Sawasdee 4 (Thai K-1s in 2010)

[Eddie & Yana 2]

Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum and the site, and it's been absolutely a godsend. I almost sent in my K-1 visa application for what surely would have been received with many requests for more proof, haha. It's been extremely helpful so far. I only have a couple of questions, and this is a really great place as my fiance is from Thailand!

First of all, I'm 23 years old, so I'm not only new to the world, but definitely new to the world of filing paperwork and trying to wade through our government systems, haha. After talking with my fiance, she had no idea what a police certificate is. I realize that many people have to wait to get their packets in Thailand with a letter from the embassy before even being able to claim them. Basically, one thing we want to know is: What is it??? Where do we go to get one? I've read in different places that you can just go to the police department, others say you can do it by mail, others say you have to go to Bangkok? We're just looking for some clarification on that whole issue. She lives in Chiang Mai and attends University there currently, we're trying to get her here by December, and I realize that this is very wishful thinking, but we're giving it a shot to get her over here before our Spring semester starts in college. Also, she would love to be here for Christmas .

I'm making a binder (and a copy of the binder) with all the paperwork, and additional paperwork that's on the VisaJourney guide, and I'm putting it in those plastic cover sheets inside the binder to protect it. I then plan on making notes with sticky notes and putting it on the inside to give additional information about certain things. I have about 50 colored pictures that I'll use scotch tape to stick together into series of 3 4x6 photos per transparent sheet, with notes on the back concerning the date of the occasion, what we were doing, etc. I also have our Skype phone call logs (however, they are mostly from me, but some from her, because I can call her from Skype on my iPhone, and she has to be at her computer to call me, so it is less convenient). Is this a good idea for things? I also have our chat logs for the past year, and some stubs from some things that we did while in Thailand.

Do you know if I can highlight the stubs from different locations with pictures from being there? Will that help things at all?

I have my flight receipts too, with the dates highlighted.

*Side Note: Someone here mentioned that they've dropped almost a grand on phone calls. You can get unlimited calls to Thai cell phones for $13.99 from Skype. If you have an iPhone or Android, you can use your 3g connection for free to call straight to their cell phone. Then, you can turn on call forwarding, and they can call straight to your cell phone from Skype for free as well. This is great, convenient, and works pretty well!*

Sorry for just the information regurgitation, I'm mainly wondering about this Thai police certificate, and just looking for a bit of general guidance as I'm trying to learn this system and ensure that I get the fastest k1 turnaround possible. Thanks so much for all of your all's help! I really appreciate it!

Khap Khoon Maak Khrap!

[Eddie & Yana 2]

Oh, and I didn't see an edit button, but I don't want to rely on the Thai mailing system too much, especially because she lives in an Apartment building, and we aren't sure about shipping there (she's never had ANYTHING mailed to her) so we went ahead and purchased a P.O. Box. Where in the application can I use the P.O. Box for her mailing, and where her actual address? I just don't want to mess anything up! Thanks so much!

[Eddie & Yana 2]

And this sounds like a silly question, but it seems appropriate to add to my application photos of us kissing. This may be appropriate for America, but what about when it gets sent to Thailand? Do you think I will offend them? Should I include kissing pictures at all? Cheek kissing? Mouth-to-Mouth? It seems like a good way to prove that we are dating. Just wondering. Again, sorry about the post again. I really can't find an edit but anywhere. Thanks for your help again!

[AaronLV 12]

Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum and the site, and it's been absolutely a godsend. I almost sent in my K-1 visa application for what surely would have been received with many requests for more proof, haha. It's been extremely helpful so far. I only have a couple of questions, and this is a really great place as my fiance is from Thailand!

First of all, I'm 23 years old, so I'm not only new to the world, but definitely new to the world of filing paperwork and trying to wade through our government systems, haha. After talking with my fiance, she had no idea what a police certificate is. I realize that many people have to wait to get their packets in Thailand with a letter from the embassy before even being able to claim them. Basically, one thing we want to know is: What is it??? Where do we go to get one? I've read in different places that you can just go to the police department, others say you can do it by mail, others say you have to go to Bangkok? We're just looking for some clarification on that whole issue. She lives in Chiang Mai and attends University there currently, we're trying to get her here by December, and I realize that this is very wishful thinking, but we're giving it a shot to get her over here before our Spring semester starts in college. Also, she would love to be here for Christmas .

If you haven't sent in your paperwork yet, December is probably not going to happen, it is not impossible, but highly improbable. Take a look at the timelines and it will give you a good idea of how long the process takes. Right now NOA1 to NOA2 is about 60 - 50 days, but I have noticed people taking longer.

I notice you said 'Our Spring Semester', she won't be able to attend school until she gets her Green Card, just as an FYI.

I'm making a binder (and a copy of the binder) with all the paperwork, and additional paperwork that's on the VisaJourney guide, and I'm putting it in those plastic cover sheets inside the binder to protect it. I then plan on making notes with sticky notes and putting it on the inside to give additional information about certain things. I have about 50 colored pictures that I'll use scotch tape to stick together into series of 3 4x6 photos per transparent sheet, with notes on the back concerning the date of the occasion, what we were doing, etc. I also have our Skype phone call logs (however, they are mostly from me, but some from her, because I can call her from Skype on my iPhone, and she has to be at her computer to call me, so it is less convenient). Is this a good idea for things? I also have our chat logs for the past year, and some stubs from some things that we did while in Thailand.

Do you know if I can highlight the stubs from different locations with pictures from being there? Will that help things at all?

I have my flight receipts too, with the dates highlighted.

*Side Note: Someone here mentioned that they've dropped almost a grand on phone calls. You can get unlimited calls to Thai cell phones for $13.99 from Skype. If you have an iPhone or Android, you can use your 3g connection for free to call straight to their cell phone. Then, you can turn on call forwarding, and they can call straight to your cell phone from Skype for free as well. This is great, convenient, and works pretty well!*

Sorry for just the information regurgitation, I'm mainly wondering about this Thai police certificate, and just looking for a bit of general guidance as I'm trying to learn this system and ensure that I get the fastest k1 turnaround possible. Thanks so much for all of your all's help! I really appreciate it!

Khap Khoon Maak Khrap!

You'll want to have the boarding passes for the Airlines also, not just the receipts, I am guessing they want the boarding passes, since receipts can be altered. You want to make sure that your communication shows 2 way conversations, not just you calling her all the time. We were dinged for that, I had to show that she would call me (ie missed call log), and then I would call her back. They were very concerned with only showing 1 way communication. You might want her to go to AIS and get a monthly bill that shows the calls made and received, rather then just using the pre-paid.

Good Luck.

[Eddie & Yana 2]

Hrmm, that's really interesting. When I contacted my University, they told me they accept K1 Visa Students. I realize December is an early date to stretch for, but we're just trying to get her over here as quick as possible. December is our dream goal, but I would wait forever . Now how heavy ended does it have to be for her calling me too? I only have records of 10 calls being forwarded to my cell phone from Skype over the past two months or so. However, the chat log is HEAVILY two-sided, and clearly of romantic intent. I have about 6 months of this. Do you think this will do? She speaks and writes great English, by the way .

edit: Wow! How did I miss this edit button before?!?!? Just wanted to mention that I do have photos from us together two years ago. However, she hasn't had her own computer until about 6 months ago, which is why our communications have suddenly gone up 10,000x. We weren't dating two years ago, but our friendship had been growing during that time.

edit2: Thanks so much for your response and help!!!

Edited August 14, 2010 by Eddie & Yana

[daboyz 36]

Not sure if this is for someone here. I got this email, not sure why.

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EAC0813652286

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On September 5, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results

listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current

processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

[AaronLV 12]

Hrmm, that's really interesting. When I contacted my University, they told me they accept K1 Visa Students. I realize December is an early date to stretch for, but we're just trying to get her over here as quick as possible. December is our dream goal, but I would wait forever . Now how heavy ended does it have to be for her calling me too? I only have records of 10 calls being forwarded to my cell phone from Skype over the past two months or so. However, the chat log is HEAVILY two-sided, and clearly of romantic intent. I have about 6 months of this. Do you think this will do? She speaks and writes great English, by the way .

edit: Wow! How did I miss this edit button before?!?!? Just wanted to mention that I do have photos from us together two years ago. However, she hasn't had her own computer until about 6 months ago, which is why our communications have suddenly gone up 10,000x. We weren't dating two years ago, but our friendship had been growing during that time.

edit2: Thanks so much for your response and help!!!

Here in Las Vegas at both UNLV and the community college they required her to have a Green Card (might have accepted an EAD but I don't remember) prior to signing up for classes. I believe a student visa is F1, when you called they might have mis-understood you. You might want to just double check, I would be shocked if they let her attend on a K1.

[Audy_Rob 26]

hi, I am a new member of this website. I am Om. Now i am waiting for PK4 and interview date.

I would like to know how long did your guy wait for another step after you sent your PK3?

I just sent it on last Wednesday(Aug 11th, 2010)

Hi Om. Welcome or Sawasdee krab. My fiancee Aod sent Packet 3 June 29. We have not heard from the Embassy yet. They have not scheduled the interview.

I sent an email to the Embassy to make sure they received Packet 3.

They received Packet 3 July 1. They said 8 - 10 weeks to Schedule the interview. Maybe 2 - 4 weeks later is interview day.

Do you know about www.usvisa4thai.com. Good web site for Thai ladies.

Good luck.

[apinya 0]

Hi Om. Welcome or Sawasdee krab. My fiancee Aod sent Packet 3 June 29. We have not heard from the Embassy yet. They have not scheduled the interview.

I sent an email to the Embassy to make sure they received Packet 3.

They received Packet 3 July 1. They said 8 - 10 weeks to Schedule the interview. Maybe 2 - 4 weeks later is interview day.

Do you know about www.usvisa4thai.com. Good web site for Thai ladies.

Good luck.

thanks you

[Audy_Rob 26]

... she had no idea what a police certificate is. I realize that many people have to wait to get their packets in Thailand with a letter from the embassy before even being able to claim them. Basically, one thing we want to know is: What is it??? Where do we go to get one? ...

Read all of the document at the link I pasted in. This is Packet 3 for use after I-129F approval and start preparing for the K-1 Visa interview.

See the following link from the US Embassy in Bangkok:

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/k_instructions_package_may09.pdf

Page 9/9

has a map to the Royal Thai Police Headquarters. Your fiancee wants to go to the Police Clearance Service Center.

On page 8/9

Thai police certificates are available from:

The Police Clearance Service Center

Building 24, Royal Thai Police Headquarters,

Rama I, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330

Phone numbers: 0-2205-2168-9

Fax: 0-2205-2169

E-mail: pcsc@police.go.th

The office opens Monday to Friday (Except Public Holidays), from 8:30AM – 4:30PM without lunch

break. No fee for police clearance service.

Good luck.

[daboyz 36]

Read all of the document at the link I pasted in. This is Packet 3 for use after I-129F approval and start preparing for the K-1 Visa interview.

See the following link from the US Embassy in Bangkok:

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/k_instructions_package_may09.pdf

Page 9/9

has a map to the Royal Thai Police Headquarters. Your fiancee wants to go to the Police Clearance Service Center.

On page 8/9

Thai police certificates are available from:

The Police Clearance Service Center

Building 24, Royal Thai Police Headquarters,

Rama I, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330

Phone numbers: 0-2205-2168-9

Fax: 0-2205-2169

E-mail: pcsc@police.go.th

The office opens Monday to Friday (Except Public Holidays), from 8:30AM – 4:30PM without lunch

break. No fee for police clearance service.

Good luck.

This should be pinned up front. Doubt thy will do it. More concerned with what is up in OT. Processing times still show I-129F for CR-1/IR-1 visas.

[Kang Lang 7]

colleges vary state by state with regard to k-1 visa holders attending. my husband attended school long before he adjusted status without any additional fees (not out of state or otherwise). just double check with your local school. not sure if it makes a difference but he is attending a community college.

[Audy_Rob 26]

Still no word from Anya and the baby. I hope all is well and I hope she would check in.

She must be too busy, maybe totally overwhelmed.

[Audy_Rob 26]

Anybody have a defibrillator. I think we need to restart Bangkok Embassy's heart.

[daboyz 36]

Anybody have a defibrillator. I think we need to restart Bangkok Embassy's heart.

Wow! Looking at your time line, it looks they took the summer off.