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May 30, 2009
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 Lawyer is a duly licensed attorney in good standing in one of the United States who has a presence close to an American diplomatic post overseas. It is true that an Immigration Attorney in the United States is able to submit petitions to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, it is rare to find one with a presence in Thailand to assist with the process in that country. At the same time, a lawyer with a presence in the Kingdom of Thailand may be better equipped to assist a Thai fiancee because such a law office would have Thai associates and staff to inform the Thai fiancee regarding necessary documents and help with any document retrieval or translation work. Also, an Attorney on the ground may be able to interact with the US Embassy officials should an issue arise. 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 situations similar to this it can be a major boon to have competent counsel in Thailand in order to effectively handle the documentary requests from the Embassy, thus taking some of the workload off of the Thai fiancee. Where a language barrier exists, even a small one, the Immigration process can be exacerbated. That being said, retaining the services of an attorney in consular practice may ease some of the stress and consternation that is sometimes felt by those dealing with the American Immigration process for the first time. 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 for K1 Visas: Utilizing an Attorney to Assist a Thai Fiancee
Packet 3 is the Packet the US Embassy will send to your Thai Fiancee explaining what documentation needs to be obtained before the K1 Visa Interview. A lawyer in the field of consular practice can often not simply help with document retrieval, but could also guide an applicant and form an effective strategy for ultimate visa obtainment. Some applicants worry a great deal about Packet 3, but by retaining competent counsel the process of submitting Packet 3 can proceed in an efficient and effective manner.
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 reading this publication, for more information please see fiance visa thailand.
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