@Bill ********

I somewhat agree with you because she failed her tourist visa back in June of 2021. No reasons given for not passing it. Now fast forward her K1 fiance visa interview on March 28th and we are still waiting for an answer from the embassy!!

It is going on three months since my fiance had her interview. Anyone have an idea how long it could take to have the visa approved and passport stamped with a visa to go to the States?

@Ellwood *************

My fiance had to give the consular her passport, and was told to obtain a new birth certificate.

good answer. Carry a copy of passport in case you were to lose the original, God forbid!

@Bill ********

K3 not an option now.

Dear KWANLADA SUPYASATHAPORNKUL,

Thank you for your inquiry regarding your immigrant visa case's status.

Our records show that your submitted documents were received by the Immigrant Visa Unit and that your case is currently under administrative processing.

While we are unable to determine how long the processing will take, we appreciate your continued patience as this mandatory processing is being completed.

The Immigrant Visa Unit will advise you once a decision is made or if any additional documentation is required.

Applicant should refrain from making any irrevocable travel arrangements prior to receiving any visa by postal mail.

You can monitor your case status online, using your BNK number, on When a decision is made, the case status will be updated to “Ready”. Once the status has changed, you may contact our office again to follow up. Currently, your case status may appear as ‘Refused’ until the administrative processing can be completed.

Please note that you should also keep contact with us by email every 365 days to ensure that your case remains validated. Your case may go into terminated status if you fail to do so.

Regards,

Immigrant Visa Unit

U.S. Embassy Bangkok

This is what I see when I check the "Visa Status Check"

I avoid LA when possible because of the long walks between terminals.