Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We have processed over 1,200 K-1 / CR-1 / IR-1 cases for US petitioners — many for USAF Vietnam-era veterans retired in Udon Thani. We prepare I-129F, I-130, I-134/I-864, single-status affidavits, translations, MFA + US Embassy legalization, and represent during USCIS RFEs.

Thailand is NOT a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. Documents going abroad must be legalized via the Thai MFA (Department of Consular Affairs) and then attested by the destination country's embassy in Bangkok. We handle this end-to-end so you never travel to Bangkok.

Yes — we offer Mobile Notary anywhere in Khon Kaen and Udon Thani (free within the city, +800–1,500 THB for outer districts like Ban Phai, Ban Chiang, Phu Wiang). Common for elderly retirees and hospital cases.

Standard MFA: 3–5 business days. Express: 1–2 business days (extra fee). Total turnaround including translation, MFA, and embassy attestation is typically 5–10 business days door-to-door from Khon Kaen.

Thai ⇄ English, Lao, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Korean, French, German, Vietnamese, Russian, and Arabic. All translators are listed with the Thai Ministry of Justice and signature samples are filed with the relevant embassies.

Thailand does not have civil-law notaries. The legal equivalent is a Notarial Services Attorney — a lawyer specially licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Supreme Court. All our attorneys hold this license. Signatures are recognized by foreign embassies after MFA authentication.

Yes. We notarize US, UK, Australian, Canadian, EU, and other foreign-format affidavits including jurat and acknowledgment formats. We also draft the affidavit if you only have an outline.

Single signature: 1,500–2,500 THB. Multi-page documents and additional attestations are quoted per page. MFA + embassy add-on starts from 3,500 THB depending on country.

Yes. Our translators are MoJ-listed and our signature samples are filed at the US Embassy in Bangkok. We have processed 9,800+ documents to date with zero rejections in the last 5 years.

Express 4–6 hours is available for single-page documents (birth/marriage/etc.). Multi-page contracts typically 1–2 business days.

Yes — Lao ⇄ Thai ⇄ English is one of our specialties given proximity to Nong Khai. Accepted by the Lao Embassy in Bangkok and Lao Investment Promotion.

Thailand has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention (as of 2026). The Thai equivalent is MFA authentication + embassy attestation. If your destination country requires an 'Apostille', they will accept the Thai MFA + embassy legalization chain in lieu.

Roughly 3,500–6,500 THB on top of notary + translation, depending on number of documents and express vs. standard. We provide an itemized quote upfront.

Yes, but it requires a Bangkok trip and is often rejected on the first attempt for formatting issues. Most expats find the courier service saves them 2–3 days of travel and a possible rejection cycle.

Typical timeline: 8–12 months from I-129F filing to visa approval. We have closed cases in as little as 6 months when the petitioner is a USAF veteran with strong evidence.

Yes — both parties must appear in person at a Thai amphoe (district office) with passports, single-status affidavits (legalized), and Thai translations. We book the slot and accompany you.

We have an 85%+ RFE win rate. Pricing is fixed for the response — no surprise fees. Common RFEs involve evidence of bona fide relationship and Affidavit of Support sufficiency.

Royal Thai Police standard processing is 15–25 business days from receipt of complete application + fingerprints. Add 5–10 business days for translation + MFA + embassy.

Yes — many K-1 and CR-1 petitioners get FD-258 cards taken at their US local police department, then mail to us. We handle the rest from Khon Kaen.

Yes. USCIS and the US Embassy in Bangkok require a Thai PCC for the beneficiary at the consular interview stage. We time the application so it is current at interview.

Yes — we have processed LTR Visas under Wealthy Pensioner, Wealthy Global Citizen, Work-from-Thailand Professional, and Highly-Skilled Professional categories. We coordinate with BOI's LTR Unit directly.

Yes. We file at the Khon Kaen / Udon Thani provincial labor office for cases where the work location is Isan-based, or at DoL Bangkok for HQ-based roles.

Typical full timeline: 30–60 days from start. Faster if the company already holds BOI promotion or has prior work-permit history.

Yes — strongly recommended. Thai courts generally apply Thai law to assets located in Thailand. A Thai-jurisdiction will avoids 6–18 months of intestate proceedings and translation of your foreign will.

We have handled 80+ Vietnam-era USAF veteran estates in Udon Thani — coordinating with VA Survivor Benefits, US-side attorneys, and Thai courts to ensure smooth transition for Thai surviving spouses.

Uncontested estates with a valid Thai will: 4–8 months. Without a will: 12–24 months. With foreign assets and contested heirs: longer.