CJ&Jum

In case anyone hasn't seen, there was a guy who destroyed the Erawan shrine area outside of the Hyatt in Bangkok early Tues. morning.

http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/b...ws.php?id=86406

Having been there many times with Jum, I feel sad for what happened. I hope and pray that everything will be ok for everyone and that the shrine will still carry on and be able to be rebuilt so that others can show their faith.

C.J.

ufkenmill,

Her interview should be a breeze! Living there and being there for the interview probably helps.

I was there for Jum's interview and she was asked one question, How many times had I been to visit?

The visa was scheduled to be ready the next day at 3PM. We had other travel plans that day to celebrate and after the visa was approved, we made arrangement to pick up the visa the next week.

Hanging out in the lobby outside the interview windows while others get a visa is quite an experience. Just seeing the happy smiles and excited faces of those being granted visas to the U.S. really makes a USC appreciate the country in which we live.

Even hanging out in the little room to the right where the visas are handed out was a good feeling. And when the person's name is called, the long wait is over.

C.J.

Anytime, it would give me an excuse to step out of work! The office is right around the corner. Jum and I will be going to the place many times once she arrives here.

Looking forward to seeing you two,

C.J.

anya-D,

If you can, I work close enough to hit a golf ball to the Charlotte office so maybe we could all meet for lunch or something when you are down this way.

C.J.

CJ

If it's possible we would like to meet u too!! just one thing though.. we chose the 8.30 appointment because bram wants to come abck to work early.. so i dont think lunch will do (or else we can choose the 10.30 instead >< ) may be breakfast?

anya-D,

If you can, I work close enough to hit a golf ball to the Charlotte office so maybe we could all meet for lunch or something when you are down this way.

C.J.

Anyway.. I already got the INFOPASS appointment - it's so annoying that they have only 3 days (only ion Wendesdays) in a months for us to choose from. and only in the moning!!!! we have to drive 3 hrs to Charlot so that's bad... well.. I gonna have to miss class to go but i hope to get my EAD!!!!!!! oh please please please dont approve me now!!

Have a seat, and good luck!

A ha, I found the answer. You do need AOS pending to apply for AP. That's what I thought.

It doesn't sound like you can get AP approved (for a K-1 visa holder) without having already filed for AOS. Is my understanding correct? I am just trying to gain some knowledge on the immigration laws.

Upon looking over some info on the government site I did see that an extended absence past 6 months outside of the U.S. will not qualify as time applied towards the residency requirement but I still could not find specific information for the length of time that the AP has to be used within and how long one can stay outside of the country on AP.

Ok, given the following scenario, how long is the AP good for: K-1 holder enters the U.S., gets married to fiance, applies for AOS and AP immediately, AOS pending but AP is approved. 1) How long is AP good for? 2) If there is an expected extended time outside of the US, let's say 3-4 months (AOS pending and approved for AP) Is this ok for the person to do?

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Tiksman,

Now you are almost all set, the journey goes on! Jum had all of the required shots she would need even though they are not required for the K-1, so everything is all set for the time when she applies for AOS.

Good luck, keep on moving along.

C.J.

Thanks for the suggestion on shipping things, that was another question I was going to ask in the future. I want to make sure Jum can take all of the things that she wants. I would need a whole cargo ship to ship the things I would want to bring if I was moving to Thailand. Good thing too, my mom lives in Wilmington, NC, so the destination would be very convenient. Yep, one more Thai lady coming to NC, we should get together sometime. I'm looking forward to the exciting times to come!

A photo of a Happy Couple is attached!

I'm back in the U.S. I had a wonderful time with Jum. We had our formal engagement ceremony and reception with about 175 guests. I will put together a web page with some pictures. It was a very festive event in her hometown of Ubon Ratchathani. We had plenty of pictures taken that turned out very nice. We also both traveled to Had Yai for the first time (her sister lives there now) and went to Songkhla. After a few days I realized how very comfortable I was with Jum and it was confirmation that the love that we had was as strong as ever. We had not seen each other in person for 1 year and 1 month. It was a wonderful feeling to be close once again.

Jum got her visa with no problem, I was there for the interview. One question was asked "How many times had I been to visit her?" I also got to meet a fellow VJ person, Su. It was nice to meet a person a world away that in a sense felt close to home. Two approvals on the same day.

As always, it is tough to leave as I enjoy being with Jum and I really enjoy Thailand. But, we are now one step closer as she has her visa in hand and can come over any time. Once she was approved, the temptation to come back with me was very strong. :-) She will be coming to the U.S. in a few months after we settle the fun moving things (and I prepare our place to look clean and organized :-) )

As a side note, if you are unable to pickup the visa the next day (or appointment time) you can tell the officer ahead of time and they will hold the visa and the brown envelope for you at a later date. We went one week after the interview, on Valentine's Day...it was one of the greatest presents we had for each other!

We are one happy couple!

VISA APPROVED, YAHOO! I am here with Jum for a few weeks and we were approved this morning. We both got there about 6am and greeted Khun Su (who was first in line, I might add) and gave her the special document delivery. Upon entry into the Embassy, we turned in the required paperwork after Su. We waited a few hours and watched several students get their visas. Jum was called among the first K-1 applicants. One simple question:

Window 6 - Farang Male

How many times has C.J. been to Thailand?

Come pick up your visa tomorrow at 3pm.

The wait is over and one step complete, Jum and I are both very happy.

Thanks for all of the support and encouragement from everyone here. We will be celebrating in Thailand here!

C.J. & Jum (together again!)

Quick Question for anyone. Once the visa is approved, I know they say to come back the next day at 3pm. Is it possible to come another day a few days after that...at 3pm of course? Jum and I have a tight travel schedule and we would definitely not want to sacrifice losing the visa or something at this point in the journey. Any help appreciated!

C.J. & Jum

C.J.'s personal courier service is on its way tomorrow morning!

Well as luck would have it we ran into a problem. The I-134 form I sent had a few small problems my address says 2400 and not 4200. I also left a letter off of Su's name. Is this a big problem? If so what is the best way to get the corrected form to her? Or should we play stupid? Please help

Have to agree, get a new I-134 together, get it notarized, and ship it there the fastest way possible. Granted, it may be overlooked, but why take the chance.

See everyone around! I'm signing out before my trip to Thailand. I leave early Sunday, arrive in Bangkok late on Monday night, interview on the 7th. I'll try to report in if I can.

C.J.

I guess we overloaded the circuits with the first thread!