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| Bangkok, Thailand |  Review on April 3, 2019: |
DanielPlainview
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
My fiancee went for the interview yesterday. Got into the embassy at about 7:30am for her 8am interview. She was in with many tourist visa applicants. At about 7:45am, she was called up to the first window. Over the course of about 20 minutes, she submitted her single certificate, name change certificate (she changed spelling of her first name years ago), passport....and the one that surprised me, the book we prepared of relationship evidence. With each item, the very nice Thai lady that was assisting her, was typing information into the computer.....which is why this took 20 minutes. This gal asked her a couple of questions.........1. was whether or not she ever lived in another country for more than one year, and 2. do you have travel plans. With regard to the travel plans, my fiancee said she would like to go this month...April. The gal told her "ok, but do not buy a ticket until you have the physical visa in your hand. If approved, it will arrive in one week." Other than that, it appeared that this woman was essentially organizing all of the information for the person doing the interview. My fiancee mentioned that our documents were well organized and concise, compared to some of the other ladies who were also doing an immigrant visa. Seems some had just stacks and stacks of paper.
At about 8:05am, she was lead to another waiting area close to "Window 5" which is apparently for immigrant visas. She mentioned that the first lady in line was at the window for about a half hour, but was eventually approved. The next three ladies took about 1 minute each at the window, and were all approved. She was next.....she thought the guy looked serious, but was polite and professional. He asked her how we met.....online........OK, then when did you meet in person. Since we've known each other a very long time, he also asked why it took so long to get engaged. He then asked where she would be living in the US. I'm assuming he already knew from the sheet and wanted to hear her repeat it. Well, apparently she did great because he told her she was approved and would have the visa within a week. Although the appointment was 8am, I did not hear from her until about 9:15am. Apparently sometimes it takes a while, so just be prepared for that.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #25915