What is the US Visa and Citizenship Process For My Thai Fiancee?
An issue that is paramount for those US Citizens bringing Thai fiancees to the United States of America is eventual naturalization of their loved one. Many Americans ask, “How do I get US Citizenship for my Thai fiancee?” The following is a brief time line intended to explain the process. Initially a Thai fiancee should pursue a K1 fiance visa. This allows the Thai fiance to come to the USA for up to ninety days. Within that time, the couple must marry and file for an adjustment of status. Adjustment of Status is the process in which the Thai fiancee becomes a lawful permanent resident of the United States. Initially, the Thai fiancee, now wife, will be a Conditional Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States of America. The conditionality is due to the fact that the foreign spouse’s permanent residence is based upon the continuity of the underlying marriage. After adjusting status, the Thai spouse will now wait for nearly two years until it becomes necessary to file for a lift the
