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[*Robert* 2]

Maybe they changed the place since I was there last. From the posts on this site, it sounds like they do it at one of those windows in the Non-USC building. Granted, I haven't been there in a couple years. I thought they just did it at window 5, not in a separate room.

That's the way I remember it when I was there in 2006. There was no way to get to any of the embassy staff, as they were all behind glass windows, as a matter of security. I don't know where someone could have punched a CO, as they are not accessible to the public. Additionally, "attending the interview" was nothing more than standing next to your fiancée in front of the window. There are some windows that you can shut a door behind, but you are still separated from the CO by the window.

[George-Joom 0]

Hello Everybody........

Joom is in the USA!!!

Her POA was Detroit and she had no problems.

We are planning to get married by a judge next week.

She asked a question about changing her sur name.

She has no problem with taking my last name but she would like to keep her Thai citizenship.

Has your wives taken your sur name and did they keep their Thai citizenship?

What about dual citizenship and how do you do that??

Thanks again

George and Joom

[ThaiStyleUSA 1]

Welcome to USA Joom. I don't think by taking your last name will automatically make her US citizenship. She has to get green card first and wait a few more years to apply for US citizenship. As for dual citizenship she can still keep her Thai passport and use it when she travel to Thailand and vise versa.

[Devkpaik 1]

Hello Everybody........

Joom is in the USA!!!

Her POA was Detroit and she had no problems.

We are planning to get married by a judge next week.

She asked a question about changing her sur name.

She has no problem with taking my last name but she would like to keep her Thai citizenship.

Has your wives taken your sur name and did they keep their Thai citizenship?

What about dual citizenship and how do you do that??

Thanks again

George and Joom

Welcome to the US Joom and Congrats George!

[huge316 0]

Hey all, It's been a while since I've been on here since the new Mrs. and I have been busy showing her around the country and meeting family/friends. I just have a quick question, my wife entered nearly 90 days ago on a k-1 fiancee visa, she was fiancee then (as some of you may recall from previous posts of mine)... how long do we have to file for permanent resident? I called USCIS and the customer service rep said there was no written rule on how long you have, just that it should be done as soon as possible after marriage. Is this correct? I don't see anything in writing on their site or here on the guides that says a set amount of days to file for AOS. I got worked up because I thought we only had 90 days to file after her arrival (which is 5 days from now), but I think I got confused with how long we had to get married perhaps. A little help is appreciated.

Thanks

Steve & Bualai

[birch- phuk_beer 0]

Joom is in the USA!!!

Her POA was Detroit and she had no problems.

We are planning to get married by a judge next week.

congrats

She asked a question about changing her sur name.

She has no problem with taking my last name but she would like to keep her Thai citizenship.

Has your wives taken your surname and did they keep their Thai citizenship?

of course she could keep her thai citizenship, the name doesnt change that. My does.....

What about dual citizenship and how do you do that??

cant be done......its either /or

[Thai Rath 1]

Of course she can have dual citizenship.

[ThaitoUSA 15]

http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/consular/dualnat.html

This website confirms dual nationality is allowed. It clearly states that citizenship in a country is distinct from nationality. A foreign spouse may choose to become a U.S. citizen and still retain citizenship in their home country. Your SO can enter and leave the U.S. with a U.S. passport and enter and leave Thailand on a Thai passport.

[birch- phuk_beer 0]

http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/consular/dualnat.html

This website confirms dual nationality is allowed. It clearly states that citizenship in a country is distinct from nationality. A foreign spouse may choose to become a U.S. citizen and still retain citizenship in their home country. Your SO can enter and leave the U.S. with a U.S. passport and enter and leave Thailand on a Thai passport.

I stand corrected...

I thought for sure, this may have been several years ago then , that the only dual cit. the US accepted was Israel...

or so i thought...anyway, thanks for the info

[anya-D 8]

http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/consular/dualnat.html

This website confirms dual nationality is allowed. It clearly states that citizenship in a country is distinct from nationality. A foreign spouse may choose to become a U.S. citizen and still retain citizenship in their home country. Your SO can enter and leave the U.S. with a U.S. passport and enter and leave Thailand on a Thai passport.

I stand corrected...

I thought for sure, this may have been several years ago then , that the only dual cit. the US accepted was Israel...

or so i thought...anyway, thanks for the info

The US may not recognize dual citizen but it is being done. You just dont go showing 2 different passports to the imigration officer at the POE (both Thai and USA)

[ThaitoUSA 15]

Does anyone know if the Police Department in Bangkok will conduct the criminal background check before my fiancee receives the notice from the US Consulate? I have read that the checks are being delayed upto a month, and if we could do it sooner, I would just as soon go ahead.

[Devkpaik 1]

Does anyone know if the Police Department in Bangkok will conduct the criminal background check before my fiancee receives the notice from the US Consulate? I have read that the checks are being delayed upto a month, and if we could do it sooner, I would just as soon go ahead.

You can get it before it reaches the consulate. You need to bring the NOA 2 or NVC letter. However, some people on here were saying that the NVC or NOA2 wasn't required for them to get the police report.

[birch- phuk_beer 0]

Does anyone know if the Police Department in Bangkok will conduct the criminal background check before my fiancee receives the notice from the US Consulate? I have read that the checks are being delayed upto a month, and if we could do it sooner, I would just as soon go ahead.

Yes. I just did it a few weeks ago. I havent got our NOA2 yet either.

[ThaitoUSA 15]

I might tell her to do so shortly after the New Year, thank you for the prompt reply

Pete

[mnbinth 2]

http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/consular/dualnat.html

This website confirms dual nationality is allowed. It clearly states that citizenship in a country is distinct from nationality. A foreign spouse may choose to become a U.S. citizen and still retain citizenship in their home country. Your SO can enter and leave the U.S. with a U.S. passport and enter and leave Thailand on a Thai passport.

Here are a few more resources on dual citizenship.

United States official stance on dual citizenship

Thailand's official stance on dual citizenship This is Thailand's latest revisions to the Nationality Act according to some reliable expats and a couple lawyers I called. According to Section 13, a Thai citizen would have to CHOOSE to revoke their Thai citizenship.

General Dual Citizenship Information