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Going to JFK within hours.
I'll be in Bangkok Tuesday.
Hope to get NOA2 before I leave Thailand.
Taking Care of Business - we already have evidence of meeting within 2 years but this will hopefully seal the deal.
Off to Thailand Today 17 months since we met
#1
thongd4me 
- Solid Gold Member
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- Group: Members
- Joined: 18-July 09
- Location:Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk (Mumble City, USA)
- Filed for: AOS (pending)
- Filing Location: Vermont Service Center
- Local USCIS Office: New York
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Country:
Thailand
Posted 05 October 2009 - 03:25 AM
3-2-1 Blastoff!
Going to JFK within hours.
I'll be in Bangkok Tuesday.
Hope to get NOA2 before I leave Thailand.
Taking Care of Business - we already have evidence of meeting within 2 years but this will hopefully seal the deal.
Going to JFK within hours.
I'll be in Bangkok Tuesday.
Hope to get NOA2 before I leave Thailand.
Taking Care of Business - we already have evidence of meeting within 2 years but this will hopefully seal the deal.
02/2003 - Met online
04/2004 - Chiang Mai, Koh Samet
04/2005 - Phuket & Samui
04/2006 - Kachanaburi, Nakhon Pathom
04/2007 - No travel (mom's accident)
04/2008 - Ko Chiang/BKK
04/2009 - No travel; final steps (divorce)
07/2009 - Divorced, after 6 years + 5 months
Visa Journey
08/24/2009 I-129F =>USCIS Vt
08/27/2009 I-129F USPS receipt/NOA1 =>to me
08/31/2009 ck@$455.00 cleared
09/02/2009 I-797C, NOA1 =>received by me
10/14/2009 I-129F NOA2 (TD4Me in BKK)
10/15/2009 Package => NVC (BKK)
10/16/2009 NVC => consulate sent (BKK)
10/20/2009 NVC => consulate arrived (BKK)
10/31/2009 packet3 => both greet mailman in BKK
11/16/2009 packet3 => consulate
11/18/2009 packet4 => us (email)
11/24/2009 interview (92 days) 3rd quickest (Thailand)
11/30/2009 visa received: Visas - Thailand
12/29/2009 POE - Alaska!
12/31/2009 Marriage
01/05/2010 SSN app.
01/19/2010 - I-94 corrected - NO penalty!
02/17/2010 - "Dr. Slick Willy" (Hunts Point) - $120 in cash
No matter where you go...there you are!
04/2004 - Chiang Mai, Koh Samet
04/2005 - Phuket & Samui
04/2006 - Kachanaburi, Nakhon Pathom
04/2007 - No travel (mom's accident)
04/2008 - Ko Chiang/BKK
04/2009 - No travel; final steps (divorce)
07/2009 - Divorced, after 6 years + 5 months
Visa Journey
08/24/2009 I-129F =>USCIS Vt
08/27/2009 I-129F USPS receipt/NOA1 =>to me
08/31/2009 ck@$455.00 cleared
09/02/2009 I-797C, NOA1 =>received by me
10/14/2009 I-129F NOA2 (TD4Me in BKK)
10/15/2009 Package => NVC (BKK)
10/16/2009 NVC => consulate sent (BKK)
10/20/2009 NVC => consulate arrived (BKK)
10/31/2009 packet3 => both greet mailman in BKK
11/16/2009 packet3 => consulate
11/18/2009 packet4 => us (email)
11/24/2009 interview (92 days) 3rd quickest (Thailand)
11/30/2009 visa received: Visas - Thailand
12/29/2009 POE - Alaska!
12/31/2009 Marriage
01/05/2010 SSN app.
01/19/2010 - I-94 corrected - NO penalty!
02/17/2010 - "Dr. Slick Willy" (Hunts Point) - $120 in cash
No matter where you go...there you are!
MultiQuote
#2
JimVaPhuong
- Does this áo dài make me look fat?
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- Location:California
- Filed for: K-1 Visa
- Filing Location: California Service Center
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Country:
Vietnam
Posted 05 October 2009 - 06:30 AM
Have a great time! 
09/10/2007 - Email pen-pals
11/24/2008 - First meeting - 5 days
12/27/2008 - Second meeting - 11 days
01/10/2009 - Engaged! (informally)
04/05/2009 - Third meeting - 11 days
04/10/2009 - Engaged! (formally)
05/12/2009 - I-129F sent!!!
05/18/2009 - NOA1 sent (confirmed USCIS online 05/20/2009)
05/19/2009 - Check cashed
05/23/2009 - NOA1 received
08/05/2009 - Fourth meeting, 14 days
08/21/2009 - Touched!
08/21/2009 - NOA2 sent
08/27/2009 - NOA2 received
10/07/2009 - Packet 3 forms sent to consulate
12/15/2009 - Interview - PINK!
12/23/2009 - Arrived in the US - POE San Francisco!
12/29/2009 - Married - Civil ceremony in Oakland, CA!
11/24/2008 - First meeting - 5 days
12/27/2008 - Second meeting - 11 days
01/10/2009 - Engaged! (informally)
04/05/2009 - Third meeting - 11 days
04/10/2009 - Engaged! (formally)
05/12/2009 - I-129F sent!!!
05/18/2009 - NOA1 sent (confirmed USCIS online 05/20/2009)
05/19/2009 - Check cashed
05/23/2009 - NOA1 received
08/05/2009 - Fourth meeting, 14 days
08/21/2009 - Touched!
08/21/2009 - NOA2 sent
08/27/2009 - NOA2 received
10/07/2009 - Packet 3 forms sent to consulate
12/15/2009 - Interview - PINK!
12/23/2009 - Arrived in the US - POE San Francisco!
12/29/2009 - Married - Civil ceremony in Oakland, CA!
#3
Anh map
- Diamond Member
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- Group: Members, Organizer
- Joined: 27-May 06
- Location:Salem, MA
- Filed for: Removing Conditions (approved)
- Filing Location: Vermont Service Center
- Local USCIS Office: Boston
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Country:
Vietnam
Posted 05 October 2009 - 09:01 AM
safe trip
Remove Conditions Timeline
07/20/09 - I751 Package sent to VSC
07/31/09 - NOA1 rec'd
08/27/09 - Biometrics Appt.
11/19/09 - Approved without Interview
12/12/09 - 10 Year Green Card Received
Link to Required Documents for HCMC
2009 USCIS Poverty Guidelines
PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides
MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses
07/20/09 - I751 Package sent to VSC
07/31/09 - NOA1 rec'd
08/27/09 - Biometrics Appt.
11/19/09 - Approved without Interview
12/12/09 - 10 Year Green Card Received
Link to Required Documents for HCMC
2009 USCIS Poverty Guidelines
PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides
MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses
#4
DaveTX
- Member
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- Group: Members
- Joined: 29-July 09
- Location:Austin, TX
- Filed for: AOS (pending)
- Filing Location: Chicago Lockbox
- Local USCIS Office: San Antonio, TX
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Country:
Thailand
Posted 05 October 2009 - 12:10 PM
Enjoy it! We got NOA2 as I was about to check in for my flight home on last trip. Takes some of the sting out of leaving and I avoided a teary round of "Why you leave me here?"
#5
HYENA
- Platinum Member
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- Group: Members
- Joined: 29-August 08
- Location:UNITED STATES
- Filed for: K-1 Visa
- Filing Location: Vermont Service Center
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Country:
Thailand
Posted 05 October 2009 - 06:32 PM
Warm weather...fresh mangoes....iced coffee in the morning and lots of nothing to do....ahhhh!
Oh and fresh Lamyai!
Oh and fresh Lamyai!
This post has been edited by HYENA: 05 October 2009 - 06:32 PM
7/21/08 I 129f K-1 app given to Siam Legal Lawyers office
8/3/08 K-1 I 129f Sent (Atty Ofc made mistake delayed app, we learned later)
8/14/08 NOA-1
1/23/09 RFE Color Passport Picture
1/29/09 RFE Color Pics sent
2/3/09 RFE Pics USCIS acknowledged
4/28/09 NOA-2
5/01/09 NVC Received
5/01/09 Left NVC
5/15/09 Embassy Sent Packet 3 (we did not receive-they have correct addresses)
6/19/09 Packet 3 to Embassy
6/28/09 Appointment (packet 4) never mailed, had to ask to get email-they've got correct addresses
7/23/09 Interview Scheduled for 7:00am (A YEAR AFTER SUBMISSION)!!!!!!!!!!! APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7/28/09 Pick up visa
8/11/09 She came to the USA with me!
8/3/08 K-1 I 129f Sent (Atty Ofc made mistake delayed app, we learned later)
8/14/08 NOA-1
1/23/09 RFE Color Passport Picture
1/29/09 RFE Color Pics sent
2/3/09 RFE Pics USCIS acknowledged
4/28/09 NOA-2
5/01/09 NVC Received
5/01/09 Left NVC
5/15/09 Embassy Sent Packet 3 (we did not receive-they have correct addresses)
6/19/09 Packet 3 to Embassy
6/28/09 Appointment (packet 4) never mailed, had to ask to get email-they've got correct addresses
7/23/09 Interview Scheduled for 7:00am (A YEAR AFTER SUBMISSION)!!!!!!!!!!! APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7/28/09 Pick up visa
8/11/09 She came to the USA with me!
#6
thongd4me
- Solid Gold Member
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- Group: Members
- Joined: 18-July 09
- Location:Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk (Mumble City, USA)
- Filed for: AOS (pending)
- Filing Location: Vermont Service Center
- Local USCIS Office: New York
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Country:
Thailand
Posted 06 October 2009 - 08:45 PM
Arrived safely Tuesday (Oct 6 @ 7:00 PM).
In the last 2 years they changed a NYC subway stop I used to change at (51st St.) to get to
Queens for the "train to the plane." I had luck to ask an MTA employee who pointed me to
the effective alternative (R at 59th, then E to Sutphin Blvd.). No time lost.
I flew to Dubai (Emirates Airlines) and the last stretch of the first leg was flying N to S
the whole length of Iraq and then over the Red Sea. No "friendly fire" antiaircraft fire
or pirates encountered.
Dubai was a let down visually but was a GREAT stopover (only 2 hours) when compared
to previous ones in Tokyo and San Franciso. I thought it would be clear skies (as Dubai
is a desert region) but it was overcast and foggy (I guess because it is coastal). I didn't
land at night as anticipated but at 7 AM, no impressive skyline to speak of. Everybody's
front lawn was pretty much sand, although in the center of the city you could see some
grass & trees (I'm guessing the soil was imported from temperate climates as sand
limits what can be grown.)
The NY - Dubai leg was great, as I had a window seat in a row that only had 2 seats and
the seat next to mine was unoccupied. The leg to BKK was pretty much packed but shorter.
Thai Airlines still holds 1st prize for service AND food; Emirates had OK service but the
food was strictly NY-cafeteria style.
A short taxi ride to the hotel (one we stayed at since 2004).
Writing this from the high school (she is always working even on holiday time) the following day.
Best wishes,
TD4Me
SO happy to be here!
No NOA2 yet but big CONGRATS to all who have it.
Hope to get it before going back to NYC.
In the last 2 years they changed a NYC subway stop I used to change at (51st St.) to get to
Queens for the "train to the plane." I had luck to ask an MTA employee who pointed me to
the effective alternative (R at 59th, then E to Sutphin Blvd.). No time lost.
I flew to Dubai (Emirates Airlines) and the last stretch of the first leg was flying N to S
the whole length of Iraq and then over the Red Sea. No "friendly fire" antiaircraft fire
or pirates encountered.
Dubai was a let down visually but was a GREAT stopover (only 2 hours) when compared
to previous ones in Tokyo and San Franciso. I thought it would be clear skies (as Dubai
is a desert region) but it was overcast and foggy (I guess because it is coastal). I didn't
land at night as anticipated but at 7 AM, no impressive skyline to speak of. Everybody's
front lawn was pretty much sand, although in the center of the city you could see some
grass & trees (I'm guessing the soil was imported from temperate climates as sand
limits what can be grown.)
The NY - Dubai leg was great, as I had a window seat in a row that only had 2 seats and
the seat next to mine was unoccupied. The leg to BKK was pretty much packed but shorter.
Thai Airlines still holds 1st prize for service AND food; Emirates had OK service but the
food was strictly NY-cafeteria style.
A short taxi ride to the hotel (one we stayed at since 2004).
Writing this from the high school (she is always working even on holiday time) the following day.
Best wishes,
TD4Me
SO happy to be here!
No NOA2 yet but big CONGRATS to all who have it.
Hope to get it before going back to NYC.
02/2003 - Met online
04/2004 - Chiang Mai, Koh Samet
04/2005 - Phuket & Samui
04/2006 - Kachanaburi, Nakhon Pathom
04/2007 - No travel (mom's accident)
04/2008 - Ko Chiang/BKK
04/2009 - No travel; final steps (divorce)
07/2009 - Divorced, after 6 years + 5 months
Visa Journey
08/24/2009 I-129F =>USCIS Vt
08/27/2009 I-129F USPS receipt/NOA1 =>to me
08/31/2009 ck@$455.00 cleared
09/02/2009 I-797C, NOA1 =>received by me
10/14/2009 I-129F NOA2 (TD4Me in BKK)
10/15/2009 Package => NVC (BKK)
10/16/2009 NVC => consulate sent (BKK)
10/20/2009 NVC => consulate arrived (BKK)
10/31/2009 packet3 => both greet mailman in BKK
11/16/2009 packet3 => consulate
11/18/2009 packet4 => us (email)
11/24/2009 interview (92 days) 3rd quickest (Thailand)
11/30/2009 visa received: Visas - Thailand
12/29/2009 POE - Alaska!
12/31/2009 Marriage
01/05/2010 SSN app.
01/19/2010 - I-94 corrected - NO penalty!
02/17/2010 - "Dr. Slick Willy" (Hunts Point) - $120 in cash
No matter where you go...there you are!
04/2004 - Chiang Mai, Koh Samet
04/2005 - Phuket & Samui
04/2006 - Kachanaburi, Nakhon Pathom
04/2007 - No travel (mom's accident)
04/2008 - Ko Chiang/BKK
04/2009 - No travel; final steps (divorce)
07/2009 - Divorced, after 6 years + 5 months
Visa Journey
08/24/2009 I-129F =>USCIS Vt
08/27/2009 I-129F USPS receipt/NOA1 =>to me
08/31/2009 ck@$455.00 cleared
09/02/2009 I-797C, NOA1 =>received by me
10/14/2009 I-129F NOA2 (TD4Me in BKK)
10/15/2009 Package => NVC (BKK)
10/16/2009 NVC => consulate sent (BKK)
10/20/2009 NVC => consulate arrived (BKK)
10/31/2009 packet3 => both greet mailman in BKK
11/16/2009 packet3 => consulate
11/18/2009 packet4 => us (email)
11/24/2009 interview (92 days) 3rd quickest (Thailand)
11/30/2009 visa received: Visas - Thailand
12/29/2009 POE - Alaska!
12/31/2009 Marriage
01/05/2010 SSN app.
01/19/2010 - I-94 corrected - NO penalty!
02/17/2010 - "Dr. Slick Willy" (Hunts Point) - $120 in cash
No matter where you go...there you are!
#7
b_weeks
- Senior Member
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- Group: Members
- Joined: 25-July 07
- Location:Louisville, KY
- Filed for: K-1 Visa
- Filing Location: Vermont Service Center
- Local USCIS Office: Louisville, KY
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Country:
Vietnam
Posted 06 October 2009 - 10:39 PM
Have agreat trip
Sent I-129F: 01/23/2008
NOA1: 01/25/2008
Touched: 02/01/2008
Touched: 02/24/2008
NOA2: 03/12/2008
NVC Received: 03/14/2008
NVC Left: 03/18/2008
Packet 3: 04/01/2008
Packet 4: Sent to Fiance 04/09/2008
Medical: 05/22/2008
Interview: 05/30/2008 - APPROVED
Visa on hand: 06/06/2008
Flight to USA: 06/08/2008 POE Chicago
Married: 06/27/08
Filed AOS: 09/05/08 - APPROVED
Rec'd EAD: 11/29/08
Rec'd AP: 11/29/08
Rec'd 2YR Greencard: 02/15/09
#8
thongd4me
- Solid Gold Member
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- Group: Members
- Joined: 18-July 09
- Location:Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk (Mumble City, USA)
- Filed for: AOS (pending)
- Filing Location: Vermont Service Center
- Local USCIS Office: New York
-
Country:
Thailand
Posted 07 October 2009 - 06:07 AM
Had my jet lag nap and we're going to dinner with some Ministry of Education types tonight.
She had her annual medical exam at the school today and they had a full setup for eye examination
including choosing the frames. Since I've been long overdue for new glasses, I asked them and
got a very professional exam, chose frames etc.
I couldn't make up my mind which of 2 frames to choose so she formed a "blue ribbon committee"
of 5 young high school girls to decide which frames were best for me.
Thailand - gotta love it!
She had her annual medical exam at the school today and they had a full setup for eye examination
including choosing the frames. Since I've been long overdue for new glasses, I asked them and
got a very professional exam, chose frames etc.
I couldn't make up my mind which of 2 frames to choose so she formed a "blue ribbon committee"
of 5 young high school girls to decide which frames were best for me.
Thailand - gotta love it!
02/2003 - Met online
04/2004 - Chiang Mai, Koh Samet
04/2005 - Phuket & Samui
04/2006 - Kachanaburi, Nakhon Pathom
04/2007 - No travel (mom's accident)
04/2008 - Ko Chiang/BKK
04/2009 - No travel; final steps (divorce)
07/2009 - Divorced, after 6 years + 5 months
Visa Journey
08/24/2009 I-129F =>USCIS Vt
08/27/2009 I-129F USPS receipt/NOA1 =>to me
08/31/2009 ck@$455.00 cleared
09/02/2009 I-797C, NOA1 =>received by me
10/14/2009 I-129F NOA2 (TD4Me in BKK)
10/15/2009 Package => NVC (BKK)
10/16/2009 NVC => consulate sent (BKK)
10/20/2009 NVC => consulate arrived (BKK)
10/31/2009 packet3 => both greet mailman in BKK
11/16/2009 packet3 => consulate
11/18/2009 packet4 => us (email)
11/24/2009 interview (92 days) 3rd quickest (Thailand)
11/30/2009 visa received: Visas - Thailand
12/29/2009 POE - Alaska!
12/31/2009 Marriage
01/05/2010 SSN app.
01/19/2010 - I-94 corrected - NO penalty!
02/17/2010 - "Dr. Slick Willy" (Hunts Point) - $120 in cash
No matter where you go...there you are!
04/2004 - Chiang Mai, Koh Samet
04/2005 - Phuket & Samui
04/2006 - Kachanaburi, Nakhon Pathom
04/2007 - No travel (mom's accident)
04/2008 - Ko Chiang/BKK
04/2009 - No travel; final steps (divorce)
07/2009 - Divorced, after 6 years + 5 months
Visa Journey
08/24/2009 I-129F =>USCIS Vt
08/27/2009 I-129F USPS receipt/NOA1 =>to me
08/31/2009 ck@$455.00 cleared
09/02/2009 I-797C, NOA1 =>received by me
10/14/2009 I-129F NOA2 (TD4Me in BKK)
10/15/2009 Package => NVC (BKK)
10/16/2009 NVC => consulate sent (BKK)
10/20/2009 NVC => consulate arrived (BKK)
10/31/2009 packet3 => both greet mailman in BKK
11/16/2009 packet3 => consulate
11/18/2009 packet4 => us (email)
11/24/2009 interview (92 days) 3rd quickest (Thailand)
11/30/2009 visa received: Visas - Thailand
12/29/2009 POE - Alaska!
12/31/2009 Marriage
01/05/2010 SSN app.
01/19/2010 - I-94 corrected - NO penalty!
02/17/2010 - "Dr. Slick Willy" (Hunts Point) - $120 in cash
No matter where you go...there you are!
#9
ThaiStyleUSA
- Sticky Rice & Somthum
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- Group: Members
- Joined: 23-April 07
- Location:Sac Town, CA.
- Filed for: K-1 Visa
- Filing Location: California Service Center
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Country:
Thailand
Posted 07 October 2009 - 05:30 PM
Good luck on your journey and best wishes always. 
Thai Style USA
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AOS Process
01/05/09 ----- AOS Package Mailed
01/23/09 ----- Touched...RFE
02/04/09 ----- Biometric appointment
03/12/09 ----- EAD Card production ordered
03/23/09 ----- EAD Card Received
04/28/09 ----- AOS Interview...APPROVED!!!!
05/01/09 ----- Received welcome letter
05/05/09 ----- AOS Card ordered
05/11/09 ----- Card received !!
01/12/10 ----- Received California Driver's License!!
Our Links: http://www.facebook....amp;ref=profile
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http://www.myspace.com/thaistix4u
#10
thongd4me
- Solid Gold Member
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- Group: Members
- Joined: 18-July 09
- Location:Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk (Mumble City, USA)
- Filed for: AOS (pending)
- Filing Location: Vermont Service Center
- Local USCIS Office: New York
-
Country:
Thailand
Posted 07 October 2009 - 10:31 PM
Day 2
Last night we were invited to an informal pot-luck supper with some Ministry of Education
big shots, but it was very relaxed. If you can imagine a retired female school director (over
60 yrs old) shouting "I told dirty joke!" Thais are so relaxed compared to Americans that
it no longer shocks me. This group may have some influence on obtaining her early
retirement (still not in the bag, as she was one of the top award winning teachers for
many years). Many of them said they don't want her to retire, but since she says they
like me that may help smooth things over.
Thai teachers as a group have impressed me with their great teamwork and family
feeling for each other. They often travel in a mixed (not all one sex) group just for "sanook."
Tonight we'll have a restaurant dinner with her soon-to-be University grad son, who also
knows me well. I got a pic last night with her current & former school director and the two
of us which will be great to show at the consulate interview.
I don't have brother Hyena's talent for remembering names of Thai dishes, but what we had last
night was fantastic for the variety & taste. They mix ingredients that Americans wouldn't
imagine in a million years. Julia Child may have been a genius French chef but
I wouldn't trade Thai food for anything.
I forgot - both of us are supposed to be on diets!
Last night we were invited to an informal pot-luck supper with some Ministry of Education
big shots, but it was very relaxed. If you can imagine a retired female school director (over
60 yrs old) shouting "I told dirty joke!" Thais are so relaxed compared to Americans that
it no longer shocks me. This group may have some influence on obtaining her early
retirement (still not in the bag, as she was one of the top award winning teachers for
many years). Many of them said they don't want her to retire, but since she says they
like me that may help smooth things over.
Thai teachers as a group have impressed me with their great teamwork and family
feeling for each other. They often travel in a mixed (not all one sex) group just for "sanook."
Tonight we'll have a restaurant dinner with her soon-to-be University grad son, who also
knows me well. I got a pic last night with her current & former school director and the two
of us which will be great to show at the consulate interview.
I don't have brother Hyena's talent for remembering names of Thai dishes, but what we had last
night was fantastic for the variety & taste. They mix ingredients that Americans wouldn't
imagine in a million years. Julia Child may have been a genius French chef but
I wouldn't trade Thai food for anything.
I forgot - both of us are supposed to be on diets!
02/2003 - Met online
04/2004 - Chiang Mai, Koh Samet
04/2005 - Phuket & Samui
04/2006 - Kachanaburi, Nakhon Pathom
04/2007 - No travel (mom's accident)
04/2008 - Ko Chiang/BKK
04/2009 - No travel; final steps (divorce)
07/2009 - Divorced, after 6 years + 5 months
Visa Journey
08/24/2009 I-129F =>USCIS Vt
08/27/2009 I-129F USPS receipt/NOA1 =>to me
08/31/2009 ck@$455.00 cleared
09/02/2009 I-797C, NOA1 =>received by me
10/14/2009 I-129F NOA2 (TD4Me in BKK)
10/15/2009 Package => NVC (BKK)
10/16/2009 NVC => consulate sent (BKK)
10/20/2009 NVC => consulate arrived (BKK)
10/31/2009 packet3 => both greet mailman in BKK
11/16/2009 packet3 => consulate
11/18/2009 packet4 => us (email)
11/24/2009 interview (92 days) 3rd quickest (Thailand)
11/30/2009 visa received: Visas - Thailand
12/29/2009 POE - Alaska!
12/31/2009 Marriage
01/05/2010 SSN app.
01/19/2010 - I-94 corrected - NO penalty!
02/17/2010 - "Dr. Slick Willy" (Hunts Point) - $120 in cash
No matter where you go...there you are!
04/2004 - Chiang Mai, Koh Samet
04/2005 - Phuket & Samui
04/2006 - Kachanaburi, Nakhon Pathom
04/2007 - No travel (mom's accident)
04/2008 - Ko Chiang/BKK
04/2009 - No travel; final steps (divorce)
07/2009 - Divorced, after 6 years + 5 months
Visa Journey
08/24/2009 I-129F =>USCIS Vt
08/27/2009 I-129F USPS receipt/NOA1 =>to me
08/31/2009 ck@$455.00 cleared
09/02/2009 I-797C, NOA1 =>received by me
10/14/2009 I-129F NOA2 (TD4Me in BKK)
10/15/2009 Package => NVC (BKK)
10/16/2009 NVC => consulate sent (BKK)
10/20/2009 NVC => consulate arrived (BKK)
10/31/2009 packet3 => both greet mailman in BKK
11/16/2009 packet3 => consulate
11/18/2009 packet4 => us (email)
11/24/2009 interview (92 days) 3rd quickest (Thailand)
11/30/2009 visa received: Visas - Thailand
12/29/2009 POE - Alaska!
12/31/2009 Marriage
01/05/2010 SSN app.
01/19/2010 - I-94 corrected - NO penalty!
02/17/2010 - "Dr. Slick Willy" (Hunts Point) - $120 in cash
No matter where you go...there you are!
#11
Mountain Climber
- Gold Member
-
- Group: Members
- Joined: 31-March 08
- Filed for: AOS (approved)
- Filing Location: Chicago Lockbox
-
Country:
Thailand
Posted 08 October 2009 - 11:13 AM
Sounds like you are having a great time. Good luck on your journey!!!
9/04 - Met online.
5/07 - 129-F submitted.
1/08 - Visa approved.
3/08 - Married in USA.
5/08 - AOS submitted.
11/08 - Green Card.
8/10 - Submit I-751
8/11- Apply for citizenship
5/07 - 129-F submitted.
1/08 - Visa approved.
3/08 - Married in USA.
5/08 - AOS submitted.
11/08 - Green Card.
8/10 - Submit I-751
8/11- Apply for citizenship
#12
Kang Lang
- Platinum Member
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- Group: Members
- Joined: 13-April 07
- Location:san francisco
- Filed for: AOS (approved)
- Filing Location: California Service Center
- Local USCIS Office: San Francisco
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Country:
Thailand
Posted 08 October 2009 - 12:30 PM
glad you made it safely enjoy your time! continued good luck on the journey!!!!
(asiana is also an AWESOME airline, fantastic service and pretty good food if you like korean and i do, impeccable service! voted 2008 airline of the year in fact)
(asiana is also an AWESOME airline, fantastic service and pretty good food if you like korean and i do, impeccable service! voted 2008 airline of the year in fact)
AOS Timeline
i-485
29 September 2008 Sent entire AOS package (day 1)
1 October 2008 AOS package signed for by V. Bustamante (day 3)
3 October 2008 check cashed (day 5)
7 October NOA1 hardcopy (day 9)
8 October touch (registered online) (day 10)
10 October Biometrics appt letter mailed (day 12)
17 October Biometrics appt. letter recieved (day 19)
28 October Biometrics appt. (day 31)
28 October (very likely due to biometrics since no status change)
27 January interview...APPROVED!!
11 February GREEN CARD RECEIVED!!! FREE until 27 October 2010
i-765
29 September 2008 Sent entire AOS package (day 1)
1 October 2008 AOS package signed for by V. Bustamante (day 3)
3 October 2008 check cashed (day 5)
7 October NOA1 hardcopy (day 9)
8 October touch (registered online) (day 10)
10 October Biometrics appt letter mailed (day 12)
17 October Biometrics appt. letter recieved (day 19)
28 October Biometrics appt. (day 31)
28 October (very likely due to biometrics since no status change)
5 December CRIS email that EAD approved and card production ordered (day 68)
8 December EAD recieved (day 71)
i-131
29 September 2008 Sent entire AOS package (day 1)
1 October 2008 AOS package signed for by V. Bustamante (day 3)
3 October 2008 check cashed (day 5)
7 October NOA1 hardcopy (day 9)
8 October touch (registered online) (day10)
5 December, CRIS email that AP approved (day 68)
8 December, AP received (day 71)
#13
thongd4me
- Solid Gold Member
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- Group: Members
- Joined: 18-July 09
- Location:Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk (Mumble City, USA)
- Filed for: AOS (pending)
- Filing Location: Vermont Service Center
- Local USCIS Office: New York
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Country:
Thailand
Posted 09 October 2009 - 07:40 AM
Day 4
Went to her hometown Friday after morning at her school.
Took lots of good pics of us together at the big assembly with
all the students.
Visited some of her relatives & went to Buddhist temple to
ward off evil spirits (see ex-husband's former girlfriend from hell).
Released eels and turtles in temple pond to generate good vibes.
Went to her hometown Friday after morning at her school.
Took lots of good pics of us together at the big assembly with
all the students.
Visited some of her relatives & went to Buddhist temple to
ward off evil spirits (see ex-husband's former girlfriend from hell).
Released eels and turtles in temple pond to generate good vibes.
02/2003 - Met online
04/2004 - Chiang Mai, Koh Samet
04/2005 - Phuket & Samui
04/2006 - Kachanaburi, Nakhon Pathom
04/2007 - No travel (mom's accident)
04/2008 - Ko Chiang/BKK
04/2009 - No travel; final steps (divorce)
07/2009 - Divorced, after 6 years + 5 months
Visa Journey
08/24/2009 I-129F =>USCIS Vt
08/27/2009 I-129F USPS receipt/NOA1 =>to me
08/31/2009 ck@$455.00 cleared
09/02/2009 I-797C, NOA1 =>received by me
10/14/2009 I-129F NOA2 (TD4Me in BKK)
10/15/2009 Package => NVC (BKK)
10/16/2009 NVC => consulate sent (BKK)
10/20/2009 NVC => consulate arrived (BKK)
10/31/2009 packet3 => both greet mailman in BKK
11/16/2009 packet3 => consulate
11/18/2009 packet4 => us (email)
11/24/2009 interview (92 days) 3rd quickest (Thailand)
11/30/2009 visa received: Visas - Thailand
12/29/2009 POE - Alaska!
12/31/2009 Marriage
01/05/2010 SSN app.
01/19/2010 - I-94 corrected - NO penalty!
02/17/2010 - "Dr. Slick Willy" (Hunts Point) - $120 in cash
No matter where you go...there you are!
04/2004 - Chiang Mai, Koh Samet
04/2005 - Phuket & Samui
04/2006 - Kachanaburi, Nakhon Pathom
04/2007 - No travel (mom's accident)
04/2008 - Ko Chiang/BKK
04/2009 - No travel; final steps (divorce)
07/2009 - Divorced, after 6 years + 5 months
Visa Journey
08/24/2009 I-129F =>USCIS Vt
08/27/2009 I-129F USPS receipt/NOA1 =>to me
08/31/2009 ck@$455.00 cleared
09/02/2009 I-797C, NOA1 =>received by me
10/14/2009 I-129F NOA2 (TD4Me in BKK)
10/15/2009 Package => NVC (BKK)
10/16/2009 NVC => consulate sent (BKK)
10/20/2009 NVC => consulate arrived (BKK)
10/31/2009 packet3 => both greet mailman in BKK
11/16/2009 packet3 => consulate
11/18/2009 packet4 => us (email)
11/24/2009 interview (92 days) 3rd quickest (Thailand)
11/30/2009 visa received: Visas - Thailand
12/29/2009 POE - Alaska!
12/31/2009 Marriage
01/05/2010 SSN app.
01/19/2010 - I-94 corrected - NO penalty!
02/17/2010 - "Dr. Slick Willy" (Hunts Point) - $120 in cash
No matter where you go...there you are!
#14
thongd4me
- Solid Gold Member
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- Group: Members
- Joined: 18-July 09
- Location:Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk (Mumble City, USA)
- Filed for: AOS (pending)
- Filing Location: Vermont Service Center
- Local USCIS Office: New York
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Country:
Thailand
Posted 09 October 2009 - 09:02 PM
Last night was the wake for a neighbor woman.
Today (Saturday) will be the cremation; we will attend.
Today (Saturday) will be the cremation; we will attend.
02/2003 - Met online
04/2004 - Chiang Mai, Koh Samet
04/2005 - Phuket & Samui
04/2006 - Kachanaburi, Nakhon Pathom
04/2007 - No travel (mom's accident)
04/2008 - Ko Chiang/BKK
04/2009 - No travel; final steps (divorce)
07/2009 - Divorced, after 6 years + 5 months
Visa Journey
08/24/2009 I-129F =>USCIS Vt
08/27/2009 I-129F USPS receipt/NOA1 =>to me
08/31/2009 ck@$455.00 cleared
09/02/2009 I-797C, NOA1 =>received by me
10/14/2009 I-129F NOA2 (TD4Me in BKK)
10/15/2009 Package => NVC (BKK)
10/16/2009 NVC => consulate sent (BKK)
10/20/2009 NVC => consulate arrived (BKK)
10/31/2009 packet3 => both greet mailman in BKK
11/16/2009 packet3 => consulate
11/18/2009 packet4 => us (email)
11/24/2009 interview (92 days) 3rd quickest (Thailand)
11/30/2009 visa received: Visas - Thailand
12/29/2009 POE - Alaska!
12/31/2009 Marriage
01/05/2010 SSN app.
01/19/2010 - I-94 corrected - NO penalty!
02/17/2010 - "Dr. Slick Willy" (Hunts Point) - $120 in cash
No matter where you go...there you are!
04/2004 - Chiang Mai, Koh Samet
04/2005 - Phuket & Samui
04/2006 - Kachanaburi, Nakhon Pathom
04/2007 - No travel (mom's accident)
04/2008 - Ko Chiang/BKK
04/2009 - No travel; final steps (divorce)
07/2009 - Divorced, after 6 years + 5 months
Visa Journey
08/24/2009 I-129F =>USCIS Vt
08/27/2009 I-129F USPS receipt/NOA1 =>to me
08/31/2009 ck@$455.00 cleared
09/02/2009 I-797C, NOA1 =>received by me
10/14/2009 I-129F NOA2 (TD4Me in BKK)
10/15/2009 Package => NVC (BKK)
10/16/2009 NVC => consulate sent (BKK)
10/20/2009 NVC => consulate arrived (BKK)
10/31/2009 packet3 => both greet mailman in BKK
11/16/2009 packet3 => consulate
11/18/2009 packet4 => us (email)
11/24/2009 interview (92 days) 3rd quickest (Thailand)
11/30/2009 visa received: Visas - Thailand
12/29/2009 POE - Alaska!
12/31/2009 Marriage
01/05/2010 SSN app.
01/19/2010 - I-94 corrected - NO penalty!
02/17/2010 - "Dr. Slick Willy" (Hunts Point) - $120 in cash
No matter where you go...there you are!
#15
HYENA
- Platinum Member
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- Group: Members
- Joined: 29-August 08
- Location:UNITED STATES
- Filed for: K-1 Visa
- Filing Location: Vermont Service Center
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Country:
Thailand
Posted 09 October 2009 - 11:28 PM
my Issan family was singing...doing the dead relative worship service. 4 family members are going into the monastery; pretty cool.
Just describe the dish and I'll have my fiancee name it. I have no memory except for my absolute favorites.
I agree; Thai food is second to none! I thought Pad Thai was some complicated dish...we make it here all the time now!
Just describe the dish and I'll have my fiancee name it. I have no memory except for my absolute favorites.
I agree; Thai food is second to none! I thought Pad Thai was some complicated dish...we make it here all the time now!
7/21/08 I 129f K-1 app given to Siam Legal Lawyers office
8/3/08 K-1 I 129f Sent (Atty Ofc made mistake delayed app, we learned later)
8/14/08 NOA-1
1/23/09 RFE Color Passport Picture
1/29/09 RFE Color Pics sent
2/3/09 RFE Pics USCIS acknowledged
4/28/09 NOA-2
5/01/09 NVC Received
5/01/09 Left NVC
5/15/09 Embassy Sent Packet 3 (we did not receive-they have correct addresses)
6/19/09 Packet 3 to Embassy
6/28/09 Appointment (packet 4) never mailed, had to ask to get email-they've got correct addresses
7/23/09 Interview Scheduled for 7:00am (A YEAR AFTER SUBMISSION)!!!!!!!!!!! APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7/28/09 Pick up visa
8/11/09 She came to the USA with me!
8/3/08 K-1 I 129f Sent (Atty Ofc made mistake delayed app, we learned later)
8/14/08 NOA-1
1/23/09 RFE Color Passport Picture
1/29/09 RFE Color Pics sent
2/3/09 RFE Pics USCIS acknowledged
4/28/09 NOA-2
5/01/09 NVC Received
5/01/09 Left NVC
5/15/09 Embassy Sent Packet 3 (we did not receive-they have correct addresses)
6/19/09 Packet 3 to Embassy
6/28/09 Appointment (packet 4) never mailed, had to ask to get email-they've got correct addresses
7/23/09 Interview Scheduled for 7:00am (A YEAR AFTER SUBMISSION)!!!!!!!!!!! APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7/28/09 Pick up visa
8/11/09 She came to the USA with me!
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