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VISAS

Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Visa for a Spouse (K-3) in Thailand:

There are three fundamental prerequisites for obtaining a K-3 visa as follows:

⦁ Your spouse in the United States must be legally wed to you.

⦁ In Thailand or any other specified country or jurisdiction, the marriage must be legal and meet all requirements.

⦁ Spouses who are citizens of the United States must meet financial requirements and provide recent tax returns that indicate gross income at least 100% of the minimum income.

⦁ You must have your U.S. spouse submit a Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) on your behalf.

⦁ Your intention to reside in the United States as stated on your Form I-130 for USCIS consideration.

With a K3 visa, can a spouse bring their child/children to America?

The K-4 visa is for child/children of spouses who are foreign citizens. Your child/children will be able to reside in the United States because of the K-4 visa. T
he following are the essential requirements:

Under 21 years old

⦁ Unmarried.

⦁ Be a child/children of a K-3 visa applicant.

Your child/children will be able to reside in the United States, attend to a school, and submit an application for naturalization according to the citizenship's condition.

 
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The process for submitting a K-3 visa application

The process of applying for a K-3 visa in Thailand consists of two simple processes as follows:

Process 1: Filing in the United States
For US K-3 visas for Thai nationals, US spouses must file Form I-129F with USCIS. Form I-129F is "Petition for Alien Fiancée."

Required documents:

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Passport or proof of citizenship of the US citizen spouse.

• Passport of the foreign spouse

• Marriage certificate (both)

• Proof of previous marriage's divorce.

• Confirmation letter for Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative).

• Form I-94 (proof of arrival/departure from the US, if applicable)

• Passport photograph of the US citizen spouse.

• Passport photograph of the foreign spouse.

There is no fee for filing an I-129F, which is one benefit of the K-3 visa. Within 30 days of the application date, a notice of receipt is typically provided to the applicant.


 

Tourist visa for visiting (family, friends, girlfriend/boyfriend)

Non-Immigrant / Temporary Visit Visa

 

We do provide services for the Non-Immigrant/Temporary Visit Visa, including tourist visa or visitor visa (for friends/family), and the process for each country may vary. However, the important thing in every country is that the applicant must show their status clearly. In case of having an invitee, there must be an invitation letter from the inviting country and clear evidence of the relationship, as well as documents from the sponsor to show the status of the invitee.

Key factors in visa application:

  • The applicant must show their status, financial situation, and relationship in Thailand clearly.

 

  • If the applicant has a sponsor who will cover the travel expenses, they must provide clear evidence of the relationship.

  • Follow the conditions of each visa application carefully.

In the case of having a foreign sponsor (such as a partner), there must be reliable evidence of the relationship for embassy consideration.

When applying for a tourist or visitor visa with a sponsor, do we need to show our financial evidence?

Answer: Yes, you must provide financial evidence and other necessary documents to confirm your status in Thailand, to show the intention of returning to Thailand before the visa expires.

 

 

What are the important factors for applying for a tourist or visitor visa?

Answer: Understanding the rules and conditions of the embassy clearly, presenting complete and systematic documents, evidence, and application forms from both the applicant and sponsor.

What is H-1B ?

Workers who have acquired a verified bachelor's degree or higher are eligible for the H-1B work visa. Some example are below: 

⦁  Foreign citizens with degrees in engineering, science, programming, journalism, medicine, law, etc.

⦁  Foreign citizens working in research and development activities for several American ministries.

⦁  Healthcare workers in public health and licensed practical nurses

⦁  Remarkable models.

Nonetheless, American businesses are able to provide their employees H1B Visas. This visa will be valid for as long as the employment agreement but no longer than six years.
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The applicant must have a bachelor's degree or higher as a requirement for the specific job position.

The U.S. government will designate approximately 65,000 eligible H-1B visa applicants. The right may be reserved for those applying for a Free Trade visa for approximately 6,800 Chileans and Singaporeans. About 20,000 applicants with master's degrees or higher are annually granted permission by USCIS to petition for H-1B visas. As a result, 78,200 applicants per year are qualified for H-1B visas.

Announcement of H-1B visa results will be announced one year in advance. For example, results for H-1B visas in 2018 will be announced for April 2017.

 

Visa application

The applicant must first be employed and receive a job confirmation letter to submit the necessary documents within the specified period. Typically, top firms will have a team of attorneys handling these documents for applicants.

It will be processed by converting from Thai qualifications to international ones in the case of equivalent grades and credentials (GPAX Equivalence Certificate).

 

Period:

The applicant must prepare all required documents (approx. 2 months). April is when applications are due and lawyers are needed.

As usual, the applicant will know the result no later than June.
⦁    - If the visa is approved, the applicant will receive a visa certificate in October and can start working.


 

Possibility to apply for a visa

Even if a candidate is hired in the US, a visa may still not be guaranteed. Each country and profession have its own requirements. All is dependent on the judgement of USCIS or United States Citizenship and Immigration Service.

For those who are interested in working in America, an opportunity has arisen. Our objective is to assist you work in a great country with peace of mind and no concern for the law.
 

Please allow an expert to oversee your K-3 visa application.

Obtaining various types of spousal visas might be difficult. We understand that selecting on the best spouse visa is complicated. The requirements for various types of spouse visas also varies. Of course, if you'd like precise information, you might need to hire pros.

Our team in Thailand specializes in US immigration, particularly the K-1 Fiancée Visa and the K-3 Marriage Visa. We have supported Thais and their American spouses with several visa applications throughout the years.

Your US visa application will go smoothly with the assistance of our English and Thai legal specialists.

 
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We are ready to help and to answer every question you may have.

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