bound4los Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Which location are you planning to apply to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bound4los Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NokNokJoke Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Where do you live in the US? The embassy, and two other consulates that issue the Non O-A have slightly different requirements. I'm in the process of readying my application for the DC embassy. Even though it's been a pain in the butt, I think it's easier to do it this way than in thailand at this point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bound4los Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 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? Quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I believe the information on the WDC website might be out of date, but I can be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpokaneAl Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Why not use the LA Thai Consulate? I have bought several non imm o-a multi entry visas from them over the years, all via the USPS, and have always gotten good, professional service and a reasonable turnaround time of two weeks or less.In reference to your question, I would give them a call and ask. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bound4los Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bound4los Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 I just received an email for the Los Angeles Thai Consulate and yes they will accept my Social Security letter confirming my benefit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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