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The Interview at the US Embassy in Bangkok: How to help your Thai Fiancée Prepare

By Benjamin Hart

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Published: 09Oct2008
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Many articles dealing with US Immigration from Thailand cover the process of submitting forms to the USCIS, but do not go further. This article is designed to inform about the K1 Fiancée Visa and what steps must be taken by a Thai Fiancée in order to successfully get through the interview at the US Embassy in Thailand.

What is a Consular Processing Attorney and how can they help my Thai Fiancée?

A Consular Processing Attorney is a licensed Attorney in the US who maintains an office near a US Embassy abroad. While an Immigration Lawyer in the US has the ability to file a petition with USCIS it is unlikely that they will have an office in Thailand to help expedite the process. Also, an Attorney with an office in Thailand can better deal the Thai Fiancée herself because an Attorney in Thailand will likely have Thai staff to help explain the process and what documentation needs to be obtained. Also an Attorney on sight can personally deal with the Embassy. Among the things an Immigration Attorney in Thailand can assist with: preparing your Thai Fiancée for the visa interview (by going over probable questions and explaining them in Thai), Preparing all documents to be filed with the consular services division (translations can be included as well), obtaining a Police Clearances for the Thai Fiancée, obtaining medical exams for your Thai Fiancée, and responding to 221(g) requests for more information (often the Embassy, in their discretion will require some other documentation).

As well as these advantages, merely having an Attorney on the scene to consult with can add a great deal to one's peace of mind regarding the Immigration process particularly where the US Citizen is back in the US waiting for the Thai Fiancée to come to the US. In cases such as this it can be a godsend to have someone on the scene dealing with the Embassy to take the burden off of the Thai loved one. Where a language barrier exists, even a small one, the Immigration process can be exacerbated. However, by having an Attorney on hand the frustration and confusion can be reduced because the burden does not fall upon the Thai to deal with the Embassy. Instead, a legally trained expert can deal with the Embassy and explain to the Thai Fiancée exactly what needs to be done in order to expedite the process.

Packet 3 and your Thai Fiancee: how a Consular Processing Attorney Can Help

Packet 3 is the Packet the US Embassy will send to your Thai Fiancee explaining what documentation needs to be obtained before the Visa Interview. A Consular Processing Attorney will not only assist in obtaining the documentation, but can also provide guidance on what is required and tips to expedite the process. Many people fret over Packet 3, but with proper assistance the Packet 3 process can be very smooth.

Thanks for Reading,

Benjamin W. Hart, Esq.

The above article should not be taken as a replacement for competent legal advice from a duly licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. No Attorney/Client Relationship (either express or implied) shall be inferred from this publication.

Benjamin W. Hart is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He currently resides in Bangkok, Thailand. He is the Managing Director of Integrity Legal a full service law office specializing in Immigration Law and located in the USA and Thailand. For more information please see US Immigration from Thailand and/or Consular Services at the US Embassy in Bangkok.

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