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We had thought about flying back to thailand for her birth but I'm not sure of how late into her pregnancy she can fly internationally (even with a doctors approval). I've been reading that 32-36 weeks is the lastest that airlines will allow her to fly...and that's even with a doctors approval. Anyone know for sure?

I don't think my wife will qualify for medicaid because of her permanent resident card status. Citizenship is required, i'm almost positive.

Check with Medicaid in your state.

I work at a county hospital. Before Medicaid started paying so well for deliveries our hospital used to deliver a 100 babies a day.

Now since Medicaid reimbursement got so much better we hardly deliver any.

My wife came over to the US last year on a K1 visa and we married soon after. She received her permanent resident card last summer and travels with me on contract assignments for work. Last week, we unexpectedly found out that she is pregnant. Because my work is contract and temporary, I have recently dropped my own health insurance. She is currently without any insurance and we're somewhat lost on how to get some affordable medical/prenatal coverage with her "pre-existing" condition. Out of pocket insurance premiums are just way to expensive at this time for us. Are there any government resources available to her as an unisured pregnant immigrant. Are there any options for those without medical insurance who are now married to a US citizen living in the states? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

My fiance legally changed her last name first with social security. We then used her new name (my last name) on all AOS paperwork. It eliminated any confusion and additional filings. My suggestion, change your name legally before submitting your AOS packet. Good luck.

We just made color photo copies of our passports including entry stamps. Never received a RFE. If everything is legible, there shouldn't be a problem. Good luck.

My fiancee arrived in the US 4 weeks ago. Since her arrival, we applied for a social security number and a name change for her. Her surname is now mine. I want to make sure that we can process her AOS application with her new surname (last name) even though her visa, passport, and medical documentation still remains as her maiden name. Will this confuse and lengthen the process? I read earlier that we should finalize any name change before processing the AOS packet. Any help would be appreciated.

Tourist visas to the US are next to impossible to get in Bangkok.

I have to disagree. My gilfriend at the time (now my fiancée) had a 2 minute interview and was granted a 2 year multi entry visa. All that documentation she brought with her wasn't even looked at. The interviewer asked her a couple of simple questions and told her that her passport and visa would be mailed to her in 2 days. ...unbeknownst to him, her boyfriend (fiancé....me) had already submitted her I-129 petition.

Well, you'll still have to pay for the medical and visa issuing fee.

Oh...forgot the medical and visa fees. She paid 2100 baht for the medical interview (previously up to date with all vacinations) and $131.00 for the visa. Don't remind her though, as I vaguely remember promising to reimburse her for those costs.

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Last year, my fiancee (girlfriend at the time) applied for a US Tourist Visa. She insisted on using a thai visa service/agency. But after doing a little research, my conclusion was that each provider was just an overpriced 'forms' generator. That's it.

It's funny that there are so many visa agencies in Thailand, many in touristy areas. The claims they make are the reason THEY make money....things like "K1 visa's approved in 1 month, Guaranteed!" Each K1 petitioner/beneficiary goes through the exact same process, the same exact channels, and same exact embassy (country specific obviously). They play on the naivety of their prospective customers.

Finding VJ before starting our K1 visa process was extremely helpful as it provided everything for the beginner...even EXAMPLE forms. The forum was helpful for more specific questions we had. As far as the tourist visa, she received a 2 year multi entry on her own. And as far as the K1 Visa, paid $455 for the I-129F, $17 for the US postage, $8 for a notary signature, and $24 for postage on shipping paperwork to her in Thailand. That's it. No lawyer fees, no service fees, no agency fees. We'll start the $1055 AOS process soon with the help of VJ.

We applied sent our K1 Visa petition on Sept 26, 08 and her interview was on March 19th, 2009. (Visa in hand on March 23). So just about 6 months. We had no RFE's and everything went seemlessly. Research this board for answers to your questions as everything has been covered over and over again. Follow the guides and you'll have few headaches along the way.

Another good resource for your fiancee could be: www dot usvisa4thai dot com. This is a Thai language site that allows for Thai's to talk "thai" to other Thai's regarding their US visa process.

Just 5 days now until I return to Thailand and bring my fiancee back with me...so the journey is just about over. Just hope all the protesting in Bangkok settles down! Good luck

Maybe it was the diamond engagment ring on her finger that offered the interview the best evidence.

This is Nathaya’s minute by minute recap of her US Embassy K1 Visa interview in Bangkok, Thailand on 3/19/2009. Her interview was approximately 5 minutes in length. She waited approximately 1 hour before her name was called. Three other Thai women were interviewed before her, each one leaving with their passports (not a good sign). After her name was called, she approached window number 5 and the following illustrates her interview:

It was that easy. Just as easy (if not easier) then getting her US Tourist Visa. I hope everyone has the same luck and patience we’ve have. Three pieces of advice I can give to this entire process is: 1. Make sure you dot all the “I’s” and cross all the “T’s”. 2. Collect your evidence of relationship wisely. And 3. use this website and forum as a resource and tool to help you through the process. It will lower your stress levels and prepare you for your next milestone. Good luck everyone. We now need to get started on our AOS (I-485) packet.

Absolutely you can elope to Vegas! Alot of people have a civil marriage ceremony and then a family reception or religious ceremony months or a year later due to the cost of AOS and getting EAD as fast as possible.

I have no idea how fast Clark County is, but here is there website, we thought about Vegas as well :http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/clerk/pages/marriage_information.aspx

Yeah, were thinking of just doing an all inclusive wedding packing (maybe a helicopter wedding over the canyon) maybe with just my parents. But, we're also thinking about telling no one about our Vegas ceremony and just having a "pseudo" ceremony closer to 2010 after she gets her permanent resident card.

Looking for advice on how to expidite my fiancee getting her permanent resident card. She's coming back with me to the US on April 21. Because our time is limited to plan an entire wedding extravaganza, we are looking at a quick elopement to Vegas to get our marriage certificate. Is it possible to have a more formal ceramony (maybe 6 months) after a simple Justice of the Peace elopement in Las Vegas, even though we're already married? Has anyone done this before? (The family will be pissed if they can't partake.)

Also, how long does it take to receive a certificed marriage certificate from Clark County in Las Vegas? We like to get the ball rolling as soon as possible.

Hopefully I can get some advice from this board as it's been helpful in other areas. My fiancee, who is Thai, will FINALLY (cross our fingers) be receiving her K1 visa (7 long months). She's coming over to the US permanently in April. She currently has a consumer bank account with Siam Commercial Bank and has used them for her fiances for many years. I am currently a long standing member of Chase (JP Morgan Chase) in the states. Because she has a fair amount of capital in her account, we are unsure of the best option for us to manage that account from foreign soil. I do know that Bank of America has a local branch in Bangkok and was wondering if anyone has any experience with them. We're trying to decide if it's worth closing her Siam bank account and opening up an account both in a US branch and the Bangkok branch. That way, accessbility to her Thai account, may be easier from the states, since both accounts are within Bank of America. We'd like to keep an account open in thailand for future trips back as well as to have some security for her family in case an emergency arises. Don't know if there are any other US banks in Bangkok. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

My fiancee has received the VISA processing requirements packet from the US Embassy with the check list of items she needs to submit. One is, of course, the Affidavit of Support (I-134). Does anyone know if it has to be notarized? The USCIS website says this "You must sign Form I-134 in your full name. (Note: Signing Form I-135 is under penalty of perjury under U.S. law). For this reason, it is not necessary to sign Form I-134 before a notary, nor to have your signature notarize after you sign it."

I found this information here:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00048f3d6a1RCRD

Since the newest revised copy of the I-134 doesn't have a notary section on Page 2, I'm assuming that a notarized signature may not be needed now. Can anyone confirm this?

Thanks

Recently submitted our I-129 Petition for a K1 Visa on Sept 26th. The first NOA was received 10 days later. After reviewing the processing times for a NOA #2, it seems the posted times on the CSC site are a bit ambiguous (or at least out-of-date). Based on previous experience, can anyone give me an approximate timeframe (or a date) as to when I should have received the 2nd Notice of Action? California is processing our I-129F. Assume that I don't receive an RFE. Thanks

Mar 2008 -- Met online on a real match making site.

May. 2008 -- First visit (2 weeks) to BKK to visit and meet my baby.

Jun. 2008 -- Second visit to BKK to stay with her for 6 weeks, fell in love with her during this 6 week trip

Sept. 2008 -- Sept 1: Asked her for her hand in marriage

Sept. 2008 -- Sept 26: submission of our I-129F application

Oct 6 2008 -- Received NOA #1 from CSC

more milestones to come...