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Marriage in a foreign destination..Thailand

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sherryandyashpal   7

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My fiance and I have been through hell as many of you know.. and now are just wanting to get married and take some time together as husband and wife and then reapply for CR 1, we are going to get married in India as a last resort as It would be much more complicated and we are fed up at this point with not being married .. so we are considering to go to thailand to get married.. I have seen that it will require alot of legal help with translations and that but its going to cost a fair amount but at least we can also honeymoon there and when we leave we will be married at last. I have thought of many things that I need to check out before we go and I am wondering if I am not thinking of everything.. I have been told that as long as we do everything by the book according to thailand;s laws our marriage will be valid everywhere in the world.. If you can think of ANYTHING that we should check into or do or any tips.. pls post here. I wont list all my concerns because it would take up a lot of room.. I am just looking for suggestions or anything useful. Thanks everyone in advance for your support!

Sherry

Met 10/2009Married 9/13/2012 in indiaFiled I-130 12/4/2012Assigned MSC case # 12/6/20122/14/2013 called uscis and on 1/30/2013 case moved from MSC to Chicago local office.4/17/2013 letter from senator durbin's office that a inquiry will be made on my case and to allow 30-60 days6/7/2013 NOA2 !!!!! while I am visiting my baby!!!!7/12/2013 letter from senator and copy of USCIS email to them stated our case heading to NVC 7/23/2013 NVC # assigned!!!!!!7/25/2013 called for Invoice identification number and had them add yash's email( Yash sent DS3032 via email nex day)7/29/2013 rec'd email from NVC with DS3032 and AOS invoice, paid today $88 mailed hardcopy of DS 30328/1/2013 AOS pkg mail via fed ex8/6/2013 AOS rec'd @NVC8/12/2013 DS3032 accepted IV invoiced8/15/2013 IV fed ex'd9/9/13 dreaded checklist asking for DS260 b/c DS230 obsolete<p>9/11/13 electronic submission of DS260 accepted
9/17/2013 called NVC case was completed as of today

10/1/2013 rec'd interview letter and date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11/4/2013 INTERVIEW

RESULT....APPROVED!!!

11/12/2013 email to pick up visa!!!

09/09/15-12/2016 ROC +interview= appproved in over a year

12/21/2016 fedex'd N-400 application and per fedex was rec'd

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msupreme2284   0

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If your fiance is in India then you should get married in India with all religious rites and ceremonies. Make sure the event is documented properly (as in paperwork and photographs/ videos). Getting married in India along with friends and family proves that this is a real deal instead a marriage in thailand where no family members/ 100s of people are absent. You can always go to honeymoon to thailand (this may actually help you).

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SimranS   9

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If your fiance is in India then you should get married in India with all religious rites and ceremonies. Make sure the event is documented properly (as in paperwork and photographs/ videos). Getting married in India along with friends and family proves that this is a real deal instead a marriage in thailand where no family members/ 100s of people are absent. You can always go to honeymoon to thailand (this may actually help you).

100% correct. Please please read and take to heart the new posts in your older threads:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/326585-civil-ceremony-weddings-in-new-delhi-help/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/327462-new-update-for-anyone-who-is-following-you-gotta-hear-this/

If you absolutely can't have a religious marriage then you'll at least have to have a reception in your fiance's hometown with his extended family and friends present, if you want even a shot at getting a visa this time.

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sachinky   465

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Why can't you get married in India?

03/27/2009: Engaged in Ithaca, New York.
08/17/2009: Wedding in Calcutta, India.
09/29/2009: I-130 NOA1
01/25/2010: I-130 NOA2
03/23/2010: Case completed.
05/12/2010: CR-1 interview at Mumbai, India.
05/20/2010: US Entry, Chicago.
03/01/2012: ROC NOA1.
03/26/2012: Biometrics completed.
12/07/2012: 10 year card production ordered.

09/25/2013: N-400 NOA1

10/16/2013: Biometrics completed

12/03/2013: Interview

12/20/2013: Oath ceremony

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AKSinghSingh79   143

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I don't know if you've checked out this website yet but it seems to be chalk full of helpful information regarding two foreigners marrying in Thailand. http://www.marrythailand.com/

I'm sure you could work around the translation issues. Marriage in Thailand is a very popular destination for foreigners. I recommend getting married in Bangkok or Pattaya as you find many more resources in English that will be much more easily accessible than other destinations such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, etc...

There are also 2 Hindu temples in Bangkok, the one I know of is called the Sri Mariammam temple in the Silom district. There's also a Gurdwara close to China Town. Have you posted any topics regarding this in the regional forums?

Maybe someone else with personal experience with marriage in Thailand could point you in the right direction. :)

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GVMack   9

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Yes I agree with the first two posts. Show that your marriage is real and not a secret. Invite Family and friends and take lots of pictures. This will help you during your Immigration process. Good Luck and Happy Holidays!

Always be grateful, thankful and appreciate what you have.

GVMack

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