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[raptorea1 0]

Also, are you sure you can attend the interview?

I never said the petitioner could attend the interview. What you said is accurate, the American petitioner is allowed inside the embassy, but shall not sit during the interview.

I never claimed you said the petitioner could attend the interview, although I can see why you thought that as I asked that question in response to your response to raptorea, however I was asking raptorea that question again because I had asked him previously when he first asked if it'd be better to attend the interview. I don't think he saw that question to him, and then he posted it again saying his lawyer told him it'd be better to attend, so I asked him again.

Question about packet 4:

After fiancee receives appointment letter, is that when the I-134 (affidavit of support) should be returned to consulate?

The I-134 should be BROUGHT to the consulate WITH the beneficiary at the time of the interview.

Question about packet 4:

After fiancee receives appointment letter, is that when the I-134 (affidavit of support) should be returned to consulate?

I-134 should have been mailed to the consulate with Packet 3. but if she didn't mail it then she can bring it along on her interview date. After she gets her Packet 4,DO NOT return anything to the consulate,all she has to do is to wait for her interview date to come. hope this help

This is incorrect. The I-134 should NOT have been mailed with the Packet 3. The I-134 should be brought to the consulate on the interview date.

Unless something has changed in the past few months, then this is the way it is done.

Ok I understand about interview however I will be there anyway as support. Now next to the next question Has anyone heard of the need to have 60 plus photos of the two of you for the interview process?? Thank you....

No, this isn't true either. You do NOT need 60+ photos. We had around that number but that's because we would always take lots of pictures. You'd be fine with, say, 12.

So if you don't have 60, don't worry. How many do you have?

Around 35 or so with many family members and also the two of us. Thank you.

[Devkpaik 1]

Also, are you sure you can attend the interview?

I never said the petitioner could attend the interview. What you said is accurate, the American petitioner is allowed inside the embassy, but shall not sit during the interview.

I never claimed you said the petitioner could attend the interview, although I can see why you thought that as I asked that question in response to your response to raptorea, however I was asking raptorea that question again because I had asked him previously when he first asked if it'd be better to attend the interview. I don't think he saw that question to him, and then he posted it again saying his lawyer told him it'd be better to attend, so I asked him again.

Question about packet 4:

After fiancee receives appointment letter, is that when the I-134 (affidavit of support) should be returned to consulate?

The I-134 should be BROUGHT to the consulate WITH the beneficiary at the time of the interview.

Question about packet 4:

After fiancee receives appointment letter, is that when the I-134 (affidavit of support) should be returned to consulate?

I-134 should have been mailed to the consulate with Packet 3. but if she didn't mail it then she can bring it along on her interview date. After she gets her Packet 4,DO NOT return anything to the consulate,all she has to do is to wait for her interview date to come. hope this help

This is incorrect. The I-134 should NOT have been mailed with the Packet 3. The I-134 should be brought to the consulate on the interview date.

Unless something has changed in the past few months, then this is the way it is done.

Ok I understand about interview however I will be there anyway as support. Now next to the next question Has anyone heard of the need to have 60 plus photos of the two of you for the interview process?? Thank you....

No, this isn't true either. You do NOT need 60+ photos. We had around that number but that's because we would always take lots of pictures. You'd be fine with, say, 12.

So if you don't have 60, don't worry. How many do you have?

Around 35 or so with many family members and also the two of us. Thank you.

Oh, then don't worry you have nothing to worry about. 35 is more than substantial.

Although 60 wouldn't hurt one bit, 35 is more than enough.

Good luck.

[toma1 10]

This whole photo thing has me wondering.

My fiancee and I had a Thai traditional Buddhist ceremony in Thailand this summer. We did NOT register (which is common in Thailand) and are NOT LEGALLY MARRIED in Thailand, the USA, or anywhere else. For this reason we had to apply for a K1 visa and not a K3 visa.

My question is: Would taking photos from our ceremony help or hurt? On one hand, I could see them helping, because that REALLY helps to establish our relationship. But on the other hand, if the interviewer in BKK does not understand this custom, he or she might believe that we are married and give us problems with the K1 visa. In a perfect world, the interviewer would be familiar with the local customs, however I really have no idea how this situation will be viewed by the embassy.

Has anyone had any experience with this?

Edited November 19, 2008 by toma1

[raptorea1 0]

Also, are you sure you can attend the interview?

I never said the petitioner could attend the interview. What you said is accurate, the American petitioner is allowed inside the embassy, but shall not sit during the interview.

I never claimed you said the petitioner could attend the interview, although I can see why you thought that as I asked that question in response to your response to raptorea, however I was asking raptorea that question again because I had asked him previously when he first asked if it'd be better to attend the interview. I don't think he saw that question to him, and then he posted it again saying his lawyer told him it'd be better to attend, so I asked him again.

Question about packet 4:

After fiancee receives appointment letter, is that when the I-134 (affidavit of support) should be returned to consulate?

The I-134 should be BROUGHT to the consulate WITH the beneficiary at the time of the interview.

Question about packet 4:

After fiancee receives appointment letter, is that when the I-134 (affidavit of support) should be returned to consulate?

I-134 should have been mailed to the consulate with Packet 3. but if she didn't mail it then she can bring it along on her interview date. After she gets her Packet 4,DO NOT return anything to the consulate,all she has to do is to wait for her interview date to come. hope this help

This is incorrect. The I-134 should NOT have been mailed with the Packet 3. The I-134 should be brought to the consulate on the interview date.

Unless something has changed in the past few months, then this is the way it is done.

Ok I understand about interview however I will be there anyway as support. Now next to the next question Has anyone heard of the need to have 60 plus photos of the two of you for the interview process?? Thank you....

No, this isn't true either. You do NOT need 60+ photos. We had around that number but that's because we would always take lots of pictures. You'd be fine with, say, 12.

So if you don't have 60, don't worry. How many do you have?

Around 35 or so with many family members and also the two of us. Thank you.

Oh, then don't worry you have nothing to worry about. 35 is more than substantial.

Although 60 wouldn't hurt one bit, 35 is more than enough.

Good luck.

Thank you for the replys. I guess what still amaze me is the proof that you have to go through to say you or show that you really love each other. I suppose that it is no

wonder with no disrespect that people living close to our borders choose to side track this step so to speak.

Maybe I am looking to much into it, But it seems very hard to get through this whole process. Maybe it is just missing your loved one.?

I think a movie could be made out of the process of trying to bring someone you have fallen in loved with to your country. Who knows there might be one already.!

I am already looking in hindsight and thinking about what a great feeling it must be once the airplane touches ground and the both of you are in the Usa or whatever

country you are from.

good luck.

[daboyz 36]

This whole photo thing has me wondering.

My fiancee and I had a Thai traditional Buddhist ceremony in Thailand this summer. We did NOT register (which is common in Thailand) and are NOT LEGALLY MARRIED in Thailand, the USA, or anywhere else. For this reason we had to apply for a K1 visa and not a K3 visa.

My question is: Would taking photos from our ceremony help or hurt? On one hand, I could see them helping, because that REALLY helps to establish our relationship. But on the other hand, if the interviewer in BKK does not understand this custom, he or she might believe that we are married and give us problems with the K1 visa. In a perfect world, the interviewer would be familiar with the local customs, however I really have no idea how this situation will be viewed by the embassy.

Has anyone had any experience with this?

I'm not sure about the embassy in BKK, but I have read some posts on here about India. People showed up with wedding photos (they didn't register the marriage, and had problems. They said something like "you're already married, you can't file K-1) If it was me, I wouldn't show them any wedding photos just to avoid confusion. If you have other photos, just use those.

[Thai family 0]

This whole photo thing has me wondering.

My fiancee and I had a Thai traditional Buddhist ceremony in Thailand this summer. We did NOT register (which is common in Thailand) and are NOT LEGALLY MARRIED in Thailand, the USA, or anywhere else. For this reason we had to apply for a K1 visa and not a K3 visa.

My question is: Would taking photos from our ceremony help or hurt? On one hand, I could see them helping, because that REALLY helps to establish our relationship. But on the other hand, if the interviewer in BKK does not understand this custom, he or she might believe that we are married and give us problems with the K1 visa. In a perfect world, the interviewer would be familiar with the local customs, however I really have no idea how this situation will be viewed by the embassy.

Has anyone had any experience with this?

In Thailand it is well known that the only way to be legally married is by registering with the Amphur, and it is my firm belief that the consular officers know this very well. There is no ambiguity, as in some other countries. My kids had an Amphur only marriage. Pictures of the two of them in front of landmarks, taken at different times (look at the clothes and locations) and with family were what they submitted.

Thai Mom

[dvddvd 0]

This whole photo thing has me wondering.

My fiancee and I had a Thai traditional Buddhist ceremony in Thailand this summer. We did NOT register (which is common in Thailand) and are NOT LEGALLY MARRIED in Thailand, the USA, or anywhere else. For this reason we had to apply for a K1 visa and not a K3 visa.

My question is: Would taking photos from our ceremony help or hurt? On one hand, I could see them helping, because that REALLY helps to establish our relationship. But on the other hand, if the interviewer in BKK does not understand this custom, he or she might believe that we are married and give us problems with the K1 visa. In a perfect world, the interviewer would be familiar with the local customs, however I really have no idea how this situation will be viewed by the embassy.

Has anyone had any experience with this?

hey, don't include the photos of your ceremony. the positives of those photos don't come close to outweighing the risks (the risk of planting the thought in your interviewer's mind that you might already be married, the risk of miscommunication while she's possibly having to explain them, etc.)

do not take them to the interview and open that door!

dvd

[Devkpaik 1]

This whole photo thing has me wondering.

My fiancee and I had a Thai traditional Buddhist ceremony in Thailand this summer. We did NOT register (which is common in Thailand) and are NOT LEGALLY MARRIED in Thailand, the USA, or anywhere else. For this reason we had to apply for a K1 visa and not a K3 visa.

My question is: Would taking photos from our ceremony help or hurt? On one hand, I could see them helping, because that REALLY helps to establish our relationship. But on the other hand, if the interviewer in BKK does not understand this custom, he or she might believe that we are married and give us problems with the K1 visa. In a perfect world, the interviewer would be familiar with the local customs, however I really have no idea how this situation will be viewed by the embassy.

Has anyone had any experience with this?

hey, don't include the photos of your ceremony. the positives of those photos don't come close to outweighing the risks (the risk of planting the thought in your interviewer's mind that you might already be married, the risk of miscommunication while she's possibly having to explain them, etc.)

do not take them to the interview and open that door!

dvd

I agree. I personally wouldn't bring them. This same type of situation has been brought up millions of time on here, and everyone always gives the same answer, which is to not bring them.

The CO may interpret it as marriage photos, and there really is just no point in taking that risk.

The decision is, of course, entirely up to you, however I personally wouldn't. It's just not worth the risk.

Good luck to you.

Edited November 20, 2008 by Devkpaik

[symbiosis 0]

The embassy info here says the DS-230 Part I should be returned to the consulate UNSIGNED (as part of packet 3), but the packet 3 information doesn't mention this. Can someone please clarify?!

[afisher 0]

This whole photo thing has me wondering.

My fiancee and I had a Thai traditional Buddhist ceremony in Thailand this summer. We did NOT register (which is common in Thailand) and are NOT LEGALLY MARRIED in Thailand, the USA, or anywhere else. For this reason we had to apply for a K1 visa and not a K3 visa.

My question is: Would taking photos from our ceremony help or hurt? On one hand, I could see them helping, because that REALLY helps to establish our relationship. But on the other hand, if the interviewer in BKK does not understand this custom, he or she might believe that we are married and give us problems with the K1 visa. In a perfect world, the interviewer would be familiar with the local customs, however I really have no idea how this situation will be viewed by the embassy.

Has anyone had any experience with this?

Yeah, I have to agree that it would be a bad idea to show pictures of the ceremony. Don't make them question anything.

[afisher 0]

The embassy info here says the DS-230 Part I should be returned to the consulate UNSIGNED (as part of packet 3), but the packet 3 information doesn't mention this. Can someone please clarify?!

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3194.html

Sign part I, part II must be signed at the interview.

[symbiosis 0]

The embassy info here says the DS-230 Part I should be returned to the consulate UNSIGNED (as part of packet 3), but the packet 3 information doesn't mention this. Can someone please clarify?!

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3194.html

Sign part I, part II must be signed at the interview.

Thank you!

[rin and john 71]

Just wanted to let everyone here know that Rin and the children had their nterview today in Memphis. Took about 15 minutes for the interview. The officer swore Rin and I in, asked to see originals of passports, EAD, driver's licenses, birth certificates, and marriage certificates (compared each to the copy in his folders). Asked how we met; asked each child their birthdate and birthplace; then for any information on house contracts, life insurance, medical insurance, etc. That was about it.

Told us we were approved then printed a sheet of paper indicating approval and that the GC (10 year as we have been married just over two years) would be mailed to our home.

No more USCIS! (well at least until naturalization)

John

[hilton 0]

Kang Lang,

How's the AOS process coming alone?

Any updates for us?

Hope all is well.

well my fiance got her visa today after she received a call from the embassy back on the 8th of november she was told her visa was ready but they needed her passport, she went to the embassy on the 10th of november and they took her passports and only said we'll call you...... so we started the wait ...again... finially on the 18th we had not heard anything from the embassy I decided to send them an email ( to the special address) and they wrote back that her visa had been issued on the 13th and it was ready for pick up. After one more e-mail to confirm it was in fact ready for pick up ( because they told her that they would call her when it was ready and she had not received a call, and I've read here on several ocasions were members have received emails saying their visa was ready for pick up, gone to pick it up and then turned away being told to wait for the call and then come back) she arrived today at the embassy went to the window told them her name and they gave her the visa's and envalope and she was on her way all in about 15 min. she will be on a plane on sunday!!!!!

[Thai family 0]

Just wanted to let everyone here know that Rin and the children had their nterview today in Memphis. Took about 15 minutes for the interview. The officer swore Rin and I in, asked to see originals of passports, EAD, driver's licenses, birth certificates, and marriage certificates (compared each to the copy in his folders). Asked how we met; asked each child their birthdate and birthplace; then for any information on house contracts, life insurance, medical insurance, etc. That was about it.

Told us we were approved then printed a sheet of paper indicating approval and that the GC (10 year as we have been married just over two years) would be mailed to our home.

No more USCIS! (well at least until naturalization)

John

Congratulations John, Rin and children on nearly three years of freedom to come! Unless, of course, you move and have to change all of your addresses.

Thai Mom