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Apr 8, 2026
23 days ago
Bruce ********
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I’m a American citizen who resides in Thailand 225 days a year with my Thai Wife of 2 years ..I would love to show her America and have her meet my family and friends bitter have no desire to live here and don’t want to be forced to stay 6-8 months here if applying for a marriage visa or green card …zero chance of tourist visa ? She owns business in Thailand (2) houses ,Land pays tax …Still Zero ??? Insane
101 comments
Jan 15, 2026
3 months ago
Hello there! I’d like some advice here regarding the best course of action in my particular case. I am currently married to a Thai woman who has two children from a previous relationship. We currently live in the USA, she is here on a CR-1, and our kids (ages 6 & 12) remain in Thailand with extended family while she becomes acclimated. We have submitted I-130’s for both kids and the plan is for them to join us here in the states prior to the beginning of the 2026 school year. The “plan” is to be here long enough for my wife to become a citizen, and both children to at least achieve LPR status, but during that timeframe, approximately 3 years, we plan on traveling back and forth between our countries on a fairly regular basis. Ya see the thing is we are still unsure as to where we eventually where we want to make the primary residence, much will depend on how the kids adapt. If it was not for the kids we would probably settle in Thailand, however there is a lot more opportunity for them here in the USA. So you can see this is a bit of a cluster 😎.

Taking that into account the prospect of retiring in Thailand remains a strong possibility, and in the very least we would be visiting at least twice a year for at least a month each time. I was wondering if I should begin pursuing a retirement visa or DTV or simply rely on tourist visas until we have a more definitive plan 🙀. However any way it goes we will be coming and going from both countries on an ongoing basis. I might add that we own homes in both countries and also have bank accounts in both as well. I’ve been monitoring the visa changes for some time now and it has been, shall we say, a bit unsettling. What appears to be the rule one day changes the next and it’s nerve wracking. So any advice you can offer will be greatly appreciated. I realize I’m all over the place and may be coming off as a bit of a “nob” but I could really use some good advice…thank you very much 🙏🏼
21 comments
Jul 11, 2025
10 months ago
Brandon *************
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Hey I just got married to a Thai national and I’m currently in the process of trying to get her visa and green card to move with me to America. I am in the military and we got married with proxy online and I’m in the process of getting signatures so the marriage certificate can be recognized in Thailand as well. Does anybody know the process or how I got about doing her visa to get her to move with me?
73 comments
Jan 21, 2025
a year ago
Abigail ********
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Hi, I am an American citizen marrying a Thai here in Thailand(Bangkok), I am on a Non-B visa but I have a sick grandmother in America, if after we are officially married, how can he come to America for emergency situation?

How long does a tourist visa take for him if he is married to me an American citizen, we plan to live here for the next few years. Also, do we go to the American embassy or somewhere else?
24 comments
Sep 2, 2024
2 years ago
Pri *******
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If I live and work in US and have my green card but want to bring my daughter from Thailand to US for a visit or schooling what do I need to do?
5 comments
May 8, 2021
5 years ago
Michael **************
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Hey guys.

Girlfriend is hinting about coming to America to see what it’s like. Other than the fiancé visa what other visa can she apply for

Thanks all 
20 comments
Jul 18, 2018
8 years ago
Kristen *******
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How long does it usually take to obtain a education visa in the U.S.? TIA
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