A Thai friend of mine wants to travel to the States on a tourist visa. he'll be staying 3 months at a temple, has got an invitation letter from an Alaskan Thai temple and we couldn't continue the application form because I have no idea from where to get the Application Receipt/Petition number.

 

     If anybody could share some light, I'd be very thankful. Please see attached file. 

Nobody ?

Jenny

 

Good question, reckon just too good for the rest of us.

 

So, suggest you contact the Embassy and ask, details below.  And, please post their reply so we'll also learn the answer.

 

Mac

 

https://th.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/

 

Contact Us
To contact a customer service representative, please visit the GSS Contact Us page for full information or use contact information below:

Address:
U.S. Embassy in Bangkok
95 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai
387 Wichayanond Road, T. Chang Moi, A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50300

E-mail Inquiries:
Email inquiries for both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas should be directed to: [email protected]

Call Center representatives are available:
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Local telephone: 02-105 4110; from the U.S. (703)-665-7349

 

 

 

 

1 minute ago, Thanyaburi Mac said:

Jenny

 

Good question, reckon just too good for the rest of us.

 

So, suggest you contact the Embassy and ask, details below.  And, please post their reply so we'll also learn the answer.

 

Mac

 

https://th.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/

 

Contact Us
To contact a customer service representative, please visit the GSS Contact Us page for full information or use contact information below:

Address:
U.S. Embassy in Bangkok
95 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai
387 Wichayanond Road, T. Chang Moi, A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50300

E-mail Inquiries:
Email inquiries for both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas should be directed to: [email protected]

Call Center representatives are available:
Monday – Friday:  8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (excluding Thai and U.S. holidays)
Local telephone: 02-105 4110; from the U.S. (703)-665-7349

 

 

 

 

Thanks a lot for your post, will let you know what I find out. The weird thing is that at this stage of the application, it's still a lot to fill out, and there's nothing on their website that explains what they want. 

 

 Thanks.

Forget the call center, I've just wasted 15 minutes, the answering machine shifts you through many different places, without the chance to talk to somebody.

 

   I then decided to send them an e-mail and I've also pointed out why they made the form so difficult for Thai citizens. I hope that I'll get an answer soon, will update then.

 

   

This may help

 

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/th/th-niv-typer.asp

 

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Petitions

Your prospective employer must file Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). For more detailed information regarding the filing of Form I-129, as well as requirements, please refer to the USCIS R-1 Temporary Nonimmigrant Religious Worker web page.

 

The traveler isn't applying as a potential worker, just as a tourist.

 

Perhaps that means the block can be left blank?  Guess we'll find out when Jenny responds later.

 

Mac

But according to Jenny's original post and attachment, the traveler is applying as a potential worker, the religious worker R1 visa, and not as a tourist, which would be the B1/B2 visa.   As you say, that is probably more likely what he should be applying for, but we really don't know that.

 

yes, the OP does say he wants a tourist visa, but then the application says he is applying for the R1 visa, and for that, they need the petition information.  You really have to read every part of the visa application very, very carefully.

 

On 4/6/2018 at 4:00 PM, Thanyaburi Mac said:

The traveler isn't applying as a potential worker, just as a tourist.

 

Perhaps that means the block can be left blank?  Guess we'll find out when Jenny responds later.

 

Mac

 

It seems that the Thai guy has found a way to sort it out, as he didn't come back. I've just received an -email today from US Visa Service Desk:

Weird is that I've filled out a form already and wrote what the problem is. Considering that the Thai guy didn't come back, I don't know if he needs a business, or a tourist visa to stay at a temple, invited by a Thai temple's monk with the needed paperwork. 

  

Your Ustraveldocs.com inquiry Case-2018- 04-06-010537334 Requires Further Information

 

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[email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, 

Thank you for writing to the U.S. Visa Service Desk. 

We understand that you are having problem filling out the form for the applicant. 

Kindly confirm to us if you are referring to completing the DS-160 Form. 

We are looking forward to your prompt response to this matter. 


Sincerely, 
U.S. Visa Service Desk

On 4/6/2018 at 4:56 PM, higgy88 said:

yes, the OP does say he wants a tourist visa, but then the application says he is applying for the R1 visa, and for that, they need the petition information.  You really have to read every part of the visa application very, very carefully.

 

The guy showed up at my house and had already started to fill out the particular form. Thank you very much.