 Easiest place to get married in Thailand
The question does arise at times as to the easiest place to get married in Thailand. There is not real easy place as to getting married in Thailand. Either contact an attorney in Bangkok to manage the wedding registration of check out some of these websites:
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K1 Visa Thailand : K3 Visa Thailand – Questions
Which visa is available to my Thai fiancee or Thai wife or husband?
The K1 visa is a single entry visa valid for 90 days available to your Thai fiancee when entering the USA with the express purpose of getting married. The K3 visa on the other hand is a 10 year “multiple entry visa”which is used by a foreign spouse of a US citizen. The K3 visa holder being your spouse can apply for an adjustment of status to obtain permanent resident status in the US.
Is it better to marry my Thai fiancee in Thailand or back in the US?
This depends on your situation. The K1 visa will allow your Thai fiancee to come to America for the purposes of marriage. The K1 Visa however expires within 90 days after entering the US. If you do not marry your Thai fiancee within 90 days, the K1 Visa which is a single entry visa will expire.
If you have property it might be best to have your Thai wedding and marriage registered in Thailand, while having an attorney draft a prenuptial agreement for you. Looking forward, getting married in Thailand with your prenuptial in place also makes it easier to divorce in Thailand should the need arise. The difference is that the K3 Visa would cut down on your paperwork for your Thai spouse obtaining her green card, so getting married in Thailand might just be the better option.
The K3 Visa however takes much longer than the K1 Visa. [See: K1 Visa Timeline and K3 Visa timeline] Further you shuld note that if there are exclusion issues the K3 visa is much better than the K1 Visa.
Which is faster a K1 visa or a K3 visa?
The K1 visa is known to be faster compared to the K3 visa as the latter requires more legal steps. There the marriage application and also your Thai fiancees application for her immigrant visa number. [See: K1 Visa Timeline and K3 Visa timeline]
How do Thai law firms assist us with a K1 visa or K3 visa application?
A registered law firm in Thailand will assist you and your Thai fiancee or Thai wife with completing all the documentation. They also have to prepare your wife or fiancee for the interview at the US Embassy.
Waivers and other immigration issues might arise and a licensed US immigration attorney in Thailand will assist you in overcoming those problems.
K1 visa and K3 visa application guarantees?
It is always best to speak to your attorney first when applyng for a K1 Visa or K3 Visa application.
What are the fees for K1 visa or K3 visa applications in Thailand?
Fees vary with different law firms in Thailand.
US Entry with a K1 Visa
Question:
Which airport do most K1 and K3 fiancee arrive at when coming to the US?
Answer:
That is an interesting question. The is no real statistics as to where they enter the US however a recent poll showed that most people entering the US on a fiancee visa arrived through:
1. JFK Airport
2. Los Angeles Airport
K1 Visa Timeline
Question:
How long do I need to wait for the granting of the K1 Visa?
Answer:
How long is a piece of string? Average wait times for the K1 Visa is 210 days to interview.
That is a long time so best get started now!
Thai K1 Visa lawyers
Question:
Where does one find a K1 Visa Attoney in Bangkok?
Answer:
Try this law firm
K1 Visa Thailand
Thai wife refused visa in bangkok
Question:
My Thai fiancee Nui has been denied a K1 Visa in Bangkok, Thailand. She was very depressed as she so much wanted to get her K1 Visa and come to the UK. What do we do now that she has been denied a K1 Visa?
Chris
Answer:
Chris you have to find out why the K1 Visa was denied and see an attorney in Thailand.
K1 Visa Thailand
An example of K1 visa questions please
Question:
I am sending my Thai fiancee to her fiancee visa interview next week. I was wondering what type of questions they might ask her. do you have an idea?
Answer:
There are a few basic questions that might be asked. These revolve around how well you know each other. These might be a few examples:
- How did you meet your fiancee?
- Have you ever been to America?
- Do you know when your fiancee was born?
- Do you know what your fiancee does?
These would be basic questions. If you need assistance then speak to an immigration attorney in Bangkok.
Fiancee Visa Attorney
I have a new girlfriend - K1 issues
QUESTION:
Mate I have a strange problem. Look I was planning on taking Nui my girlfriend back to the US when we returned . I made the application for the K1 Visa and after all the c***p we had managed to secure the K1 Visa for her.We knew that we had 6 months to use the visa. This is where fate struck a heavy blow! When Nui was in Bangkok for a month I met and fell in love with Lek here in Notha-nowhere. I have now fallen out of love with Nui and in love with Lek. I can’t get a K1 Visa for Lek as Nui has it. Can I substitue Lek with Nui on the K1 Visa?
ANSWER:
The K1 Visa is NOT TRANSFERABLE and you would not be able to substitute the woman on the K1 Visa. Get assistance from an immigration attorney in Bangkok should you wish make a new application. It would appear that your falling in and out of love could cost you a bundle in a divorce court later. Always obtain a prenuptial agreement before marriage. All the best!
How long is my K1 Visa valid for?
QUESTION:
Hi, I have a small problem. We have been living in Thailand for an extended period of time and my wife is at university. We applied the the K1 Visa and she has now been granted the visa. The problem is that she only wants to come to the US after her graduation which is 1 year away. How long is the K1 Fiancee Visa valid for?
Keven - Bangkok
ANSWER:
Keven the K1 Visas is valid for only 6 months from the date of issue.
K1 Visa - My Fiancee is pregnant
QUESTION:
We had applied for the K1 Visa for my Thai fiance and now she is pregnant. Next week she was a K1 interview what will happen? How ill the pregnancy affect the K1 Visa?
ANSWER:
If during the K1 interview it transpires that your fiancee is pregnant, normally the consular officer will arrange for a seperate visa for the baby before she departs for America. You as the American citizen would however have to given a written acknowledgment that you would still be willing to marry her. This is because sometimes the baby is not fathered by the the applicants. Hence they need a written undertaking that you will proceed with the marriage knowing that she is pregnant.
This might be a good time to mention that outside of the K1 visa it is always prudent to obtain the services of an immigration attorney and have a prenuptial agreement drafted.
K1 Visa Thailand
Thai Passport lost with B1/B2 visa in it.
I am a US Citizen from the greater New York area. I am currently engaged to my Thai girlfriend. She used to work for a US company and had a C1/D Visa. We went to visit my parents last year as she had a B1/B2 visa. She has now lost her Thai passport. We have the copies of the passport and visas. She has now applied for a new Thai passport and now I don’t know if we should marry in Thailand or in the US. Which visas do we use?
Answer:
There are two options open to you. The first is to apply for a K1 Visa (Fiancee Visa) and the other is a K3 Visa (Marriage Visa). Should you decide to marry in the US. Then apply for the K1 Visa or if you wish to get married in the Thailand, get a K3 Visa after the wedding.
Here are some useful links :
Denial For Travel Visa
Question:
I was rejected yesterday by American consulate. We had all the documents and more. These ranged from rentals slips, educational documents and reference letters for my girlfriend. The man behind the glass without an interview asked me if we are planning on getting married in the US. I was truthful when I said that I would like to complete college first then get married a year later. They then denied the K1 Visa application. No interview nothing!
Richard
Answer:
The K1 Visa regulations stipulate that the K1 Visa is issued for for the purposes of travel to the US with the intention of getting married. It is not a US Tourist visa. Once granted the K1 Visa you are expected to get married within 90 days of landing.
Check the regulations for the K1 Visa and US Tourist Visa.
First Interview For K1 Visa in Bangkok
Question:
My Thai fiance’ is going to be handing over all her paperwork at the American Embassy for the K1 Visa (took us 3 months to get all the paperwork together!). What can be expected at the first interview in Bangkok. Any help really will be appreciated.
Answer:
There are many but here are a few:
1. How did you meet your fiancee?
2. When did your fiance propose?
3. Where does your fiance work?
4. When is his birthday?
5. Where was your fiancee born?
They are general questions to establish how well you know each other. Speak to a K1 Visa lawyer in Bangkok to do a trial run to establish how well you know each other. You might be surprised!
Fiancee K1 Visa Bangkok
I am hoping that some one could give some guidance! I have now completed the K1 Visa paperwork and the embassy has already sent my Thai girlfriend the documents to sign. I am now anxious.
Here is the problem. I went to visit her yesterday and she told me that he name is different on her passport. It looks like a spelling error. There is an “a” where there should be a “u”. The birth certificate is not the same. I was initially told to get her a new Thai passport?
Thanks for any advice.
Bob
Answer 2 :
Always take proper legal advice before getting married. Getting married in Thailand or even getting divorces is a terrible thing. Always get a prenuptial agreement before getting married. Bob you might want to get her a new passport and a certified copy of her birth certificate. Here are some useful links!
Best Lawyer For K1 Visa in Thailand?
Question:
I am going to marry my Thai fiancee. I am an American citizen. My family would like me to get her a K1 Visa, not a K3 marriage visa. In this point in time I want to get the K1. visa. (Maybe I have the different visas confused however I need to know what happens if I get married in Thailand). I think i need a lawyer in Thailand who will do the legwork for me and to assist my wife in Thailand. What lawyer should I use that speaks Thai and English that could help me and my Thai fiancee with the paperwork?
Answer:
The K1 Visa is your US Fiancee Visa. The K3 is the US Marriage Visa. As for attorneys find an attorney in Thailand that not only speak English and Thai but will also assist your Thai fiancee with the paperwork and the interview. Above all find one who is registered.
K1 Fiancee Visa Question
Question:
I am a US Citizen and am planning on applying for a K1 Fiancee Visa for my Thai fiancee when I return to the US. Can someone tell me a a bit about the K1 process and how long it would usually take? Also what is the success rate of people getting the K1 visa? She is Thai and she has lived in the USA for more than 7 years when she was still a teenager. About 4 years ago now. My Thai fiancee also speaks fluent English. I dont know if it make a differeance in the process. Thats my information. Oh yes..will it help to get an attorney to help to speed the process?
Answer:
Always use a reputable registered attorney in Thailand to help with the K1 Visa process.
See : K1 Process (K1 process in Thailand) & Thailand Fiancee Visa Attorney (Bangkok Visa Attorney)
K1 Visa Nightmare, International Marriage Broker Regulation Act
Question:
Man I going through hell with the K1 visa in the United States, apply for my Thai fiancee way back during April everything went very fast and I got approval then she got the package 3, and we did everything then did package 4 which came with her interview date. About 1 week after she received her interview date she had received a telephone call from the US Embassy in Bangkok to say that the interview has been canceled.
The application from what I understand was sent back to the United States as they forgotten to apply the new law call “International Marriage Broker Regulation Act” to my original application. Since then, and we are talking about May there has been no news. I call but nobody gives me any new information on my case.
I was very happy when we received the date she would of been here already, the interview was for early June, now I just wait.
See the K1 documents section on this website!
Where is a quick & easy place to get married in Bangkok?
Question:
Where is a quick & easy place to get married in Bangkok? We’ll apply for US visa and it needs to be official.
Q&A : Thorntree
Answer 1:
I would assume that you are American and marrying a Thai? It seems to be the case that getting the fiance visa to the states is easier. There are a number of outlets near the US Embassy that can take care of all of the paperwork for you. Registering with the Thai government is easy enough to do on your own with any Amphur. You will also need to register this with the embassy …. all kinds of crap to do. It is easier to go ahead and hire someone to reduce the legwork if you have the money for it.
Answer 2:
We’ll apply for a K-3. I’ve talked to her daily for at least an hour and spent weeks at at time together, different times. She’s a better person that some assumption-encumbered, cynical members here could ever dream of becoming. If you spot it, you got it ticotim.
This is sincere on both parts.
US Citizen marrying Thai. But the Amphur should have the same requirements, irregardless. I was just looking for a one-stop place. We’ll try along Thanon Wiattayu, khawp khun khru losing touch.
K-3 visa for spouse is about the same processing times as a K-1 fiance visa now. Just a lot more fee$ to pay. But it has the advantage os the I-130 which would allow the beneficiary to work in America upon entering. Immigrant visa. You can drop the slow one, whichever, or pay $200 if you want to continue the I-130 as well if the I-129F is OK’d first.
Answer 3:
Best of luck! The wait is a pain in the ass. Took us 6 months from when we registered (K1) until everything was completed and we were able to leave. The embassy was pretty good to deal with, just could not give us specific dates…so just had to hang out and wait…and eat great Thai food…and play pool…and watch movies…and have a BLAST! I do love Bangkok…
How much red tape should we expect?
Question:
How much red tape should we expect?
- I’ve only ever entered the US as a US citizen traveling alone. What are we going to have to fill out for customs and entry requirements? POE is Chicago O’Hare.
- My fiancée will be unable to legally work for at least 6-8 weeks and, as such, I will be her sole means of support during this time. Does she meet the threshold for a dependent or do we have to wait until we’re actually married before I can claim her for tax purposes?
Q&A from MetaFilter
Answer 1:
You’ll fill out Customs declarations, Form 6059B and present your passports — and she her K1-Visa paperwork. You will go through the U.S. Citizens line and she the Foreign Visitors line.
She does not meet the threshold of a dependent until she is your “spouse.” The Definition of Dependent requires an individual to be either a “qualifying child” or a “qualifying relative.”
Answer 2:
The important thing to remember is that while going through the AOS process is also a real pain in the ass, with even more and worse forms to fill out and even more waiting, once she’s here she’s mostly okay. Even if the process takes a few years to work out, she can live here and work and all that during almost all of that time, though some forms you’ll have to re-file every year.
The dependent thing doesn’t affect you. You gots to marry her within 90* days of her entry with the K1, so you’ll be married by the end of the year, and if you’re married on 12/31/07, you were married for the whole year as far as the IRS cares.
Are you both flying back from the Phillippines together? If so, just tell the border agent what’s going on when you get to your agent, and tell your beloved to make sure that her border agent knows that she’s entering on a K1. While this is big and important to you, it’s boring everyday shit to them and they’ll send you to the right place. The right place for her is secondary inspection; it can’t hurt nothin’ to ask to go with her, but ISTR hearing of people sent ahead to wait on the other side of secondary inspection.
Employment: She almost certainly won’t be able to work until you marry, get the marriage certificate, file AOS + EAD + AP, and she gets the EAD. Expect this to take at least 3 months after marriage. While K1s are theoretically work authorized, it’s apparently nearly impossible to get enough documentation to convince an employer of legitimate authorization unless you enter at JFK, who will apply a “WORK AUTHORIZED UNTIL ____” stamp to the K1.
Useful hints: after you file AOS, she still has a lawful status. Apparently that status is “pending adjustment.”
The day she finally gets her 10-year green card is a good day. Unless, as biscotti’s did, it lists her nationality incorrectly.
*Do I remember this correctly? It’s 180 days to use the visa, and then 90 to marry, right?
Getting to the US - K1 Fiancee Visa
The US immigration services have a reputation of being very difficult when it comes to giving any type of visa. This more so for the K1 Visa and K3 visa. The US immigration service provides visas to people based over 60 different catergories. Most of these are prearranged. outside of the fiancee visa, the US is also inundated with retirement, green card and permanent residency.
With all of these categories the US immigration service is a very complex machine especially after the 911 attacks. It is always best to obtain the services of an attorney in Thailand when applying for a US Visa especially a K1 fiancee Visa and a K3 Marriage Visa. |
