[Tveabuti]

Thank delawang for that...I understand most of what the US Embassy in Bangkok and USCIS (INS) require. I have samples of the type of photograph you are referring to that they want.(you'll need Adobe Acrobat 6.0 to view)USCIS.GOV photo specifications
Anyways, so far we plan on getting married in Thailand and then I will apply for her immigrant visa to get here in the US. Has anyone out there done it this way (get married in Thailand then apply for immigrant visa for Thai wife). I'd like to know how your experience went and also how long that process took for you; any suggestions will kindly be appreciated. Thanks again in advanced.

GKR

GKR

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That website is very helpful! I really appreciate it the information, thanks a lot nola.

I will look into the alternative of the fiance visa, as I have to talk to her about what we REALLY want to do-visa wise. We are just scoping and planning for our future.

If anyone else has gone through already with 1st getting married, then appplying for SPOUSAL visa, please reply with your experience, any tips-suggestions from your experience will greatly be appreciated!

Again nola, thank you!

GKR

[Allorneadesee]

Hello Chivasgeo,
It would help to keep a record of all your telephone calls to Thailand and also keep all letters that she writes to you, including copying any emails. The American government will want you to prove that you actually do have a relationship with this lady.n This is important to do.

[snova]

chivasgeo:

DO NOT get married in Thailand and then apply to bring your wife over to the US. Well, at least not the official one that you put your name on a marriage certificate. Go the route of bringing her over to the U.S. via a fiancee visa, then get offcially married in the U.S. It's much faster.

[Vezazvqw]

Check out this site for all the details you could ever ask for:

www.visajourney.com

If you are planning on bringing her over on a fiancee visa, then you apply for a K-1 visa..

Hope that this helps...

[Chooriwrocaey]

I have to agree with khun Nimbus. Have a ritual ceremony in Thailand for the benefit of the family, but do not officially register the marriage. Apply for the K-1 "fiancee" visa. It will go through in approximately 6 months. Once she is in the States, you have 90 days to get "officially" married. My wife and I just went down to the local courthouse. After getting the license and waiting three days, we were married. Then, we filed an I-485 petition for adjustment of status to permanent resident. At least that way you can stay together while you wait. The permanent visa can take over a year to process. Good Luck!

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StevenRay>
Thank you for your advise..Yes that what a lot of people have been telling. So far I have saved copies of emails (on the server as well as burning them into CD) I also am saving everything(receipts, phone bills, etc...)

That website referred to me by nola www.visajourney.com was the "one stop shop" for me...thanks all who have replied...especially you nola

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Hello All:

I'm an US citizen living here in Northern California. I plan to get married sometime next year in Thailand to a Thai woman who works as a registered nurse, as she plans on moving here in the US afterwards. I researched the US consulate in Bangkok and US Immigration (USCIS.gov) and sort of understand what forms need to get filled out prior to getting married and what forms to fill afterwards, like the petition form I-130,etc. Is there anyone out there that has gone through this experience? I'd like to hear how fast the process was and any possible tips you might have for me. Thanks. GKR