US Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand
In Thailand, the United States maintains its presence at the US Embassy in Bangkok and US Consulate in Chiang Mai.
The US Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand is the third largest American embassy in the world. As such, it provides a wide range of services primarily focusing on the advancement of the American economic and commercial interests and the protection of US citizens not only in Thailand but in the South East Asian region as a whole.
To carry out its multifarious functions, the embassy has several sections and offices working together towards the achievement of its goals and objectives in the region. These include the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is bifurcated into American Citizen Services and the Visa Section.
US Embassy in Bangkok Thailand
The American Citizen Services unit is tasked to assist American expatriates and visitors to Thailand and neighboring countries by providing assistance in passport application including the issuance of emergency passports and other related travel documents, reports of birth and death in Thailand, legalizations, facilitating applications for federal benefits and providing emergency assistance to distressed Americans.
The Visa Section, on the other hand, services foreigners who would like to enter the the US for temporary visit or for indefinite or permanent stay. In particular, the embassy in Bangkok processes all types of visa applications i.e. non-immigrant and immigrant visas. Non-immigrant visas include tourist visas and business visas while immigrant visas can be in the form of K1 Fiancé Visa, K3 Marriage Visa, CR-1, IR-1, and Work Visa among others. Meanwhile, the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai can only process nonimmigrant visas in the north-western 16 provinces and assists Americans living in or visiting the province.
The US embassy in Bangkok is located at 120/22 Wireless Road, Bangkok, Thailand 10330. It operates Monday-Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM. It is closed on official holidays. The embassy can be reached via Tel: +66-2-205-4000. For further information about the US embassy in Bangkok, you can log into http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/
The US Consulate in Chiang Mai is found on Wichayanond Road. You may contact the consulate via Tel: +66-53-107-700. You can also log in to the consulate’s official website at http://chiangmai.usconsulate.gov/ for more information.
Attorney at US Visa Interview in Thailand
Visa applicants sometime believe they have a right to attorney representation at a visa appointment interview, and while this may be true before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), this is prohibited for the US Consulates and Embassies abroad. The general rule for most US Consulates and Embassies is that only the visa applicant may appear for the interview, although in cases where the applicant is a minor then a legal guardian or attorney may appear on the child’s behalf.
The State Department follow the United States Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) which gives guidance to State employers and attorneys on correspondence with client’s representatives. Each consulate has the discretion to establish its own policies regarding attorney representation, and generally consular officers will correspond with the attorney directly so long the attorney has submitted a properly executed G-28 Notice of Representation. If so then the officers will notify the attorney of records regarding issues with their client’s case.
The advantage to this direct communication is invaluable when the attorney is “on the ground.” This expedites and removes any unnecessary delays via mail or phone, merely by the attorney being able to appear before the consular officer to make a direct inquiry. This being said, the State employees are required to provide the same communication to American lawyers in the US and abroad.
While American attorneys are not accompanying visa applicants to interviews, there’s an infinite amount of information from websites promising legal representation at the US Embassy. These visa agents are not permitted to enter as the attorney of record and thereby prohibited from submitted a G-28 form. Without this executed g-28 form in place, the US consular officers will not communicate with anyone except the alien applicant regarding the status. Therefore, while American attorneys are not at the interview, they are able to investigate and facilitate the case to adjudication.
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Consular Processing at USA Embassy in Thailand
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CTR & Associates Consular Processing Services can provide U.S. Law Firms with “on the ground” representation and investigation about the status of the visa application at the USA Embassy in Bangkok. Our American attorneys and Thai staff are there to meet and interview cases in at the client’s location. This on the ground service means less delays in your green card processing time and green card approval.
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Be aware that No One can guarantee an outcome of a visa application as the ultimate adjudication are evaluated and based on the evidence provided and the unique set of facts of each case. If anyone promises a 100% guaranteed or money back policy then it’s best to inquire into the integrity of that statement. The Immigrant Visa Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok review each case based on the quality and quantity of evidence presented at the interview and prior.
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In the final stages of your client’s green card process, you will have the peace of mind that a licensed American Immigration Lawyer will assist the applicant in preparing for the interview,and locating and submitting required documents to the US Embassy. Our American Attorneys will be on hand to correspond with clients and applicants and will facilitate a smoother transition thereby avoiding any delays in the process.
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