| p>When people begin researching US Visas for | | | | US K1 Visa |
| Thai wives and fiancees one of the first Visas | | | | When people begin researching US Visas for Thai |
| they learn about is the K1 fiancee Visa. The K1 | | | | wives and fiancees one of the first Visas they |
| Visa was designed to allow an American Citizen to | | | | learn about is the K1 fiancee Visa. The K1 Visa |
| bring a Thai fiancee to the USA for the sole | | | | was designed to allow an American Citizen to |
| purpose of marriage. | | | | bring a Thai fiancee to the USA for the sole |
| Once married the couple can file for adjustment | | | | purpose of marriage. |
| of status and thereby obtain a US Green Card | | | | Once married the couple can file for adjustment |
| for a Thai loved one. Americans seeking a K-1 | | | | of status and thereby obtain a US Green Card |
| Visa for a Thai often become frustrated because | | | | for a Thai loved one. Americans seeking a K-1 |
| the process can be complicated. Hopefully this | | | | Visa for a Thai often become frustrated because |
| piece will shed some light on the subject. | | | | the process can be complicated. Hopefully this |
| The I-129f petition for a Thai fiancee | | | | piece will shed some light on the subject. |
| The I-129f petition is the petition used to apply | | | | The I-129f petition for a Thai fiancee |
| for a K1 Visa with USCIS (formerly known as US | | | | The I-129f petition is the petition used to apply |
| Immigration). This petition requires basic | | | | for a K1 Visa with USCIS (formerly known as US |
| information regarding both the US Citizen | | | | Immigration). This petition requires basic |
| Petitioner and the Thai fiancee Visa beneficiary. | | | | information regarding both the US Citizen |
| Under a law called the International Marriage | | | | Petitioner and the Thai fiancee Visa beneficiary. |
| Brokers Regulation Act, a US Citizen who has | | | | Under a law called the International Marriage |
| applied for multiple K-1 Visas in the past is ineligible | | | | Brokers Regulation Act, a US Citizen who has |
| to petition for another K-1 Visa. This restriction | | | | applied for multiple K-1 Visas in the past is ineligible |
| can be waived, but advice of a competent | | | | to petition for another K-1 Visa. This restriction |
| Immigration Attorney is advisable when seeking | | | | can be waived, but advice of a competent |
| an Immigration waiver. | | | | Immigration Attorney is advisable when seeking |
| The fiancee Visa Interview at the US Embassy in | | | | an Immigration waiver. |
| Bangkok | | | | The fiancee Visa Interview at the US Embassy in |
| A major hurdle when applying for a US fiancee | | | | Bangkok |
| Visa is the visa interview at the US Embassy in | | | | A major hurdle when applying for a US fiancee |
| Bangkok. Although consular officers are not | | | | Visa is the visa interview at the US Embassy in |
| looking to confound a Thai visa applicant, they are | | | | Bangkok. Although consular officers are not |
| required to perform due diligence in order to | | | | looking to confound a Thai visa applicant, they are |
| ascertain if a visa seeker is truly in a bona fide | | | | required to perform due diligence in order to |
| relationship with a US Citizen. Evidence of a bona | | | | ascertain if a visa seeker is truly in a bona fide |
| fide relationship between a Thai fiance and a US | | | | relationship with a US Citizen. Evidence of a bona |
| Citizen includes: pictures, phone records, boarding | | | | fide relationship between a Thai fiance and a US |
| passes proving that the Thai/American couple has | | | | Citizen includes: pictures, phone records, boarding |
| met in the past 2 years, email records, and | | | | passes proving that the Thai/American couple has |
| anything else that proves the existence of an | | | | met in the past 2 years, email records, and |
| ongoing relationship. Thai fiancee enters the US at | | | | anything else that proves the existence of an |
| an Immigration port of entry | | | | ongoing relationship. Thai fiancee enters the US at |
| The final step for bringing a Thai fiancee to the | | | | an Immigration port of entry |
| US is the Immigration check point in America. | | | | The final step for bringing a Thai fiancee to the |
| Generally this is a formality and the Thai fiancee | | | | US is the Immigration check point in America. |
| will be stamped into the country without incident. | | | | Generally this is a formality and the Thai fiancee |
| However, it should be remembered that US | | | | will be stamped into the country without incident. |
| Immigration officials have the authority to turn | | | | However, it should be remembered that US |
| anyone away at the border, so a Thai fiancee | | | | Immigration officials have the authority to turn |
| should be polite and answer any questions the | | | | anyone away at the border, so a Thai fiancee |
| officers ask. | | | | should be polite and answer any questions the |
| For any questions or concerns regarding the K1 | | | | officers ask. |
| Visa process or other Immigration Issues it is | | | | For any questions or concerns regarding the K1 |
| always advisable to seek advice from a | | | | Visa process or other Immigration Issues it is |
| competent licensed attorney. | | | | always advisable to seek advice from a |
| The K1 Fiance Visa from Thailand: Timeline for a | | | | competent licensed attorney. |