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[anya-D 8]

Anyone tried to bring Mama or Papa to the U.S.? As mentioned a bit earlier my wife of 2 months is expecting a little one. This was not something we planned but one of those 1% out off 99% issues you hear about with birth control. Anyway, I would love to fly her mom over before the delivery and for a short time after. Is this possible or should I not make the effort? She has ties to her country including a rubber tree plantation, a home, a husband and two other children. My wife has already told her the chances are ha-sip ha-sip (50-50). Any thoughts?

Rich

I always have a feeling that they give the visa to the older people way easier than the youngs one... well.. my parents were here with no problem... but as they are government employees it's a lot easier for them too (any kind of government employees seems to have lots more credit to them) but I think you should try... and Congratulation!!!! For us... no little one till i can get my career going and that we are older than this

And congratulation Ton and Dan ^^

Edited April 2, 2006 by anya-D

[chivasgeo 0]

PS: here is a link on Thai Falang Board on a discussion about another person's experience with Parent in law's visitors Visa:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/thaifalang/...+Reading+%3E%3E

Sorry, seems like the link doesn't take you to that discussion. Here's another way to find that post. Once you're in the website

http://forums.delphiforums.com/thaifalang/start

On the left side, Try to search for post 2481.1

[twellspeak 0]

My MIL just applied for and received her B1/2 visa, good for 10 years. She said it was no hassle at all. We're not expecting any little packages yet, but you never know. I know Dao would like to have her mom here when it does happen.

Congratulations

Anyone tried to bring Mama or Papa to the U.S.? As mentioned a bit earlier my wife of 2 months is expecting a little one. This was not something we planned but one of those 1% out off 99% issues you hear about with birth control. Anyway, I would love to fly her mom over before the delivery and for a short time after. Is this possible or should I not make the effort? She has ties to her country including a rubber tree plantation, a home, a husband and two other children. My wife has already told her the chances are ha-sip ha-sip (50-50). Any thoughts?

Rich

Edited April 2, 2006 by twellspeak

[dbirner 0]

Don't know why, but the justice wanted to be in just about every picture..

[ufkenmill 0]

Well it is now official. Ton and I got married today

Dan

Congratulations Dan and Ton. Good to hear things are working out...

How is she doing with the transition?

C and I are leaving for the US on wednsday night. Can't wait to get there..

[skyman2112 0]

Congratulations you two! I am right behind you! Good luck!

[Yodrak 7]

skyman,

I guess it depends on what banks one uses. Costs me $1.50, and then only after using up 4 free transactions.

Yodrak

The ATM card trick is the way to go. You can even leave your own name on the card. I recomend calling her with the PIN though. Its about 6 bucks per transaction though so make it count. Good luck.

[malydon 0]

skyman,

I guess it depends on what banks one uses. Costs me $1.50, and then only after using up 4 free transactions.

Yodrak

The ATM card trick is the way to go. You can even leave your own name on the card. I recomend calling her with the PIN though. Its about 6 bucks per transaction though so make it count. Good luck.

I have never paid a fee that i know of in Thailand at the ATM. The slip always says fee 0.00. The machine never discloses a fee during the transaction.

Mike

[statman78 0]

Well it is now official. Ton and I got married today

Now I dred having to go through the whole AOS process

Dan

:dance:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Hi All,

Anybody planning to be in Bangkok at the end of April? I'm heading there for work. I'll be there April 24 - May 2. It would be great to have a Singha or 2 with some other VJers. Unfortunately Ying won't be along this time. She has to work.

[CJ&Jum 0]

Congratulations, moving right along now!

Well it is now official. Ton and I got married today

Now I dred having to go through the whole AOS process

Dan

[anya-D 8]

I got a job!!!.... just called my old boss and she said she've been waiting for me... oh well.. that's great!!! yey... at least i can go shopping now still looking for another job though.... with a higher pay and can grow.... but a temp job is good for my ego

so no more free time for gardening... my tulips are blooming so great!!! so proud of myself ^^

[meandwi 0]

Hello VJ'ers!!

Well, Me and Wi are back in South Florida from Thailand!! We had a (unofficial) wedding that blew my mind away! Unbelievable is all I can say about it! From the ceremony to the party it was an all day event that was like a dream.

At the end of the party, the hotel that hosted us, flew 50 hot air, paper kites. A flame was lit under each 5 feet by 2 feet ,light weigt, paper cylinders. Causing the hot air to lift them all high into the air. Watching them all fly over the Andaman sea was breath taking!

Now, back to reality,,, time to plan an American wedding and start the whole AOS process.

Can Wi get her social security card now, or do we have to be married first?

Still in a daze,

Brent

[malydon 0]

Don't know why, but the justice wanted to be in just about every picture..

Congratulations to you both!

Mike and Jass

[*Robert* 2]

Congratulations Brent and Wi!

Glad to hear everything went well and you had a safe trip. As for Wi's SSN, you just need to wait about two weeks to apply, so that Wi's entry into the U.S. makes it into the system.

Good luck with the rest of your journey!

Robert & Chutima

Edited April 4, 2006 by roi_aggie

[chivasgeo 0]

Hello VJ'ers!!

Well, Me and Wi are back in South Florida from Thailand!! We had a (unofficial) wedding that blew my mind away! Unbelievable is all I can say about it! From the ceremony to the party it was an all day event that was like a dream.

At the end of the party, the hotel that hosted us, flew 50 hot air, paper kites. A flame was lit under each 5 feet by 2 feet ,light weigt, paper cylinders. Causing the hot air to lift them all high into the air. Watching them all fly over the Andaman sea was breath taking!

Now, back to reality,,, time to plan an American wedding and start the whole AOS process.

Can Wi get her social security card now, or do we have to be married first?

Still in a daze,

Brent

Brent & Wi,

Way to go man, congratulations!! Hope Wi is enjoying the USA!!

(speaking from my wife's SSN/card experience) I would wait a couple of weeks after the entry date in the US before applying for Wi's SS number/card (give it some time before her name is in the "system"-usually a couple of weeks or even 3 weeks). Apply in her maiden name. Then after marriage, it would be easier to apply for a new SS card under the married name. Thats what my wife did with her SS number/card.

Best of Luck,

George