thailand Should we wait to apply (K1) until after baby is born?

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20 hours ago, Redro said:

As you are currently in Thailand and will be until mid September and appear to have enough time to get married spousal is the best option. 

Do not wait for the birth of the baby to file either petition because your information can be updated with the DS160/DS260.

If Utah marriage is recognized by Thailand and you want to use that document for your future stays in Thailand.- go with Utah wedding. 

If Thai marriage certificate is the better document for Thai immigration and you have enough time to obtain the correct documentation to get married inside Thailand go with that plan. 

Congratulations on your future new edition to the family! 

 

First thing you should do is get married. 

Next will be to file I-130/1-130A online with bonafide relationship evidence.

Then wait for approval... 

When baby is born CRBA will be easier if you are married- you can also register the baby if they are born during your next trip.

So, while you are waiting you can gather evidence of 5 years of presence in the US. 

 

Thanks!  It’s been a long road just to get here cause we waited until the COVID roadblocks were over.  
 

Have my appointment for Aug 22 to get free to marry affidavit and official copy of passport.  Depart September 21 so I think the timing should work to have enough room for starting the application process.

 

Been looking thru the website (link below) and seems I’m ok to do a eCRBA and make an appointment for interview once I get back, which should be no more than 3-4 months prior to birth.  
 

https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/child-family-matters/report-the-overseas-birth-of-a-u-s-citizen-child/ecrba-electronic-consular-report-of-birth-aboard/