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[*Robert* 2]

I have been reading about the AOS procedure. I figure i have everthing i need for the process except the I-693A. I undestand that i should just take it to a civil surgeon and have them fill transfer the inormation form the DS-20XX vaccination form. Is this something that can be done in Thailand from the list of doctors that could do the K1 medical? Seems like it would be alot easier to get it done there.

Mike

Mike, we need to work with you on how to edit quotes!!! Anyway, to answer your question, it comes from the pinned message at the top of the K-1 Visa forum!

When you apply to adjust status in the States, assuming you as a K-1 holder apply within one year of the original medical, you need an I-693A. This is USCIS'S VACCINATION SUPPLEMENT. Here's where it gets tricky! Some people have submitted a DS-3025 with their AOS package and have NOT received RFE's. Some HAVE. If you want to be absolutely safe in terms of your medical documentation as a K-1 adjusting status, you should take your DS-3025 to a USCIS-certified civil surgeon and ask them to transfer the information from your DS-3025 to an I-693A. They should do this for a nominal charge. If they try to tell you you need a full medical examination, DO NOT LISTEN. You ONLY need the vaccination supplement. The following memo from the USCIS documents that this completed form will remain valid beyond one year when submitted with most Adjustment of Status applications.

http://uscis.gov/graphics/lawsregs/handboo...edExt011106.pdf

The civil surgeon should give you an I-693A documenting the fact that your vaccinations are complete (either they were completed when you had your medical or you had them completed stateside). You should submit this with your AOS package.

I'm not too far behind you! I'm leaving for Thailand on 14 May and will be coming back on 20 May, hopefully with Chutima! Be sure to keep us informed of everything you take and do!

Good luck,

Robert

[thai2luv 0]

I love to hear all the great news from everyone here.

Another question....

What is the difference between the BKK Embassy packet 3 and 4?

I thought the packet 3 was just the checklist, and packet 4 was all of the required forms (medical, DS, etc....).

According to Wan, my fiancee, she just rcvd everything (about 30 pgs) in a single packet.

[meandwi 0]

Congratulations on your Visa Ray.

Here is a few pictures of me and Wi

[*Robert* 2]

Today is my first day back at work.. everybody seems to miss me and happy that i'm back!! yey.... i'm happy to be working too (well.. just an easy job but at least get paid! ) wil see if i missed the free time

Anya, I've never seen someone so happy about going back to work! (But I can understand how you feel! )

Hope you enjoy your new old job!

Robert

[dbirner 0]

I love to hear all the great news from everyone here.

Another question....

What is the difference between the BKK Embassy packet 3 and 4?

I thought the packet 3 was just the checklist, and packet 4 was all of the required forms (medical, DS, etc....).

According to Wan, my fiancee, she just rcvd everything (about 30 pgs) in a single packet.

Mike I believe packet 3 are all of the forms you need to fill out, and packet 4 is the letter telling you when your interview date and time is.

Dan

Edited April 8, 2006 by dbirner

[*Robert* 2]

I love to hear all the great news from everyone here.

Another question....

What is the difference between the BKK Embassy packet 3 and 4?

I thought the packet 3 was just the checklist, and packet 4 was all of the required forms (medical, DS, etc....).

According to Wan, my fiancee, she just rcvd everything (about 30 pgs) in a single packet.

Mike,

Packet 3, which some of us never received, are all the forms posted on the "BNK" website. (The airport doesn't have an embassy! )

Packet 4 contains the appointment letter along with instructions of what to bring to the interview along with instructions of how the forms should be arranged. In addition, there are stern warnings that if everything is not in order, or if you are missing any forms or documents, you will be sent away till another interview can be arranged! According to Chutima, my fiancee, there are 7 pages in packet 4 in both English and Thai.

Robert

[Tiksman 0]

I love to hear all the great news from everyone here.

Another question....

What is the difference between the BKK Embassy packet 3 and 4?

I thought the packet 3 was just the checklist, and packet 4 was all of the required forms (medical, DS, etc....).

According to Wan, my fiancee, she just rcvd everything (about 30 pgs) in a single packet.

Packet 3 is all the forms that you will need to fill out for interview day

Packet 4 is for the notification of the interview day

Thai2 luv.

Get those forms back to the embassy.

I want you to get that interview day!!

[bobndaeng 0]

Hello to all,

I was wondering what the best non-electronic method to send documents from Thailand to the US is? Daeng said she sent everything Airmail not sure if that is slow or fast. How long does it take? Do they have anything similar to Global Priorty Mail?

Thanks,

Bob

[thai2luv 0]

Thanks everyone for the info.

As I mentioned, my fiancee moved before receiving the packet 3. I ctcd the Embassy via email and was told they would update her address and send out a new packet 3. After waiting about another week for the packet 3 to arrived at her new apartment, I completed the DS230 part 1 and checklist, emailed to Wan, and told her to complete the forms and mail it out. 2 days later her packet 3 arrived.

I anticipate the Embassy receiving her completed checklist early next week, and I will send an email to the embassy asking for the interview date. The embassy has been very good about answering my emails, although it takes about 2 days for a reply.

I am guessing the interview will be in the beginning of June. My company is very busy right now, and just had a key person leave, so I am not sure if I'll be able to make it for her interview. I'll get the interview date first, then ask Wan if she wants to go alone, or change it to a later date so I can be there with her.

The notorious "lady at window 5" will be less inclined to give her a hard time if I am standing there with her.

I love to hear all the great news from everyone here.

Another question....

What is the difference between the BKK Embassy packet 3 and 4?

I thought the packet 3 was just the checklist, and packet 4 was all of the required forms (medical, DS, etc....).

According to Wan, my fiancee, she just rcvd everything (about 30 pgs) in a single packet.

Packet 3 is all the forms that you will need to fill out for interview day

Packet 4 is for the notification of the interview day

Thai2 luv.

Get those forms back to the embassy.

I want you to get that interview day!!

Bob,

I've had no problems with FEDEX . Takes 3 to 4 days to Bangkok. I have used USPS and a few packages never made it.

Hello to all,

I was wondering what the best non-electronic method to send documents from Thailand to the US is? Daeng said she sent everything Airmail not sure if that is slow or fast. How long does it take? Do they have anything similar to Global Priorty Mail?

Thanks,

Bob

[*Robert* 2]

Bob,

I've had no problems with FEDEX . Takes 3 to 4 days to Bangkok. I have used USPS and a few packages never made it.

Hello to all,

I was wondering what the best non-electronic method to send documents from Thailand to the US is? Daeng said she sent everything Airmail not sure if that is slow or fast. How long does it take? Do they have anything similar to Global Priorty Mail?

Thanks,

Bob

Mike, Bob wants things from Thailand to the USA, not USA to Thailand!

Bob, the Thai Post Office does have AIRMAIL Priority, and can get to the US in less than 10 days.

Robert

[thai2luv 0]

I believe You can use FEDEX from Thailand to USA.

Bob,

I've had no problems with FEDEX . Takes 3 to 4 days to Bangkok. I have used USPS and a few packages never made it.

Hello to all,

I was wondering what the best non-electronic method to send documents from Thailand to the US is? Daeng said she sent everything Airmail not sure if that is slow or fast. How long does it take? Do they have anything similar to Global Priorty Mail?

Thanks,

Bob

Mike, Bob wants things from Thailand to the USA, not USA to Thailand!

Bob, the Thai Post Office does have AIRMAIL Priority, and can get to the US in less than 10 days.

Robert

[Melia11 0]

Hey guys, I haven't recieved the packet 4 yet, and our interview is in about 6 weeks. Should I be concerned? Should I contact the embassy about not recieving it yet?

Thanks all.

[Joe and Pim 0]

Congratulations on your Visa Ray.

Here is a few pictures of me and Wi

CONGRATS TO YOU TWO! THE PICS ARE VERY NICE AND YOU GUYS MAKE A GOOD COUPLE!

PIM AND I ARE STILL WAITING FOR OUR NOA2 AND WE FILED IN JANUARY, SO WE HOPE TO HEAR SOMETHING VERY SOON!

PIM AND JOE

[twellspeak 0]

Yes you can, this coming from and ex FEDEX employee who is very close to me.

Mike, Bob wants things from Thailand to the USA, not USA to Thailand!

[ufkenmill 0]

Just wanted to update everyone quickly about our status. We finally made it to the US! C and I arrived thursday night at about 2am to maryland. We're still recovering from the long flight and time-change..

Will write more later...

Thanks again everyone for all your help!