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[CJ&Jum 0]

Thanks for the suggestion on shipping things, that was another question I was going to ask in the future. I want to make sure Jum can take all of the things that she wants. I would need a whole cargo ship to ship the things I would want to bring if I was moving to Thailand. Good thing too, my mom lives in Wilmington, NC, so the destination would be very convenient. Yep, one more Thai lady coming to NC, we should get together sometime. I'm looking forward to the exciting times to come!

[anya-D 8]

Yodrak

Thank you so much. the time line for AOS for me is doing fine.. but for EAD... it already past the date and i havent heard for the bio schedual!!.. it's been touched though.. but nothing really happen T_T

[malydon 0]

Thanks for the suggestion on shipping things, that was another question I was going to ask in the future. I want to make sure Jum can take all of the things that she wants. I would need a whole cargo ship to ship the things I would want to bring if I was moving to Thailand. Good thing too, my mom lives in Wilmington, NC, so the destination would be very convenient. Yep, one more Thai lady coming to NC, we should get together sometime. I'm looking forward to the exciting times to come!

CJ

I sent you an email.

Mike

[malydon 0]

I downloaded the medical forms from the Japan Embassy site, and noticed they are expired about 2 years.

Not sure if that will be a problem at some point. Also, the second page for most of these forms is only the paperwork reduction act and privacy act legal stuff. Not sure how important that is for the hospital performing the exam.

The Bangkok Embassy website has the most recent medical forms, minus the second page legal disclaimers.

Mike,

Thanks for pointing that out. I completely missed the dates. I'm normally quite ####### about those things... guess I was in too much of a hurry trying to find complete forms, and the fact that those pdf files looked so much better.

Sometimes the State Department accepts older forms, and sometimes they don't. I have had it happen to me when they changed to the new DS-156 forms! I had everything neatly filled out, ready to go for three different tourist visas. When I went to the window (Chiang Mai), the guy said they were complete, and looked so good... BUT... they were obsolete!!! I know he felt bad about not accepting them since they were so neat. I had to fill out all three applications again, by hand!!! I had writers cramp when I was done, and lost my place in line. Ended up being there the whole morning because of that!

Moral of the story... use the latest revision of the forms! I hope this doesn't cause anyone problems who used the forms from the Japan Embassy.

Robert

I can tell you there wasn't any problem with the forms at Bumrungrad. Previously it was reported that they were refusing the medical when you presented them with the Bangkok version. I am hoping that they will be ok at the interview...I think if they could not be used.... then the Japan Embassy would not have them posted on there web site.

Mike

[skyman2112 0]

Thanks for the suggestion on shipping things, that was another question I was going to ask in the future. I want to make sure Jum can take all of the things that she wants. I would need a whole cargo ship to ship the things I would want to bring if I was moving to Thailand. Good thing too, my mom lives in Wilmington, NC, so the destination would be very convenient. Yep, one more Thai lady coming to NC, we should get together sometime. I'm looking forward to the exciting times to come!

So you finally did it CJ. Congratualtions. Been so busy showing Jenny the USA I havn't been online much. Glad your getting all your stuff over here no problem. We just brought clothes in some suitcases so no problem. Jenny is fitting in very well with all my friends and everybody loves her cooking. Can't wait for the springtime when everything turns green. She thinks everything is dead now cause it's all brown. Well have a good one, Kirk and Jenny

[malydon 0]

Thanks for the suggestion on shipping things, that was another question I was going to ask in the future. I want to make sure Jum can take all of the things that she wants. I would need a whole cargo ship to ship the things I would want to bring if I was moving to Thailand. Good thing too, my mom lives in Wilmington, NC, so the destination would be very convenient. Yep, one more Thai lady coming to NC, we should get together sometime. I'm looking forward to the exciting times to come!

So you finally did it CJ. Congratualtions. Been so busy showing Jenny the USA I havn't been online much. Glad your getting all your stuff over here no problem. We just brought clothes in some suitcases so no problem. Jenny is fitting in very well with all my friends and everybody loves her cooking. Can't wait for the springtime when everything turns green. She thinks everything is dead now cause it's all brown. Well have a good one, Kirk and Jenny

Skyman

I noticed in your time line that you interview date was changed. Did you request it or did it just happen? How common is this? I am concerned because we expect to get an interview date this week and I was intending to buy our airfare when I got it. But if they can just change the date that will cause me trouble!

Thanks

Mike

[Pom Kid Thung Khun Krap 0]

CJ and Jum first thing great news and congrats on everything. You guys make a great couple. I love the picture. Second once again thanks for the "EXPRESS CUSTOM FIRST CLASS HAND TO HAND A #1 MAIL SERVICE" It was a life saver.

I am sure Su and Jum will want to talk and I owe you a drink. Good luck with everything time will fly now. If you need any advice on how to clean and make your home ready for Jum I have some good ideas and hints.

Good luck and Thanks

[dbirner 0]

Mike they changed Tons interview date also, but they call and ask if you want it earlier, you don't have to accept if you don't want to.

Dan

[mr4422 0]

I was going to mail the AOS/EAD paperwork today and when i went to the bank to get notorized and money for the money orders i realized it was a bank holiday today! ugh! so maybe tomorrow I can get the paperwork sent off!

We had a good (but short) trip to Maryland to see my sister and my parents. Paiwan met my 4 nieces (1 to 7yrs) and was really excited about that. She had fun seeing other parts of the country, snow and ice in the higher elevations in Maryland, and we took photos at every rest stop /welcome center that showed what state she was in. So now she has been to WV, PA, and MD!

[anya-D 8]

called the charlotts office today - they said we cant call them - have to call some national.... thing (Bram said.. i didnt get it coz still sleepy ;p ) anyway.. the time line for that office is still processing the November case T_T

so tired of waiting.. been 30 days since recived NOA but that has nothing to do with it........................... I 'm sooo sad

[Yodrak 7]

Cmguy,

The CR-1 immigrant visa is a 1-entry visa. But a person doesn't need a US visa to travel out of the USA. They may need a visa for where ever it is they're going, but a citizen of Thailand won't need a Thai visa to go there.

Of more importance to you and your wife, a LPR doesn't need a visa to enter the USA.

Yodrak

Thanks Yodrak, One more question:

Can My wife travel out of the US on a CR-1 ?

As we have business in Thailand

if she cant I will have to go back to my Comuting every few months

Thanks Again-

Cheers-Rv

[malydon 0]

I finally got through to the visa center. They tell me that my case was sent to BKK on 2/9/2006 but it has not been received at BNK. I have a feeling that sending in our packet 3 info yesterday may have been a mistake.

Mike

[anya-D 8]

i'm going to have my health insurance YEY!!

[song 0]

My husband just had his medical done today in Chiang Mai, not McCormick but the other hospital. Sorry, I can't remember the name. They gave him all the forms back in an envelope that was NOT sealed. Is that ok? Does it have to be sealed when he takes it to the embassy? Please advise. Thanks.

Song

[samsbs 0]

Mariya received her GC approval tonight via email from USCIS. No interview. We sent it off Nov. 29 and they received it on Dec 2nd, 2005, so it only took two months and 20 days. they are getting much faster.

No more USCIC for two years

The following is the latest information on your case status

Receipt Number: MSCxxxxxxx01

Application Type: I485 , Application to Register Permanent Residence or

to Adjust Status

Current Status:

On February 22, 2006, after approving your application, we ordered you

a new card. Your card will be mailed to you as soon as it is ready.

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

status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision or

advice from USCIS within the projected processing time frame*, please

contact the National Customer Service Center.