Do I Have Any Chance To Get My Wife To See America?

[craigrs]

Hello all !

After reading many threads on this subject how? We married in Thailand 2 years ago..Her parents own land..She has 200k in bank.. I just came back to Thailand after working in the states for 8 months..I don't have a normal job so what to tell the Embassy? My sweet wife simply thinks we can go to USA Embassy apply and get?

Whats the best route for us to take? NONE?

Thanks

She has no job ect..

[DirectorIntegrityLegal]

Dear Sir,

Are you a US Citizen? If so, you can apply for a marriage visa to the US, a K-3 could be obtained in 8 months (I make conservative estimates so it could be sooner). You could try for a tourist visa, but being married to a US Citizen could make it more difficult. Check out the Integrity Legal website for more information.

Best

Ben Hart

Managing Director

Integrity Legal

[CharlieB]

Hello all !

After reading many threads on this subject how? We married in Thailand 2 years ago..Her parents own land..She has 200k in bank.. I just came back to Thailand after working in the states for 8 months..I don't have a normal job so what to tell the Embassy? My sweet wife simply thinks we can go to USA Embassy apply and get?

Whats the best route for us to take? NONE?

Thanks

She has no job ect..

I think you need to post a bit more for people to be able to help. Your post is a little vague. Do you just want to visit the US or is this to go and live there?

[Martian]

It seems that some people in your same GENERAL situation are receiving a 10 year multi-entry visa (tourist?) of some type. Keep in mind the length of the visa doesn't reflect how long the holder can stay in country but rather the time period within which the holder can ENTER the country. From my experience, the US immigration at the ports of entry don't like such a visa holder staying longer than 90 days per entry (should have return ticket reflecting return date).

I think the key to getting this type of visa is to show you both have a strong tie to Thailand and will both be returning to Thailand after a short time in the country. This may not be the case for you since you work in the USA and a K-1 or K-3 might work for you shot time if all you want to do is gain your wife entry but not immigrate. The K-1 (fiancee) and k-3 (wife) visas are intended for people who eventually (upon the one entry) want to start the process of seeking permanent residency and/or citizenship. I brought my now wife over on a K-1 in Late 2004 and she is now a citizen. The process does work if you pay attention to the documentation and do things as they wish. They (immigration) are in control and if one respects that, you are usually successful in the end.

Good luck

Martian

[craigrs]

thanks for the replys.. Well we are doing to the Embasssy in bkk today to apply..I just know we are looking at a turn down I simple don't have this for our 3k visa.

The most weight will be placed on income from current employment and the total unadjusted income shown on the three most recent tax returns. In most cases, a sponsor who is employed and can demonstrate the ability to earn income at or above 125% of the poverty line for the number of persons who will be supported will be found eligible. Immigration will look at the “whole picture” with regard to financial status if a petitioner does not have sufficient income to meet the K-1 visa requirements. USCIS will look at assets such as stocks, bonds, bank account balances, real estate, and any businesses owned by the petitioner.

I worked only this year and have no past tax paid income.

Thanks

[thaihome]

Have you read the US consulates web site on how to apply? Going down to the Embassy will be a waste of time. Checklist for visa application

TH

[Birch]

8 months? hahah, good one. Its been 7 months for us and havent even gotten out of the vermont center yet....once it leave there, figure another 3 months, so how about 10-13 months is more realistic. ....go to visajourney.com to get the forms, processing times and others going through the same process.

You may be able to do a Direct File...to the consulate.

Dear Sir,

Are you a US Citizen? If so, you can apply for a marriage visa to the US, a K-3 could be obtained in 8 months (I make conservative estimates so it could be sooner). You could try for a tourist visa, but being married to a US Citizen could make it more difficult. Check out the Integrity Legal website for more information.

Best

Ben Hart

Managing Director

Integrity Legal

[ScienceGuy]

thanks for the replys.. Well we are doing to the Embasssy in bkk today to apply..I just know we are looking at a turn down I simple don't have this for our 3k visa.

The most weight will be placed on income from current employment and the total unadjusted income shown on the three most recent tax returns. In most cases, a sponsor who is employed and can demonstrate the ability to earn income at or above 125% of the poverty line for the number of persons who will be supported will be found eligible. Immigration will look at the "whole picture" with regard to financial status if a petitioner does not have sufficient income to meet the K-1 visa requirements. USCIS will look at assets such as stocks, bonds, bank account balances, real estate, and any businesses owned by the petitioner.

I worked only this year and have no past tax paid income.

Thanks

You must have income above the federal poverty level(125%?) for the spouse visa. If not, you can get a co-sponsor(your parent) who has enough income to support you and your wife. If you have no tax returns, you're going to need bank/IRA statements to show the income, otherwise your application will be rejected and your fee will not be refunded. I would think a letter of employment would also be acceptable provided they can verify it.

I'd recommend the tourist visa and then change over to the spouse visa after you get to the US and can earn enough income for the ridiculous fees. Another consideration is that many Thais don't like the US and don't want to stay or become citizens so a tourist visa would be the cheapest way to find out. If she does need an extension you can fly to a border town, cross over, and come back(I think).

If you go for the spouse visa, be ready to wait for a year, pay $1500, and there may be "conditions" if you're married less than 2 years. Oh, and you'll be heading into a recession, high unemployment, a police state, tight credit, etc...