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    Is The Interview All That Is Left?

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

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    I am an attorney and US citizen, and my fiancée is a college graduate and citizen of Thailand. We sent in our I-129 petition January 11, 2007, and received the letter of approval outlined below on April 4, 2007. We filled out the G325 forms, I-129 petition and also included declarations as to how we met and our desire to marry, copies of my passport and photos showing that we have met in person. No other information. Our petition was not unusual except for my cover letter on firm letterhead. I have not verified income, provided police or medical reports for my fiancée, or otherwise provided any information other than as stated above.

    On April 4, 2007, I recently received notification that my I-129 petition was approved, there would be no further action by Homeland Security, and that petition has been sent to National Visa Center. The letter also stated that NVC will create a case record, and then send it to the US Embassy where my fiancée will be interviewed. What does this mean?

    I thought, based on comments on this board, that the NOA2 was a packet that requested additional information. Am I reading too much into the letter? Is the interview the only challenge left? Or, are a medical and police report and other documentation (i.e., income, support, etc.) still required?

    I am returning to Thailand next week and would like to tell my fiancée what is going on. I would also like to use that time to fill out whatever additional paperwork is still required, if anything, with her.

    Any thoughts, comments or advice would be welcomed.

    Me and My fiancee just went through the process in Bangkok. After you send in the I-129F and it gets approved you get the NOA 1 and then they send it to the NVC after they do thier thing with it you will get NOA 2 and then it is off to the Embassy in Bangkok, after the receive it and start the long process they will send a Packet 3 to your fiancee's home you will then have to fill out and start collecting items on the check list and then return some of the items so they can schedule her appointment then you will receive another letter telling you what else to bring to the Visa Interview. I would highly recommend you be with her at the interview just so she doesn't make a mistake. Hope this helps but its not a bad as some say.

    All Thanks to VJ members that Help

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    I want to thank all for the help in the journey it was not as hard and as long as some but getting the helpful and detailed information from this site made the trip even easier. So again Thank You all. We made it to the Embassy in Bangkok at 7am for my fiancce's interview waited until 9 am then her name was called, we went to the window and she was asked 2 question (1. Do you Love him, 2. How many times has he been here to see you.)and the next thing he said congrates you are APPROVED come back tomorrow. :dance::dance::thumbs::thumbs:

    Getting the Police Cert.

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

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    This may be just a question for the Thailand couples but also everyone else. Since Thailand Police Offices are not connected via Internet where do I have to request my fiancee's Criminal history Certificate? The Embassy web-site says in Bangkok and anywhere she has lived for aleast 6 months but Bangkok has no real connection with the Chumphon Province which is south west of Bangkok. So should I get one from the Chumphon Province police station or Bangkok or Both?

    Send or Not send

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

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    You are correct same question asked many times

    The guides and FAQ's on VJ are your friend :yes::guides:

    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:

    • 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.

    http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-ap...tion.html#4.3.1

    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.

    IV_20Check_20list.pdf

    Send or Not send

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted

    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.

    G-325A bold name block

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    I just realized that I did not put my name of my fiancee's name in the bold name block and I know this is a stupid question but I have to ask has anyone forgot the same and not had it sent back or will they go ahead and do the processing since all the info is on the form? i thought I had it all looked over but guess I didn't.

    proof of citizen

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    It doesn't have to be 5 years old, it has to be ISSUED for 5 years. So it has to be able to be valid for at least 5 years. At least that's how I read that.

    Thanks that makes me feel alot better but the way I took it it had to be 5 years old and I'm sending it anyway. thanks again package ges in mail on the 27th

    proof of citizen

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    The issue that I have is that I am working abroad and also staying in Thailand. I have had my brother look for my Birth cert. with no luck to find it, so I made copies of my passport however it is not 5 years old which should not matter you have to have the birth Cert. to get PP. Does anyonre think this would be a real issue?

    I have had passport for over 3 years and have to get more pages put in this should prove that I am a USC.

    New I-129f forms

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Has anyone heard if they have updated the I-129f for the Imbra req. ?

    Thanks I've got it now and the way i read and understand IMBRA only takes effect is you met through a broker. What is your opinion on that and I answered part C #2&3 with a supplement due to no criminal history. Thanks again.

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