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I know this has been asked alot however here is the ?. I getting all of the Packet 3 paperwork together since we have not received it yet so I can send it in for the appointment but when I went to the Embassy web page for Thailand the check list on the web site said Do Not send anything to the Embassy. Does that even the check list and the I-134 or do we send them and have the rest waiting for the interview? Also is it possible to get the interview date before we have the packet.
You are correct same question asked many times
The guides and FAQ's on VJ are your friend
You send them the DS-2001 and DS-230 part I
The guides and FAQ's on VJ are your friend
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4.3.1)...What does the fiance(e) do with all these papers?
A..The process is not exactly the same for all countries, but works generally like this:
http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-ap...tion.html#4.3.1A..The process is not exactly the same for all countries, but works generally like this:
- Read the instructions on the checklist and look over all the forms.
- Fill out and sign the DS-230 (OF-230) Part 1 biographical data sheet and send it back to the Consulate, one for the fiance(e) and one for each K2 child. This allows the Consulate to begin actual processing of your case.
- Look over the DS-2001 (or UK/85 or OF-169) checklist, which contains a list of items for you to gather for the interview. It will list items such as (but not limited to):
- Passport
- Birth Certificate
- Divorce decree
- Police Certificate
- Photographs
- Evidence of Support (use the I-134 from the US Citizen)
- Military Records
- Any requirements for translations of foreign language documents.
- When you have gathered all the required items from the OF-169 (or UK/85) checklist, you will sign it and send the checklist to the Consulate. Do NOT send any of the listed items.....keep them for the interview. Hang on to the DS-156 and 156K application forms. Fill them out but do NOT sign them until the interview itself, as the signatures must be witnessed by the Consular official.
- You will receive an information sheet about financial support (OF-167). The US Citizen NEEDS TO KNOW if the Consulate requires any special documentation with the I-134 (i.e. 3 years of income tax returns instead of just one). The I-134 Affidavit is filled out by the US Citizen when used for K1 visa applications. The US Citizen should send the completed I-134 Affidavit to the fiance(e). Although the fiance(e) will get an I-134 Affidavit with the OF-167, the US Citizen should already have it completed by this stage. If there are K2 children involved, a separate I-134 affidavit is not required for them, as the K2 children are listed on the I-134 along with the foreign fiance(e).
Some Consulates (Vancouver and ?) require the submission of a simple form called the "Sponsors Financial Responsibility under the Social Security Act", signed by the US Citizen. This form is apparently not available for download anywhere, but there is a GIF file available at soc_sec1.htm
This form may also be available on a few personal websites, so ask the group. - After the Consulate receives the signed DS-2001 (UK/85 or OF-169) checklist, and the background checks have been completed, they will send out another packet to the fiance(e). This will set the date for the interview, and give information regarding the physical exam, including a list of "approved physicians". Also included will be the OF-157, the medical exam instructions (if not already received with the first packet).
This info will be sent out anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks prior to the interview. Waiting for the interview date is usually the most "stressful" time for the fiance(e). - The "timing" of the medical exam varies, depending on the Consulate. Refer questions regarding the medical to the newsgroup.
You send them the DS-2001 and DS-230 part I
QUOTE(YuAndDan @ Oct 22 2006, 10:43 AM) 
You are correct same question asked many times
The guides and FAQ's on VJ are your friend
QUOTE
4.3.1)...What does the fiance(e) do with all these papers?
A..The process is not exactly the same for all countries, but works generally like this:
http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-ap...tion.html#4.3.1A..The process is not exactly the same for all countries, but works generally like this:
- Read the instructions on the checklist and look over all the forms.
- Fill out and sign the DS-230 (OF-230) Part 1 biographical data sheet and send it back to the Consulate, one for the fiance(e) and one for each K2 child. This allows the Consulate to begin actual processing of your case.
- Look over the DS-2001 (or UK/85 or OF-169) checklist, which contains a list of items for you to gather for the interview. It will list items such as (but not limited to):
- Passport
- Birth Certificate
- Divorce decree
- Police Certificate
- Photographs
- Evidence of Support (use the I-134 from the US Citizen)
- Military Records
- Any requirements for translations of foreign language documents.
- When you have gathered all the required items from the OF-169 (or UK/85) checklist, you will sign it and send the checklist to the Consulate. Do NOT send any of the listed items.....keep them for the interview. Hang on to the DS-156 and 156K application forms. Fill them out but do NOT sign them until the interview itself, as the signatures must be witnessed by the Consular official.
- You will receive an information sheet about financial support (OF-167). The US Citizen NEEDS TO KNOW if the Consulate requires any special documentation with the I-134 (i.e. 3 years of income tax returns instead of just one). The I-134 Affidavit is filled out by the US Citizen when used for K1 visa applications. The US Citizen should send the completed I-134 Affidavit to the fiance(e). Although the fiance(e) will get an I-134 Affidavit with the OF-167, the US Citizen should already have it completed by this stage. If there are K2 children involved, a separate I-134 affidavit is not required for them, as the K2 children are listed on the I-134 along with the foreign fiance(e).
Some Consulates (Vancouver and ?) require the submission of a simple form called the "Sponsors Financial Responsibility under the Social Security Act", signed by the US Citizen. This form is apparently not available for download anywhere, but there is a GIF file available at soc_sec1.htm
This form may also be available on a few personal websites, so ask the group. - After the Consulate receives the signed DS-2001 (UK/85 or OF-169) checklist, and the background checks have been completed, they will send out another packet to the fiance(e). This will set the date for the interview, and give information regarding the physical exam, including a list of "approved physicians". Also included will be the OF-157, the medical exam instructions (if not already received with the first packet).
This info will be sent out anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks prior to the interview. Waiting for the interview date is usually the most "stressful" time for the fiance(e). - The "timing" of the medical exam varies, depending on the Consulate. Refer questions regarding the medical to the newsgroup.
You send them the DS-2001 and DS-230 part I
Thanks for the info I have used VJ through the whole process and this is what I get from the US Embassy Bangkok its the checklist and its why I asked the Question I did.
Well there you have it you answered your own question, at the bottom of form IV-20 it states "Do send any documents" the only thing you need to do is check off the documents on the list that you have gathered, this indicates to the consulate that you are ready for the interview and return only the signed and dated check list IV-20. Once they have the check list then they will schedule the appointment.
The instructions on your check list are quite straight forward. Send them only the completed check list. I would make a copy of it before sending it.
What to send and what not to send can vary from country to country.
The instructions on your check list are quite straight forward. Send them only the completed check list. I would make a copy of it before sending it.
What to send and what not to send can vary from country to country.
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