chivasgeo

Thanks for replying folks....Darn...thought we can just apply for the N-400 instead of getting a replacement...makes me think why we can't just do that and save the $$$ on fees. USCIS has records to show that my wife's perm card is still valid!

Guess we'll just "follow the rules"....I wish they made some exceptions to the rules.

Hello All,

We lost my wife's permanent resident card. Do we need to apply for a replacement or can we just apply for the N-400 w/out a perm resident card, as far as I can remember the Perm Card expires in 2017.

Thanks in advanced for any info.

i need a little help, so i have finally compiled the aos papers, gotten through the medical exam hurdle etc. turns out my husband threw out the copies of the birth certificate translation and the copies of the papers from the visa so no copy there. anyone know a reasonable translator for thai docs preferably nor cal? least expensive quote i got was $150+notary and delivery fees (not local). i am trying to track down the lady in thailand who did the original but haven't heard back. *sigh* a bit annoyed w/ hubby right now

Sorry to hear about losing the papers. I have had good experiences with a translation service in Los Angeles (we live in the North Bay Area) ; you can call them for any questions about their service and can even fax them what needs to be translated into English. With a notary and translation we were charged 25 dollars for Birth certificate (this was back in 2004-2005). I would give them a call and ask

Thai Translation Center

5123 W Sunset Blvd # 211

Los Angeles, CA 90027

Phone: (323) 663-5564

Good Luck

Does anyone knows the average waiting period for a case on Administrative Processing from Bangkok Embassy? My case is over 5 months of AP since the interview.

Man that sucks, sorry to hear about the Visa in AP! I would assume each case is different so not sure of an average time of wait for this type of processing.

We had a similar process occur when my Father-in-Law's B2 visitor's visa was also put into Admin Review. What we did was email the US Embassy( Subject line would be something like "2nd or 3rd NIV Inquiry case number and name of applicant ) . Each and everytime they would status us of the case. Eventually it took 6 months before we got the approval for father - in - Law. We emailed them a total of 4 times during the wait.

I would try and email them for status, good luck with it all.

ALL documents in Thai, and their respective english translations, MUST be legalized at the Ministry of Foreign Relations, at 123 Chaeng Wattana Rd in Lak Si.

Is that a new process now, man that's gotta suck! I always thought all translations from Thai to English just needs to be signed by the translator and have a statement from the translator stating to the effect of "I certify this translation to be true and correct to the best of my ability" , legalizing documents is another thing though and I have no experience with getting any Thai documents legalized. When we were going through the K-1 process we didn't need any paperwork to be legalized however we did have some Thai documents translated to English and then have that translation "certified" by the place of business. We used a translation shop near the US Embassy but forgot the name of it though!

Littleasiaman - Great comment

I figure our interview will fall end of August, early September. At least that is what I think from what I have seen happening with other people and their interview dates. So I plan on being in BKK in September probably for a month. Thanks for all the good info. I have never been inside the embassy, only past it, so I don't know what goes on inside. I just hope it all goes well when we get there.

My GF has been there before and she said NOT to bring a huge pile of papers as the slot to slide them under at the interview is not that big. I, of course, will come prepared with more than enough to show we have known each other for about 3 years and that I can support her with no problem, although she already has my neighbor and an owner of a Thai restaurant and grocery store wanting her to teach them yoga so that's good for me to keep her busy.

So if anyone has had a very recent trip to the embassy with their fiancee, please let us know if you were talked to, got to go in with the fiancee or what happened.

Tom,

If the process is still the same as when I went. After you enter and get passed the security checkpoint, go up the 2-5 concrete steps/stairway and head straight through the double door and go inside to window #5. I believe the lines outside (after the security checkpoint and before the double doors) are for non K visas .

If it has changed someone please correct me, thanks!

Regards,

George

You are correct. Ignore the outside lines (both the one outside the embassy and the one after security - we got there at 7:30 am and the outside line was 60+ people long; I went to talk with the security sitting at the front of the line and they were moving all K-1 and K-3's to the front of the line). Once past security, go up the concrete steps near the soda machine (to the left of the outside windows). Once inside, go to window 4, 5, or 6 (on left wall once inside) and tell them you are there for a fiancee' or spouse visa. They will take your paperwork, sort through it, and hand back anything they don't need. Then have a seat and wait for your fiancee's name to be called (in our case two hours later).

John

I also forgot to add, my wife's appointment was scheduled for 7am or 8am, but we had waited in line outside starting about 530am....we finished and were out the US Embassy by 9am

If interested here is the link to the Consulate experience I had written way back :

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.p...and&page=15

Regards,

George

I figure our interview will fall end of August, early September. At least that is what I think from what I have seen happening with other people and their interview dates. So I plan on being in BKK in September probably for a month. Thanks for all the good info. I have never been inside the embassy, only past it, so I don't know what goes on inside. I just hope it all goes well when we get there.

My GF has been there before and she said NOT to bring a huge pile of papers as the slot to slide them under at the interview is not that big. I, of course, will come prepared with more than enough to show we have known each other for about 3 years and that I can support her with no problem, although she already has my neighbor and an owner of a Thai restaurant and grocery store wanting her to teach them yoga so that's good for me to keep her busy.

So if anyone has had a very recent trip to the embassy with their fiancee, please let us know if you were talked to, got to go in with the fiancee or what happened.

Tom,

If the process is still the same as when I went. After you enter and get passed the security checkpoint, go up the 2-5 concrete steps/stairway and head straight through the double door and go inside to window #5. I believe the lines outside (after the security checkpoint and before the double doors) are for non K visas .

If it has changed someone please correct me, thanks!

Regards,

George

Thanks all!!! I am not sure the embassy would tell you in an email. I was just wanting to know what people's past experience was. I am hoping we have our interview date when they post the new ones any day now as I am anxious to get back over there to see her since she wanted me to wait and cancel my June trip to save the money and come for the interview so we can settle things up and she can come back with me if all works out well. I am still interested in other people's comments if they were there for the interview to see what is going on now.

Tom,

I was able to attend the interview with my then Fiancee, the CO asked me more questions than my wife When were were in line, they did separate out applicants for K1/K2/K3s from the applicants for work, tourist or student visas, the non K visa applicants who were accompanied by someone, Only the applicants for nonK visas were inside past the security desk, and the ones who accompanied them were not allowed in and had to wait outside, right before the security desk. This was in 2005 so things may have changed. It would be nice to hear from recent applicants about their experience to get us up-to-date. But so for I haven't heard anything new in regards to the US Embassy not allowing the sponsor/spouse to attend with the K-visa applicant/fiance(e).

Good Luck with you all,

regards,

George

The talk of the medical reports got me thinking. What can I do for insurance for my fiance when she first comes over? I believe we have to be married before I can add her to my medical plan. What is the best way to get insurance for the time between POE and when we get married?

What I did for my (then) fiancee was purchase traveler's insurance to cover her until we got "officially" married. There are numerous companies. Google "traveler's insurance" and best probably to call and ask for advise from the company you choose. If interested, the one I chose was called Travel Guard International.

Good Luck!

You welcome Afterforever...I am sort of in the same situation. Our interview probably some time toward the end of January. It doesn't look like I will be able to have enough days to get away from work to be with her during the interview. But she does understand the situation. I am coaching her right now for interview. I am trying to alleviate the fear from her.

it took about 2 weeks for my husband to get packet 3...a piece of advice if i may. now that you know it's in the post, just go ahead and download everything and and send in notice that you are prepared for your interview it will save a few weeks time. by the time they recieve everything you can have your medical, certificate of being single etc all ready.

GOOD LUCK!

Thanks for the info Kang Lang.

If we send in the notice that we are prepared for the interview, will my fiance still have enough time to apply for and receive the police certificate? I know the medical can be done quickly but I am worried my fiancee will not receive the police certificate in time. Also, do you know if she would be able to have her sister pick up the certificate? The sister lives in BKK, my fiance lives in Udon Thani, so it would obviously be a time saver.

Man, it's seems like it was just yesterday my now wife and I went though this process...This website has help us A LOT from time to time....

Afterforever,

Clarification about picking up Police Certificate Based on my wife's experience, the same day after her medical at Bumrungrad Hospital, she went to and applied for the Police certificate in person at the BKK police station listed in the Packet 3 docs, however she was able to have her brother (who lives in BKK) to pick it up for her. Her brother had copies of 1) My wife's Thai ID and 2) a copy of the ENTIRE House Registration Book (Tabien Baan)

Also my wife said she written (by hand) a statement in BOTH copies that they are true and correct and signed it. Wife is also telling me it took about 2 weeks to process.

When her brother went to the Police station to pick-up the Police Certificate, they asked if he was related to my wife, then had to show his Thai ID and they of course looked at the copy if the Registration Book (Tabien Baan) to confirm he was her brother.

Now I am not saying this is a standard way or was OK to do (since it was never mentioned a relative can pick up the certificate) , I am just posting based on our experience....I don't have the current number for the BKK police station one would pick up the certificate at, but perhaps it will be worth it if your fiance give them a call and ask!

Good Luck with yours and everyone's processes..... take care

regards,

George

Question about the $100.00 for the Post Office.

In Bangkok for our interview on Wednesday and just returned from the Post Office.

The Post Office asked for 3600BHT.

Our paperwork seems to indicate that we should pay $100.00USD.

We paid the 3600BHT.

What gives?

If we are supposed to pay in Baht like we did for the medical than it should be spelled out in Packet 3.

If the local Post Office is supposed to accept my new crisp 100.00 dollar bill than shame on them.......

Consider yourself lucky! Last September my mother in law in Thailand paid for her Application fee for a B2 visitor's visa and also it stated to pay the $100.00 at any post office listed. So in the Sakhon Nakhon post office, they charged 4000 Baht! I don't think the Thai Post Office would accept USD currency!

Good Luck with the interview!

did she apply to remove the conditions on her green card?? you have to file form I-751 and evidence of a bona fide marriage anywhere between 90 days and the day the card expires... which would be 2 years after she got the card...

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Hello all,

My wife came in the USA as a K-1 in Jan 2005. We were married March of 2005. She received her (conditional ) Green Card August 2005.

August 2008 will be her 3rd year as an LPR. According to the Guide to Naturization, she can apply for US citizenship 90 days prior to Aug 2008, correct? Or is it the 3rd year after her (unconditional 10-year) Green Card was approved?

Thanks in advanced,

Regards,

George

that is correct....

Yes, my we had already applied for the Removal of conditions I-751 and it was approved, my wife has her 10 year Green Card Now.....ok, so it seems she CAN apply for US Citizenship , thanks for replying MarilynP!

Hello all,

My wife came in the USA as a K-1 in Jan 2005. We were married March of 2005. She received her (conditional ) Green Card August 2005.

August 2008 will be her 3rd year as an LPR. According to the Guide to Naturization, she can apply for US citizenship 90 days prior to Aug 2008, correct? Or is it the 3rd year after her (unconditional 10-year) Green Card was approved?

Thanks in advanced,

Regards,

George

I’m writing to you with respect to the denial of a tourist visa for my mother-in–law,submitted on July 25, 2007. I understand that our immigration law requires consular officers to view every visa applicant as an intending immigrant until the applicant proves otherwise. Also, applicants must qualify for the visa according to their own circumstances and not on the basis of a sponsor or affidavits of support in the United States from their family or friends. She must meet the requirements of sections 101(a) (15) (B) or of the INA respectively. I also realize that failure to do so will result in a refusal of a visa under Section 214(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). I recognize that the U.S. visa application is interview-based rather than document-based.

My mother-in-law had not convinced the interviewing officer that she has sufficiently strong ties to Peru to compel her return after a limited visit. I believe the basis for the denial of the B-2 visa, was Her inability to explain her situation correctly. This is her very first submission of a visa application to the United States. I’m sure that the interview process may have seemed a little nerve-racking for her. She is a 64 year old retired teacher that resides in a rental property (professional tie). She is currently awaiting determination of her Peruvian social security settlement (financial tie). She has three other children and many other family members that will eagerly await her return (social tie). My Mother-in-Law and my wife are very close, she’s a very honest and fun all around person, we would love to have her visit us for the winter holidays. I know some key elements to substantiate her ties to Peru are ownership of residence and adequate employment. Unfortunately she is unable to provide this documentation. However, I did included in her packet a letter of invitation from my wife and me, copies of my past two years tax returns and a recent leave and earning statement to prove that she would not be a financial burden to the U. S. Government during her temporary stay. I will be responsible for all of her room and board expenses while she is in the United States. Upon the termination of her visit, she will return to Lima, Perú prior to the expiration of the visa once issued by your consulate. I had honestly and accurately prepared the B-2 visa application and supporting documents for her in accordance to the law with no intent of evading immigration authority. I would never consider participating in any illegal activity; as this would cause possible imprisonment and the termination of my employment. I appreciate the rules and regulation that have been set forth to protect the best interest of the government. I would respectfully request your reconsideration for the issuance of her B-2 visitor’s Visa. If you have any further questions please contact me at your earliest convenience.

SHOCKJOCK35,

I did the same for my MIL and FIL : the paperwork for the B2 application, sent a letter of invitation and submitting an I-134 affidavit of financial support, along with my pay stubs and tax returns. It was no problem for MIL to get the B2 , she got 10 year multile entry ...but FIL 's application went under admin review for a long time , about 6 months, and then he was denied, this was due to a police record he had in Thailand. During the admin review , I constantly emailed the US Embassy in Bangkok for status, and finally got word that FIL was denied, however a waiver was requested and it was approved. He was then granted a multiple entry 1-year B2 visa.....

...perhaps you can contact the US Embassy in Peru to see if they can request a waiver for the denial of B2 visa?

Otherwise, your MIL may have to re-apply as others have mentioned....good luck!

regards,

George

All,

This might be of interest to some of you, especially the people who has used the services of Immigration Lawyer Bill White.......a very knowledgable poster at Thai Falang Board posted this info

http://s10.mymsc.com/~admin4/index.htm

regards,

George

Hi George

She would need to complete a I-130 for each child, and pay 3 lots of fees.... and 6 - 8 years is the shortest time it would more likely be longer and the country the children are coming from can make it longer...

They will be in the preference category 2B....

FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES

First : Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Citizens: 23,400 plus any numbers not required for fourth preference.

Second : Spouses and Children, and Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Permanent Residents: 114,200, plus the number (if any) by which the worldwide family preference level exceeds 226,000, and any unused first preference numbers:

A. Spouses and Children: 77% of the overall second preference limitation, of which 75% are exempt from the per-country limit;

B. Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older): 23% of the overall second preference limitation.

Third : Married Sons and Daughters of Citizens: 23,400, plus any numbers not required by first and second preferences.

Fourth : Brothers and Sisters of Adult Citizens: 65,000, plus any numbers not required by first three preferences.

2B

All other - 08FEB98

China - 08JUN98

India - 08MAR92

Mexico - 08MAR92

Philippines - 01OCT96

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin...letin_3258.html

If your friend becomes a Citizen she can have the petition upgraded to 1st category

Hope this helps

Kez

Kez...

Thanks for the reply. Will relay this info to Sue.

regards,

George

Hello all...

I have learned a lot from just reading this thread.....but there is one question I'd like to ask regarding a Permanent Resident who wants to bring over her daughters and a son (all over 21 years of age and all not married).

I am asking this question for a person I know , her name is Sue. Sue just got her greencard recently. She would like to start the petition for her 3 kids. Her question is, would it take just one I-130 form to filled out to include all 3 of her kids or would Sue file 3 seperate I-130 for each child?

Thanks in advance....man it really sucks that the wait is so long....not sure how Sue is going to react hearing the processing times can be about 6-8 years!

Regards,

George

Thanks to all of your responses and really appreciate all the suggestions....we'll give em all a quick look.

Regards,

George & Pocky

Hello,

We live in California, USA. My wife has a family member in Canada and we'd like to send or purchase them a gift card at a popular store in Canada.

Here in the USA, a popular store would be something like Target ( http://www.target.com/gp/homepage.html)

Can anyone suggest a similar kind of store we can purchase (on-line) a gift card to send them?

Thanks for any help!

Regards,

George & Pocky

We will be arriving in SFO on July 31 on K-1 visa. Is there any way to get her a temporary 90-day work authorization at the POE?

TIA

TIA,

Not sure about getting a stamp via SFO, but you can probably ask the Immigration officer processing you on your arrival. When we arrived in SFO via K-1 back in Jan 2005, I went with my wife through the "visitor's" line and we were processed by a young lady officer ; after taking my wife's photo and obtaining her fingerprint, there was some small talk and I think the lady stamped something (guessing the expiration date of K-1?) on the I-94 card.... then off to customs we went.... I would ask them about it though!

OK, Congrats and welcome to the USA!

Regards,

George

George

Thank for the info. I passed it on to MIL to ease her fears of failure. We will start the process of getting her passport. I don't know how long that will take, it depends on who you bribe.

She has never traveled out of Cambodia or been on a plane, so we have to convince her that "yes" even people who do not speak english can fly.

Will let you know how it turns out.

Sam

Sam,

Good idea to get Passport first! Good luck with it all.....oh and my MIL with be flying solo when she goes back to Thailand in a couple of months...she is flying EVA....she is also scared since it will be her first time to fly ALONE! (she flew here with my mom) We called EVA and asked for assistance when she transfers in Taipei - they gaurantee she will get to the transfer gate for the trip from Taipei to Bangkok!

regards,

George

I know I asked this before, but I need to be refreshed on the subject.

My wife wants to bring her mother over for a visit from Phnom Penh. At the interview what will they ask for as proof she is returning. She is 66 so I don't think she will be looking for a boyfriend. she has birth cert and deed to her property but that is about all. She has no money so we will be paying her way. Is she doomed for failure?

Sam,

My Mother in Law just arrived here for a 4 months stay. During her "interview" they did not ask for any documents from her regarding proof of land, house ownership, etc. What I did (that I think helped out) was write a formal letter to the Embassy explaining the reason of her trip (to visit her daughter and grandson and to tour sites around CA) . I explained that I will be paying for her trip to and from Thailand and during her stay here (all expenses paid). Also what I think helped out (and this was an option I did not have to do - but what the heck , did it anyways!) was turn in an I-134 affidavit of support with last 3 paystubs. She was granted a 10 year multiple entry B2 Visitors Visa. Upon entry at SFO Intl, the US Immigration gave her 6 months to stay.

Mother in law is 61 and never worked her entire life (was a homemaker, housewife). As always your situation may be different. If interested, Send me PM and I can foward you the letter I wrote to Embassy

regards,

George

Lin,

You can try e-mailing the visa section - find and follow the present protocol for e-mail inquiries. In my wife's case it was about 4 weeks between the date that my approved I-129f petition left the NVC and the date that the IVU recognized that they'd received it.

In those days one could go to the consulate and pick up a K-visa application package, but not now as I understand it. However, most of what's in it is now posted on the embassy's web site.

Yodrak

wonder if anyone who is ahead of me in the process can offer some guidance, our petition left nvc on 20 april, my question is does anyone have any idea about the following...A) are you able to contact anyone at the embassy regarding packet 3, when it will be sent out etc.? also is it possible to go to the embassy and pick up packet 3 if you have your BNK number? it is very frustrating that it's just a black hole. any tips or help would be appreciated.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

Lin

Thanks Yodrak, unfortunately when you email now you only get an automated response indicating that they do not answer queries about k-1's at all and when i called i could only get a recording no way to get an actual person on the line. *ugh* just thought i would take a stab at it and see if anyone had any current info but my guess we'll be in the 4-6 week range for our packet 3 to arrive. Has anyone else had a long wait for packet 3? I know that most of the timelines i have read are some where in the 7-14 day range. (BTW Yodrak, hats off to you for surviving the agony that is the wait for a visa through Thailand.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Lin

Lin,

I have emailed the US Emassy in Thailand numerous times in the past and YES, there is an automated response their email servers send out to us. The last time this reply was sent to me was in Oct 2006.

In reviewing the automated email US Embassy sends out I saved, you might want try this in your next email. In the subject line make sure you have 2nd IV Inquiry BNK (your fiancees case number) and applicants surname

Thats unless the US Embassy has updated their automated replies?

For anyones interest here is the automated reply I received below:

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The Visa Unit of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok has received your e-mail inquiry. We regret that we are unable to send a personal reply to each inquiry due to the large volume we receive daily. We have found that many of the inquiries we receive are readily answered by information available on various U.S. Government websites and this response is designed to help you access that information quickly.

If, following a review of all information provided, you still have an inquiry regarding a specific issue with a visa case pending at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok , please send an additional email to visasbkk@state.gov with the following information:

For Immigrant Visa (including Fiancée) Cases: The subject line must contain "2nd IV Inquiry", and the case number (with prefix of BNK or PHP), and the applicant's surname. The first paragraph must include the full names of the petitioner and the applicant, the type of visa, whether the visa is for a Thai or Cambodian national, and your contact information. Please note that we are not able to provide routine status updates on the more than 7,000 cases that we handle annually, nor are we able to respond to routine questions regarding whether or not we have received your case from the NVC.

For Non-Immigrant Visa Cases: The subject line must contain "2nd NIV Inquiry." If you are writing about a visa refusal, please note that applicants who have been refused visas may reapply at any time.

· BUSINESS TRAVEL: if you have a business-related visa question, please send an email to the Business Visa Officer at Bangkokbusinesstravel@state.gov.

Effective January 19, 2006, all non immigrant visa applicants must complete the DS-156 electronic visa application form (EVAF), which can be filled out online and printed by visiting the website http://evisaforms.state.gov. Please remember to print all three pages of the form, including the third page with bar code.

IMMIGRANT VISA INFORMATION (visas for permanent immigration to the USA )

There is no walk-up information window for immigrant visa-related matters at the Embassy. Please refer to the websites below.

· U.S. Department of State: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/immigrants_1340.html

o Information to help foreign citizens desiring to permanently immigrate to determine the visas, requirements, and related materials they will need to apply to immigrate to the United States. Includes information on marriage and fiancée visas.

· U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS): ;http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/index.htm

o The USCIS is responsible for the filing and approval of all immigrant visa petitions, and this website contains comprehensive information on all immigration issues.

USCIS Bangkok Office information: http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/index.htm

You can call U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) toll-free for automated information and live assistance concerning immigration services and benefits. The number is: 1 (800) 375-5283. In Bangkok , the USCIS office is open to the public 8:30am to 11:30am and 12:00pm to 3:30pm. They are available for telephone inquiries until 3:30pm at [66] (2) 205-5352.

· U.S. Embassy Bangkok: http://bangkok.usembassy.gov.

o Immigrant visa interview appointment information

o Immigrant Visa Application Forms (Packet 3 documents)

o Cambodian immigrant visa processing information

Additional Telephone and Office Contact Information

· U.S. State Department Visa Office: Information is available to the public by telephone at the Visa Services, Public Inquiries Division at telephone (202) 663-1225 or by FAX at 202 663-3899. The telephone number provides the caller with a selection of pre-recorded information and the ability to talk to a visa specialist during business hours.

· To reach the State Department's National Visa Center (immigrant visa inquiries for cases pending with the NVC) call: 603-334-0700 (in USA ) or send an Email to NVCInquiry@state.gov

· To reach the Kentucky Consular Center (Diversity Visa inquiries only) call: 606-526-7500 (in USA )

NON IMMIGRANT VISA INFORMATION (Tourist, Business, Academic Travel)

· U.S. Department of State: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/temp_1305.html

o Information regarding non immigrant visa types, the Visa Waiver Program, and U.S. visa law (including information about visa denials and INA Section 214( B )

· U.S. Embassy Bangkok: http://bangkok.usembassy.gov.

o Information to apply for a non immigrant visa in Bangkok

o Frequently Asked Non Immigrant Visa Questions in Bangkok

o Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF)

All applicants for tourist and business visas must book an appointment online at http://thailand.us-visaservices.com or over the phone by calling 001-800-13-202-2457. Fees are charged for these services. Please note that there is no walk-in visa information service available at the embassy.

EXPEDITE POLICY:

The Embassy expedites legitimate business and educational/exchange travel (F, J, M visas), as well as travel for medical emergencies, on a case-by-case basis. F, J, and M visa applicants requesting expedited appointments must show that they would otherwise miss the beginning of their courses/programs if not allowed to expedite the visa process. Such applicants must have a valid I-20 or DS-2019 form.

If you have already scheduled an appointment for a visa interview but need to have an earlier appointment, you may send an email to visasbkk@state.gov. The email subject line must read: Request to Expedite a Non-Immigrant Visa Appointment. Please include appointment confirmation number, full name, contact telephone number, and the reason an earlier appointment is required.

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not receive an email response from the visa section within 5 working days, you should assume your request for an expedited appointment has been denied. Do not send other emails to follow up on your original request.

For medical emergencies involving a sick parent, spouse, sibling, or child, please obtain a letter from the patient's physician describing the patient's medical condition. The visa unit will contact you if an early appointment can be given.

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Good Luck Lin!

Regards,

George

goontar,

It isn't going to be a certificate and it isn't required of everyone.

A divorced person proves that they're single by presenting a divorce certificate. If a never-married person is asked to prove that they're single - it's rare, but it sometimes happens - they take several close acquaintances, and perhaps a village VIP, to the amphur and they all submit written statements on a sheet of paper having the Garuda at the top attesting to the their knowledge that the person has never been married. Then the amphur official stamps the statements two or three times with 'the big red seal' to certify them.

Or, get the amphur official to prepare a statement to the effect that the person has never registered a marriage in the amphur.

Yodrak

Does anyone know anything about the "Certificate of Being Single"? Is this necessary for everyone? Thanks.

Goontar,

To add to Yodraks reply....my wife got one from her local amphur (shes never been married). She was accompanied by her father. Her local amphur produced an official document that states my wife has never registered a marriage in that local amphur. I dont think its necessary to get BUT if it will make you and your fiance worry less, then why not get one. By the way, the US consulate never asked for the document from my wife during her K-1 interview.

Regards,

George

George,

Point of clarification: the NVC does not approve anything. For the K visas it is a simple distribution center, for the immigrant visas it collects some of the visa application materials and for some consulates schedules the interviews.

In all cases the consulates do the approving.

Yodrak

..... I am sure you'll receive the NVC approval soon, .....

regards,

George

Thank you for the clarification.....I better be careful next time I post a reply. Glad you caught that Yodrak!

regards,

George