john thom Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I'm a U.S. citizen living here with my domestic partner for 5 1/2 years. She has tried to get a U.S. tourist visa 3 times so far and has been denied, in spite of being the owner of a family restaurant with her daughter and son in law, owner of 2 homes, rice farm and plot of land. I'm debating on going to a agent. Trip planning for spring next year. Any Ideas, or just keep trying the go it alone with the U.S. embassy route- Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino3 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 John, I had the same issue. My girlfriend was granted a single entry tourist visa in 2012. She was not an overstay, same documentation as provided in 2012 but had difficulty procuring another visa via Bangkok consulate when applying in 2017 and 2018. I spoke with a representative of the US Border and Customs protection and he stated that the consulate has quotas. Basically, luck of the draw. Girlfriend applied at the Vientiane, Laos consulate in 2019 and received a 10 year multi entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thom Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 7 hours ago, Nino3 said: John, I had the same issue. My girlfriend was granted a single entry tourist visa in 2012. She was not an overstay, same documentation as provided in 2012 but had difficulty procuring another visa via Bangkok consulate when applying in 2017 and 2018. I spoke with a representative of the US Border and Customs protection and he stated that the consulate has quotas. Basically, luck of the draw. Girlfriend applied at the Vientiane, Laos consulate in 2019 and received a 10 year multi entry. Thanks for information. Did she apply at U.S consulate there with a Thai passport? Were you guys staying in Laos at the time , or did she go to website and apply and get interview date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino3 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 She lives in Udon Thani. We did the online application and she attended her interview at consulate. Went back the next day to pick up her passport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thom Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 8 hours ago, Nino3 said: She lives in Udon Thani. We did the online application and she attended her interview at consulate. Went back the next day to pick up her passport. Interview was in Laos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino3 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrySR Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 A call or visit to your US Congressman may help. They always like to say "yes" to a potential voter. Most of them have staff that work on immigration issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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