If you plan to visit the USA as a tourist or with non-immigrant status, the visa application process in Bangkok for even a tourist visa can be extensive.
Firstly, you will need to fill out an online US Non Immigration visa application that can be found on the US Department of State website. Your next step is to purchase an e-ticket in order to obtain a visa interview at the US Embassy for your Non Immigrant visa. Fees vary for the e-ticket depending on which type of Non Immigrant visa you are applying for. You can schedule your visa interview appointment in Thailand via the e-ticket service here: https://thailand.us-visaservices.com/forms/default.aspx . Before you begin the US visa application process, it is wise to consult the US visa application wait times <http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/wait_4788.html?post=Bangkok&x=88&y=14> page, to determine how far in advance of your intended travel date that you will need to apply. Currently the wait time is listed at 21 days for visitor visas, however, during busy holiday periods the wait time can be extended to as long as 3 months.
The US is aware that the visa process is laborious for foreign nationals who simply want to visit the US for tourism purposes or for other short to long term stays. The US Congress is now discussing how the visa process may be improved and expedited, particularly in light of the current state of the United States’ economy. Foreign visitors bring in a large amount of money to the U.S. every year, with the average visitor spending about $4,000 during their trip.
In 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Travel Promotion Act into law, which allows for the creation of public-private partnerships in order to entice more foreign visitors to the United States.
However, this new initiative only has a shot at success if the U.S. improves its visa application procedure to make it easier and faster for applicants.
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I want to schedule an appointment in Dubai consulate of USA,but unfortunately after entering the confirmation number (located on confirmation page)it can not be submitted . what should i do to schedule an appointment??
thank you so much for your help.
i want to schedule anonimmigrant visa appointment.by entering my confirmation number ,it cann,t be submitted ,what should i do ??
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