Submitted US application for Marriage visa for Thai wife. What can we expect / prepare for?

[MathewM]

We submitted US application for Marriage visa for Thai wife. What can we expect / prepare for once application has been processed? If anyone can point me to older threads on this topic or share first hand experience I would greatly appreciate it.

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Submitted it where?  To the USCIS office in Bangkok, or mailed it off to the USCIS in the U.S.?  Big difference in processing time.

 

Lots of info here on the process:  www.visajourney.com

 

Mac

[newnative]

Is there a USCIS office in Bangkok?  I thought all paperwork had to be sent to the USA first and then you get an appointment sometime after that to go to the embassy.  Thanks for any help, too. 

[macster44]

 

Hi there,

 

I submitted paperwork for a K-1 visa to the proper lockbox in the states at the end of December 2016. I-130 was approved in approx 3 months then transferred to  different offices for further processing. Received final approval in mid May. Paperwork was then transferred to U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. Received several notices from Embassy but never was informed of our interview date.   I wrote them via email  inquiring about when it was going to be...They informed us that we were a no-show for a late July date  (we had never received any email...mail...phone call of the interview date.) It was rescheduled for a late August date at my request ( I am the petitioner) and they gave us the Aug 29th. Showed up with Fiance' at 6:30 am for a 7:00 am interview, first in the queue and after all paperwork was deemed complete my fiance' stood up at the interview window. An American gentleman (who spoke thai) and another Thai gentleman who watched asked him to raise his left hand asked a couple questions was then granted a K-1 visa to come to USA to marry me.  7 months I think is about right depending on how busy they are.  A couple things: After you are notified that Bangkok has the paperwork don't hesitate to contact them after several weeks to inquire as I think sometimes paperwork gets overlooked and your inquiry may help them "find it". I had been with my Thai partner for 18 years and was easily able to show them a real and ongoing relationship that dated back to 1998. We have a home outside of Bangkok and plenty of photos to support our claim of a relationship.  I would be prepared for your fiance to be able to answer any and all questions they might ask in the event they are not convinced with all your supporting materials you have provided.  They said we would receive our paperwork/passport with visa in 2 weeks from the interview date....in fact we received them within 48 hours via EMS to our home.  My best to you and good wishes for a successful petition for your visa.  Please dont hesitate if you have any questions.

macster44

 

 

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[lopburi3]

1.  I believe OP is asking about immigrant visa and already married.  She in Thailand and he in USA

2.  Yes there is an office in Bangkok but only those living in Thailand are allowed to file there.

[MathewM]

21 hours ago, Thanyaburi Mac said:

Submitted it where?  To the USCIS office in Bangkok, or mailed it off to the USCIS in the U.S.?  Big difference in processing time.

 

Lots of info here on the process:  www.visajourney.com

 

Mac

Submitted to USCIS in USA. I live in the US and my wife lives in Thailand. We were told the whole process would take 9-12 months before she is interviewed in Bangkok. I will check out www.visajourney.com

 

Thanks!

[smotherb]

21 hours ago, macster44 said:

 

Hi there,

 

I submitted paperwork for a K-1 visa to the proper lockbox in the states at the end of December 2016. I-130 was approved in approx 3 months then transferred to  different offices for further processing. Received final approval in mid May. Paperwork was then transferred to U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. Received several notices from Embassy but never was informed of our interview date.   I wrote them via email  inquiring about when it was going to be...They informed us that we were a no-show for a late July date  (we had never received any email...mail...phone call of the interview date.) It was rescheduled for a late August date at my request ( I am the petitioner) and they gave us the Aug 29th. Showed up with Fiance' at 6:30 am for a 7:00 am interview, first in the queue and after all paperwork was deemed complete my fiance' stood up at the interview window. An American gentleman (who spoke thai) and another Thai gentleman who watched asked him to raise his left hand asked a couple questions was then granted a K-1 visa to come to USA to marry me.  7 months I think is about right depending on how busy they are.  A couple things: After you are notified that Bangkok has the paperwork don't hesitate to contact them after several weeks to inquire as I think sometimes paperwork gets overlooked and your inquiry may help them "find it". I had been with my Thai partner for 18 years and was easily able to show them a real and ongoing relationship that dated back to 1998. We have a home outside of Bangkok and plenty of photos to support our claim of a relationship.  I would be prepared for your fiance to be able to answer any and all questions they might ask in the event they are not convinced with all your supporting materials you have provided.  They said we would receive our paperwork/passport with visa in 2 weeks from the interview date....in fact we received them within 48 hours via EMS to our home.  My best to you and good wishes for a successful petition for your visa.  Please dont hesitate if you have any questions.

macster44

 

 

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Fiancee or wife? There is a big difference in time frame no matter the process..