I recently joined and have a question about marriage I hope someone can help me with. If I marry a Thai national would she be recognized by US as my wife and allow for entry to America with me without a visa, and if not would it be difficult to get a visa for her? I am in Thailand presently on a Tourist visa.
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Getting married to a Thai national does not allow her to enter the US without a visa. Despite being married, she will need to apply for a spousal visa (CR-1 or IR-1) to enter the US, which is a complex and lengthy process that can take up to two years. There are other visa options like a B-2 tourist visa for short visits, but obtaining any visa can be difficult and is subject to various criteria.