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Torq
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Of course Double D. I spoke with him this morning. I'm just trying to get some idea of other BTF members experience with timelines. I have received the NOA 2 (notice of acceptance 2 ) and my attorney said it could be several months from here. An attorney cannot give you an exact date for the intv but can get pretty darn close. I'm very excited about the process and look forward to the tirac boarding that plane to the U.S. The attorney said at the beginning anything from 6 months to 1 year from application to approval. Just wondering if after 60 days I'm ahead of schedule. Maybe the below answers my question as I am past step 1 which can take 1-8 months:
The steps involved in immigrating to the US via a K1 visa can be generally described as follows:
1. The US Citizen files the I-129F petition for the foreign fiance (e). Approval is required before the fiance (e) may apply for the K1 visa. The petition phase is very straightforward. Approval timelines vary through the Service Centers, anywhere from one to eight months. Go here to see current times.
2. After the I-129F has been approved, the fiance (e) has 4 months from the time the I-129F was approved to obtain the K1 Visa at the US Consulate in the foreign country. This time period can be extended by a consular officer if required. The visa application process is generally similar in all countries, Although each Consulate will vary a bit in their requirements. Every K1 applicant will have a unique story to tell about how they got their visa.
3. Once you have the K1 Visa it is good for one entry into the United States within 6 months of the issue date. A K2 may enter up to one year after the K1, but a K2 may not enter the U.S. prior to the K1.
4. Once in the United States, you have 90 days to get married (see "Special Note" at question 3.7)
LS
I am in a similar position and am on the phone with USCIS right now. They are clueless generally and have given me bad information a couple of times. Anyway the timelines will vary at this point. I will know more in a few hours. They process these things like it is 1940. THe woman on the phone seemed amazed that the company I worked for verifies much of the same information in a week or so including FBI checks. Thailand for example participates with Interpol so security checks are very easy there. Typical government bullshit clueless, and top heavy start to finish. Meanwhile California is crawling with illegal immigrants. These delays are disturbing.
That's my rant for today. 
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Posted on: 1:09 pm on Nov. 7, 2005
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BigDUSA
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It's time for you guys to consider 'how to protect your hard earned assets' before she arrives in the US. It would pay you to talk to a lawyer. Now, before the divorce proceedings. 
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 3:21 pm on Nov. 7, 2005
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Torq
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Quote: from BigDUSA on 4:59 am on Nov. 8, 2005
It's time for you guys to consider 'how to protect your hard earned assets' before she arrives in the US. It would pay you to talk to a lawyer. Now, before the divorce proceedings.
Oh yes I have a prenup. I was screwed once before and I don't plan on that happening again.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Sexy Bangkok Girls
Posted on: 12:10 pm on Nov. 8, 2005
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BigDUSA
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If a guy gets a pre nup make sure it's translated into Thai and have her sign it and notarized. Both must be signed at the same time.
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 2:53 pm on Nov. 8, 2005
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