I initially was going to do it myself: read the rules, filled the forms and was about to file it. Then it came up that I needed to go back soon, I decided I needed someone local to assist and took it all to TSL law. David & Virginia found a few mistakes/omissions and then filed and tracked it all. Once the appointments came along for the consulate and medical evals, they ensured she knew what to do and transport. They were efficient and superb, I highly recommend.

@Luc ***********

why would the Thai government post (and keep updated) the information to go to other countries and the specifics for each visa? While you probably mean the US website, if your going to questions others method of and basically call them out for being simple or lazy- maybe you should get your statement accurate when doing so…

@Robert *********

yeah Dude, way off. These immigration rules and policies were in effect WAY before the bad Orangeman went into office. Please take your fact-less political BS to a political forum.

@Bruce ********

no matter where she enters from, she needs a visa and there is no visa on arrivals for Thai’s (at any entry point)

@Glenn ********

I agree. While it sucks to pay the 15k THB, be glad she’s not coming for the medical bills and repair of her bike. Take the loss and learn to pay for good insurance.

@Kool ******

maybe you should change your FB name as that comment was anything but “kool breeze”. Maybe take a chill pill too. 💊

@Steve ****

depends on the plan…. If you already have then switch wives (divorce and marry someone else) maybe new would get- that would depend on divorce agreement and if you stopped the allotment. The survivors annuity is not free- you pay into it. That’s why it must be done early. Check you plan options.

@Jonathan *******

yes. … military, federal (OPM), etc. Most State retirement are similar, yet have own little intricacies.

@Steve ****

look into it now to understand the timeline. Most of the plans require you do it upon retirement and then you can add/drop with any life changes within the first 3-5 years of retirement. After that, too late.

@Steve ****

Marrying you doesn’t do much for USG benefits for her.

To become a citizen, she’ll have to become naturalized. That means her getting a visa, entering and living in the US, doing all the paperwork and application to become naturalized (which can only be done at

3 years plus of being in the US) and then passing the test. Usually takes 5 years or more. Also, quite a few wives get their spouse visa applications rejected. Not a citizen or didn’t spend 5 years in the US- she can’t draw your SS. Did you elect the Survivor Annuity on your USG retirement- if not, she can’t get. etc etc.