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Immigrant
Visas for Cambodian Nationals |
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All applications for Cambodia immigrant visas are handled
by the US Embassy in Bangkok. A law firm based in Bangkok
is therefore a good option for Cambodian nationals seeking
legal assistance with their visa claim. Our law firm, comprised
of licensed Thailand lawyers managed by an American attorney,
has years of experience in all areas of immigration law. You
can read more about us here.
For general information about specific visas, such as the
Fiance
Visa, the Marriage
Visa, or about the Diversity
Lottery, see the links in the left hand column. The following
FAQ addresses visa concerns specific to Cambodian nationals.
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What does the fiance and/or marriage visa application process
for a Cambodian national involve? |
A:
K1 fiancee visas for Cambodia nationals involve filing an initial petition with the
United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS).
After the USCIS forwards the petition to the American Embassy
in Bangkok, the petitioner and applicant will be responsible
for submitting additional forms and documents to the American
Embassy in Bangkok. For the final phase of the application
process, the applicant will be interviewed by a representative
from the American Embassy in Bangkok.
Cambodian
nationals should be aware that the US Embassy does not send
mail to Cambodia. Therefore all correspondance from the
Embassy as well as information about the final interview
appointment will be sent to the petitioner in America (or
their representative) who will be responsible for forwarding
the information to the Cambodian visa applicant.
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Q:When
applying for an immigrant visa does a Cambodian national have
to appear in person at the American Embassy in Bangkok? |
A:
With the exception of Cambodian K3 marriage visa applicants, Cambodian
nationals applying for an immigrant visa will be required
to report to the American Embassy in Bangkok for their final
interview. US immigration law requires that the spouse of
a US citizen be interviewed in the country where they were
wed to the petitioner. Therefore if the K3 marriage visa applicant
was married in Cambodia, he or she will be interviewed in
Phnom Penh by a representative from the American Embassy in
Bangkok. |
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| Q:
How long does the fiance and/or marriage visa application process
typically take for a Cambodian national? |
A:
Generally,
the process takes between 4 to 8 months depending on the length
of time it takes for the USCIS and the Consular office to
process the case. Marriage visas typically take a little longer
than fiance visas, due to the additional step of filing for
an immigrant visa number. Cambodian nationals without a legal
representative in Bangkok should also factor in mailing time.
As the US Embassy in Bangkok does not send mail to Cambodia,
all correspondence from the Embassy will be mailed to the
petitioner in the US who must forward it to the Cambodian
applicant. Correspondence from the US Embassy in Bangkok typically
takes about one month to reach the US. |
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| Q:
Can I submit visa application documents or solicit immigration
advice from the American Embassy in Cambodia? |
A:
The American Embassy in Cambodia will not accept any documents
or answer any questions pertaining to immigration. The American
Embassy in Bangkok handles the process in its entirety.
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| Q:
Does the US Embassy in Bangkok accept medical examinations from
hospitals in Cambodia? |
A:
The US Embassy has authorized physicians at two hospitals
in Cambodia to conduct medical examinations for visa applicants.
These hospitals are the International Organization for Migration
(IOM) and the International SOS Pte, Ltd., both in Phnom
Penh. Cambodian visa applicants can also choose to undergo
their medical examination at the Bangkok Nursing Home or
the Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok.
For
Cambodian marriage visa applicants who are residing close
to Phnom Penh, undergoing a medical examination in Phnom
Penh, the town of their interview, makes the best sense.
Applicants for other types of visas will need to decide
where it is most advantageous to undergo their medical examination.
While Phnom Penh may be closer, problems identified in the
medical report at the time of the interview can be more
easily and quickly resolved at a hospital in Bangkok.
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| Q:
Are Cambodian nationals eligible to enter the US Diversity Lottery? |
A:
The Diversity Lottery makes available 50,000 permanent resident
visas annually to persons from countries with low rates of
immigration to the United States. For the 2005 Diversity Lottery,
Cambodia was one of the countries whose nationals were able
to participate in the lottery.
(
Disclaimer : The information provided
on this site is for informational purposes only. No
warranty is expressed or implied. Before taking any
legal action, persons are advised to seek the advice
of an attorney qualified in the area of law concerned.)
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