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There are specific considerations which must be undertaken in the context of the K-1 fiancee visa.

The Thai O visa can be obtained by those who are married to a foreign national with a work permit in Thailand.

There are substantial differences between the K-1 fiance visa and the various marriage visas (K-3, CR-1, and IR-1).

There are specific Immigration issues which must be taken into consideration for family of American military personnel.

Rex Tillerson, US Secretary of State, recently commented upon Us Immigration policy.

The O visa can be issued specifically for those wishing to retire in Thailand.

Since Brexit, it appears Thai officials are looking to attract more British retirees to live long term as expats in Thailand.

Us Immigration petitions for US visas have a stipulated expiration date. However, Consular Officers at Embassies and Consulates abroad have the authority to reauthorize the petition if it expires while processing a visa application.

Following an I-407 surrender of a US Green Card it may be possible to seek US tourist visa benefits notwithstanding section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

The issue of US domicile can be especially tricky in cases where American immigration benefits are sought through a local filing or Direct Consular Filing.