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[Yodrak 7]

Mike,

Yes, that's what I'm saying. I think they put expiration dates on the forms so that they'll be reviewed periodically, but if nothing changes they just continue using the supply of old ones until they're gone. Look at the USCIS and the list of it's forms - for most of them several versions back continue to be acceptable.

I checked out Rodjanaa's medical forms. All of them - DS-2053, DS-3024, DS-3025, and DS-3026 all had a printing date of 01-2001 (January 2001) and an expiration date of 01/31/2004. The medical was done on 2/26/2004, the interview was 4/05/2004. The 'expired' forms were not an issue, although they were'nt all that old.

Just out of curiosity, are your 'new' forms really any different from the old ones? Any changes to any of the items?

Again you write that the forms on the consulate in Japan's web pages are "unacceptable" - has someone told you that they are?

Yodrak

Yodrak

I am delighted that we finally have the forms that are not expired. So it is a moot point and i do not have to worry about it any longer.

But are you saying that you think that the Embassy would have accepted the forms that had expired in 2004. I must admit i do find it hard to believe that the US Embassy in Japan would have forms on there web site that are out of date (but they did) and unacceptable. But then again...why do they put expiration dates on these forms if they will always be accepted? I guess it's just how things are done. (We never did get a visa application package...i wonder why?)

Mike

[chivasgeo 0]

Hi there,

For clarification on the picture for the beneficiary. Are the 2, 2x2" pictures of beneficiary the standard passport picture? please advise. Thanks

Sarakong,

You are correct, they are 2x2 inch standard Passport Photos.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/info/info_1287.html

regards,

George

[*Robert* 2]

Hey Everybody!!!

I'm tok jai mot mak mak!!! I just received an e-mail from BNK Visa telling me that Chutima has an interview date of May 16th at 0730!!! ( Kop koon mak krap Ken for your "how to" e-mail advice!)

I can't tell you all how much a relief this is for both Chutima and myself!!!

Congratulations also to you Rich for your fantastic news, and to Dennis and Thai2luv who are right behind me!!!

Then there is Mike, who is just in front of me! Take good notes Mike!!!

Of all the news so far, this is by far the best!!! Of course, getting that visa will be even better, but as far as I'm concerned, it's all down hill from here!!!

Thanks to everyone who has answered my questions and given advice. I think this is by far the best thread on VJ, and the best group of people!

You guys and gals are the bestest!!!

Robert

[statman78 0]

Life is full of little surprises!

I am mailing off the AOS paperwork tomorrow and we found out today that before the end of the year I will get TWO extra tax dedections. One for my new wife and another in November! We were taking precautions but I guess when it's time it's time! 2006 is shaping up to be a GREAT YEAR! Now I can pull out that I-765 (EAD)

My Best,

Rich

CONGRATULATIONS!

Hey Everybody!!!

I'm tok jai mot mak mak!!! I just received an e-mail from BNK Visa telling me that Chutima has an interview date of May 16th at 0730!!! ( Kop koon mak krap Ken for your "how to" e-mail advice!)

I can't tell you all how much a relief this is for both Chutima and myself!!!

Congratulations also to you Rich for your fantastic news, and to Dennis and Thai2luv who are right behind me!!!

Then there is Mike, who is just in front of me! Take good notes Mike!!!

Of all the news so far, this is by far the best!!! Of course, getting that visa will be even better, but as far as I'm concerned, it's all down hill from here!!!

Thanks to everyone who has answered my questions and given advice. I think this is by far the best thread on VJ, and the best group of people!

You guys and gals are the bestest!!!

Robert

Congratulations! For us the easiest part of the entire process was the interview. Of course the hardest part is WAITING for the interview!

[malydon 0]

Life is full of little surprises!

I am mailing off the AOS paperwork tomorrow and we found out today that before the end of the year I will get TWO extra tax dedections. One for my new wife and another in November! We were taking precautions but I guess when it's time it's time! 2006 is shaping up to be a GREAT YEAR! Now I can pull out that I-765 (EAD)

My Best,

Rich

I am very happy for you and your wife. Yes when it is time it is time....but that's what life is all about ..isn't it?

Best wishes to you and yours

Mike and Jass

[thai2luv 0]

A few questions...

What is the address of the Bangkok Post Office where the US$100.00 visa fee is paid?

Does my fiancee need to bring anything regarding her case to the post office?

What identification is required at the Medical Exam?

thanks

[statman78 0]

A few questions...

What is the address of the Bangkok Post Office where the US$100.00 visa fee is paid?

Does my fiancee need to bring anything regarding her case to the post office?

What identification is required at the Medical Exam?

thanks

Here's the info I got from Ying.

Where to pay visa fee:

NANA Post Office

118-122 Sukhumvit Rd., Soi Nana (Soi 3), Klongtoey Bangkok 10112

SILOM Post Office

333 Silom Rd., Bangrak, Bangkok 10504

SATHORN Post Office

175 Sathorn City Tower Bldg. Floor B-1, South Sathorn Rd., Tungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10341

KLONG TOEI Post Office

1422-1424/2, Soi Srintr 6, Rama IV Rd., Klong Toei, Bangkok 10111

PATPONG Post Office

113/6-7 Suravongse Rd., Bangrak, Bangkok 10506

There are other places

She had to fill out a form, pay the money and show her ID.

For the medical exam she took the forms from packet 3, her passport, 2 photos and money to pay the fee. Here is what the cost was last year, Medical exam cost: 2 shots – 3000 baht, 3 shots 4300 baht

[malydon 0]

Mike,

Yes, that's what I'm saying. I think they put expiration dates on the forms so that they'll be reviewed periodically, but if nothing changes they just continue using the supply of old ones until they're gone. Look at the USCIS and the list of it's forms - for most of them several versions back continue to be acceptable.

I checked out Rodjanaa's medical forms. All of them - DS-2053, DS-3024, DS-3025, and DS-3026 all had a printing date of 01-2001 (January 2001) and an expiration date of 01/31/2004. The medical was done on 2/26/2004, the interview was 4/05/2004. The 'expired' forms were not an issue, although they were'nt all that old.

Just out of curiosity, are your 'new' forms really any different from the old ones? Any changes to any of the items?

Again you write that the forms on the consulate in Japan's web pages are "unacceptable" - has someone told you that they are?

Yodrak

Yodrak

I am delighted that we finally have the forms that are not expired. So it is a moot point and i do not have to worry about it any longer.

But are you saying that you think that the Embassy would have accepted the forms that had expired in 2004. I must admit i do find it hard to believe that the US Embassy in Japan would have forms on there web site that are out of date (but they did) and unacceptable. But then again...why do they put expiration dates on these forms if they will always be accepted? I guess it's just how things are done. (We never did get a visa application package...i wonder why?)

Mike

From what you describe those expiration dates don't really mean anything. I was probably worried for nothing. I thought they were unacceptable because they were out of date. The forms look basically very similar. But I am still sleeping better at night knowing that Jass's medical is on forms that do not look expired.

Mike

[ufkenmill 0]

A few questions...

What is the address of the Bangkok Post Office where the US$100.00 visa fee is paid?

Does my fiancee need to bring anything regarding her case to the post office?

What identification is required at the Medical Exam?

thanks

For the medical exam she took the forms from packet 3, her passport, 2 photos and money to pay the fee. Here is what the cost was last year, Medical exam cost: 2 shots – 3000 baht, 3 shots 4300 baht

The medical exam BASE cost is 2000baht in bangkok and 1500baht in chiang mai. The shot cost will vary depending on the vaccinations required, if any. Figure max 100$ US for everything if she needs the vaccinations.

Mike,

Yes, that's what I'm saying. I think they put expiration dates on the forms so that they'll be reviewed periodically, but if nothing changes they just continue using the supply of old ones until they're gone. Look at the USCIS and the list of it's forms - for most of them several versions back continue to be acceptable.

I checked out Rodjanaa's medical forms. All of them - DS-2053, DS-3024, DS-3025, and DS-3026 all had a printing date of 01-2001 (January 2001) and an expiration date of 01/31/2004. The medical was done on 2/26/2004, the interview was 4/05/2004. The 'expired' forms were not an issue, although they were'nt all that old.

Just out of curiosity, are your 'new' forms really any different from the old ones? Any changes to any of the items?

Again you write that the forms on the consulate in Japan's web pages are "unacceptable" - has someone told you that they are?

Yodrak

Yodrak

I am delighted that we finally have the forms that are not expired. So it is a moot point and i do not have to worry about it any longer.

But are you saying that you think that the Embassy would have accepted the forms that had expired in 2004. I must admit i do find it hard to believe that the US Embassy in Japan would have forms on there web site that are out of date (but they did) and unacceptable. But then again...why do they put expiration dates on these forms if they will always be accepted? I guess it's just how things are done. (We never did get a visa application package...i wonder why?)

Mike

From what you describe those expiration dates don't really mean anything. I was probably worried for nothing. I thought they were unacceptable because they were out of date. The forms look basically very similar. But I am still sleeping better at night knowing that Jass's medical is on forms that do not look expired.

Mike

Chances are they won't even notice it and if they do you can explain how you got the one from the japanese embassy website since you didn't see it on the bangkok embassy site. They're not going to deny you for something like that. At the very worst, they'll make you go back to the hospital the same day and have the doctor fill out the form again and you'll have the visa the next day. But in my opinion, they probably won't even notice it since the forms are the same and like Yodrak said they do officially accept prior revisions that are out of date sometimes.

[chivasgeo 0]

Hey Everybody!!!

I'm tok jai mot mak mak!!! I just received an e-mail from BNK Visa telling me that Chutima has an interview date of May 16th at 0730!!! ( Kop koon mak krap Ken for your "how to" e-mail advice!)

I can't tell you all how much a relief this is for both Chutima and myself!!!

Congratulations also to you Rich for your fantastic news, and to Dennis and Thai2luv who are right behind me!!!

Then there is Mike, who is just in front of me! Take good notes Mike!!!

Of all the news so far, this is by far the best!!! Of course, getting that visa will be even better, but as far as I'm concerned, it's all down hill from here!!!

Thanks to everyone who has answered my questions and given advice. I think this is by far the best thread on VJ, and the best group of people!

You guys and gals are the bestest!!!

Robert

Robert & Chutima,

Things seem to be rolling along well for you both, Congratulations. Pocky gives her best regards to Chutima,

George

[thai2luv 0]

A few questions...

What is the address of the Bangkok Post Office where the US$100.00 visa fee is paid?

Does my fiancee need to bring anything regarding her case to the post office?

What identification is required at the Medical Exam?

thanks

Here's the info I got from Ying.

Where to pay visa fee:

NANA Post Office

118-122 Sukhumvit Rd., Soi Nana (Soi 3), Klongtoey Bangkok 10112

SILOM Post Office

333 Silom Rd., Bangrak, Bangkok 10504

SATHORN Post Office

175 Sathorn City Tower Bldg. Floor B-1, South Sathorn Rd., Tungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10341

KLONG TOEI Post Office

1422-1424/2, Soi Srintr 6, Rama IV Rd., Klong Toei, Bangkok 10111

PATPONG Post Office

113/6-7 Suravongse Rd., Bangrak, Bangkok 10506

There are other places

She had to fill out a form, pay the money and show her ID.

For the medical exam she took the forms from packet 3, her passport, 2 photos and money to pay the fee. Here is what the cost was last year, Medical exam cost: 2 shots – 3000 baht, 3 shots 4300 baht

Which Post Office is closest to the Embassy, maybe Nana?

[*Robert* 2]

A few questions...

What is the address of the Bangkok Post Office where the US$100.00 visa fee is paid?

Does my fiancee need to bring anything regarding her case to the post office?

What identification is required at the Medical Exam?

thanks

Here is the cost breakdown from Chutima's exam, which was earlier this month at Bumrungrad:

Code Description Amount/Baht

925 Doctor's Fee 900.00

090 Laboratory-Clinical 850.00

100 X-Ray 255.00

105 X-Ray Radiologist's Fee 125.00

06 Medicine 2,266.00

Gross Amount: 4,396.00

Discount: 130.00

Total Amount: 4,266.00

Robert

Edited March 24, 2006 by roi_aggie

[*Robert* 2]

Ken (et al),

Could you please tell us what all you took to the interview in terms of "proof of relationship"? I figured on bringing the photos I submited for my I-129F, and boarding passes, along with what else? Phone records and e-mails, but the same as what was submitted with the I-129F along with recent e-mails, or all new stuff?

And just for review, please verify that the following documents are needed:

Passport

Original birth certificate

Certified English translation of birth certificate

DS-156 (with barcode)

DS-156K

DS-157

I-134 with the following:

-last years (2005) tax return and W-2(s)

-letter from employer

-recent pay stub(s)

-bank statement

Receipt for visa fee from Post Office

Packet from Medical Exam

Police Certificate

Is there anything I missed?

Thanks,

Robert

[thai2luv 0]

Ken (et al),

Could you please tell us what all you took to the interview in terms of "proof of relationship"? I figured on bringing the photos I submited for my I-129F, and boarding passes, along with what else? Phone records and e-mails, but the same as what was submitted with the I-129F along with recent e-mails, or all new stuff?

And just for review, please verify that the following documents are needed:

Passport

Original birth certificate

Certified English translation of birth certificate

DS-156 (with barcode)

DS-156K

DS-157

I-134 with the following:

-last years (2005) tax return and W-2(s)

-letter from employer

-recent pay stub(s)

-bank statement

Receipt for visa fee from Post Office

Packet from Medical Exam

Police Certificate

Is there anything I missed?

Thanks,

Robert

Original NOA2

Be sure I-134 is notarized

[ufkenmill 0]

Ken (et al),

Could you please tell us what all you took to the interview in terms of "proof of relationship"? I figured on bringing the photos I submited for my I-129F, and boarding passes, along with what else? Phone records and e-mails, but the same as what was submitted with the I-129F along with recent e-mails, or all new stuff?

And just for review, please verify that the following documents are needed:

Passport

Original birth certificate

Certified English translation of birth certificate

DS-156 (with barcode)

DS-156K

DS-157

I-134 with the following:

-last years (2005) tax return and W-2(s)

-letter from employer

-recent pay stub(s)

-bank statement

Receipt for visa fee from Post Office

Packet from Medical Exam

Police Certificate

Is there anything I missed?

Thanks,

Robert

That's about it except the birth certificate isn't required to be translated for the interview, but it's a good idea to have a certified translation for the US when she goes there. C got hers certified at the YMCA in chiang mai. Also, ask your fiance to bring her tabian ban document and her current ID, it can be used in place of the birth certificate in case there's any question of authenticity of the birth cert. C brought hers because the amphur office where she was born had no record of her being born! They said that they lost all records from before 1979. Luckily C had a copy of her original and they certified that there.

For the proof of relationship, we submitted the same thing as you as well as a certificate from the jewelry store that contained a picture of the engagement ring along with the diamond carat weight and the gold karat. We did this just to prove we were engaged, and C was also wearing the engagement ring at the interview. She did ask us at the interview if we had a picture of the day of the engagement or in the same time frame as the engagement. We didn't have one but we had about 6 other pictures of C and I together from all over thailand taken within a couple of months after the engagement.

We didn't have phone records though, but it didn't matter much for us because her and I live together here in Thailand. We submitted emails for the I-129F but didn't submit them for the interview. I figured that I'm an American living in thailand with her, telling them right there that I love this woman and want to marry her and that should be enough for them! lol. seriously, how can they prove you really love her anyway? The embassy can tell the ones misusing the visa for the most part. You guys sound like you have everything, I wouldn't worry too much.

The one thing that I would add though is a receipt of the engagement ring or, in my case, since I didn't want C to know how much I paid for it,lol, the jewelry store printed out an inventory card of the ring with the details I mentioned before.

We also made copies of everything we submitted to them and brought extra blank copies of forms in case we made a mistake and needed to fill another one out right there.

OK, I'll look at our file again and let you know if I missed anything.