US Visa for Thai child

[WhiteHatPhil]

Hi

I am asking this question on behalf of my Thai friend and her US-based boyfriend.

 

She already has a US Visa (not sure of the type) and has visited the US twice in the last 2 years. She has three children all under 14 years and is planning to fly with them to the US on holiday next March, 2019.

 

I am trying to help her with the DS-160 but my question concerns the need for an interview.  Will it be necessary for the there children (ages 13, 8 & 6) to actually be interviewed by the US embassy/consulate here in Chiang Mai?

 

I also find it odd that all the questions I have seen so far assume that it is the completer of the form who is requesting the visa.  I hope there is somewhere further in the process where she can clarify that it is for her child..?

 

Thanks in advance!

[jimky]

They will need an interview appointment. It is required their parent or person accompanying them attends the interview with their passports. They are not required to attend themselves.