Thai1On

I don't think Yo will have any problem and if they asked for the documents along with her passport it is a very good sign she will get her visa. Angel was waiting on a few documents after her interview and was told the same. After we shipped the documents to the embassy in Bangkok we checked via email to confirm they received them and they always replied very quickly. The best part after they got the documents about a week later Angel got her visa.

We are going home June 24!

Dave and Angel.

I have filed DCF here in Bangkok. My wife has already passed her interview and all we are waiting for is the paperwork from my brother who will be her co-sponsor. My question is can I leave

Thailand in the next few weeks and start getting our home ready and have her follow a month or 2 later? We originally filed the I-130 saying she would leave with me together, but now I need to

leave Thailand because the end of my contract here. She has renewed her contract and will wait until the school has a replacement teacher.

Dave and Angel

Yes the police report copy is needed for packet 3 but when we submitted ours we didn't have it because of the 3 week delay. We now waiting for it and a support form from the US. Once we have all the paper work, we will mail it the embassy with her passport and then they will issue her the US visa.

I believe if Yo lived more than 6 months in another country she will need it because they asked Angel during her interview if she stayed in another country for more than 6 months. Did you receive the instructions for packet 3? They have all the list of documents there that you need to submit the photocopies. Did you do the online DS 260? She will need to take the print out to show both the police and medical departments. Tell Yo to get the police clearance asap in Thai Royal Police down in Bangkok and ask information for "express service" as Angel didn't ask first and now we have to wait 3 weeks. Then while she's in Bangkok she can also go for her medical check up at one of the two places listed in your packet 3. But Angel went to BNH hospital because its near the police station.

The docs Angel needs is the have the medical form corrected. They checked K visa and not CR-1 visa, easy fix.

Next I need my brother as a sponsor as I didn't make the minimum salary. I submitted a letter from our family business on the salary I will make back in the US, but it didn't help.

Last, still waiting on the Thai police clearance .

Dave and Angel

That's great news! Angel went for her interview and we need a few documents and waiting for the Thai police clearance. On the note they put in her paperwork said to collect the documents and send your passport with the documents. I'm guessing after we submit the needed paperwork she will have her visa!

Dave and Angel

Curt,

In the IV packet will be your important case number. Also it will tell you where to go for your wife's medical. There are only two listed. and it will run about 5300 baht. There is also directions to which police department to go to get the police clearance.

@RobertAtlantaUSA,

As of last week Angel asked for the "express service", but was told they could not offer that "service" anymore at any price.

Curt, get your paperwork ready as things are really flying filing DCF. When you get your IV packet send Yo to Bangkok for her police clearance and medical. The police clearance will take 3 weeks and Angel said they can't offer "express service" wink,wink anymore.

Dave and Angel

Wow this is going fast! We submitted our VI package last Monday and today Angel just received her interview date...March 30, 8:00 am.

We are both very excited!

Dave and Angel

We received our package 3 last week and Angel finished doing the DS-260 online. She will be heading down to Bangkok for her police clearance and medical.

Dave and Angel

OMG! I just received an email this morning saying that my wife's CR-1 has been approved! It said I should receive the package within 7 to 10 business days.

What will the next step be?

Dave and Angel

Yes, that us the right one. It's a shame you can't be here to fix anything that may need correcting.

After the your wife gets the translation make sure she goes to the Foreign Affairs Department and has an official seal put on the translation. Some of the larger towns do have translation services that send it down to Bangkok for the stamp. If not she with need to go herself.

Good luck in he new job.

Dave

Hi Curt,

We delivered it in person and I glad we did. There were a few minor errors that we were able to fix there and get the ball rolling right away. They are really great about answering questions via email and many are answered within 1 day. I would send them an email asking if they received your package.

In the most resent email from them it said it takes 60 days for them to process my CR-1, but it also said to check back in 2 weeks which would make it about 2 weeks early .

I filed our CR-1 visa DCF in Bangkok Jan.16 and I'm now sitting on pins and needles waiting. There was a slight delay as the USCIS office needed copies of an old divorce in the US, but I sent it EMS and I got an email saying they received it and a adjudication officer was reviewing. They have been very helpful and responded quickly to the emails I've sent them.

My question is when should I be getting our NOA2?

Dave and Angel

I want to file the I-130 next week here in Thailand, but it will be with her passport with her maiden name. After the process starts and she gets a new passport with her new last name will this slowdown or mess up the visa process?

Dave and Angel

Quick update.....Angel and I were married Oct. 28 in the Philippines.

We have assembled our I-130 package and will be heading down to Bangkok next week to submit our paperwork.

I received an interesting email from the USCIS wanting to make sure we were both residents here in Thailand. Things like a visa other than a tourist visa, work permit, long term lease, and so on. Were OK there and very excited to start the ball rolling.

Thank you everyone for your help and we will keep you up to date on what happens.

Dave and Angel

Wow that is fast! This would be great news as we wouldn't have to sign a new contract at school next May.

Dave

I curious, which is faster here in Thailand, a CR-1 or a K-1 visa?

Dave

Thank you for the warm welcomes.

Is it OK to say that she will be offered a job at the family business? Should I make it clear that she will not start working until she is legal in the US?

Dave and Angel

Thanks for the info.

Yes, she is here in Thailand legally and we are working at the same school with the proper visas and work permits.

I'm lucky as my family owns a business in Florida and I will return to work in the store. The business also owns a few homes and we will be living in one of these .

As far as taxes go I have filed every year working here in Thailand, but never made enough to have to pay income tax for those years.

Dave and Angel

Hi all, I'm an American living and working in Thailand. I have been good friends with my Filipino fiancee for over 6 year before we decided there was more to it than just friends. We will be getting married this October and due to Thailand becoming more unstable and unpredictable I have decided to return to the states with my new bride.

I have found this site very helpful and look forward to reporting our progress through the visa maze.

Dave and Angel