Fist Let me introduce myself, I'm 35 yrs old, Thai nationality but now a US citizen because I've been here since 10 yrs old. I have met a Thai girl a year and a half ago thru friend of a family. My fiancé is 30 yrs old, have bachelor degree and working with well known company for 7 yrs.
Now we're getting married in January 2014 in Thailand. The date is set and everything is in motion. It will be a hotel wedding with at least 200 people. What I'm confuse is which route should we take in order to bring my fiancé/wife over to US. From what I read online, my options would be:
1. Have her apply for tourist visa now, once she's here then get married after about 2 months and file for necessary paperwork. This looks illegal and I'm afraid our application would not be approved.
2. Apply for Fiancé Visa in Thailand now, not sure which one to get K1 or K3. once she's here then get married right away. I'm leaning toward this one but afraid of the visa approval and the length of time.
3. Apply for I-130 with DCF Bangkok office right after our wedding. I'm also leaning toward this but not too familiar with this process.
I will also visit VisaJourney to seek help there but I would like to know if anyone here have any or suggestions or recommendations. Thanks for all your help.