Thread: marriage affidavit: living as student on restricted income a problem?

I am going to the Canadian consulate tomorrow with papers in hand to apply for marriage affidavit. I have divorce papers from previous marriage (in Thai)to take with me along with my passport. There is a spot on the affidavit form for OCCUPATION and MONTHLY INCOME. I am currently a STUDENT (registered in a Canadian university on a full time distance study program) and living in Thailand on an EDU visa studying Thai language on the side with a severely limited MONTH INCOME that does me fine here in LOS, and the wife has a decent enough job that she looks after herself (and me sometimes too :>)

Does anyone think the OCCUPATION of STUDENT with a severely limited MONTHLY INCOME should raise any eyebrows, questions, or pose any potential problems at either the Canadian embassy, Laksi office when verify Thai translation of affidavit, or at the Amphur in Bangkok?

Other than that I think everything else looks fairly straightforward.

Also, the wife is going to translate the document herself, which she does on a regular basis as gov't officer writing proposals and presentations for both Thai and English audiences. Does anyone think would pose any kind of issue if Laksi/Amphur sees a document not translated at some "official" or recognized translation office? I realize the whole point of the trip to Laksi is to verify the translation, but I just thought I would add that in in case anyone thought of something I have not or has any experience that might be relevant.

cheers,
suk

No, most certainly not, it's just an affidavit saying you are who you say you are. When I did it a few months ago the translator guy did a horrible job translating the one I had from the US Embassy (translated my name three different ways, was completely wrong on the birthdate as well) and the amphur took it.

Regarding the translation, who really knows, as long as it has a stamp/chop I'm sure it'll be fine at MFA and the Amphur.

Just be sure to have the tea money for the amphur staff.

^ Even so, just remember to put your real name in the name section , and not your TD nik.
C Sukkha may raise a few eyebrows!

You're fine for a student visa, but is there any time limit on them?
For a marriage visa, you need 400k baht in the bank, and it's got to have been that minimum balance or above for 2 or 3 months.

Originally Posted by LooseBowels

Even so, just remember to put your real name in the name section , and not your TD nik.

Lesson learned, LB?