@Chris ********

what visa did you use for her and how long did it take ?

@Jeffrey ********

is this true ? Even so how does this work because she is taking my last name and as of now how can I start the process if Thailand does not allow her to change her name on her id and passport without those signatures on the marriage certificate to match what the U.S has her listed as ? Or does that even matter.

@Bradford *****

I will send you a pm that is a lot to unfold I want to go step by step and as of now yes we are married legally in America but I still need signatures on the marriage certificate for it to be recognized in Thailand for my wife.

@Scott ********

thought about this but the visa agent does not excuse the waiting period from what I know

@Bradford *****

what are the steps to take for that ? I’m currently married to her legally for America but in the process now of getting the marriage certificate signed by the Secretary of State, department of state and finally the Thai embassy in Washington for the marriage to be legal in Thailand and for her to name change etc. but after this I have no idea what visa she needs and the fastest one because as I stated I am a soldier and can’t just up and leave to see her at any time and from a few people I know they told me marriage visas and a few others have a 12-36 month waiting period for approval which is insane for me to not see my spouse.

@Henrik ****

skills ? I have security plus and digital marketing certifications currently definitely not worried about skills as of now and also would not be able to use any skill for my first 4 years either way since it’s a requirement for me to do on campus classes for support from the Va. but I understand your concern

@Henrik ****

exactly what I was thinking which is why my plans is to use my gi bill for a bachelors of communications learning Thai at at university full time which will be paid for along with a 2,000 stipend each month for 4 years and anything after I’m hoping that speaking Thai fluently will open a lot of doors by the time I need to actually start working.

@Travis ******

thank you so much for

@Eric *******

the website has a representative to speak to

@Jonathan *******

glad someone else is thinking like me because you basically just explained my plan thank you for this 🙌🏽