paulc31 Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Hi All, We have a friend here in colorado on a tourist visa for 6 months, she is staying with her boyfriend for three months now. He would like to marry her before she goes home to bangkok, she would like to stay, longer with him before she marries him. Time is short for them both what can they do, so she can stay longer? We think that she can marry here in colorado and file for prem/resident and green card now. Or would it be better for them to start K1 visa? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Get married and file for change of status. Why go back? I know of one Thai lady who got six extra months by taking a day tour to Mexico. I don't know if that still works. Worked last year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulc31 Posted September 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Thanks for the infomation, what for she we have them use the I-485 or is it the I-539 form? I would like to help them as much as possible And after reading the listed i,m brain dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Best bet is go directly to a head office and get the new paperwork along with the new rates. You need I-485 and $1010.00 plus there are other cost such as medical, etc. Check out USCIS website here Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulc31 Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Bangkoktravler, Again Thanks for the information. As you can see i can't type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Petchburi Pete Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 I called the U.S. Immigration office in Bangkok (Wireless Road) months ago regarding this question as my wife has a 10 year tourist visa, and we are thinking about moving to the States. I was told that we would have to file the paperwork where we live (for us in LOS). Further, I was told that a petition filed while she was in The States on a tourist visa would be denied as an interview at the U.S. Embassy in BKK would be required, etc. K-1 is the route; but, she must be residing in LOS ... the application process will be denied if she does not return to LOS. It is true that if they visit Mexico (or Canada) for a day, the current visa she's on can be extended. And, certainly, they are entitled to marry in the U.S. For confirmation, call Immigration and please note that it is much easier to get an answer on the phone in BKK vs. the States ... long wait and uninformed persons often give incorrect answers in the U.S. and in BKK usually there is no waiting on the phone and the officers are very informative and helpful. Also, check thaivisa.com. I was even told that if we checked in a 'suspicious' amount of luggage upon flying to the States, U.S. Immigration might view that as an attempt to reside in rather than visit the U.S. and deny entry. Do your homework and avoid hassles especially as the application fees are non-refundable. Congratulations on your marriage intentions and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Further, I was told that a petition filed while she was in The States on a tourist visa would be denied as an interview at the U.S. Embassy in BKK would be required, etc. Unless things have changed (entirely possible) then that's BS. My wife entered the US on a tourist visa and we simply applied for an AOS (adjustment of status) to swap it into a green card. No dramas at all. This was in the 90s, and we had been married for years at that point, but still... Otherwise, just tell 'em she's Mexican coming to pick lettuce and they'll just let her in no questions asked 5555555555. Cheers, SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passingthru69 Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Things keep changing with the rules. Calling the U.S. call center is a joke. When trying to change my wife's statusI got 3 different answers to the same question. I believe that marrying on a tourist visa might be a hassle or deport issue. Yes the fees for a 485 have gone up much. Glad we got ours done before hand.. Good luck to you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 I know several Thai women who have gotten the adjustment of status after coming to the USA and then getting married. Actually this done often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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