Dear Tim,
Sorry for delay Email, I would like to do my best and perfect choices for you both.
Under your relationship as per Som told me, you both are under the condition of K3 visa.
K3 visa need Thailand Marriage Certificate.
Why do you have to apply for K3?
Answer: You was getting marriage celebration a few month ago.
The first, I was advice you to apply for Fiance visa, but why I change?
Answer: Fiance visa was change some condition is NOT marriage yet.
Your Documents for getting Thailand Marriage Certificate
1) Birth Certificate
2) Passport
3) Divorce Certificate
Take all your document to US Embassy in Thailand, asking for the AFFIRMATION OF FREEDOM TO MARRY with fee about $30
4) Translation the AFFIRMATION OF FREEDOM TO MARRY from English version to Thai approve by the consular of Thailand only.
5) Going to the district office in Thailand for getting Marriage Certificate
Here is Som's visa process as per details below:
Spouse visa of U.S. citizen K3
Step 1: Submit document for the Spouse visa K3 at USCIS Office in USA
ขั้นตอนที่ 1: วีซ่าสมรสในประเทศไทย (คำร้อง USCIS)
Document lists of the Step 1: Your documents and Som's documents
All the documents to Thai version have to translate to English version and approve by Thai Consular in Thailand.
1) Birth Certificate
2) Certificate of Surname Change or Name Change
3) Marriage Certificate
4) Divorce Certificate
5) Census Registration
6) Photocopy of Passport of the first page
7) Photo of Visa Size 2"x2", 2 photos per person
8) Fee $135
Step 2: USCIS send you a receipt (process time 1-3 weeks)
ขั้นตอนที่ 2: วีซ่าคู่สมรส (National Benefits Center)
Please scan the receipt and send me.
Step 3: USCIS transfer your case to NVC (Process time 2-6 Months)
ขั้นตอนที่ 3: วีซ่าสมรส (National VISA Center)
Double check your both documents.
Step 4: Your case will transfer from NVC to US Embassy in Thailand
ขั้นตอนที่ 4: วีซ่าสมรส (สถานฑูตสหรัฐอเมริกาในกรุงเทพ)
Som have to go get interview K3 visa n BKK
If there any questions please do not hesitate to contact me any time.
Best Regards,
Pui