Though instructions are posted on the net regarding how to do it, the application for K1 visa is actually not as simple as it seems. Here are some important points an applicant needs know to avoid common causes of K1 visa denials in Bangkok.

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This is a question faced by many couples who want to reside in the United States. All these visas are spousal visas, however, only spouses of US citizens may be given K3 visas.

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The US Embassy in Thailand

The Consular Section of the US Embassy in Thailand has three units: American Citizens Services, Immigrant Visa Unit and the Nonimmigrant visa Unit. These units are is open to serve the public in its regular office hours. Nevertheless, all nonimmigrant and immigrant visa interviews are scheduled by appointment only.

Moreover, the US Embassy in Thailand does not conduct transactions during holidays. The holidays are determined by the American declared holidays and the Thai public holidays. It is greatly advisable to do all the immediate matters before the holiday because the consular offices are closed.

U.S. Embassy  Bangkok

120/22 Wireless Road, Bangkok, Thailand 10330

Tel: +66-2-205-4000

Hours of Operations: Monday – Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm

For questions about consular services, including non-immigrant visas and services for American citizens, please see the contact information below.

Non-Immigrant Visas (for those travelling temporarily — e.g. Travel, Business, Student Visas, etc.)

Consular Section, U.S. Embassy Bangkok
95 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
E-mail: visasbkk@state.gov
Call Center Service: 001-800-13-202-2457

Consular Section, U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai
387 Witchayanond Road, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Call Center Service: 001-800-13-202-2457

Immigrant Visas (for those moving permanently)

Consular Section, U.S. Embassy Bangkok
95 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
E-mail: visasbkk@state.gov

The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai does not handle immigrant visas.  Please see the information of the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy Bangkok above.

American Citizen Services (Passports, Notarial Services, Reports of Birth, Emergency Service, etc.)

American Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy Bangkok
95 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: +66-2-205-4049
E-mail: acsbkk@state.gov

American Citizen Services, U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai
387 Witchayanond Road, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Tel: +66-53-107-777
Fax: +66-53-252-633
E-mail: acschn@state.gov

For press information and inquiries, please contact the Media Unit:

Media and Cultural Section, U.S. Embassy Bangkok
95 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Media Relations Tel: +66-2-205-4232 or 4241
Central Fax: +66-2-650-9741
E-mail: bangkokPD@state.gov

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In April 1994, the National Visa Center (NVC for brevity) started operation. It is the immigrant visa facility situated in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, responsible for processing petitions previously approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the Department of Homeland Security.

Mandate and Functions

The role of NVC commences upon receipt of the approved petition from the USCIS. Monthly, the Visa Office institutes Qualifying Dates that decides when are petitions may ready for processing. The length of waiting time before the case becomes ripe for processing mainly depends on the visa category and country of birth of the applicant. Until and unless the status of the petition becomes current, the application will not be processed.

If the visa category is an immediate relative category, the case is always current. Whereas in case the visa requested falls on family preference or employment categories, the NVC will be determining whether the case is current or not based on the present qualifying date and the date the petition was filed.

When the petition is current or to become current, the NVC will forward the beneficiary an Agent of Choice and Address letter and DS-3032 along with further instructions. At the same time, the sponsor will receive an Affidavit of Support and processing fee bill. The fee is payable through a cashier’s check or money order in U.S. Dollars. It must be drawn against a U.S. Bank and must be payable to the Department of State and sent with the corresponding immigrant visa fee bills.

If the case is not yet current, the NVC will notify the petitioner that the NVC has received the documents pertaining to his case and will retain it until the case becomes current.

NVC Contact information

The NVC opens itself to any inquiries regarding cases at hand via email, 24 hour automated recorded message system, mail and telephone. However, email is the preferred means of communication.

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The CR1 visa is the type of US visa issued in favor of spouses of US citizens and lawful permanent residents who are living outside the United States if they have not been married for two years or more.

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Thai nationals married to U.S. Citizens who are applies for K3 visas may bring their children with them in the United States through a K4 visa. Nonetheless, only unmarried children not more than 21 years of age are eligible to have this type of visa.

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Thai Fiancée has the privilege to bring with her to the United States her children to the United States through the US K2 Visa. The procedure is somewhat complicated but may be gone through in a smooth way with the use of proper help.

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At the beginning of a new decade, it is good to revisit the current K3 application procedure for any innovation or revision. The US Immigration law, though continually updating itself to suit 20th century, did not make any change relevant to rules and regulations relating to K3 application process at the start of the year.

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On December 14, 2009, many were alarmed by reason of a published proposed rule in the Federal Register from the US Department of State through the under Secretary Patrick Kennedy of State for Management.

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The processing time for IR-1 and CR-1 visa can be considered almost double the period for K3 visa. The reason behind is most probably due to the fact that IR-1 and CR-1 visa undergoes consular processing before it may be issued.

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