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[Yodrak 7]

Robert,

You may or may not have a domicile issue - a sponsor must have US domicile. The house in Las Vegas is a positive in this regard, but what else have you got to go with it? Voter registration at the same address? Driver's License at the same address?

How are you going to earn money in the USA to support yourself and your family? Your past earnings in Thailand won't pay tomorrow's expenses in Las Vegas.

You mention tax records in Thai - what about your US income tax returns? The consulate will want to see them.

You've provided some good information about yourself, but there are many missing details that could be significant. I recommend that you have a consultation with Bill White, a US immigration attorney in Bangkok, to review your situation. WFWLAW@AOL.COM, or 66 (0) 2231-6466. He's a great guy, it will be worth the small investment.

No, your wife will not be able to travel back and forth with a CR-1 visa, it's a one-entry visa. But, on entry to the USA, she will become a Permanent Resident, she will be sent a 'Green Card', and she will no longer need a visa to enter the USA as long as she maintains her PR status.

And, just out of curiosity, did you submit your I-130 petition to the CSC or to the Bangkok District Office?

Yodrak

Hi All

I just found this thread that relates to Thailand great Info thanks.

We go for our Interview on April 7th In Bangkok, can Anyone give me some ideas about what they will ask us?

We have been together for 5 years have 2 kids and we live and work in Chiang Mai. My wife and Kids have visited the US once last year when we got Married, Finally

I am a bit nervous As my Income tax for last 3 years shows an Income short of Poverty level by about 3000.00 Dollars. We own a house in Las Vegas worth about 200k and have some cash in the Bank.

How hard do they Scrutinize? the I-864?

Plus we own a extremly profitable Amercian Franchisee here in town But not sure how to show those Asetts? Show my Tax records in Thai?

Also will we be able to travel back and forth with a CR-1?

Thanks for any Help--

-Robert

Anya,

How do your Receipt Notice dates compare with the corresponding USCIS processing dates?

Yodrak

why my AOS and EAD is not moving T_T

Edited February 16, 2006 by Yodrak

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Anya

We filed for AOS on Nov. 29, 2005. Had our Biometrics on Jan 20th and just yesterday received snail mail informing us that our application has been transferred to Laguna Niguel Ca.as of Feb. 2.

Ours seems to be moving very quickly. We are hoping to be approved without having to drive the 8 hours to San Fran. for an interview.

Sorry that yours is taking so long.

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Jass called me today from BKK. She used the medical forms we got off the Japan US Embassy web site for her medical at Bumrungrad....NO PROBLEMS......She did however ask them for a copy of the completed medical forms (I believe we need some later?) But they did not give them to her...They said she can get a copy from the US Embassy at her interview...True/False?

She also paid her fee at the post office....She was exhausted tonight...it was a long day!

Tomorrow she applies for her Police Certificate.

She asked me if she could mail in her completed "packet 3 forms" that we got off the web site...I told her we shouldn't risk sending them in until we know the Embassy has the case in their system ( I heard they throw them away).

NVC said they sent them out on Feb 9th.....But i just cannot see the DHL shipment going to BKK when I search....Sure I see Portsmouth shipping every where else in the world BUT not BKK! I am thinking we should wait until the "real" packet 3 arrives in the mail. I wish I could just call the Embassy and verify they have it or have her stop in while she is in BKK but I believe they will not allow either????

Thanks

Mike

[Yodrak 7]

Mike,

She should have been able to get a photocopy of the DS-3025 Vaccination Documentation Worksheet. Don't know about the other forms.

Also don't know if the consular officer will be willing to make and give her a photocopy of the DS-3025 at the interview.

Yodrak

Jass called me today from BKK. She used the medical forms we got off the Japan US Embassy web site for her medical at Bumrungrad....NO PROBLEMS......She did however ask them for a copy of the completed medical forms (I believe we need some later?) But they did not give them to her...They said she can get a copy from the US Embassy at her interview...True/False?

...

Thanks

Mike

[Cmguy 0]

Hi Yodrak!

Thanks for the Reply Here are my answers

Las Vegas House-I have Utility bills and Morgtage payments

Earning Money- I own a business in Thailand and will comtinue, it earns us 25,000 US ayear

I also have 150,000US Dollars in short term CD's that earn about 10,000 a year in Income

I have always owned my own Business and planned on Opening a business in The US. Yet I dont have a set Job in the US

US Income Tax yes I have them all I will also have 2005 done but my Reported Income falls about 3,000 US short of the Poverty Guidline Chart

Visa-I am unclear when my Wife enters on The CR-1 she then gets a temporary Green Card and can she then come and go???

I submitted my I-130 at homeland Security here in Thailand

Thanks again-Robert

Robert,

You may or may not have a domicile issue - a sponsor must have US domicile. The house in Las Vegas is a positive in this regard, but what else have you got to go with it? Voter registration at the same address? Driver's License at the same address?

How are you going to earn money in the USA to support yourself and your family? Your past earnings in Thailand won't pay tomorrow's expenses in Las Vegas.

You mention tax records in Thai - what about your US income tax returns? The consulate will want to see them.

You've provided some good information about yourself, but there are many missing details that could be significant. I recommend that you have a consultation with Bill White, a US immigration attorney in Bangkok, to review your situation. WFWLAW@AOL.COM, or 66 (0) 2231-6466. He's a great guy, it will be worth the small investment.

No, your wife will not be able to travel back and forth with a CR-1 visa, it's a one-entry visa. But, on entry to the USA, she will become a Permanent Resident, she will be sent a 'Green Card', and she will no longer need a visa to enter the USA as long as she maintains her PR status.

And, just out of curiosity, did you submit your I-130 petition to the CSC or to the Bangkok District Office?

Yodrak

Hi All

I just found this thread that relates to Thailand great Info thanks.

We go for our Interview on April 7th In Bangkok, can Anyone give me some ideas about what they will ask us?

We have been together for 5 years have 2 kids and we live and work in Chiang Mai. My wife and Kids have visited the US once last year when we got Married, Finally

I am a bit nervous As my Income tax for last 3 years shows an Income short of Poverty level by about 3000.00 Dollars. We own a house in Las Vegas worth about 200k and have some cash in the Bank.

How hard do they Scrutinize? the I-864?

Plus we own a extremly profitable Amercian Franchisee here in town But not sure how to show those Asetts? Show my Tax records in Thai?

Also will we be able to travel back and forth with a CR-1?

Thanks for any Help--

-Robert

Anya,

How do your Receipt Notice dates compare with the corresponding USCIS processing dates?

Yodrak

why my AOS and EAD is not moving T_T

[*Robert* 2]

Jass called me today from BKK. She used the medical forms we got off the Japan US Embassy web site for her medical at Bumrungrad....NO PROBLEMS......

Great news Mike!

I'm glad to hear those forms worke for her. So did they actually use the DS-2053 form that isn't listed on the BNK Packet 3 documents?

I already have an extra copy of the DS-3025 form, so that hopefully Chutima can get her own copy for later during the AOS process... if we EVER get there!!!

Two more days and it's off to Thailand!!! Will be delivering everything Chutima will need for the rest of the process, except the I-134 and supporting evidence, because it's too far out. Besides, once she gets an interview date, I will go back over to be with her, and take them at that time.

Robert

Edited February 17, 2006 by roi_aggie

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Jass called me today from BKK. She used the medical forms we got off the Japan US Embassy web site for her medical at Bumrungrad....NO PROBLEMS......

Great news Mike!

I'm glad to hear those forms worke for her. So did they actually use the DS-2053 form that isn't listed on the BNK Packet 3 documents?

I already have an extra copy of the DS-3025 form, so that hopefully Chutima can get her own copy for later during the AOS process... if we EVER get there!!!

Two more days and it's off to Thailand!!! Will be delivering everything Chutima will need for the rest of the process, except the I-134 and supporting evidence, because it's too far out. Besides, once she gets an interview date, I will go back over to be with her, and take them at that time.

Robert

Robert

To be honest with you I am not sure if they used the DS-2053. All I know is that they gave her the medical with the forms she had. I am envious of your trip to Thailand in two days...ENJOY!

Yodrak

My thoughts exactly! I doubt the officer will make photo copies. Jass tried... but they just didn't cooperate at the hospital. I figure they probably forgot that she requested the copies and had already sealed the envelope and didn't want to re-open it.

Mike

[malydon 0]

Just wanted to let everyone know what information you get for your money with the new Embassy web site.

Conditions:

Those who are engaged to a U.S. citizen and wish to marry in the U.S. and live there permanently must apply for a fiancé(e) visa.

MOST IMPORTANT: Begin this process well before the date of the wedding. Plan on a processing time of 5-8 months for your fiancé(e) visa from beginning to end.

Procedures:

1. The U.S. citizen must first file Form I-129F (Petition for Fiancé(e)) with one of the four regional service centers of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the US. (Information and forms are available at USCIS website: www.uscis.gov.)

2. Following approval, USCIS transfers approved petition to the Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) for preliminary processing. Upon completion of this processing, NVC forwards the petition to US Embassy Bangkok for visa processing. It usually takes approximately one month for the petition to arrive in Bangkok after its approval by DHS.

3. Upon receipt of the petition, US Embassy Bangkok mails the applicant an application instruction packet (Packet 3) with a request the completed Packet 3 checklist and form be returned to the Embassy as soon as the applicant has obtained all the necessary documents and is ready for his/her interview. (Note: mail only the checklist and DS-230 Part I form. Do not mail any documents. Documents are to be submitted in person on the day of the interview.)

4. When US Embassy Bangkok receives the complete response to Packet 3, a visa interview appointment will be scheduled and an appointment letter will be sent to the applicant.

5. The applicant attends the interview in Bangkok on the scheduled date. If s/he is found qualified, the visa will be ready for pick up the following working day.

6. Once the K-1 visa is issued, your fiancé(e) may travel to the US any time within the validity of the visa. (A K-1 visa is usually valid six months from the date of approval.) The K-1 visa recipient must marry the petitioner within 90 days of his/her arrival into the US with the K-1 visa. Following their marriage, the K-1 applicant must submit an application with DHS to have his/her status changed from nonimmigrant to immigrant. If your fiancé(e) decided not to marry you, s/he must depart the United States.

7. K-2: To qualify for K-2 issuance, an applicant must be the minor, unmarried child under 21 years of age of a qualified K-1 applicant. The U.S. citizen who files an I-129F petition for a fiancé9e) does not have to file a separate petition for a child of his or her fiancé(e). The children are to be listed on the I-129F petition of the fiancé(e).

ALTERNATIVE:

Instead of applying for a fiancé(e) visa, applicants might consider getting married in Thailand and have their U.S. citizen spouse file for an immigrant visa with USCIS in the U.S. after they are married. Please note, though, that the waiting period will be about the same, and the chances of being issued a nonimmigrant visa while the immigrant visa application is pending are extremely low. For information about petitions please contact: www.uscis.gov

If the couple is simply planning to get married in the United States and then return overseas to live and work, the fiancé(e) may enter on a visitor visa (or visa waiver if eligible); provided, the fiancé(e) is able to convince the USCIS officer at the U.S. border that he or she will return overseas after the wedding. In order to obtain information concerning Thailand requirements regarding recognition of a marriage abroad, please contact the Royal Thai Embassy, 1021 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Suite 101, Washington DC, 20007 or call 202-944-3600

Applicants Who Are Not Scheduled Through This Service That's US!

Immigrant Visa Applicants

All appointments for immigrant visas are scheduled by the embassy. If you have an application that is currently pending, you will be notified when your appointment is scheduled.

Diplomats and International Exchange Organization Representatives

Procedures for Bangkok:

The Embassy will maintain a Diplomatic and Official Visa window for diplomats, national level government officials, and International Organization employees traveling to the U.S. on official business who qualify for A1, A2, G1, G2, G3, and G4, or C3 (diplomatic) visas. The window will be open on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 13:30-15:00. Applicants should be directed to consult with their administrative offices that normally handle visa issues.

NOTE: Diplomats wishing to have their visas issued by Consulate General Chiang Mai should contact the Consulate General directly via diplomatic courier.

Don't waste your money. This is all you get!

Mike

[Yodrak 7]

All,

I've attached a new informational form that has been sent to me specific to the IVU that may be of interest. (Thank you, Bill.)

Wish it answered our question about signing, or not, DS-230-I.

Yodrak

Just wanted to let everyone know what information you get for your money with the new Embassy web site.

....

Don't waste your money. This is all you get!

Mike

BNK_Information_Resources_of_Immigrant___Fiance_Visa.pdf

Edited February 17, 2006 by Yodrak

[Yodrak 7]

Robert,

Sounds like you may be in pretty good shape. I should have asked before, will you be returning to that house in Las Veags? Or do you have it rented out and you'll be needing a different place to live? Remember that its use as an asset is its net worth - market value less your mortgage balance.

Your income numbers sound pretty good, depending on what your Household Size is ... (kind of wondering if $25,000 + $10,000 leaves you short) but the asset value of those CDs looks mighty good. Will the income from the ongoing business be coming over to the USA, or is some of all of it trapped in Thailand?

You don't have to answer the above questions here in the forum, they're just things for you to ponder. The answers wouldn't allow me to give you any more definitive information than I already have.

I'll just add that the one other guy who did DCF whose circumstances I know well had to return to the USA and get an place to live and a job before the consulate considered that he had re-established domicile and before they'd issue his wife a visa. Only took him a month, but it was an inconvenience. Sounds like you might be in better shape, however.

Yodrak

Hi Yodrak!

Thanks for the Reply Here are my answers

Las Vegas House-I have Utility bills and Morgtage payments

Earning Money- I own a business in Thailand and will comtinue, it earns us 25,000 US ayear

I also have 150,000US Dollars in short term CD's that earn about 10,000 a year in Income

I have always owned my own Business and planned on Opening a business in The US. Yet I dont have a set Job in the US

US Income Tax yes I have them all I will also have 2005 done but my Reported Income falls about 3,000 US short of the Poverty Guidline Chart

Visa-I am unclear when my Wife enters on The CR-1 she then gets a temporary Green Card and can she then come and go???

I submitted my I-130 at homeland Security here in Thailand

Thanks again-Robert

Robert,

You may or may not have a domicile issue - a sponsor must have US domicile. The house in Las Vegas is a positive in this regard, but what else have you got to go with it? Voter registration at the same address? Driver's License at the same address?

How are you going to earn money in the USA to support yourself and your family? Your past earnings in Thailand won't pay tomorrow's expenses in Las Vegas.

You mention tax records in Thai - what about your US income tax returns? The consulate will want to see them.

You've provided some good information about yourself, but there are many missing details that could be significant. I recommend that you have a consultation with Bill White, a US immigration attorney in Bangkok, to review your situation. WFWLAW@AOL.COM, or 66 (0) 2231-6466. He's a great guy, it will be worth the small investment.

No, your wife will not be able to travel back and forth with a CR-1 visa, it's a one-entry visa. But, on entry to the USA, she will become a Permanent Resident, she will be sent a 'Green Card', and she will no longer need a visa to enter the USA as long as she maintains her PR status.

And, just out of curiosity, did you submit your I-130 petition to the CSC or to the Bangkok District Office?

Yodrak

Hi All

I just found this thread that relates to Thailand great Info thanks.

We go for our Interview on April 7th In Bangkok, can Anyone give me some ideas about what they will ask us?

We have been together for 5 years have 2 kids and we live and work in Chiang Mai. My wife and Kids have visited the US once last year when we got Married, Finally

I am a bit nervous As my Income tax for last 3 years shows an Income short of Poverty level by about 3000.00 Dollars. We own a house in Las Vegas worth about 200k and have some cash in the Bank.

How hard do they Scrutinize? the I-864?

Plus we own a extremly profitable Amercian Franchisee here in town But not sure how to show those Asetts? Show my Tax records in Thai?

Also will we be able to travel back and forth with a CR-1?

Thanks for any Help--

-Robert

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Dao went for Biometrics this morning for her EAD / AOS. Unfortunately, due to a cut on her finger they were unable to be completed. We are writing a letter requesting a reschedule now. As in life.. sometimes things are easy... sometimes they are not.

[mikeize 0]

Dao went for Biometrics this morning for her EAD / AOS. Unfortunately, due to a cut on her finger they were unable to be completed. We are writing a letter requesting a reschedule now. As in life.. sometimes things are easy... sometimes they are not.

That's a pain! When my wife had her bios taken it took them like, 10 times to get her fingerprints to scan- and they had trouble with all 10 fingers! No way could terrorists EVER defeat such technologically foolproof security measures...

-mike

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Sawasdee krap, khun Visajourney members!

My fiance, Wi,, managed to find her missing forms on her own from a Thai web site! I will find out where and post next time. She went to the same hospitol, recieved 4 shots, ouch! They gave back her forms in a sealed envelope! She passed!

Our interview is on Friday March 17th. I will be flying a week before and will stay for 3 weeks organizing her move here to South Florida Where we will have our official wedding!

We would like to go to the Carribean island of St. Marteen for our honeymoon. Do we need special permission to go outside of the States?

We would also like to go back to Thailand once or twice a year to visit and go shopping.

Can someone provide a link to the process for her to go? Or can we just go at will?

Thanks for all your help, this site has been a huge help!

Brent

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meandwi

Is St. Maarten a US territory? If not you can pretty much exclude that possibility for a honeymoon. When your fiancee arrives in the US you must get married AND file for AOS within 90 days. You may simultaneously file for "Advance Parole" (separate form and fee). Do Not count on receiving this AP travel document for at least 3 months. This document, once received by your fiancee will allow her to (leave and) re-enter the US one or more times during a specified period of time (usually a year, I think). This is primarily designed to allow new immigrants the ability to say, visit sick/dying/dead relatives while waiting for AOS approval/Green card.

Remember, the K-1 visa is ONLY good for ONE entry into the US. If she was to leave and try to re-enter before receiving the GC or AP, she will be denied (maybe in BKK, certainly at the POE), and you will most likely have to refile a K-1, or a K-3 (if you've already gotten married).

If you can't wait that long for your honeymoon, or just want to be able to make more solid plans... consider going somewhere in the US or it's possessions. As long as you do not ever "check-out" of the US, you will be fine.

-mike

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haven't been on this thread in awhile. what happened to the original sawasdee thread?