Thread: Thai wife in US

I actually have a few questions. This is to peopl who have had there wives over here for long enough to get a green card.
Tell some the problems or diffculties you had with the visa process?
How often do you have to update your green card? Can you renew in a embassy in a foriegn country?

Are you talking about living in the USA or Thailand?

My wife wanted to get her green card. And a passport so we could travel in the future. But is she has to renew every two years and do it in the states she does not want to bother.

What is the big deal? She gets a green card. Then every two years she has to renew it. She can travel but there are limits on the amount of time spent out of the USA while on a green card. She can then change the green card to US citizenship in what about 5 years.

A lot better than the lot of us over here.

She does not want to be a us citzen we want to move back to Thailand very soon.

Then whats the point of the OP? If you move back and stay her green card will become invalid.

I was trying to find out how often she had to renew and could she renew in foreign country at a embassy

perhaps this will answer a few questions


http://uscis.gov/graphics/citizenshi...20LPR%20Status

Is your wife a muslim???

If yes then they are gonna cause you trouble.

If no then I dont think so there would be any sort of hurdle.

But thats what I think.

Yeah that was what I was afraid of. If she did become a citzen would she lose her Thai citzenship?

Yes she would

It is a catch 22. If she becomes a us citzen then she cannot by land anymore. And well we already own land

Originally Posted by Curious George

Becoming a US citizen is better than screwing with a Green Card. Your wife can get a US passport then, which gives more entry privileges than her original Thai passport. Both Thai and US countries frown upon dual citizenship, but it isn't illegal.

As long as your wife doesn't officially renounce Thailand, and keeps her Thai People's Card current, Thailand considers her to be a Thai citizen. This also means she can keep her Thai passport. She can enter Thailand with her Thai passport, meaning no Visa, and enters the US with the US passport. Quite convenient actually.

Do you know for sure that this can happen? I mean do you know someone that has done it?

Originally Posted by bbigman21

Do you know for sure that this can happen? I mean do you know someone that has done it?

This is my wife's situation exactly. She's "Thai Wife" on this forum, and you are welcome to PM her if you need other details.

You can have both Thai and American citizenship. I know many that have done it and its not a problem. She can still buy land in Thailand.

sweet thanks to everyone

There used to be an official ban on dual citizenships in the US, but that changed some years ago. Here's a cut and paste from the US State Department's website:

A U.S. citizen may acquire foreign citizenship by marriage, or a person naturalized as a U.S. citizen may not lose the citizenship of the country of birth.U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one citizenship or another. Also, a person who is automatically granted another citizenship does not risk losing U.S. citizenship. However, a person who acquires a foreign citizenship by applying for it may lose U.S. citizenship. In order to lose U.S. citizenship, the law requires that the person must apply for the foreign citizenship voluntarily, by free choice, and with the intention to give up U.S. citizenship.
Intent can be shown by the person's statements or conduct.The U.S. Government recognizes that dual nationality exists but does not encourage it as a matter of policy because of the problems it may cause. Claims of other countries on dual national U.S. citizens may conflict with U.S. law, and dual nationality may limit U.S. Government efforts to assist citizens abroad. The country where a dual national is located generally has a stronger claim to that person's allegiance.
However, dual nationals owe allegiance to both the United States and the foreign country. They are required to obey the laws of both countries. Either country has the right to enforce its laws, particularly if the person later travels there.Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.

There are some advantages to having dual citizenship and your wife might want to apply for US citizenship if you are going to stay in the US long enough.

Originally Posted by otherstuff1957

There used to be an official ban on dual citizenships in the US, but that changed some years ago. Here's a cut and paste from the US State Department's website:

A U.S. citizen may acquire foreign citizenship by marriage, or a person naturalized as a U.S. citizen may not lose the citizenship of the country of birth.U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one citizenship or another. Also, a person who is automatically granted another citizenship does not risk losing U.S. citizenship. However, a person who acquires a foreign citizenship by applying for it may lose U.S. citizenship. In order to lose U.S. citizenship, the law requires that the person must apply for the foreign citizenship voluntarily, by free choice, and with the intention to give up U.S. citizenship.
Intent can be shown by the person's statements or conduct.The U.S. Government recognizes that dual nationality exists but does not encourage it as a matter of policy because of the problems it may cause. Claims of other countries on dual national U.S. citizens may conflict with U.S. law, and dual nationality may limit U.S. Government efforts to assist citizens abroad. The country where a dual national is located generally has a stronger claim to that person's allegiance.
However, dual nationals owe allegiance to both the United States and the foreign country. They are required to obey the laws of both countries. Either country has the right to enforce its laws, particularly if the person later travels there.Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.

There are some advantages to having dual citizenship and your wife might want to apply for US citizenship if you are going to stay in the US long enough.

Do you know about the citzenship test the last I heard it was hard as F**k My wife is afraid of any kind of test

There are multiple examples of the citizenship test online. If you use Google, you'll find sites similar to this one. The applicant also needs to prove their ability to read simple English sentences, besides understand the test questions. With minimal preparation, it should be a breeze to pass.

Originally Posted by Curious George

The applicant also needs to prove their ability to read simple English sentences, besides understand the test questions.

I hope they don't decide to test all current citizens. Where would they all go?

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Curious George

The applicant also needs to prove their ability to read simple English sentences, besides understand the test questions.

I hope they don't decide to test all current citizens. Where would they all go?

Well that is my point if they tested me I would fail.

^^They would all stay and become great presidents.