Divorce before applying for K1 visa

[fantonledzepp 159]

OP, in my experience, a couple that have a child together and are now separated, are never truly amicable with each other. Yes, they say they are friendly, but once things start getting serious, jealousy will rear it's ugly head, and you'll be caught in the middle of it. Tread carefully. Make sure that they were indeed married, and subsequently divorced.

You need to be extra vigilant, because she may be trying to marry you, then divorce you and bring her child's father to the US. It happens. Pay attention to all the signs.

Best of luck.

[Avery Cates 1,141]

You have the correct answer to your question, must be free to marry at time of petition submission with documentation to back it up.

I might also advise being cautious with this. Something just seems off about her whole situation to me. Just make sure 2+2=4 before moving forward.

[Karee 4,191]

I suggest the OP read this before moving forward:

Greetings from....yes...Pattaya....Two ladies scammed me, lesson learned. Putting a house in her name isn't exactly smart but it's only money.

Intelligent questions for any Americans out there who have returned to the U.S.A. beaten men.

If you only have a Thai drivers liscense, your USA one having expired and unable to renew same online combined with no address in the U.S.A, can you rent a car at major airports? without a credit card? Valid passport and some cash, just no "home" address cause "I ain't got no home". Example: Arrive at LAX and rent a mini-van or camper?

Where do you get the free health care advertised for those with no income?

Can you qualify for food stamps and/or welfare(cash) and housing if you have no income history? If yes, where and what sort of time laspe is involved?

To make a long story short, she had a Thai boyfriend the entire time we were together and admitted it when I caught or shall we say stumbled upon them in a short time motel over across 3rd road. At least it was a quick and easy parting of ways and money. It was the motorcycle I'd bought her for her birthday parked behind the curtain which for some reason made matters seem very sad and realistic at the same time.

Source:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673214-american-returning-to-the-usa-with-nothing/

Edited October 8, 2013 by Karee

[Darnell 8,479]

So here's my story.... my name is Justin, I'm from Illinois, a lil over a year ago I met the girl I want to spend the rest of my life with, we just knew from the first time we chatted online that we were perfect for each other. Her name is Pitcha, she lives in Bangkok. We chat online all day, every day, yahoo cam, send each other gifts, occasionally call, and so on. About 6 months ago we tried to get a tourist visa so she could come here and we could meet and see where it goes. We did not know much about the visa process and the high percentage of tourist visas getting denied at the time, so of course we got denied. After she got denied I decided to go her. My first time leaving the US and first time ever being on a plane. After my 25 hr journey to the other side of the world, we finally meet, and spend 2 weeks falling more in love than we were before. Was the most amazing experience of my life. The only bad part of my trip was having to leave her standing in the airport with tears pouring from her eyes as she watched me leave, not knowing how long it will be before we meet again. Ok so now my question.......she is separated from her husband, but not legally divorced. They have a daughter and he still takes care of her and her daughter. They remain friendly and civil to each other for the sake of their daughter and their home. They are able to live in an apartment of his workplace since they are still legally married. Here is where it gets complicated..........he knows me and her are happy together and want to marry. but if they legalize the divorce, then he will no longer support her and she will be forced to move and will create problems for her and her daughter. I know the visa process takes a lot of time, so my question is......Can we start the K1 process while she is still married as long as she gets divorced sometime during the process? I just worry that she gets divorced and our K1 visa process takes up to a year and she is having a tough time there for a year. Any info helping our situation would be much appreciated. Thanks for reading.me and Pitcha.jpgme and Pitcha.jpg

Although what you've written sounds plausible,

I'll suggest to you that something is foul.

No, I not suggest you walk away, but just remember - she's living in his house, and they are still married.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

You need a total understanding of the situation and we need more info. Please keep in mind we all want to help you not be critical of what you have or will do.

My first question is about her " marriage ". In Thailand it is common to describe a relationship such as she says she has with this Thai man as being married when many people are not really legally married. I would tell her you need a copy of her Thai marriage certificate. You will later need a copy of her divorce cert if she is in fact married. Thais do not marry because doing so gives the man access to the families assets. Thai law doesn't protect women as the laws here do.

Do not attempt to start the K 1 process until you are certain she is divorced. Do not send money or pay for anything from this point forward. Please follow this advise until you have a better understanding of these affairs. Pun intended Karee.

I hope Karee and some other members experienced with Thailand will add some insight today as well.

I will send you a P M later today.

I agree, stop SENDING MONEY NOW!!!!!!!! Something is very wrong with this story.

So here's my story.... my name is Justin, I'm from Illinois, a lil over a year ago I met the girl I want to spend the rest of my life with, we just knew from the first time we chatted online that we were perfect for each other. Her name is Pitcha, she lives in Bangkok. We chat online all day, every day, yahoo cam, send each other gifts, occasionally call, and so on. About 6 months ago we tried to get a tourist visa so she could come here and we could meet and see where it goes. We did not know much about the visa process and the high percentage of tourist visas getting denied at the time, so of course we got denied. After she got denied I decided to go her. My first time leaving the US and first time ever being on a plane. After my 25 hr journey to the other side of the world, we finally meet, and spend 2 weeks falling more in love than we were before. Was the most amazing experience of my life. The only bad part of my trip was having to leave her standing in the airport with tears pouring from her eyes as she watched me leave, not knowing how long it will be before we meet again. Ok so now my question.......she is separated from her husband, but not legally divorced. They have a daughter and he still takes care of her and her daughter. They remain friendly and civil to each other for the sake of their daughter and their home. They are able to live in an apartment of his workplace since they are still legally married. Here is where it gets complicated..........he knows me and her are happy together and want to marry. but if they legalize the divorce, then he will no longer support her and she will be forced to move and will create problems for her and her daughter. I know the visa process takes a lot of time, so my question is......Can we start the K1 process while she is still married as long as she gets divorced sometime during the process? I just worry that she gets divorced and our K1 visa process takes up to a year and she is having a tough time there for a year. Any info helping our situation would be much appreciated. Thanks for reading.me and Pitcha.jpgme and Pitcha.jpg

Wait!! The woman you are in love with lives with her not yet divorced husband, in the same apartment??? Something is really fishy here. I knew of a woman in Philippines that had fiance's come to visit her and she would simply leave her husband at home and he was fine with it. She made lots of money spending time with these foreinors. Her "husband" didn't care. They were hungry and she provided for her family. I hope this is not true in your case but BEWARE...