Spouse Visa

[JJDinsay]

Hey, just got married and went through the hassle of legalizing my marriage in Thailand. Now, I'm filling out an I-129F so we can move to the US. A couple of questions have come up:

It seems to say on the form that the I-129F must be submitted to the US and not from outside the US. Can anyone verify this?

Also, I am correct in filling out the I-129F for my spuose even though it states "Petition for Alien Fiance"? I did read that it can be substituted but it doesn't hurt to ask.

Regarding address, do I put my condo address or the my legal address in the US?

thanks

[lopburi3]

Have you lived in Thailand for an extended period? If so and you can prove it believe you should file here at BCIS to save a lot of time (but admit do not know current policy). The instructions for I-129F use are as below:

Purpose of Form:  This form is used to petition to bring your fianc?(e) and that person's children to the United States for marriage to you or to bring your spouse and that person's children (K-3 and K-4 visas, respectively) to the United States to complete processing for permanent resident status (under the LIFE Act and Amendments of 2000); please see section 12 of the Instructions to the form..

Number of Pages:  5 pages

Edition Date:  4/16/04. 11/20/01and 3/29/01 versions also acceptable.

Where to File:  If you are filing for your fiance(e), file this petition at the Service Center with jurisdiction over your area of residence.

If you are filing for your fiance(e) and live outside the United States, submit this petition to the Service Center with jurisdiction over your last place of residence in the U.S.

If you are a U.S. citizen, and are using this form to bring in your wife or unmarried child under the LIFE Act, file this petition at:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 7218

Chicago, IL 60680-7218

Filing Fee:  $165

Please consult the "Paying Fees" section of your local office or Service Center page to learn which forms of payment are accepted. Acceptable forms of payment may vary by office.

Special Instructions:

Effective August 2, 2004, USCIS has changed its requirements for photographs to a standard passport-style photograph. Please see this informational flyer for more details.

Download:

I-129F (PDF) (138 KB)

Other Information:

News Release: INS Implements the "K" Nonimmigrant Visa Provision of the LIFE Act (08/14/01)

How Do I Bring My Fiance to the U.S. for Marriage?

How Does My Fiance Adjust Status to Lawful Permanent Resident?

How Do I Know If I Need Original Documents?

Last Modified 08/02/2004

Edited August 5, 2005 by lopburi3

[JJDinsay]

Yes, I have lived here for about 2.5 years. What is BCIS?

[lopburi3]

Yes, I have lived here for about 2.5 years.  What is BCIS?

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Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS). Think they have an office across the street now from the Bangkok Consulate so you should contact them directly.

Full information is here BCIS

Edited August 5, 2005 by lopburi3