Can I accompany my Thai wife to her US Embassy appointment in Bangkok?

@Rob *****

Oh you're too polite Rob 🤣

@Bonnie ********

Wow, what an intolerable, judgemental and bitter person you are. These guys aren’t whining or asking to NOT go through the process, nor for any special treatment- they’re expecting fairness and for the total picture of their relationship to be considered when they apply and follow the process.

@Gavin *******

He wasn't talking about any of that. I suggest you reread his initial response that the government is so bad and that he deserves better. That was my only point.

He doubled down later.

There is a lot going on with the embassies, and it's also a problem for Americans in other countries getting services also.

My point was that everyone has to do something, and that meetings don't include the American sponsor. Period.

My attitude was simply directed at his asshat comments that the rules shouldn't apply to him.

@Bonnie ********

I kind of saw where you were coming from before, but now you just sound nasty and elitist because you have some ancient immigration experience. (Sorry, but you deserved that after the harsh comment above.) You have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about. Families who meticulously prepare the required documents and go through all of the proper channels, even ones using state-side visa agencies, and who obviously have no intention of staying any longer than their pre-booked return flights, are being turned down constantly and consistently. EVERY one of our friends who have tried to take their wives to their home country that isn’t the USA has received their visas with little to no problems. There is something else going on with US immigration and it’s not about following correct guidelines or having all your ducks in a row.

@Michael **********

back in an old life, I worked for immigration. There are so many scams going on, it's unbelievable. There is an awful lot of human trafficking in every country.

I don't understand the paranoia of a 5-10 minute meeting without the spouse to be such a big deal. The spouse isn't the one asking for a visa, the petitioner is.

Demanding access to ever facet of government is not a right, in any country. The whiney boy person from my country throwing a tantrum is both sad and hilarious.

@Mma ******

What is a "real" marriage? That's not the point at all. But, you seem to know everything about everything, so why did you even bother asking a question?

@Bonnie ********

It's weird because the 'smart' government folks can't determine what a real marriage is. Why should a long term married couple not be able to visit the man's home country, why can't the government get it right...?

@Bonnie ********

People say that very often without any evidence. It's a lot more rare in these circumstances. There is more human trafficking of people to Cambodian casinos or call centers, and of Burmese people to the fishing industry.

@Mark *******

I didn't say or imply that. I said it is a reality that there is human trafficking.

Holy shit.