Many articles dealing with US Immigration from Thailand cover the process of submitting forms to the USCIS, but do not go further. This article is designed to inform about the K1 Fiancée Visa and what steps must be taken by a Thai Fiancée in order to successfully get through the interview at the US Embassy in Thailand.

What is a lawyer in consular practice and how could such a person assist my Thai loved one?

A Consular Processing Lawyer is a duly licensed attorney in good standing in one of the United States who has a presence close to an American diplomatic post overseas. While an Immigration Lawyer in the US has the ability to file a petition with USCIS it is unlikely that they will have an office in Thailand to help expedite the process. At the same time, a lawyer with a presence in the Kingdom of Thailand may be better equipped to assist a Thai fiancee because such a law office would have Thai associates and staff to inform the Thai fiancee regarding necessary documents and help with any document retrieval or translation work. Also an Attorney on sight can personally deal with the Embassy. Endeavors in which an American Immigration Lawyer can be of assistance: document preparation for the K1 visa interview, giving a Thai fiancee mock interview questions in order to ensure that she will be prepared, obtainment of police clearances, assisting a Thai fiancee in obtaining an Embassy mandated health examination, and correspondence regarding 221 g requests for further documentation (a discretionary follow up if a consular officer feels that a visa application has an evidentiary deficiency).

As well as these advantages, merely having an Attorney on the scene to consult with can add a great deal to one’s peace of mind regarding the Immigration process particularly where the US Citizen is back in the US waiting for the Thai Fiancée to come to the US. In cases such as this it can be a godsend to have someone on the scene dealing with the Embassy to take the burden off of the Thai loved one. Where there is a difficulty communicating due to a lack of language proficiency the Immigration process can be made a great deal more difficult. That being said, retaining the services of an attorney in consular practice may ease some of the stress and consternation that is sometimes felt by those dealing with the American Immigration process for the first time. Instead, a legally trained expert can deal with the Embassy and explain to the Thai Fiancée exactly what needs to be done in order to expedite the process.

Packet 3 and your Thai Fiancee: how a Consular Processing Attorney Can Help

Packet 3 is the Packet the US Embassy will send to your Thai Fiancee explaining what documentation needs to be obtained before the K1 Visa Interview. A lawyer in the field of consular practice can often not simply help with document retrieval, but could also guide an applicant and form an effective strategy for ultimate visa obtainment. Some applicants worry a great deal about Packet 3, but by retaining competent counsel the process of submitting Packet 3 can proceed in an efficient and effective manner.

The above article should not be taken as a replacement for competent legal advice from a duly licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. No Attorney/Client Relationship (either express or implied) shall be inferred from reading this publication, for more information please see fiance visa thailand.