What visa options do I have if I want to marry my Thai
fiancé and bring him/her back to the US?
The
foreign spouse of a US citizen must obtain a K3 marriage
visa to enter the U.S. if the marriage took place outside
the U.S. Another option is for the foreign fiancé
to apply for a K1 fiancé visa to enter the US
for a period of up to 90 days before the marriage takes
place. If the couple does not marry within this 90-day
period, the foreign fiancé must return to her
home country.
In
the case where an American citizen wants to marry a
foreigner who is already in the U.S., a K3 marriage
visa would usually be required.
Is
is advisable to file the K-3 marriage visa application
myself?
It
is one of the most cost-effective approaches to file
for the application yourself. However, if your application
encounters any legal problems, you would still need
to seek legal advice or risk having your visa denied
or delayed.
Hiring
an attorney to file the application will be more costly
but it is probably the best guaranty for a hassle-free
and speedy K-3 marriage visa. A licensed US immigration
attorney is always held responsible for advice given
to you. When searching for a law firm, it is important
to find an attorney who has the knowledge and skills
to handle your application both from the US and in Thailand.
Who
is eligible for a marriage visa?
The
foreign spouse of any U.S. citizen is eligible for a
K-3 marriage visa. The couple must be legally eligible
to marry and must be married according to the laws of
the place of marriage, be it in the U.S. or any other
foreign country.
