Hi

We have decided to try for a B-2 tourist visa while we wait for
California to process our I-129. She is Thai and will be interviewing at
the Bangkok Embassy. I realize it is a L.O.N.G shot but I figure it
is worth a try. My understanding is the biggest hurdle is establishing
ties to Thailand and substantial reason to return.



She has no assets or substantial bank balances. I will be paying her
airfare, room & board. She has a daughter, but I'm not sure how to
bring that into the discussion, or if it will help establish a need to
return.



Anybody have actual experience or ideas for supporting documents which may help our case. Thanks

Here is a link with some info. Making the case that she will return to Thailand is the key.

http://www.immihelp.com/visitor-visa/

Also, make sure you have the DO 160 filled out completely and correctly. Some pitfalls:

-Thai script for name looks optional. Our initial examiner required it.

-Print out the final form and make sure all prior names and other inputs made it in. Ours lost some of the names.

-Passport Book Number is the little bar code sticker on the back of the passport. It IS different than the Passport Number.

-Preparer must be the person who is typing the keys. Even though my wife sat next to me, the examiner said that does not count.

If I had to do it over, I would use a visa service that does this kind of thing on a daily basis. It is just to easy to miss something or misinterpret an item on that long input system.