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[ladywhite 0]

aitian,

You read the instructions - some people don't. Sometimes people hear bad information, or good information, and question it to determine whether it's good or bad. And sometimes people think ahead and realize that it's often less expensive to get translations done ahead of time in the native country rather than after arriving in the USA.

Yodrak

thanks, that's what i thought about the translation but didn't really understand why people were worried about it so early on in the process.

Yodrak,

Just curious, but... what documents would you recommend having translated for later use in the US? We've gotten the birth certificates done in Bangkok already, but I can't help thinking that there are others that we'll eventually wish we had translated to English.

I would like to know the same thing.

Which documents do we need to have them translated and brought to the US for the AOS? Will they be acceptable for USCIS if they are not translated in the US?

Thank you very much.

[Yodrak 7]

small axe,

Not knowing anything about your fiancee I don't know what kinds of documents she might have that could potentially be useful to her in the USA.

My wife had her diploma and school records translated. Her divorce certificate (I needed it for my petition). Our marriage certificate. She got an 'international drivers license' - essentially a translation of her drivers license. I think that's about it.

Yodrak

Yodrak,

Just curious, but... what documents would you recommend having translated for later use in the US? We've gotten the birth certificates done in Bangkok already, but I can't help thinking that there are others that we'll eventually wish we had translated to English.

[Yodrak 7]

small axe,

What does her Thai ID card show? Her passport?

My wife was single, never married, with a child. She applied twice for B2 visas, indicating on the DS-156 that she was divorced, because I thought she had been married to her child's father. When it came time to apply for the K1 visa, and I told her I needed a copy of her divorce certificate, it came out that, like many Thai couples, there had been no registered marriage. So with the K1 visa application we included an explanation for the discrepancy in her title as compared to her previous visa applications. She was not asked for a 'single certification'.

Also, she had a certified statement from her amphur to the effect that she had sole custody of her son because the father had disappeared shortly after his birth, had never supported the boy, and is whereabouts were unknown for several years. That statement may also have included a sentence to the effect that she and the boy's father had not been married, I don't recall. I also don't know if she submitted that statement to the consulate with her visa application - I wasn't present for the interview. She had gotten the statement because she needed it to get her son a passport, and she needed it again for Thai immigration as she and he were leaving Thailand to come to the USA.

It may depend on the consular officer and on other indications, but if all of her Thai ID shows her as 'Miss' then chances are that you won't need a 'single certificate'.

Yodrak

well, my fiance just made another visit to the birth certificate "office". she went there with her mother to have a "certificate for being single/never married" made. .....

best,

david

Okay, now it's ME that's confused!

My fiancee is also "single/never married", and has a 14 year old daughter, who may or may not elect to join us in the States within a year (there are no plans for that as of now, but.... sometimes plans change, yes?) Neither she nor I have heard anything about this "certificate for being single/never married" before yesterday, and now we're beginning to think that WE need one as well, whatever it is. She insists that her marital status is sufficiently explained by the fact that she's listed as "Miss Family-name-at-birth" in her "family book", but.... her interview is scheduled in a couple of weeks, and we don't want to take a chance on ANYthing that might possibly cause further delay!

So.... what is it, exactly, and where do we get one? Does this document have a name or number, and am I correct in assuming that your fiancee picked it up at the amphur office, and not at the local police station?

Any more info will be greatly appreciated!

[Yodrak 7]

n2ojones,

Your timeline indicates that your wife will be applying for an immigrant visa. If that is correct, then you will be receiving an invoice from the NVC for a $70 I-864 processing fee. After you pay the fee the NVC will send you an I-864, which you will fill out and return to them with the necessary supporting documentation. The NVC will verify that all of the necessary supporting documentation has been provided. If they think that something is missing you will get a letter requesting it. The NVC will not examine the content of materials to determine what your income is and whether or not it is sufficient - the consulate will do that.

Your wife should be prepared with updated supporting documentation, as may be appropriate, at her interview. For example she may be asked for your most recent pay statement to verify that you are still working, and for the same employer, as when the I-864 was first submitted.

Yodrak

Hey Yodrak, I have read every post in this thread with special attention on yours. Allow me to say that if this (excellent ) website does not have you on the payroll...they should. Like so many others, I REALLY appreciate the info and insight you provide.

...and if you are feeling very tolerant, could I ask you to please expound on your reply. My concern is that the NVC does not have any of my financials (to date) to document. When you say they are making sure the documents are complete, do you mean in the form of questions?

I was under the impression that I would be turning my financials in at the interview...but that don't make much sense either. Seems it would take quite some time to go thru all that #######. If you can point me to a thread that explains the steps ( I hired an agent) I would quit littering this thread with my assanine questions. Promise.

Thanks again!

Edited April 6, 2007 by Yodrak

[skyman2112 0]

Hey has anybody ever lost a Thai passport? I'm still waiting for mine from the Japanese embassy. Today is Friday and they said they sent it last Monday. They require you to send them the passport to get a transit visa, which I required. I hope it doesn't require too much paperwork. Maybe it will show up in a few more days but just wanted to ask. Thanks everyone.

[small axe 0]

small axe,

Not knowing anything about your fiancee I don't know what kinds of documents she might have that could potentially be useful to her in the USA.

My wife had her diploma and school records translated. Her divorce certificate (I needed it for my petition). Our marriage certificate. She got an 'international drivers license' - essentially a translation of her drivers license. I think that's about it.

Yodrak

Yodrak,

Just curious, but... what documents would you recommend having translated for later use in the US? We've gotten the birth certificates done in Bangkok already, but I can't help thinking that there are others that we'll eventually wish we had translated to English.

Thanks for the input. I'd been wondering if there was a Thai equivalent of the International Driver's License that I pick up at at AAA before heading over there, that would allow her to drive in California until she's eligible for a CA version. (Not that I'd dream of letting her behind the wheel without some intensive discussion about local driving conventions: "Keep RIGHT, keep RIGHT!!!")

Do you remember how long the license your wife got was valid for. Also... do you know what office issued it to her?

Thanks again!

[Yodrak 7]

small axe,

There is an unternational drivers license' available in Thailand, but the name 'international drivers license' is really a misnomer no matter what country it's issued in. An idl nothing more than an indication that the person has a drivers license in their country.

How long a person can drive in a US state on their foreign (or out-of-state) drivers license depends on the state's motor vehicle laws.

Yodrak

Thanks for the input. I'd been wondering if there was a Thai equivalent of the International Driver's License that I pick up at at AAA before heading over there, that would allow her to drive in California until she's eligible for a CA version. (Not that I'd dream of letting her behind the wheel without some intensive discussion about local driving conventions: "Keep RIGHT, keep RIGHT!!!")

Do you remember how long the license your wife got was valid for. Also... do you know what office issued it to her?

Thanks again!

Edited April 7, 2007 by Yodrak

[n2ojones 0]

n2ojones,

Your timeline indicates that your wife will be applying for an immigrant visa. If that is correct, then you will be receiving an invoice from the NVC for a $70 I-864 processing fee. After you pay the fee the NVC will send you an I-864, which you will fill out and return to them with the necessary supporting documentation. The NVC will verify that all of the necessary supporting documentation has been provided. If they think that something is missing you will get a letter requesting it. The NVC will not examine the content of materials to determine what your income is and whether or not it is sufficient - the consulate will do that.

Your wife should be prepared with updated supporting documentation, as may be appropriate, at her interview. For example she may be asked for your most recent pay statement to verify that you are still working, and for the same employer, as when the I-864 was first submitted.

Yodrak

Hey Yodrak, I have read every post in this thread with special attention on yours. Allow me to say that if this (excellent ) website does not have you on the payroll...they should. Like so many others, I REALLY appreciate the info and insight you provide.

...and if you are feeling very tolerant, could I ask you to please expound on your reply. My concern is that the NVC does not have any of my financials (to date) to document. When you say they are making sure the documents are complete, do you mean in the form of questions?

I was under the impression that I would be turning my financials in at the interview...but that don't make much sense either. Seems it would take quite some time to go thru all that #######. If you can point me to a thread that explains the steps ( I hired an agent) I would quit littering this thread with my assanine questions. Promise.

Thanks again!

Wow...I wonder what the mix-up was. The NVC had our case since Feb 18th when I called on March 28th. At that time the recording said they had sent our case to the embassy in BKK. Next thing I know, iget the bill for the processing fee and they had changed the recording reflecting this.

So now I will have to wait for the 864, fill it out and return for them to check-out BEFORE they will send our case to BKK? Damn.

And like an idiot, I listened to our agent in Thailand who instructed me to "immediately send all my financials to his office in Thailand". I was in such a rush to do so, that I did not make copies of (all) of those documents.. It cost $90 bucks to send the package fedex and now it looks like I will be needing it back to fill out the 864.. Now with Sonkran who knows when I will get it back. What a mess.

Thanks again, Yodrak. As bad as they are, I really do appreciate having the facts (for a change).

[anya-D 8]

Thanks for the input. I'd been wondering if there was a Thai equivalent of the International Driver's License that I pick up at at AAA before heading over there, that would allow her to drive in California until she's eligible for a CA version. (Not that I'd dream of letting her behind the wheel without some intensive discussion about local driving conventions: "Keep RIGHT, keep RIGHT!!!")

Do you remember how long the license your wife got was valid for. Also... do you know what office issued it to her?

Thanks again!

The "international driving license' for itself valid for 1 year - but you have to check with your state.. as in NC you can drive with internatinal driving license only for 3 months. - just go to the Thai DMV (forgot the name) near Jatujak market - they can do that for you - i 'm not sure what you need.. passport, Thai driving license, Thai ID..... photo... i think that's about it but please check.. it's been a long while

ANYWAY!!!! I'M GOING BACK TO THAILAND YEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll be there for a month from this monday leaving April 9 so I also be there for Songkran I"M SO HAPPY!!!! SO EXCITED!!!! I'll eat eat eat I think i'll gain more weight not that it matters anyway - I couldnt buy my cloth in Thailand anyway (fashion cloth.. i've been too big for it since my first time out of the country even i'm a size 4 here ) But SHOSE

Too bad my husband couldnt come with me

anybody going to be there during april 9 to may 9?

[afterforever 0]

Can anyone tell me how long the Police Certificate is valid for? I have read different postings; one says three months and one says 6 months. In addition, how long is the Medical valid for? Again, I have read 6 months and one year.

[anya-D 8]

Can anyone tell me how long the Police Certificate is valid for? I have read different postings; one says three months and one says 6 months. In addition, how long is the Medical valid for? Again, I have read 6 months and one year.

police report 6 month (but i think the embassy use it as valid only for 3 month... i'm not sure if u can understand me lol..please correct me if i'm wrong) the medical valid for 1 year.....

I"M LEAVING ON THE PLANE TODAY!! WOWOWO Thailand here i come

[SanFrancisco-BKK 0]

Just in time for Songkan!

Try to stay dry.

Have fun!!!

I"M LEAVING ON THE PLANE TODAY!! WOWOWO Thailand here i come

[Yodrak 7]

afterforever,

Take care of both after the approved petition has left the NVC for the consulate and you won't have to worry about how long they are valid for.

You will want the medical exam to have been withing 1 year of the date that your fiancee applies for adjustment of status, otherwise she will be having another (expensive) medical exam here in the USA.

Yodrak

Can anyone tell me how long the Police Certificate is valid for? I have read different postings; one says three months and one says 6 months. In addition, how long is the Medical valid for? Again, I have read 6 months and one year.

[n2ojones 0]

Holy cow, Yodrak....just checked out your timeline. They messed you around for over a year!?!?! I guess it is us benefitting from the experience they thrust upon you.

Thanks.... and sorry you had to endure that.

[Yodrak 7]

n2ojones,

Which timeline are you looking at?

Yodrak

Holy cow, Yodrak....just checked out your timeline. They messed you around for over a year!?!?! .....