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[BishopMnA 0]

Ok, so just to be completely clear, this is exactly what you sent:

1) Signed checklist

2) Form DS-230

3) 2 passport photos (of only the beneficiary or petitioner too?)

4) Copy of BOTH yours and beneficiaries passport photo page.

And this is what contituted packet 3? Everything is just filled out and brought to the interview?

qbertz,

Ya, those 4 items are exactly what I sent. I did not include any pics of myself though, just my fiancee's 2 passport style photos. I did include a copy of passport photo page, but I don't remember if that was necessary or not.

First thing though is to be sure that the NVC has forwarded your petition to the IV unit in Bangkok. You can call the NVC at the number below. You'll need to talk to a live representative in order to talk about a K1 visa. Have your USCIS case #

NVC Inquiry: 603.334.0700

Second, if the NVC states that they have forwarded your information to Thailand, then you can email the embassy in Bangkok at the address below and ask if they have received it (be sure to include your name(s) and case #:

visasbkk@state.gov

If they have it then you can send in the 4 pieces of information above to them, prior to receiving your Pkt 3, and they will schedule your interview.

More forms will be listed in the pkt 3 they send you. You will need to fill out the remaining forms and bring those with you to the interview. You can find this information on their embassy website (which is pretty good). http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/services/visa...0for%20Thai.htm

Peace!

Mark-N-AAm

[qbertz7 1]

Mark, you are a life saver, I'm printing your above post, the info you listed is exactly what I wanted to know! I finally checked out the US embassy website for Thailand too, and you're right there is a lot of good info on there.

Anyway, I'll be sure to post on here again if I have anymore questions along the way, thanks again.

[SqdnGuns 21]

GREAT info Mark!! Thanks!!

[qbertz7 1]

Already thought of another question for you Mark...on the US embassy Thailand website I found that it says official documents (birth certificate, police certificate, etc.) can be in English OR Thai. So does this mean my fiance doesn't need to get those translated at all for when she brings them to the embassy for the interview?

[mRx 16]

Already thought of another question for you Mark...on the US embassy Thailand website I found that it says official documents (birth certificate, police certificate, etc.) can be in English OR Thai. So does this mean my fiance doesn't need to get those translated at all for when she brings them to the embassy for the interview?

Although it is not required to have those documents in English at the Interview, it is advisable to get her BC translated and certified, because you will need it later. A translated BC is required during the AOS process. Just a way to stay ahead of the game.

[aitian 0]

Well, we're getting all our paperwork ready for our interview next week and I have some questions just to make sure we have everything correct.

1. The appointment letter asks for 2 pics and then the DS-156 needs a pic x2 for duplicate. Do we need two pics by themselves plus two more already attached to our two copies of the DS-156?

2. There is the DS-156, DS-156K, and the DS-157. Do we need 2 copies of each?

3. Evidence of our relationship is requested. Can we just bring the same stuff that we sent with our I-129F? It was pics, matching passport stamps, airlines boarding passes and engagement ring reciept.

4. Since the embassy knows that weddings in Thailand aren't legally recognized unless registered, can we mention that we had a big wedding a couple weeks ago and show them pics of that as proof of a real relationship or should we just not mention that at all to be safe?

Thanks for any information you can give me.

Josh

[ladywhite 0]

Does evidence that needs to be present at the interview have to be originals (e.g., the petitioner's BC and divorce decree, boarding passes, hotel receipts)? Is it okay if they are all photocopies ?

Thank you in advance.

[Yodrak 7]

Josh,

1. If she didn't already send the 2 pictures when she sent back the DS-230-I and checklist, then she should bring them to the interview.

2. Two DS-156, one each of DS-156K and DS-157.

3. Bring evidence of relationship, not evidence of having met.

4. Don't tempt fate.

Yodrak

Well, we're getting all our paperwork ready for our interview next week and I have some questions just to make sure we have everything correct.

1. The appointment letter asks for 2 pics and then the DS-156 needs a pic x2 for duplicate. Do we need two pics by themselves plus two more already attached to our two copies of the DS-156?

2. There is the DS-156, DS-156K, and the DS-157. Do we need 2 copies of each?

3. Evidence of our relationship is requested. Can we just bring the same stuff that we sent with our I-129F? It was pics, matching passport stamps, airlines boarding passes and engagement ring reciept.

4. Since the embassy knows that weddings in Thailand aren't legally recognized unless registered, can we mention that we had a big wedding a couple weeks ago and show them pics of that as proof of a real relationship or should we just not mention that at all to be safe?

Thanks for any information you can give me.

Josh

[Yodrak 7]

ladywhit,

Photocopies of documentation are accepted with the understanding that an immigration or consular officer can request to see the original document at any time to verify the photocopy. The consular interview and the adjustment of status interview are convenient times to spot-check documentation.

Be prepared, you never know what, if anything, might be asked for.

Yodrak

Does evidence that needs to be present at the interview have to be originals (e.g., the petitioner's BC and divorce decree, boarding passes, hotel receipts)? Is it okay if they are all photocopies ?

Thank you in advance.

[ladywhite 0]

Khun Yodrak:

Thank you very much for your response. To be prepared, I'd better have my fiance mail me everything. I am just concerned, though, about a possibility of the important documents (e.g., his BC, divorce decree) getting lost on their way from the US to Thailand.

Ladywhite

ladywhit,

Photocopies of documentation are accepted with the understanding that an immigration or consular officer can request to see the original document at any time to verify the photocopy. The consular interview and the adjustment of status interview are convenient times to spot-check documentation.

Be prepared, you never know what, if anything, might be asked for.

Yodrak

[Yodrak 7]

Ladywhite,

Those are the documents most likely to be checked! I've got multiple copies of my birth and divorce certificates.

Which reminds me, a few years back when I first started getting involved in this immigration stuff a common recommendation was to order 3 copies of these kinds of documents from the recording office - 1 for INS (now USCIS), 1 for the consulate, and 1 for other purposes in case the INS or consulate kept the copy that you gave them (instead of keeping a photocopy). That advice seems to have fallen by the wayside now that photocopies are routinely accepted for initial filings and the quality of photocopying is very good to excellent no matter where one has the copies made. But there is still a benefit to having multiple 'original' copies of important documents.

Yodrak

Khun Yodrak:

Thank you very much for your response. To be prepared, I'd better have my fiance mail me everything. I am just concerned, though, about a possibility of the important documents (e.g., his BC, divorce decree) getting lost on their way from the US to Thailand.

Ladywhite

ladywhit,

Photocopies of documentation are accepted with the understanding that an immigration or consular officer can request to see the original document at any time to verify the photocopy. The consular interview and the adjustment of status interview are convenient times to spot-check documentation.

Be prepared, you never know what, if anything, might be asked for.

Yodrak

[ladywhite 0]

Thanks a million again, Khun Yodrak. My interview will have to be scheduled in September anyway because of my 2 year rule (J-1), so we have plenty of time for my fiance to order more 'original' copies of those documents and send them to me.

I am appreciative of your time and help you give me and others on this board.

Ladywhite

[ladywhite 0]

Khun Yodrak:

Would photocopies of those documents that are notorized be acceptable at the interview? I am just trying to lessen the work for my fiance.

Ladywhite,

Those are the documents most likely to be checked! I've got multiple copies of my birth and divorce certificates.

Which reminds me, a few years back when I first started getting involved in this immigration stuff a common recommendation was to order 3 copies of these kinds of documents from the recording office - 1 for INS (now USCIS), 1 for the consulate, and 1 for other purposes in case the INS or consulate kept the copy that you gave them (instead of keeping a photocopy). That advice seems to have fallen by the wayside now that photocopies are routinely accepted for initial filings and the quality of photocopying is very good to excellent no matter where one has the copies made. But there is still a benefit to having multiple 'original' copies of important documents.

Yodrak

[Yodrak 7]

ladywhite,

'notarized' means that a notary public has witnessed the signing of a document and attests that the person who signed is the person who they claimed to be. A notary does not certify the content of the document.

Yodrak

Khun Yodrak:

Would photocopies of those documents that are notorized be acceptable at the interview? I am just trying to lessen the work for my fiance.

Ladywhite,

Those are the documents most likely to be checked! I've got multiple copies of my birth and divorce certificates.

Which reminds me, a few years back when I first started getting involved in this immigration stuff a common recommendation was to order 3 copies of these kinds of documents from the recording office - 1 for INS (now USCIS), 1 for the consulate, and 1 for other purposes in case the INS or consulate kept the copy that you gave them (instead of keeping a photocopy). That advice seems to have fallen by the wayside now that photocopies are routinely accepted for initial filings and the quality of photocopying is very good to excellent no matter where one has the copies made. But there is still a benefit to having multiple 'original' copies of important documents.

Yodrak

[heyx2rr 0]

Hi folks - I thought I'd pass on some good news. At the beginning of this week we received our NOA1. For those who may have submitted their applications in the same timeframe here's our timeline to date: I sent the I-129F package to the CSC on 5/31, they received it on 6/4 and the NOA1 was dated 6/13.

We're using an immigration lawyer in BKK, and he actually received the letter last Saturday, 6/30, and emailed me a pdf file of the scanned document. Interestingly, I havent received anything here yet... oh well, as long as things are moving forward I'm a happy man. Now I guess it's time to hurry up and wait for that NOA2!

Best wishes...