DS160 Thailand

The DS-160 form is one of the first forms which needs to be completed. You will note that this application form is completed online. This form starts the US visa process and requires all your details. This application form is normally used by those who wish to enter the United States on a nonimmigrant visa. This application form is needed by a number of visa types.

These visa applications range from the following:

B-1 Visa: This visa is mainly used by business visitors.

B-2 Visa: Thai tourists who visit the US for pleasure or medical treatment use this one.

K-1 Visa: This is used for your Thai fiancés to come to the US and get married.

K-2 Visa: This is a child visa for children of K-1 visa holders.

K-3 Visa: The visa is for the spouse of a U.S. citizen awaiting their immigrant petition (Form I-130).

K-4 Visa: Much like the K2 visa this visa is for children of K-3 visa holders.

F-1 Visa: This is used by academic students attending a university, college or school

F-2 Visa: For dependents such as spouses and/or children of F-1 visa holder.

Purpose

DS-160 is a form that collects all your data as an applicant for the US visa. These include such personal information as your employment as well as educational details. This information is used by the US government to evaluate your eligibility to enter the US. Note also the US visa financial requirements on here as well. 

Filing Process

The submission as you will note is an online submission. The DS-160 form must be completed and submitted online. This submission is done via the U.S. Department of State’s website. Likewise once the form has been completed you will receive a confirmation page with a barcode that you need to print and later take to your visa interview at the Embassy in Bangkok or Chiang Mai. Likewise gain ensure that there are not errors as this will lead to the us visa denial.

Visa Interview

Once you have submitted all your documents that is needed for your visa you will need this confirmation page at the Embassy interview.

Information Required

The following information will be required.

Personal Details: This will include your full name, marital status and other identifying information.

Travel Information: Likewise the purpose of travel and any US contacts.

Previous U.S. Visits: Information on any prior visits or visa refusals.

Educational and Work History: Employment details as well as your education background.

Security Questions: Lastly questions related to security as well as any criminal history.

Supporting Documents

You may be asked for the following:

– Your current passport

– Photographs (as per U.S. visa specifications)

– Visa interview appointment confirmation where this is applicable.

– Additional documents, such as a letter of invitation, financial proof or other information.

Processing Time

This will vary on the visa being applied for as well as the backlog if any for your area.

Fees

Note that the visa application fee is usually around 160 USD. This must be paid and you will need to ensure that you not only keep your confirmation page for the interview but also this proof of payment. They will want this at the Embassy interview.

Important Notes

Note that accuracy is crucial when you complete the DS-160 form. Most visa rejections or accurately. Any errors or discrepancies could result in delays or visa denials. The most common is the request for evidence USCIS I-130 which is the most common. Note that once you have completed this form you cannot edit the form again. You should consider completing the form only when you have all the information at hand. You will note that the form provides an application ID. This will allow you to save your progress and return to the form later if needed. Lastly also see our notary public in Bangkok for your documents.