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[eric_f 0]

I am Thai. I can help you to translate this address

100 หมู่1 บ้านบัว = 100 Moo 1, Ban Bua

ตำบลบ้านบัว = Ban Bua Subdistrict

อำเภอเกษตรสมบรูณ์ = Keset Sombun District

จังหวัดชัยภูมิ = Chaiyaphum Province

36120 Thailand

"100 หมู่1 บ้านบัว ตำบลบ้านบัว อำเภอเกษตรสมบรูณ์ จังหวัดชัยภูมิ 36120"

= 100 Moo 1, Ban Bua, Ban Bua Subdistrict, Keset Sombun District , Chaiyaphum Province 36120 Thailand

Thanks a million!

~Eric

[Tom and Teaw 1]

I checked on Am Airlines in October when we plan to bring her over if all goes well and it's about $1400 one way. Same price as now actually. But we are going to go to the Japan Airlines office in BKK when I am there after 8-16 and see what kind of price we can get. There is also the idea of buying a round trip ticket and getting a refund on the return part. But you have to make sure it is refundable first.

[daboyz 36]

I checked on Am Airlines in October when we plan to bring her over if all goes well and it's about $1400 one way. Same price as now actually. But we are going to go to the Japan Airlines office in BKK when I am there after 8-16 and see what kind of price we can get. There is also the idea of buying a round trip ticket and getting a refund on the return part. But you have to make sure it is refundable first.

American Airlines had an office when I was there. Not sure if it is still open. It was on Ploenchit.

[*Robert* 2]

Great outfit but yellow is not my color!!!!

Read the interview review, Roi Aggie. Good review. I'll send it to her to read. She has had experience with the embassy before and was not very

happy with them so I am hoping she will keep her cool and just answer the questions and get the visa and we can get out of there.

A Thai woman not keeping her cool?!

I'm shocked!!!

Try looking at chivasgeo's interview review as well. He has a very detailed write-up.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=2634

2 quick questions...

1) How did you guys get the SS card? I filled out that I wanted them to assign a SS# to her on the visa forms, but do we have to go to the SS office to get the card or do they just send it to her in the mail eventually?

2) Can she get a state ID while we are waiting to get married or does she need her green card first?

Thanks all!

Steve & Bualai

hey there steve & bualai,

it turns out that regardless of checking that box for an ssn you are very unlikely to have one assigned. just wait about 10-14 days after arrival and go to your local ssa office. my husband's ssn arrived 7 days after we applied. once you have the ssn you can get a state id in some states. we were able to in california it also arrived 7 days after we applied.

good luck!

lin

Lin is correct. That box on the DS-230 is for IR1/CR1 visas. You must wait the 10 to 14 days so that there is time for your fiancee's information to be entered into the data base. You will need to do this before you're married and get it in her maiden name. After you're married, and as long as your I-94 still has 15 days left on it, you can go get a new card with her married name on it. Both of these cards will have a stamp on them saying she is not authorized to work.

As for state IDs, each state is different, so you will need to look up the requirements on your state's website. Most do require a SSN, along with birth certificate or passport. Some states won't let you get a state ID or DL until you get your conditional GC.

[Tom and Teaw 1]

I checked on Am Airlines in October when we plan to bring her over if all goes well and it's about $1400 one way. Same price as now actually. But we are going to go to the Japan Airlines office in BKK when I am there after 8-16 and see what kind of price we can get. There is also the idea of buying a round trip ticket and getting a refund on the return part. But you have to make sure it is refundable first.

American Airlines had an office when I was there. Not sure if it is still open. It was on Ploenchit.

Thanks. Went to the AA website and actually found the office in Bangkok in the Ploenshit Tower. Has the address and phone number so I'll go there after the interview and see what they can do for us.

Edited August 8, 2008 by Tom and Wariya

[daboyz 36]

I checked on Am Airlines in October when we plan to bring her over if all goes well and it's about $1400 one way. Same price as now actually. But we are going to go to the Japan Airlines office in BKK when I am there after 8-16 and see what kind of price we can get. There is also the idea of buying a round trip ticket and getting a refund on the return part. But you have to make sure it is refundable first.

American Airlines had an office when I was there. Not sure if it is still open. It was on Ploenchit.

Thanks. Went to the AA website and actually found the office in Bangkok in the Ploenshit Tower. Has the address and phone number so I'll go there after the interview and see what they can do for us.

Bangkok

Trans Am Aviation Corporation (GSA)

11th Floor Ploenchit Tower

898 Ploenchit Road

Lumpini, Pathumwan

Bangkok 10330

Phone: (+66-2) 2630-225/226/227 Monday - Friday:

9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Closed Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

NO airport ticketing facilities available

I checked on Am Airlines in October when we plan to bring her over if all goes well and it's about $1400 one way. Same price as now actually. But we are going to go to the Japan Airlines office in BKK when I am there after 8-16 and see what kind of price we can get. There is also the idea of buying a round trip ticket and getting a refund on the return part. But you have to make sure it is refundable first.

American Airlines had an office when I was there. Not sure if it is still open. It was on Ploenchit.

Thanks. Went to the AA website and actually found the office in Bangkok in the Ploenshit Tower. Has the address and phone number so I'll go there after the interview and see what they can do for us.

Bangkok

Trans Am Aviation Corporation (GSA)

11th Floor Ploenchit Tower

898 Ploenchit Road

Lumpini, Pathumwan

Bangkok 10330

Phone: (+66-2) 2630-225/226/227 Monday - Friday:

9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Closed Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

NO airport ticketing facilities available

Laugh... hit send at the same time I guess.

[Tom and Teaw 1]

Guess we did post about the same time. I printed it out so we can find it. That's good to know for the future if I ever have a ticket problem.

[daboyz 36]

Guess we did post about the same time. I printed it out so we can find it. That's good to know for the future if I ever have a ticket problem.

I remember taking the BTS there. It is between the Ploenchit station and Siam station. Seemed the walk was about the same from either station.

[Tom and Teaw 1]

My girl knows BKK very well and she will know where to go. I would be interested to see if the price is cheaper than what I can get online for one way when she comes over.

[daboyz 36]

Ok this has me freaking out now.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=143834

Is it possible this is a K-1 vs. K-3 thing? I am over the limit for every year since 1990 EXCEPT last year. This year I am making at least 4 times the requirement. I noticed that Thai Family didn't have an issue. I can get a co-sponsor for last year. I wonder if they will accept my current years income, even though I haven't received a W-2 yet?

Any advice here?

[anya-D 8]

Great outfit but yellow is not my color!!!!

Read the interview review, Roi Aggie. Good review. I'll send it to her to read. She has had experience with the embassy before and was not very

happy with them so I am hoping she will keep her cool and just answer the questions and get the visa and we can get out of there.

A Thai woman not keeping her cool?!

I'm shocked!!!

Try looking at chivasgeo's interview review as well. He has a very detailed write-up.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=2634

2 quick questions...

1) How did you guys get the SS card? I filled out that I wanted them to assign a SS# to her on the visa forms, but do we have to go to the SS office to get the card or do they just send it to her in the mail eventually?

2) Can she get a state ID while we are waiting to get married or does she need her green card first?

Thanks all!

Steve & Bualai

hey there steve & bualai,

it turns out that regardless of checking that box for an ssn you are very unlikely to have one assigned. just wait about 10-14 days after arrival and go to your local ssa office. my husband's ssn arrived 7 days after we applied. once you have the ssn you can get a state id in some states. we were able to in california it also arrived 7 days after we applied.

good luck!

lin

Lin is correct. That box on the DS-230 is for IR1/CR1 visas. You must wait the 10 to 14 days so that there is time for your fiancee's information to be entered into the data base. You will need to do this before you're married and get it in her maiden name. After you're married, and as long as your I-94 still has 15 days left on it, you can go get a new card with her married name on it. Both of these cards will have a stamp on them saying she is not authorized to work.

As for state IDs, each state is different, so you will need to look up the requirements on your state's website. Most do require a SSN, along with birth certificate or passport. Some states won't let you get a state ID or DL until you get your conditional GC.

Robert! you are back!!!

[*Robert* 2]

Robert! you are back!!!

Hey Anya!!! How ya doin'?

I see we are both back in wait mode for removing conditions!

Good to see you again as well!

[Welshcookie 17]

Robert! you are back!!!

Hey Anya!!! How ya doin'?

I see we are both back in wait mode for removing conditions!

Good to see you again as well!

That's all i want to say

[*Robert* 2]

Ok this has me freaking out now.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=143834

Is it possible this is a K-1 vs. K-3 thing? I am over the limit for every year since 1990 EXCEPT last year. This year I am making at least 4 times the requirement. I noticed that Thai Family didn't have an issue. I can get a co-sponsor for last year. I wonder if they will accept my current years income, even though I haven't received a W-2 yet?

Any advice here?

I am not completely understanding what you wrote. What do you mean by "over the limit"? Were you making over than the 125% poverty level? If you are making 4 times the requirement this year, then a letter from your employer, along with a few pay stubs should be more than sufficient to show you have the finacial means to take care of your fiancee. You can't get a co-sponser, and certainly not for a previous year.

Robert! you are back!!!

Hey Anya!!! How ya doin'?

I see we are both back in wait mode for removing conditions!

Good to see you again as well!

That's all i want to say

Welshie, you silly girl!

How the heck are you!

[daboyz 36]

Ok this has me freaking out now.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=143834

Is it possible this is a K-1 vs. K-3 thing? I am over the limit for every year since 1990 EXCEPT last year. This year I am making at least 4 times the requirement. I noticed that Thai Family didn't have an issue. I can get a co-sponsor for last year. I wonder if they will accept my current years income, even though I haven't received a W-2 yet?

Any advice here?

I am not completely understanding what you wrote. What do you mean by "over the limit"? Were you making over than the 125% poverty level? If you are making 4 times the requirement this year, then a letter from your employer, along with a few pay stubs should be more than sufficient to show you have the finacial means to take care of your fiancee. You can't get a co-sponser, and certainly not for a previous year.

Robert! you are back!!!

Hey Anya!!! How ya doin'?

I see we are both back in wait mode for removing conditions!

Good to see you again as well!

That's all i want to say

Welshie, you silly girl!

How the heck are you!

Yeah, I am hoping that they will take the pay stubs and a letter from my employer. I have seen other posts on here saying that they will only take tax records, bank account etc. etc.