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US K1 and CR-1/IR-1 Spousal Visas: Navigating the 2026 Immigrant Visa Pause

3 min · 18. maj 2026
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In this episode, Holly from Siam Legal details how the U.S. Department of State’s indefinite pause on immigrant visa issuances for 75 countries—including Thailand—directly impacts cross-border couples. The discussion looks at the core difference between visa classifications, identifying why the K-1 fiancé(e) visa remains active as a non-immigrant path while CR-1 and IR-1 spousal visas face final issuance holds. It provides a clear strategy for navigating the ongoing administrative freeze, highlighting that while the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok continues to accept applications and conduct interviews, cases are placed in a holding pattern under strict "Public Charge" vetting parameters, making robust financial over-documentation essential for eventual approval.   Read related topics here 🔗 https://www.siam-legal.com/us-visa/what-happens-if-your-partner-uses-the-wrong-visa-to-enter-the-us/ [https://www.siam-legal.com/us-visa/what-happens-if-your-partner-uses-the-wrong-visa-to-enter-the-us/] 🔗 https://www.siam-legal.com/us-visa/the-best-us-visa-options-to-bring-your-thai-girlfriend-or-wife-to-the-us-permanently/ [https://www.siam-legal.com/us-visa/the-best-us-visa-options-to-bring-your-thai-girlfriend-or-wife-to-the-us-permanently/]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: info@siam-legal.com Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ [https://www.siam-legal.com/] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ [https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/] https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ [https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/] https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal [https://x.com/SiamLegal] https://x.com/SiamLegal📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal [https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal] https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal [https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal]

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