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US Visa

US Tourist Visa US K1 Fiancé Visa US K3 Marriage Visa US K1 Visa Package US K3 Visa Package

United States US visas are among the most difficult entry permits to obtain for Thai nationals. Those who wish to go to the US for holiday, employment, and education and settlement purposes need to obtain the appropriate visa before finalizing their itinerary in the US. The type of US visa to be applied for depends on the purpose of your visit to the US.

US Tourist visas (B1 and B2)

This visa is what you need to apply for if you intend to visit the US for a holiday. In particular, a B1 Tourist visa is to be applied for if you go to the US to attend a meeting, seminar, conference or conduct a business with a US firm or a business partner. A B2 tourist visa, meanwhile, is what you need if your sole purpose of going to the US is for pleasure i.e. visiting the country’s attractions, visiting friends and family and among other things.

Requirements

US tourist visa application demands a complete dossier of supporting documents in order to be granted the visa. This is apart from the intimidating interview with the visa officer who will probe into your qualifications especially the veracity of your claims. If she’s satisfied with your application, your visa application will be approved. Otherwise, you will end up like the rest of US Visa applicants who until this time haven’t yet figured out the reason for the denial of their visa application.

In order to be granted a US tourist visa, the applicant needs to establish his strong economic and social ties to Thailand. These ties can be in the form of employment, investments and business in the country, land, savings and the like. These should be well documented and as they will be submitted as supporting documents for your visa application.

In case you are traveling to the US through a friend’s or relative’s invitation and sponsorship, the inviting US party needs to complete an affidavit of support form stating his desire to accommodate and handle all incidental expenses once you are in the US.

Our US tourist visa Package

We offer:

• Comprehensive review of your personal, economic and social circumstances in Thailand
• Confirmation on the type of tourist visa that is appropriate for you
• Complete checklist of documents that you need for your Tourist visa
• Professional preparation of your visa application
• Submission of your visa application to the US embassy
• Interview training
• Constant update about the whereabouts of your visa application

Our firm has a team of US visa experts who can guide and walk you through the US tourist visa application process. Please contact us today for a free consultation.

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US K1 Fiancé Visa for Thai

This type of US visa is for the foreign fiancée who goes to the US to get married with her American fiancé. The K1 Visa is valid for 90 days and within this validity period the marriage should be consummated so that the immigration status of the bride can be adjusted accordingly. This allows her to stay in the US for good until she receives her permanent residence status aka Green Card Status.

The K1 Visa takes 4-6 months to complete of which USCIS evaluation of the petition is taking the bulk of the processing period.

K1 Visa application requires the following:

K1 Visa Applicant

• Is single or free to marry
• In good health
• Has met fiancé at least once in the last two years
• Able to show existing and genuine relationship with the American sponsor
• No Criminal records

K1 Visa Petitioner

• An American citizen
• Is single or free to marry
• No Criminal records especially those involving domestic violence
• Is financially established (income of at least USD 20,000/annum)
• Able to show existing and genuine relationship with the foreign fiancé
• Has met foreign fiancé at least once in the last two years

The K1 Visa process involves two steps:

  1. Filing of the USCIS petition – The American fiancé should lodge a petition to the USCIS for the foreign fiancé. It takes 2-3 months for the USCIS to process the petition upon receipt of the petition. If the petition is approved, the next step of the K1 Visa process can be started.

  1. Interview at the US Embassy in Bangkok – The National Visa Center will notify the US embassy in Bangkok in regards to the approved petition and the latter in turn will contact you, the visa applicant, for the submission of your visa application and your interview. Upon submission of the visa application and attending the interview, the visa is granted on the same day or if not you will be asked to come back to pick up your visa.

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Our US K1 Visa Package

To ensure the success of your K1 Visa application, we advise that you avail our K1 Premium package which includes the following services:

• Consultation
• Comprehensive checklist on the required documents for the petitioner and the visa applicant
• Assistance with collecting the required documents
• Preparation of the USCIS petition
• Filing the petition with the USCIS
• Preparation of the Visa application papers for the US embassy
• Assistance with medical check up
• Assistance with Police report
• Interview training
• Submission of the visa application to the US embassy
• Constant update about the whereabouts of the visa application and the results

K2 Visa – K1 Visa Derivative

The minor child/children of the K1 Visa beneficiary can travel with the mother to the US under the K2 visa. The K2 Visa application should be done simultaneous with the K1 Visa application.

Please contact us today should your require further information regarding K1 Visa applications. Our staff specializing in US Immigration concerns would be delighted to assist you.

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US K3 Marriage Visa

The Spouse of a US citizen can go to the US to live with her American spouse through K3 Marriage Visa. Once this visa is obtained, the foreign spouse is entitled to a 2-year multiple entry stay in the US. After two years she will be conferred a green status allowing her to stay in the US permanently provided of course that she meets the US immigration requirements.

The K3 Visa takes 6-9 months to complete.

Eligibility of the K3 Visa Applicant • Is legally married to the American spouse
• In good health
• Able to show existing and genuine relationship with the American Spouse
• No Criminal records

Eligibility of the K3 Visa Applicant

• An American citizen
• Is legally married to the foreign spouse
• No Criminal records especially those involving domestic violence
• Is financially established (income of at least USD 20,000/annum)
• Able to show existing and genuine relationship with the foreign spouse

The K3 Visa process involves two steps:

  1. Filing of the USCIS petition – The American spouse should file a petition to the USCIS stating his desire to bring his spouse to the US. The USCIS usually takes a few months to process the petition. If the petition is approved, the petitioner is notified along with the National Visa center who in turn notifies the US embassy in Bangkok.

  1. Interview at the US Embassy in Bangkok – The US embassy in Bangkok will be contacting the foreign spouse to advise her about the documents expected from her, submission of these documents and interview with the visa officer at the embassy. Upon the successful submission of the required documents and the interview, the visa is granted on the same day or if not the applicant will be asked to come back the next day to pick up her visa.

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Our US K3 Visa Package

To ensure the success of your K3 Marriage Visa application, we have an appropriate package to fully assist you with this endeavor. Our K3 Premium package allows you a hassle-free visa application. It includes the following services:

• Consultation
• Comprehensive checklist on the required documents for the petitioner and the visa applicant
• Assistance with collecting the required documents
• Preparation of the USCIS petition
• Filing the petition with the USCIS
• Preparation of the Visa application papers for the US embassy
• Assistance with medical check up
• Assistance with Police report
• Interview training
• Submission of the visa application to the US embassy
• Constant update about the whereabouts of the visa application and the results

K4 Visa – K3 Visa Derivative

The K4 Visa is the visa for the minor child/children of the K3 visa applicant. This visa allows the child to travel with his/her parent to the US should the visa be granted. The K4 Visa application should be applied for simultaneous with the K3 Visa application.

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Please contact us today should you require further information regarding K3 Marriage Visa applications. Our staff specializing in US Immigration concerns would be delighted to assist you.

 

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