Author Archive: Siam Legal International
Siam Legal is a full service law firm but it has an extensive range of immigration, corporate, and real estate experience accessible to clients both domestically and internationally. It has offices strategically located throughout the major cities in Thailand including Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Samui and Phuket along with international representative offices in Australia, London and Las Vegas.
The Ideal Visa for Marrying Your Thai Partner in the US
Which US Visa from Thailand is better? If you are a US citizen planning to marry your Thai partner back in America, there are two main options for easing them into the country: US K1 Fiancé Visa US Tourist Visa Planning a future with your partner in the United States requires the correct visa. Having […]
US Tourist B1/B2 Visa Might Not Be as Easy as It Seems
A citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must, in most cases, first obtain a visa to do so. This can be either a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Temporary visitors to the United States usually need to obtain an entry visa, […]
US Immigration Lawyers in Bangkok: Choose a Team that Wins
The U.S. immigration process can be intimidating and take a long time, but hiring a professional immigration team can help make the process less daunting and can ultimately speed up the process. Especially, with the right U.S. Immigration Lawyer and Visa Consultant staff, the applicants can successfully gain proper visa approvals to work, study, live, and/or […]
Refusals of Non-Immigrant Visa Applications
Convincing Consular Officers to Grant the Desired Non-immigrant Visa The Consular Section of the U.S. Mission is responsible for providing visa services to those seeking to enter the United States for a temporary period. The U.S. application process uses the principle of “guilty until proven innocent.” The U.S. immigration law particularly requires consular officers to […]
Emergency US Visa Appointment
Expedited visa process is a privilege, not a right. For health, professional, or other personal necessities, there might be unpredictable circumstances where one will need to request for emergency visa interview appointments. The applicants are not guaranteed to receive the approvals for their desired expedited appointment time and date. This will depend on the validity […]
What You Need to Know About US Visas
If you plan to visit the US or want to live with your fiance or spouse in the US, you need to know how to enter the country legally. The following information will give you some highlights on what you need to know to make the journey easier while still complying with the law. Visas […]
Was Your K-1 Visa Denied? Exploring Your Options
Also called a fiancé/fiancée visa, a K-1 visa permits a couple — a Thai citizen and US citizen — to enter the US to marry. This non-immigrant visa is designed for couples who have been together for two years who wish to marry in the US. Couples with a K-1 visa must marry within 90 […]
My Thai fiancée is trying to get US citizenship. Is the K-1 visa the best option?
You are on the right track about selecting a K-1 visa, as this visa is known as a fiancé/fiancée visa. If you use this visa for US entry, you probably are planning to live in the US after you are married. This visa, which is issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services department (USCIS), […]
Brief Guide to IR-1 Visa Applications for Foreign Spouses
To a great number of people around the world, the United States seems to offer the possibility of obtaining a better income and life quality. And it is no wonder that many dreamt of moving to the US to look for a greener pasture. Luckily to those who have relatives in this country, they can […]
U.S. K3 Visa vs CR1 Visa
Both of these processes are ingrained in the fact that the U.S. citizen and the foreigner married outside the U.S. with the intention to bring the foreign spouse to the U.S. Spouses of U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for K-3 Spouse Visa or CR-1 Spouse Visa. Both visas require that the couple are LEGALLY […]
