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Hi All,

 

I emailed the US Embassy to ask 2 very simple questions, their first reply answered 1 and completely ignored the 2nd. I repeated the question and they gave an answer which didn't actually answer my question. This went on and on - I have now asked FIVE times and still they can't answer a simple question. Can anyone help?!

 

Is it possible for my Thai wife to apply for a visit visa now for a visit in March 2018?

 

IE, how long will it be valid for? what is the entry restriction?

 

The reason for this is that us and my family in the UK want to book a holiday for next year and if possible we would like to know we have the visa before we confirm any bookings.

 

I know this isn't possible with the UK as the visa has 6-month validity. I appreciate that may well be the case with the US too, but I have no idea. I am too stunned that the embassy can't answer a simple question to try again, so hope that good people of TV can help!

 

Cheers!

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Yeah, I emailed them about something also.  It's either a computer generated response or retard generated response but you won't get anything resembling information via email from them.  Try calling.  But, if you are interested in my input, the visas given by the US embassy have 10 year validity dates so after you get one you have plenty of time to sort out your travel plans.  The entry restriction is usually for 6 months at a time but a testy I/O could shorten it on a whim.  Just go ahead and apply and convince yourself you have no shot at getting one because you basically don't and won't feel that bad when that happens.  My experience in the matter is my GF was denied although she would be the mostly to return to Thailand and her sister was granted a ten year visa and has the highest likelihood of never coming back.  You can't figure these people out so be prepared to consider your application fee a donation.  Good luck though, personally I am ashamed of the way my government treats potential Thai visitors.  The stats of visa applications and  approvals for Thais are online and they are shameful. 

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3 hours ago, csabo said:

Yeah, I emailed them about something also.  It's either a computer generated response or retard generated response but you won't get anything resembling information via email from them.  Try calling.  But, if you are interested in my input, the visas given by the US embassy have 10 year validity dates so after you get one you have plenty of time to sort out your travel plans.  The entry restriction is usually for 6 months at a time but a testy I/O could shorten it on a whim.  Just go ahead and apply and convince yourself you have no shot at getting one because you basically don't and won't feel that bad when that happens.  My experience in the matter is my GF was denied although she would be the mostly to return to Thailand and her sister was granted a ten year visa and has the highest likelihood of never coming back.  You can't figure these people out so be prepared to consider your application fee a donation.  Good luck though, personally I am ashamed of the way my government treats potential Thai visitors.  The stats of visa applications and  approvals for Thais are online and they are shameful. 

Ditto for Canada. Do you have a link to the stats?

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Part of the key to success is properly filling out the paperwork.

 

Years ago, I read that 80% of denials were due to mistakes on the application, applying for the wrong type visa or deceitful information.

 

You can see in this link the percent of denials for Thai in 2016 and that percent is similar for the past 10 years.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Non-Immigrant-Statistics/RefusalRates/FY16.pdf

 

It is not an impossible journey and in fact quite doable. I have successfully done 3, and received 10 year B2 Visas for all of them.

 

Start now, some of the required information can take awhile to compile, such as parents, grandparents info, addresses, etc. (in our case most of these people were dead, so we had to get the information from extended family members, many who don’t have phones or email).

 

Once you have completed the application, and compiled all the supporting documents, it is imperative to go through ALL of it several times WITH your spouse, checking and re-checking the work.

 

She should also have YOUR passport with her during the interview, with your visa extensions flagged. This should be the top item on your supporting documents stack.

 

Dress for success: I waited outside the embassy while my GF was being interviewed. I was completely blown away at what some of the applicants were wearing. Many looked like they had just left work at the “bar”. Business casual will be appropriate.

 

Best of luck to you and your wife. Please let us know how it goes.

 

Kidd

 

 

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Hitch-hiking on the question if I may! Is there an agency in Hua Hin that assists in securing a visa for the USA by completing paperwork and apprising of things you need to know?

I recently paid an agency in Bangkok to assist in getting my Filipina fiance into Australia. The trip to Australia (although they did not stamp her passport with ink) I believe assisted her in getting approval to enter New Zealand.

 

As far as your interaction with the USA Embassy, on my visits I have noticed a lack of precision in expat assistance.

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i got my thai gf , or actually she got a visa for usa, about 5 yrs ago now.   as i am a canadian we first got a canadain visa as this was our first step. 

i made sure she had money in the bank so as to prove she can take care of herself if we were to have a disagreement and then she would be on her own.  we were planning on 100 days in canada, and could show prove of accomadation and return flights. we had 2 trips planned to usa, 1 for a week in LA and another for 5 days vegas.  all within the 100 day window. canada gave her 2 1/2 yr visa and usa then gave her 2 yr visa. much longer than we asked for.   or could guararranty or had health insurrance docs for.. she has no kids, no nothing in thailand. bar girl ...  previously we had been to 5 asian countries and returned in appropriate times,

 

i believe immigration looks for funds to be able to look after yourself

return ticket back to thailand

prove of lodging

 

since then she has got 3 shenzen visas.  1 uk visa 1 china visa but that is easy to get.  been to japan 2 times korea once visa free and vn visa free.

 

the 3 steps and your passport copy is the biggest first steps

big bonus is if you have retirement visa in thailand

 

best i can do for you....

 

best of luck

 

just from my experieces

 

oh  money in gf/wife account i did 100k

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