR cases that have been put into AP have been for 200-300 days. The K cases in AP have been stuck for 120-180 days. Either way, it's not a nice thing to go through.

Tom! I have (kinda) good news. One of the girls who interviewed a few weeks before Teaw was called in for an FPU interview on the 10th. Hopefully that means they're going through their stacks. As a possibility, look at your calendar. Do you think you'd be able to take off on short notice in the next month? I know you don't want to go for FPU, but if she gets called back for another interview (and they aren't going to tell her it's FPU), you would need to be there for her to pass. But for now we're focusing on the good: Bangkok is getting their butts in gear, and preparing for the worst: An FPU interview. I'm sure you have gone over your previous relationship with Teaw already, but go ahead and give her all the details again. Just in case.

[Reddstars 5]

Found out that Laddawan's interview is scheduled for July 16th @ 7pm....finally!!! Hope everything goes as planned!!!

Matt

[kenny1 0]

Found out that Laddawan's interview is scheduled for July 16th @ 7pm....finally!!! Hope everything goes as planned!!!

Matt

Congratulations, I am surprised the interview is at 7pm. 9 days and counting for our interview. Getting nervous after reading the last interview details that was posted by Mrs. Bear.

Edited June 12, 2010 by richardying

[daboyz 36]

Both types have a chance to fall into AP.

From the stats on the ladies, the CR/IR cases that have been put into AP have been for 200-300 days. The K cases in AP have been stuck for 120-180 days. Either way, it's not a nice thing to go through.

Tom! I have (kinda) good news. One of the girls who interviewed a few weeks before Teaw was called in for an FPU interview on the 10th. Hopefully that means they're going through their stacks. As a possibility, look at your calendar. Do you think you'd be able to take off on short notice in the next month? I know you don't want to go for FPU, but if she gets called back for another interview (and they aren't going to tell her it's FPU), you would need to be there for her to pass. But for now we're focusing on the good: Bangkok is getting their butts in gear, and preparing for the worst: An FPU interview. I'm sure you have gone over your previous relationship with Teaw already, but go ahead and give her all the details again. Just in case.

You're missing the point. Tom filed a K-1 before. I think her name was Wariya. Not too long ago actually. So of course they are going to be suspicious. Went all the way to the interview and it didn't work out. Now a year later there is another beneficiary walking in for an interview.

That is probably why they are doing this AP thing. I have never seen a IR-1/CR-1 put in to AP in BKK. I have seen some people filing for IR-1/CR-1 put in AP at NVC, but never at the embassy.

K-1's... happens all the time.

[Reddstars 5]

Congratulations, I am surprised the interview is at 7pm. 9 days and counting for our interview. Getting nervous after reading the last interview details that was posted by Mrs. Bear.

Ouch...edited my bad 7am

[daboyz 36]

Kari, maybe not a Thai thing, but why do women spend so much time in the restroom. Drives me nuts.

[ThaitoUSA 15]

I don't know about most. Ann's experience was actually quite good.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=0&id=54360

For all of you who have impending interviews, I wish you and/or your fiancée's all the best.

Like Toma's wife, mine had a fairly uneventful interview. My wife told me shortly afterward that she believed they had already decided on her case and the interview was just a formality. The questioning was light and the lady hardly paid attention to her, but rather was transferring information from my wife's file into the computer. When my wife would give her answer the lady. not looking up, would just say "uh-huh," "ok," "mmmh," etc.

I'm confident for all of you who are next!

And you can thank your stars that the bald man is no longer there interviewing, From the stories, he seemed like the boogie man.