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I just received an email for the Los Angeles Thai Consulate and yes they will accept my Social Security letter confirming my benefit.

I emailed the help contact and left a message 4 days ago, I didn't really expect any response and I din't receive one.

Looks like I will make a trip to LA myself and submit the letter.

Thanks all for your responses.

Thank you for your responses!

I did not realize they have slightly different requirements. I am in Oakland California was planning on using the Thai embassy on Washington, DC. for no real reason, I didn't realize they had different requirements!  (I could also use the consulate in Los Angeles). 

From the Royal Thai consulate website page for Non-Immigrant O-A visas reads:

-or an income certificate with a monthly salary of not less than 65,000 baht. 

From the Thai Embassy Washington, DC:

US or Thai bank statement or evidence of adequate finance showing a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 800,000 Baht or an income certificate (an original copy) with a monthly income of not less than 65,000 Baht, or a deposit account plus a monthly income totaling not less than 800,000 Baht In the case of submitting a bank statement, a letter of guarantee from the bank (an original copy) is required

Would my notarized letter from Social Security showing monthly benefits be accepted for the LA Consulate? 

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Thank you for your reply!

I am moving to Bangkok and I was planning on doing it from the Thai embassy by mail here from the states. should I simply wait and start the process once I arrive? 

Hello everyone,

I am in the process of completing my application paperwork for my O-A visa from the US.  I meet the monthly requirements for income solely from my Social Security benefit and have chosen to use the income method instead of the deposit method.  

Here is my question:  I am not scheduled to receive my first benefit payment via direct deposit into my US bank until late August. I would like to have completed the visa application/approval by my departure date of August 20th.  Will the letter from Social Security be enough proof for my visa application or will they demand I show an actual payment into a bank account?

Thank you all in advance.