Thread: Agency to assist Thai with United States Visa

Does anyone have any recommendations for Agencies that assist Thais with Visa application for the US ?

TSL & Assocites is excellent and is owned by Thai-Americans so they are obviously very adapt at dealing with American visa stuff

Sorry I can't suggest anyone but do know the local visa agencies here typically avoid American clients seeking visas for their partners because quite simply, its too hard. Amazing when you consider what's happening at their Southern border, but I digress. I can recall a law firm in Bangkok offering the service some time ago, maybe Google can help.

Originally Posted by S Landreth

BUT she wouldn’t consider helping anyone unless they OWN PROPERTY, HAS LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT and has family.

The US embassy wants to make sure the applicant has a reason to come back to Thailand.

I have personally got a US visa for a Thai. They had all those requirements, as well as a documented history of travel (and return), and a letter from her employer giving salary and leave dates, proof of insurance and a clear plan of what was to be done while there. Visa issued with no problems.

Originally Posted by S Landreth

I’ll ask whatshername.

She told me she’s not in front of her computer and will not be for maybe a couple of days. I’ll wait till she has verified their history.

She did give me a couple names, but I want her to check on them before I post the agency.

Part of the ongoing notes between us........

Originally Posted by nidhogg

as well as a documented history of travel (and return),....

That is a Big plus.

Originally Posted by S Landreth

BUT she wouldn’t consider helping anyone unless they OWN PROPERTY, HAS LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT and has family.

The US embassy wants to make sure the applicant has a reason to come back to Thailand.

Yep. My wife has helped a few friends as well. But all of what is noted above plus more has to be currently in play or quite honestly to the OP, it's a waste of time, money as the application fees are not refundable and once you try and are rejected it becomes under even more scrutiny if they reapply. Its almost a one shot or move on type program unless an honest over sight and something forgotten. I did the entire process with my now wife and would never probably attempt again. The applicant is literally grilled in an interrogation versus applying

I will pass on the comments - I just said I would ask some knowledegable expats if they had some insight and recommendations - thanks for the comments

biggish delays at the moment too
a colleague of mine couldn't get his in time for a business trip recently

Originally Posted by S Landreth

I’ll ask whatshername.

She found one she would recommend.

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The difficulty facing a third/emerging world country national hoping to visit the US rather than, say, an EU/ UK/ Antipodean destination is the manner in which they operate their visa regime.

The US take the view that all visit visa applicants are intent upon settlement in the US and fall to be refused until they can demonstrate otherwise.

Other countries assume a level playing field and on gathering all the necessary information will base a decision on the balance of the evidence - in weighing it up the applicant will tip the scales, either in favour, or not.

With Uncle Sam, you start as a loser and have to climb the hill to satisfy the visa officer you will return to whence you came. Most get knocked back with a basic refusal notice stating “ not enough ties “.

Most western regimes do not interview, but assess credibility on papers, and usually the status of the sponsor will determine any outcome.

The US presumably are still determining credibility through interview and testing the veracity of documentary claims by cross- examination etc.

Essentially, if the applicant has an established life of significant substance and would not in any reasonable circumstances forsake such a proven lifestyle with commitments and benefits ensuring a departure from the US at the conclusion of any stay, then they should get a visa. The process is so rigorous that unlike all other regimes a successful application obtains a visa valid for ten years, a term unheard of in the UK or EU for most applicants - the UK will issue a ten year clearance but it is expensive and in reality meant for the moneyed.

Frankly, unless the applicant is of some substance I wouldn’t waste my money on an agent.

Originally Posted by katie23

I have applied for one and was granted a 10-year visa.

a sad day, we're losing katie

^Lol. I'm still here. Am not going to live in the US. Just went there for a conference and some sightseeing afterwards. I stayed in various friends' houses and experienced American suburbia - the houses, the lawns - they looked the same, just like on TV or in the movies. As American as apple pie.

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Re: US visas, accdg to Davis they give 10-year visas to people if they have good profiles as a traveller.

I've a friend who applied for a US visa (to attend a conference). She had no prior travel (but had a good profile) so she was given a single entry visa. She went there, did the conference + sightseeing, returned to home country. The next time she applied again for a US visa, she was given the 10-year multiple entry.

I want to go to the states Xmas via lao,to see the family .me and the kids have aussie passports the wife a lao passport but permanent residency. This could be problematic. I better start looking into it soon. I've had a US visa before

^Australian passport holders don't need a visa to go to America for up to 90 days mate.

Originally Posted by Headworx

^Australian passport holders don't need a visa to go to America for up to 90 days mate.

She's still on a Lao passport though..

I wonder if that will.complicate shit. I'm definitely up for a trip to the USA loved it the last time some 25 years ago