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Let us handle the US K-1 fiancee visa or K-3 marriage visa application for your Thai fiancee, wife or husband.

We specialize in US family based immigration claims, with a focus on fiancee and marriage (K-1 and K-3) visas for Thai nationals. Based in Bangkok, Thailand, with partners including an experienced US immigration lawyer and qualified Thai family lawyers, we provide our clients with quality and comprehensive legal services. (Read what our clients say)

K-1 and K-3 Visa FAQs:

What type of visa is available for my Thai fiancee, wife or husband?
Does it make better sense, in terms of the visa situation, to marry my fiancee in Thailand or in America?
Is it faster to obtain a K-1 or a K-3 visa?
How can a law firm assist me with my K-1 or K-3 visa application?
Do you provide a guarantee that the K-1 or K-3 visa application will be successful?
What are your fees for K-1 or K-3 visa applications?

What type of visa is available for my Thai fiancee, wife or husband?
The K-1 visa is a 90 day single entry visa admitting the fiancee of an American citizen into the country for the purpose of marriage. The K-3 visa is a 10 year multiple entry visa intended for the foreign spouse of an American citizen. The K-3 visa holder must apply for adjustment of status which leads to permanent resident status.

Does it make better sense, in terms of the visa situation, to marry my fiancee in Thailand or in America ?
This depends on your individual situation and preference. The K-1 fiancee) visa allows both you and your fiancee the opportunity to see if you are suitable for married life in the US together. If a marriage does not occur your fiancee must return to Thailand within the 90 period during which the K-1 visa is valid. For persons with assets desiring a prenuptial agreement, a marriage in Thailand may be a better choice because Thai law looks more favorably on these agreements. Also, divorce in Thailand may be more favorable and by marrying in Thailand, divorce jurisdiction may be more likely. A K-3 marriage visa will cut down on the paperwork it takes for your spouse to apply for a green card; although, on the other hand, a K-3 visa takes slightly longer than a K-1 visa to obtain. Finally, if there is an exclusion issue (such as a law violation, HIV status or other issues) a K-3 visa is a stronger visa than a K-1 visa.

Is it faster to obtain a K-1 or a K-3 visa?
K-1 visas are slightly faster to obtain because K-3 visas requires two additional steps: marriage and the application for an immigrant visa number.

How can a law firm assist me with my K-1 or K-3 visa application?
A good law firm can assist you with your application by helping you to complete and file all necessary forms and gather and translate the appropriate documentation to ensure your petition is complete and accurate. They will also help your fiancee or spouse prepare for the Embassy interview and will be present at the Embassy on the day of the interview.

A team of Thailand based Thai family lawyers and US Immigration lawyers are in the most strategic position to assist you because the majority of the application process is carried out through the US Embassy in Bangkok. Although the K-1 and K-3 visa process is a US law process, many issues arrive which involve Thai law, and in particular Thai family law.

Certain cases also involve complex immigration issues that require waivers or other special processes for which only a licensed US immigration lawyer is qualified to represent you.

Do you provide a guarantee that the K-1 or K-3 visa application will be successful?

There are different meanings to the term “guarantee”. We guarantee our work and our professional qualifications 100 percent. Guaranteeing a visa, however, is a different question than guaranteeing your work. Since K-1 and K-3 visas are approved by the US government, a private business is unable to guarantee government approval. 
 
Please be cautious of individuals using exaggerated advertising claims such as “100% Results Guaranteed.,” or “More visa applications than all other firms combined.” There are usually a distraction techniques used by unlicensed practitioners to avoid answering the following more relevant questions:  1. Are you a licensed lawyer?  2. Are you a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association?  We believe that a client deserves qualified and experienced representation and not gimmicky claims and quack practitioners.

What are your fees for K-1 or K-3 visa applications?
If you contact us by email or phone, we can provide you with a range of our our legal fees. We consider details of cases on an individual basis before quoting prices.

More FAQs
USA Visa FAQ
Thailand Marriage FAQ