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    AoNang got a reaction from Angge in Adjustment of status interview questions   
    You can find the AOS questions on Visa Journey here: 
    My wife and I had her Green Card interview yesterday here in Las Vegas.  You can see what our experience was by looking in the Thailand Forum:
     
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    AoNang got a reaction from Angge in How early did you apply to renew your EAD/AP card?   
    Update:
    We had our interview yesterday a 9am at the Las Vegas Office.  Easy!! Maybe 15 minutes total. Agents very nice, professional. Really appreciated the agent's kind demeanor and courtesy. 
     
    First asked for our IDs and Passport and wife's EAD card. Agent made a copy of those and we followed her to her office where we were both sworn in.  We were together the whole time.
     
    For some reason my wife's medical records from Bangkok were not in her file. Agent asked if we had a copy and we did.  The doctor had given us a copy of what he sent to the embassy prior to her Packet 4 interview. The agent made a copy for the files and said that was a great help since she would not have to wait to find out where the original file in the sealed envelope we surrendered at the POE went.
     
    Nothing was asked about my wife's English language ability.  Agent stated she would ask my wife questions and if at any time the question/s were needed to be repeated, just ask her and she would be glad to. My wife asked her if it would be okay if she asked me to help as well if she didn't understand and the agent said that was fine. 
     
    Agent asked if we had photos to show her and we handed over a booklet of about 40 photos with annotations on each one that covered out 7 year relationship from 2013 to 2020. The agent was going to make copies and we told her no, the booklet was prepared just for the interview and we had copies.  Agent appreciated that.  Agent thumbed through the booklet for about 20 seconds and put it in an envelope.  
     
    The agent asked if we had things like utility bills or bank account statements showing both our names.  We had lots of stuff and the agent didn't want to see everything, just took four or five pages and said she didn't want anymore.  Didn't ask for marriage certificate or my birth certificate or I-864.  Agent did ask each of us how many times we had been married.  For my wife, only one for me this was my second.  Agent asked if I had copy of the Divorce Decree which I did and gave her a copy.  The copy went straight to the large folder which appeared to be  either the original of everything we had previously submitted or a copy of the digital files.  
     
    Agent proceeded to go though the I485 asking my wife to confirm the contents. Agent read the last few pages with the Yes/No questions and asked my wife to answer each one. Had 2 clarifications, one with the  no middle name.  I had put NMI (no middle initial) and the agent changed that to NMN (no middle name) and a clarification on being refused a tourist visa in 2016.  No issues with either.
     
    That was it!  Agent said she a couple of things to check but that my wife was approved.  Checked USCIS website this afternoon:
    New Card Is Being Produced
    On January 13, 2020, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number
     
     
    That was it!  Hope everyone has the same great experience!
     
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    AoNang got a reaction from Zoltan K in Thailand Medical After Packet 3, Before Packet 4   
    We had to cancel our March 14 appointment.  We sent a notification to the email address shown in the Packet 4 instructions (visasbkk@state.gov) to notify of our need to cancel and to request a new date.
     
    As per my post above, we didn't receive any reply.  Went to the traveldocsth site and emailed again regarding the status after a week. We used the email shown there:  visasbkkiv@state.gov. and received a response within hours and after some back and forth via email, received a new interview date today. 
     
    I pointed out the difference to the embassy in the email address in the packet 4 instructions and the one we were using to communicate, perhaps there is an error in the instructions?
     
    Whatever, the Embassy has been very responsive.  Recommend Packet 4 folks in Thailand mark the  visasbkkiv@state.gov to communicate with the embassy.
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    AoNang got a reaction from JCo in Thailand Medical After Packet 3, Before Packet 4   
    We had to cancel our March 14 appointment.  We sent a notification to the email address shown in the Packet 4 instructions (visasbkk@state.gov) to notify of our need to cancel and to request a new date.
     
    As per my post above, we didn't receive any reply.  Went to the traveldocsth site and emailed again regarding the status after a week. We used the email shown there:  visasbkkiv@state.gov. and received a response within hours and after some back and forth via email, received a new interview date today. 
     
    I pointed out the difference to the embassy in the email address in the packet 4 instructions and the one we were using to communicate, perhaps there is an error in the instructions?
     
    Whatever, the Embassy has been very responsive.  Recommend Packet 4 folks in Thailand mark the  visasbkkiv@state.gov to communicate with the embassy.
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    AoNang got a reaction from Barry and Lynn in Do many support their overseas fiancee?   
    You are correct Kali4nia58, I don't see any specific requirement to show financial support. However, in the Step-by-Step guide on How to File for a K-1 visa on this site, pages 2 and 3 mention showing some proof of an ongoing relationship....letters, call logs, etc. Each case has its own individual take on things.  For mine:
    We have lived together in the same rented home in Southern Thailand for more than 3 years.  My fiancé has not worked during this time (I mentioned in Part 8 that it was not worth her working 50-60 hours each week for the equivalent of $225-$250 a MONTH when my income was sufficient to cover our living expenses). Actually, except for a part-time job in her home town in Isan while I was away in 2014, she hasn't worked in over 5 years.
    I returned to the US in February to set up a residence/home for us and apply for the K-1.  She still lives in our rented house in southern Thailand waiting for the K-1 approval.  I support her with monthly wire transfers to continue to pay rent, internet, utilities, food...all the things I was providing for when I was living with her there. I would think that would be proof of an ongoing relationship, in addition to the Skype screen shots, no?
    Perhaps a statement similar to the above should be included???
    Kinda front loading for the Embassy? (The embassy denied a B1/B2 tourist visa about 2 years ago, the no home ties thing.) Just want to show the government we're still together after 5 years and are serious.
    Input, thoughts appreciated in the spirt of the forum.
    Thanks
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    AoNang got a reaction from jxn in TLS/HTTPS implementation: thank you!   
    Hi narakthisud
    Did you have to do something to turn on HTTPS/TLS?  I don't see it in my address window, still shows the unsecured page.  
    I agree it should be HTTPS either SSL or TLS but I'm not seeing it.
    Thanks
     
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    AoNang got a reaction from narakthisud in Obtaining a certificate of single status   
    Thanks for the quick reply!  Much appreciated.  Patti hates flying by herself so getting everything in one trip will level the stress.  Thanks again!!
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