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Billy,

I think you may find that things work a bit different in Thailand than in the UK. Not so much because the US consulates in the two countries have different ideas about things, although they may, but because the way things are done by the governments of the two countries can be different.

Does your fiancee have her previous marriage certificate? My wife, and her ex-husband, had to surrender their marriagecertificates to the Amphur when they divorced, and she had to surrender her divorce certificate to the amphur when we married. (We married in Thailand and she came to the USA as a K3). Fortunately, I was thinking ahead at the time and we made some photocopies of the divorce certificate before surrendering it. Unfortunately, a photocopy was not sufficient for the consulate and the consular officer wanted to see the no-longer-existant original. Caused a bit of delay...

Yodrak

Hello Yodrak

No, my fiancee did not have the marriage certificate anymore...like you have said...she had to surrender. All I have now is her divorce certificate, birth, and a copy of her passport. I think, my fiance still have the original devorce certificate.

Billy

Hi...I didn't need my previous marriage certificate until my interview at the Embassy....the same applied to the originals of birth certificates etc.

I must admit that I am from the UK and not Thai, so maybe someone else can confirm what I have stated.

Jen

Hello Jen.

thank you so much for your reply. I just want to prepare myself in case I have RFE. So the new birth certificate is applied to the original one?

Billy

AOS JOURNEY BEGIN

10-18-2006 - MAILED I-485/I-765/I-864/G325A

10-24-2006 - I-485/I-765 NOA1

10-27-2006 - AOS/EAD TOUCHED

11-07-2006 - EMAIL RFE FROM USCIS

11-09-2006 - BIOMETRIC APPOINTMENT

11-16-2006 - MAILED BACK THE RFE

12-12-2006 - CASE TRANSFER TO CSC

01-08-2007 - EAD TOUCHED

01-11-2007 - EAD APPROVED

01-13-2007 - EAD TOUCHED

01-15-2007 - EAD TOUCHED AGAIN

01-18-2007 - EAD RECIEVED IN HAND + APPROVAL NOTICE SENT FROM USCIS

01-18-2007 - APPLIED FOR SOCIAL SECURTIY NUMBER

01-20-2007 - EAD TOUCHED

01-20-2007 - AOS TOUCHED

01-27-2007 - RECEIVED SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

03-01-2007 - EMIAL FROM CSC AOS IS NOW PENDING AT OUR OFFICE

03-02-2007 - AOS TOUCHED

03-05-2007 - AOS TOUCHED AGAIN

03-06-2007 - AOS TOUCHED AGAIN

03-07-2007 - AOS TOUCHED AGAIN

03-08-2007 - AOS TOUCHED AGIAN AROUND 9 AM SOMETHING.

03-08-2007 - AOS APPROVED AT NOON

03-09-2007 - EMAIL FROM CSC (WELCOME NEW RESIDENT NOTICE WAS SENT)

03-12-2007 - EMAIL FROM CSC (APPROVAL NOTICE WAS SENT)

03-13-2007 - TOUCHED

03-15-2007 - GREEN CARD AND APPROVAL NOTICE IN HAND

REMOVING CONDITION I-751

01-20-2009 - SENT I-751 CERTIFIED OVERNIGHT

01-26-2009 - CHECK CASHED

01-22-2009 - NOA1

02-04-2009 - RECEIVED BIOMETRIC APPOINTMENT IN THE MAIL

02-17-2009 - BIOMETRIC APPOINTMENT DATE 9 AM

02-17-2009 - TOUCHED

02-18-2009 - TOUCHED AGAIN

05-28-2009 - APPROVAL (WAITING TO RECEIVE 10 YRS GREEN CARD)

06-22-2009 - RECEIVED 10 YRS GREEN CARD

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Hi Yodrak,

My fiancee is filing I-129 for me, and I only gave him photocopies of my passport. Do I need to send him the thai ID card and Tabien Ban (House registration) too? Or do I need those when I go to the interview here in BKK? Thanks for any help.

Namwan

From what I have read, and to my understanding, there is never a time in the entire process you need a marriage certificate, until it is the one you and your fiancee get after you are married! For previous marriages, only divorce certificates or decrees are required. I hope you sent in a Certified English Translation of her Divorce Certificate, otherwise you WILL get a RFE.

As for her Birth Certificate, if it is not the original, she will need her Thai ID card and Tabien Ban (House Registration) when she goes for her interview. Her Birth Certificate and the Police Certificates are not required until her interview at the Embassy. Why did you submit them with your I-129F? They are only valid for 6 months from the time of issue, so you better hope her interview is within 6 months, or she will have to get new Police Certificates.

If you want more information, I suggest you read the SAWASEE2 and original SAWASDEE threads. There is a lot of good information in both threads for people with Thai fiance(e)s.

Robert

Hi Yodrak,

My fiancee is filing I-129 for me, and I only gave him photocopies of my passport. Do I need to send him the thai ID card and Tabien Ban (House registration) too? Or do I need those when I go to the interview here in BKK? Thanks for any help.

Namwan

Oh well, sorry, I didnt' mean to post this only to 'Yodrak' :D Somehow I saw so many names and got confused, heh heh....anyone know the answer, please help. Thanks!

Namwan

Our story:

  • June 2004: Met online, www.lavalife.com
  • July 2004: Jason came to Bangkok, we went to Phi Phi islands, it was so beautiful : )
  • April 2005: Met again in Italy, trip photos are here.
  • October 2005: Jason came to Bangkok again, went to Krabi
  • April 2006: Met in Paris, he proposed in Luxemburg garden : )
  • August 2006: Jason is going to file I-129, We're both very excited!
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From what I have read, and to my understanding, there is never a time in the entire process you need a marriage certificate, until it is the one you and your fiancee get after you are married! For previous marriages, only divorce certificates or decrees are required. I hope you sent in a Certified English Translation of her Divorce Certificate, otherwise you WILL get a RFE.

As for her Birth Certificate, if it is not the original, she will need her Thai ID card and Tabien Ban (House Registration) when she goes for her interview. Her Birth Certificate and the Police Certificates are not required until her interview at the Embassy. Why did you submit them with your I-129F? They are only valid for 6 months from the time of issue, so you better hope her interview is within 6 months, or she will have to get new Police Certificates.

If you want more information, I suggest you read the SAWASEE2 and original SAWASDEE threads. There is a lot of good information in both threads for people with Thai fiance(e)s.

Robert

Hello Robert

thank you for your reply..it's been a big help. well..I just read instruction on I-129F form which required police clearance...so I thought I would submit the police certificate...I hope it won't be a problem with my petition. I lose alot sleep over this...I am missing my baby very much...stayed for 21 days in thailand, now lonely thinking about her, and our fun time in thailand....such a wonderful feeling...

Billy

The criminal background questions on the I-129F refer to your criminal background, not the benificiary.

The benificiary will need to prove her criminal background at the interview stage.

Good luck on the journey, including her police background in your K-1 packet should not hurt you, although it was irrelevant to the process at that stage. :yes:

B and J K-1 story

  • April 2004 met online
  • July 16, 2006 Met in person on her birthday in United Arab Emirates
  • August 4, 2006 sent certified mail I-129F packet Neb SC
  • August 9, 2006 NOA1
  • August 21, 2006 received NOA1 in mail
  • October 4, 5, 7, 13 & 17 2006 Touches! 50 day address change... Yes Judith is beautiful, quit staring at her passport photo and approve us!!! Shaming works! LOL
  • October 13, 2006 NOA2! November 2, 2006 NOA2? Huh? NVC already processed and sent us on to Abu Dhabi Consulate!
  • February 12, 2007 Abu Dhabi Interview SUCCESS!!! February 14 Visa in hand!
  • March 6, 2007 she is here!
  • MARCH 14, 2007 WE ARE MARRIED!!!
  • May 5, 2007 Sent AOS/EAD packet
  • May 11, 2007 NOA1 AOS/EAD
  • June 7, 2007 Biometrics appointment
  • June 8, 2007 first post biometrics touch, June 11, next touch...
  • August 1, 2007 AOS Interview! APPROVED!! EAD APPROVED TOO...
  • August 6, 2007 EAD card and Welcome Letter received!
  • August 13, 2007 GREEN CARD received!!! 375 days since mailing the I-129F!

    Remove Conditions:

  • May 1, 2009 first day to file
  • May 9, 2009 mailed I-751 to USCIS CS
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Hi Namwan!

You need only one picture of you to give your fiance.

Quote: http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/fianceapp.htm

natty.

I recommend you to visit this Thai website. http://www.usvisa4thai.com/board/

K-1 - Thailand & USA

------------------------------------------------------------------------

AOS

09/13/03 - Enter the USA.

10-21-03 - Apply for AOS & EAD

11-17-03 - NOA I-485 (Nov 12)

11-18-03 - NOA I-765 (Nov 12)

12-03-03 - Fingerprint and Photo.

01-26-04 - Apply SSN, card by mail on 02/03/04

02-23-04 - EAD approved, received card by mail on 02/28/04

03-17-04 - Move to Lake mary, Florida.

03-20-04 - Apply State ID, received card on 04/05/04

08-26-04 - Salt Lake City,Utah sent me AOS interview letter today; however, I live in Lake Mary, FL

10-10-04 - Driver License in Hand (I past the first time for my driving test.)

01-31-05 - Move to Fairfax, Virginia

02-17-05 - EAD is approved (Renew)received card by mail on 03/04/05

05-20-05 - Move to Manassas, Virginia

10-19-05 - Infopass visit CIS office

10-22-05 - Green card interview letter arrived in Mail

12-05-05 - Interview complete, but need more evidence have to wait 6 more weeks or less for real green-card

12-12-05 - Greencard by mail

12-08-08 - "PASSED" Interview

02-12-09 - US citizen

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Namwan,

None of the things you list are required for the I-129f petition.

Yodrak

Hi Yodrak,

My fiancee is filing I-129 for me, and I only gave him photocopies of my passport. Do I need to send him the thai ID card and Tabien Ban (House registration) too? Or do I need those when I go to the interview here in BKK? Thanks for any help.

Namwan

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Hi Namwan!

You need only one picture of you to give your fiance.

Quote: http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/fianceapp.htm

natty.

I recommend you to visit this Thai website. http://www.usvisa4thai.com/board/

Hi Natty, thanks a lot for that thai link! :)(F)

Namwan,

None of the things you list are required for the I-129f petition.

Yodrak

Hi Yodrak,

My fiancee is filing I-129 for me, and I only gave him photocopies of my passport. Do I need to send him the thai ID card and Tabien Ban (House registration) too? Or do I need those when I go to the interview here in BKK? Thanks for any help.

Namwan

Hi Yodrak,

I thought my fiancee has to attach some proof of relationship when he files for I-129f too, that's why I sent him my passport copies with visas and date stamps from when we met on different trips. (We went traveling together on a few trips in the past 2 years) plus some of boarding pass copies, and couple of letters we wrote to each other. So, I think I do need those besides photos and application itself, am I correct?

Thanks.

Namwan

Our story:

  • June 2004: Met online, www.lavalife.com
  • July 2004: Jason came to Bangkok, we went to Phi Phi islands, it was so beautiful : )
  • April 2005: Met again in Italy, trip photos are here.
  • October 2005: Jason came to Bangkok again, went to Krabi
  • April 2006: Met in Paris, he proposed in Luxemburg garden : )
  • August 2006: Jason is going to file I-129, We're both very excited!
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Your welcome Namwan! I hope you enjoy visiting Thai website which I recommended you. Talking about evidences, I think more than enough. Good luck, Natty

K-1 - Thailand & USA

------------------------------------------------------------------------

AOS

09/13/03 - Enter the USA.

10-21-03 - Apply for AOS & EAD

11-17-03 - NOA I-485 (Nov 12)

11-18-03 - NOA I-765 (Nov 12)

12-03-03 - Fingerprint and Photo.

01-26-04 - Apply SSN, card by mail on 02/03/04

02-23-04 - EAD approved, received card by mail on 02/28/04

03-17-04 - Move to Lake mary, Florida.

03-20-04 - Apply State ID, received card on 04/05/04

08-26-04 - Salt Lake City,Utah sent me AOS interview letter today; however, I live in Lake Mary, FL

10-10-04 - Driver License in Hand (I past the first time for my driving test.)

01-31-05 - Move to Fairfax, Virginia

02-17-05 - EAD is approved (Renew)received card by mail on 03/04/05

05-20-05 - Move to Manassas, Virginia

10-19-05 - Infopass visit CIS office

10-22-05 - Green card interview letter arrived in Mail

12-05-05 - Interview complete, but need more evidence have to wait 6 more weeks or less for real green-card

12-12-05 - Greencard by mail

12-08-08 - "PASSED" Interview

02-12-09 - US citizen

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Namwan,

If you were traveling with or to your fiance then yes, the copy of your passport and boarding passes that match his would be useful evidence of having met within the past 2 years.

Yodrak

Hi Yodrak,

I thought my fiancee has to attach some proof of relationship when he files for I-129f too, that's why I sent him my passport copies with visas and date stamps from when we met on different trips. (We went traveling together on a few trips in the past 2 years) plus some of boarding pass copies, and couple of letters we wrote to each other. So, I think I do need those besides photos and application itself, am I correct?

Thanks.

Namwan

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