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Comment by junar

7 hours ago

I think you will get a better answer if you clarify your situation.

* Are your kids US citizens?

* In what country you do currently live?

> I was told that in order to get a spouse Visa, I need to start the process in Thailand. Is this true? Do i need to apply for everything in Thailand just because this is where we got married? Thank you

This is generally incorrect. For a spouse of a US citizen living abroad, you "start" by filing I-130 and then by completing the NVC paperwork, which can be done either online or through mail. The final stages are generally handled by the overseas consulate where the intending immigrant resides.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrat...

However, you may need documents from Thailand, such as your marriage certificate with English translation and police records for the immigrant.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Rec...

Correct. The location of the Consulate interview, the final step, is either country of residence or country of citizenship; it doesn't matter where the marriage occurred.