The K-3 Spouse Visa For Your Thai Wife

If you are an American citizen wondering how you would be able to take
your Thai wife back to the United States, then the best solution would
be to file for a K-3 visa.What makes the K-3 Visa different from the
K-1 Visa?The K-1 Visa and the K-3 Visa have several distinct
differences, apart from being the visas to be obtained for your Thai
fiancée, and spouse, respectively. The K-1 Visa allows you to marry
your Thai fiancée within ninety (90) days upon her arrival in the
United States, but it will not allow her to travel abroad until she
has been granted the visa. On the other hand, the K-3 Visa is a
multiple re-entry visa for your spouse. The K-3 Marriage Visa also
allows your spouse to work as soon upon the issuance of the Social
Security Card after the adjustment of status. However, the K-3 Visa
application entails a more involved process than applying for a K-1
Visa, and usually takes a longer timeframe of 6-8 months.




K-3 Visa Basic RequirementsIn order for you to be able to file an
application for a K-3 Visa, you should be able to meet the following basic
requirements:1.You must be a citizen of the United States, and the
beneficiary must be your spouse;2.You must have filed a pending
immigration petition at the USCIS naming your spouse as the
beneficiary;3.You marriage to your spouse must be deemed legally
recognized in the country/ jurisdiction where you have been
married.Overview of the K-3 Visa Application ProcessThe process involving
the K-3 Visa application is quite complicated. First of all you will need
to make sure that you meet the financial requirements and have all Thai
legal documents translated in English. Applications are then filed to the
USCIS Service Center nearest your residence. This application will be
processed by the National Benefits Center and the National Visa Center
prior to being reviewed by the US Embassy. Once the K-3 Visa has been
granted and your Thai wife arrives in the United States, it is best to
apply for an adjustment of status to ensure that she becomes a Legal
Permanent Resident within the next 2 years prior to the expiration of the
K-3 Visa.Engaging a Thai Law Firm As the K-3 application may entail a lot
of your time and tedious paperwork, it is advisable for you to seek the
services of an efficient Thai law firm who will not only guide you
throughout the process of your application, but can also effectively
coordinate with your Thai spouse as the application for the K-3 Visa is
ongoing. Engaging a Thai law firm that is well-experienced in handling US
Visa applications can prove to be a good decision if you are pursuing a
K-3 Visa application.




SummaryThe K-3 Marriage Visa is a multiple re-entry visa that enables you
to take your Thai spouse back to the United States and adjust her status
towards becoming a Legal Permanent Resident. However, the K-3 visa
application is a more difficult and involved process, therefore, the
assistance of a reputable Thai law firm is highly recommended, as they can
be the source of quality legal advice and can serve as thorough guides
towards obtaining the K-3 Visa.

Belle Baldoza works as a Business Correspondent for Siam Legal
International, Thailand's largest legal service network with offices
in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and Samui. The firm
has international locations in London and Los Angeles. Siam Legal is a
full-service law firm and provides a wide range of legal and visa
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