Article Directory :: Legal Articles What Do The Dates Mean on My Thai Fiancee's K1 Visa? By Ben Hart Republish: EasyPublish™ Published: 31Oct2009 Word count: 432 Viewed: 572 time(s) Get Free Content For Your Site This article is designed to inform readers about the issues surrounding issuance of a K1 visa for a Thai fiancee. Throughout the internet, there are many articles and websites which purport to have expertise in matters related to United States Immigration from Thailand. The intention of this piece is to simply provide information and insight. The K1 visa process is relatively long, and at times, the cause of some consternation. In many cases, a couple will wait five or six months before being granted preliminary approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service. Upon approval, the application must be sent to the National Visa Center and then finally, in the case of Thai fiancee visa applications, to the file will be sent to the United States Embassy in Bangkok. For many, this process can be aggravating. In many cases, the wait ultimately results in the issuance of a valid K1 fiancee visa. Once the visa is issued, some American Citizen fiances become concerned about the information and dates noted on the visa itself. Of great concern is the notation on the visa which states: "K-1 Petition Expires on MM DD, YYYY." Many American Citizens mistakenly believe that this is the end of the visa's validity. In reality, the visa is good for traveling to the United States until the expiration date noted on the visa. Generally, K1 visas are issued with a six month validity period. Although, they could be issued with more or less validity as it is technically at the discretion of the Consular Officer adjudicating the case at the United States Embassy in Bangkok. The expiration date of the visa can cause confusion as well. The K1 visa is valid for six months after issuance. That being said, upon arriving in the United States and being admitted at the port of entry the K1 visa holder is only entitled to 90 days presence in the United States (it should be noted that if the visa holder does, in fact, marry the American and apply for adjustment of status, then she would be entitled to remain indefinitely provided the adjustment of status is approved and any conditions are lifted). Many people, after receiving the K1 visa, are confused by these differing dates. The important thing to bear in mind about the K1 visa is that it can be utilized within 6 months of its issuance and it provides 90 days of lawful status to the bearer upon entry. If the couple does not marry within 90 days, then the Thai fiancee will need to depart the USA before the visa's expiration. Benjamin W. Hart is a licensed American attorney. He currently acts as Managing Director of Integrity Legal (Thailand) Co. Ltd. a law office in Thailand staffed by US and Thai attorneys. For more information, contact 1-877-231-7533 or email info@integrity-legal.com. See Integrity Legal's presence on the internet at us visa thailand or k1 visa EasyPublish™ this article - publishers click here More articles by Ben Hart

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