Filing for my wife which is Thai

[kisaarjaki 0]

I got this info from someone in Thailand that said they have been through the process and I was wondering about the validity of it. I have downloaded lots of paper works that said nothing about this added info that I had no idea about. I have also been told differently by someone else who has done this before but not dealing with Thailand. I am an Honorable Discharged Vet of the United States Army and I was a Connecticut National Guardsman. I don't know if any of this will improve my odds, but it can't hurt to ask. I also will have a sponsor for my wife as well so if anyone knows this to be true or works arounds, please like me know. My wife and I have been together now for 14 months. I was in Thailand for 7 months with her. I returned again for another 3 months.

Firstly, your marriage certificate, translated or not, is not a valid document as it stands, you need to get

married at the US Embassy in Bangkok, this is the only proof that they will accept.

Secondly, you have to have a proven relationship with her for 18 months.

Thirdly, you have to prove steady income in order for you to support her.

Fourthly, she has to supply ID, not only for herself but for her parents as well. She also

has to submit her school records. I was also told that she needs proof of a work record for the last 15 years.

This process alone can and will take 9 months.

The only notary public accepted by the US is obtainable by going to the US Embassy and having it done there, they will not accept

anything else.

[Inky 1,111]

The only way being military helps is if you are active duty and deploying to a combat zone. You could then request an expedite. Otherwise your petition is the same as everyone elses.

The process can take 9months or longer depending on if you get RFEs or hang ups in the process with background and FBI checks etc.

You have to prove an income for sponsoring her, you must meet 125% of the poverty guideline for the affidavit of support form I-864. You have to have proof in the form of Tax returns and W2s or transcripts, along with paystubs or a letter from employer etc. http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf If you were active duty military, you could have went with the 100% instead.

The rest of thos statements I have never heard of, but they also seem to be country specific. Not sure how true they are.

Edited March 10, 2011 by Inky

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

Firstly, your marriage certificate, translated or not, is not a valid document as it stands, you need to get

married at the US Embassy in Bangkok, this is the only proof that they will accept.

- Not true- a legal marriage in another country is accepted by the US.

Secondly, you have to have a proven relationship with her for 18 months.

- Not true. You need to proof a bonafide relationship, but there is no time limit.

Thirdly, you have to prove steady income in order for you to support her.

- Normally yes, but a co-sponsor (like you seem to have) is accepted too, for spousal visas (some US embassies will not accept co-sponsors for fiance visas).

Fourthly, she has to supply ID, not only for herself but for her parents as well. She also

has to submit her school records. I was also told that she needs proof of a work record for the last 15 years.

- She n eeds a passport, but that is it.

This process alone can and will take 9 months.

- True; 9-12 months is about average.

The only notary public accepted by the US is obtainable by going to the US Embassy and having it done there, they will not accept

- Not normally true, but may depend on country.

[kisaarjaki 0]

The only way being military helps is if you are active duty and deploying to a combat zone. You could then request an expedite. Otherwise your petition is the same as everyone elses.

The process can take 9months or longer depending on if you get RFEs or hang ups in the process with background and FBI checks etc.

You have to prove an income for sponsoring her, you must meet 125% of the poverty guideline for the affidavit of support form I-864. You have to have proof in the form of Tax returns and W2s or transcripts, along with paystubs or a letter from employer etc. http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf If you were active duty military, you could have went with the 100% instead.

The rest of thos statements I have never heard of, but they also seem to be country specific. Not sure how true they are.

Thank you for your reply. It will be an uphill battle but I will face it as it comes. Much respect to you.

[kisaarjaki 0]

Firstly, your marriage certificate, translated or not, is not a valid document as it stands, you need to get

married at the US Embassy in Bangkok, this is the only proof that they will accept.

- Not true- a legal marriage in another country is accepted by the US.

Secondly, you have to have a proven relationship with her for 18 months.

- Not true. You need to proof a bonafide relationship, but there is no time limit.

Thirdly, you have to prove steady income in order for you to support her.

- Normally yes, but a co-sponsor (like you seem to have) is accepted too, for spousal visas (some US embassies will not accept co-sponsors for fiance visas).

Fourthly, she has to supply ID, not only for herself but for her parents as well. She also

has to submit her school records. I was also told that she needs proof of a work record for the last 15 years.

- She n eeds a passport, but that is it.

This process alone can and will take 9 months.

- True; 9-12 months is about average.

The only notary public accepted by the US is obtainable by going to the US Embassy and having it done there, they will not accept

- Not normally true, but may depend on country.

Thank you for replying. This info helps greatly. It sets my mind at easy somewhat. I am working on getting everything together to go through the process. It will take time but I am up for it. I will not let red tape sidetrack me from my mission.

thanks greatly for your reply.

[Ning 619]

I got this info from someone in Thailand that said they have been through the process and I was wondering about the validity of it. I have downloaded lots of paper works that said nothing about this added info that I had no idea about. I have also been told differently by someone else who has done this before but not dealing with Thailand. I am an Honorable Discharged Vet of the United States Army and I was a Connecticut National Guardsman. I don't know if any of this will improve my odds, but it can't hurt to ask. I also will have a sponsor for my wife as well so if anyone knows this to be true or works arounds, please like me know. My wife and I have been together now for 14 months. I was in Thailand for 7 months with her. I returned again for another 3 months.

Firstly, your marriage certificate, translated or not, is not a valid document as it stands, you need to get

married at the US Embassy in Bangkok, this is the only proof that they will accept.

Secondly, you have to have a proven relationship with her for 18 months.

Thirdly, you have to prove steady income in order for you to support her.

Fourthly, she has to supply ID, not only for herself but for her parents as well. She also

has to submit her school records. I was also told that she needs proof of a work record for the last 15 years.

This process alone can and will take 9 months.

The only notary public accepted by the US is obtainable by going to the US Embassy and having it done there, they will not accept

anything else.

Someone has wildly misinformed you about many things.

As far as I know the embassy doesnt preform marriges. Your translated marrige cert will suffice.

The length of your relationship wont be an issue.

You will have to submit the support form. If you income isnt enough you will need a co sponsor.

Her passport or Thai I D is all that is required. She should get a passport in her married name but doesnt have to. She will of course need a passport for the visa ect.

No school records.

No actual proof of work history. The terminoligy used in describing her work should be carefully choosen.

In Thailand lawyers serve as notaries. You shouldnt need a notary for the submittals.

Edited March 10, 2011 by Ning

[kisaarjaki 0]

Thank you for your reply. It will be an uphill battle but I will face it as it comes. Much respect to you.

Thank you so much for your info and insight. I do appreciate it. The income I am working on getting family member, in good standing, to co sponsor her for me. This has made my day a lot easier and I can breathe a breath of relief.

Thanks again and much appreciation.

[Ning 619]

Thank you so much for your info and insight. I do appreciate it. The income I am working on getting family member, in good standing, to co sponsor her for me. This has made my day a lot easier and I can breathe a breath of relief.

Thanks again and much appreciation.

This web site is custom made to support the user. Relax & you will do fine & have what you want in the future.

I believe you will petition for a C R 1 visa. This would allow you to send the petition at any time realising the support documents will not be required for many months ( 6 ? ) down the road. Knowing that you can try to get your income up & find a co sponsor at the same time.

Sending in the inital petition will start the journey which is lenghty. Use that time to educate yourself about the process & you will do fine.

[kisaarjaki 0]

This web site is custom made to support the user. Relax & you will do fine & have what you want in the future.

I believe you will petition for a C R 1 visa. This would allow you to send the petition at any time realising the support documents will not be required for many months ( 6 ? ) down the road. Knowing that you can try to get your income up & find a co sponsor at the same time.

Sending in the inital petition will start the journey which is lenghty. Use that time to educate yourself about the process & you will do fine.

Thank you once again. I shall do just that. I have a friend that is helping me in the process for she has done this kind of thing before hand so it is good to have people in your corner that know what they are talking about. I can't begin to tell you how much better it makes me feel about the entire process. I will dive in and learn as much about it as humanly possible. It is always better to know more than less.

Thanks again and many blessing to you and yours.

[Karee 4,191]

I submitted school records, but that was because my wife didn't have a birth certificate. She never had a birth certificate. Along with the school records I submitted a translated document from the Amphur where she was born. Obviously if your wife has a birth certificate, then no problem.

[kisaarjaki 0]

I submitted school records, but that was because my wife didn't have a birth certificate. She never had a birth certificate. Along with the school records I submitted a translated document from the Amphur where she was born. Obviously if your wife has a birth certificate, then no problem.

Thank you for your reply and yes she does have a birth certificate and a passport as well. She live in England for 3 years and came back to Thailand. She is about to go back to her home town and have her last name changed to my officially. That might help out in the long run.

Thanks again

[Karee 4,191]

Thank you for your reply and yes she does have a birth certificate and a passport as well. She live in England for 3 years and came back to Thailand. She is about to go back to her home town and have her last name changed to my officially. That might help out in the long run.

Thanks again

That's definitely the way to go. Change it all over there. ID card, passport, blue book, etc. Easier than dealing with it here. I always thought it was crazy you have to go back to where you were born to change all that. Maybe they'll change that rule some day.

Edited March 11, 2011 by Karee

[kisaarjaki 0]

That's definitely the way to go. Change it all over there. ID card, passport, blue book, etc. Easier than dealing with it here. I always thought it was crazy you have to go back to where you were born to change all that. Maybe they'll change that rule some day.

I know it is so crazy for she will have to take time of her job and take the bus home. It takes her 10 hours from Pattaya, where we live now, to get back home so now it is just an added expense. She is going to change her passport at the same time to have it all done at the same time.