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Are my Thai wife and I eligible for Parole in Place to gain her initial entry into the USA?
Parole in PlaceU.S. MilitaryMarriage VisaSpousal ImmigrationK-1 VisaVisa ProcessThailand to USA Immigration
Jul 31, 2025
9 months ago
Brandon *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHello I’m married and my wife is Thai . I am currently in the United States Army and recently heard of the Ucis Pip (parole in place) are me and my wife eligible for this to get her initial entry into America? As I am trying to avoid having to wait years for the marriage visa to be approved please let me know if anyone has information on this.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user, married to a Thai national and serving in the U.S. Army, inquired if they are eligible for Parole in Place (PIP) to facilitate their wife's entry into the U.S., aiming to avoid lengthy processing of a marriage visa. Comments included information on visa timelines, recommendations for online resources, and various opinions on the immigration process, emphasizing the importance of following legal procedures and discussing public perceptions regarding Asian immigrants. Responses suggest checking with USCIS for specific eligibility regarding PIP and exploring options like K-1 visas for smoother immigration.
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Lisa *******************
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Bill *****
I would reach out to USCIS directly as they use Parole in Place selectively.
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Jenny ******
Are you SERIOUSLY considering taking someone who looks Asian into the US right now? Even CITIZENS who look Asian are swept up, questioned, and kept in awful conditions for days until their families can get lawyers to get them released.
Why would you want to expose someone you love to that kind of environment of constant fear and tension?
Why would you want to expose someone you love to that kind of environment of constant fear and tension?
Stan ******
@Jenny *****
what are you crazily ranting about?TG *********
@Jenny *****
That's a ridiculous comment.Eric *********
@Jenny *****
Please take your hysterical nonsense elsewhere....there's no problems for law abiding people from any country. And please don't respond with any of the fake news by omission stories...we're aware of how it's fabricated.David **********
@Jenny *****
They are right outside your window....hideJenny ******
Oh, I am safe - I live in Thailand :)
Stan ******
@Jenny *****
please leave then and not to America. Don’t need your type there either.Jenny ******
@Stan *****
"My type" is all there is outside the USA. "Your type" can only survive in an information bubble fuelled by social media and Fox - travelling outside the US and talking to people outside the bubble tends to cause a rapid expansion of awareness of just how limited the "news" inside the US really is.Reply to
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Frank **********
@Jenny *****
you must watch CNN.Vince **********
@Jenny *****
yikes. You speak nonsenseJeff *********
@Jenny *****
yeah rightBrandon *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jenny *****
so you’re telling me i shouldn’t be with my wife and shouldn’t see her because she’s Asian ?Jenny ******
@Brandon ************
No, dude, I am saying live in Thailand, where she will be safe and you have white privilege.Brandon *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jenny *****
im not white first thing second thing as stated in my post im an American soldier which means I have a duty to fulfill my contract first. But thank you for your suggestion I am very confident that I will be able to keep her save and that she will not live in constant fear and tension due to the field of work I’m in.Eric *********
@Brandon ************
I'm a retired SNCO and my Thai wife has lived in the states for 37 years...there're ZERO legal/acceptance problems if you follow the rules but sadly obtaining the visa will be slowed because of other's fraud. In fact, your most frequent problem will be people trying to invite themselves to your home for an authentic Thai dinner. Don't listen to these hysterical partisans.
BTW...best of luck to you and your wife. Hope you two become a very close team and build a happy family!
Frank **********
Frank **********
@Brandon ************
don't listen to her, she is an idiot.Reply to
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Eric ********
Ask your squad leader 🙄
Frank **********
You are in the wrong group. Search groups relevant to immigration to the US.
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Charles *******
Look on the us embassy websites. Should be able to get a k1 visa and a green card.
Brandon ************
@Charles ******
Cannot get a K1. They are already married.Brandon *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
finally someone is reading the full messageReply to
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David *****
I cannot recommend Visa Journey more highly. It took me and my wife from Thailand to Citizenship on our own without a lawyer. You'll find many people in your same circumstance and can help answer questions for you. I am not a shill for the site but want to share how it was immensely helpful for us. Yes, you can visit! - K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures - VisaJourney
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Cary ******
@David ****
I’d also recommend Visa Journey. Loads of information with current timelines etc.Reply to
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Brandon ************
Is your wife already in the US? I believe that's a basic requirement.
Last I knew the marriage visa was taking about a year, not years. It's also a much better experience for your spouse because they'll already have their full green card when they get to the US. That means they can start working and traveling immediately and it'll result in much less paperwork and cost a lot less too (by thousands of dollars).
Last I knew the marriage visa was taking about a year, not years. It's also a much better experience for your spouse because they'll already have their full green card when they get to the US. That means they can start working and traveling immediately and it'll result in much less paperwork and cost a lot less too (by thousands of dollars).
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@Brandon ***********
my wife’s I-130 was approved in five months,  but that was during Covid if that makes a difference.Brandon *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
she is not she is currently in ThailandBrandon ************
@Brandon ************
there's nothing to parole if she's not in the USBrandon *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
that answers my questionReply to
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Cory **********
@Brandon ***********
it’s taking 2 years. I filed May 2024 and they have not even looked at the first document I-130. We have been married almost 4 years now. Others are saying 14-17 months just to do the I-130.Gerg **********
@Cory *********
I think processing times differ based on where you live and the processing center your case is at. At least it did back in 2017.Reply to
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