What is the correct process for applying to ALA Language School for an education visa and completing the Digital Arrival Card?

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I’m planning to apply to ALA Language School and already emailed them to begin the application process for their education visa. They replied saying I have to apply in person, which surprised me—I thought I needed to apply before leaving the U.S.

To be sure I’m not missing anything, I reviewed the Digital Arrival Card form. I wanted to fully understand what’s required. It asks for the visa type and visa number, but obviously, I won’t have a visa number until I go through immigration.

Since this is an arrival card, it includes questions about the purpose of my visit, my visa type, and visa number—which makes me wonder how I’m supposed to fill those out if the visa is only issued once I arrive. Do I leave it blank??? Any help to how I can apply to ALA  would be helpful.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The author is seeking guidance on applying for an education visa at ALA Language School, expressing confusion over the application process, particularly regarding the requirements of the Digital Arrival Card, which asks for a visa type and number that they will not possess until arrival. Community responses clarify that ALA requires in-person applications, provide insights on the arrival card form, and suggest options for applying before travel. Additionally, there are mixed opinions on the best language school to attend, and a query about using GI-Bill benefits for language studies.

Mike ****** · Answer

If Thailand can complicate things, they will.  They don't believe in simple; it's all about power; those in charge delight in saying no.  Vietnam is full of ex-pats who've had enough of Thai BS.

Betty ********* · Answer

If you are entering on a visa you put in the details. If you are entering Visa exempt you do not have a visa. Leave blank.

Andre *************** · Answer

Does anyone know if any of these private schools can take post 9/11 GI-Bill benefits!? I know it's not traditional university but I'm serious about learning the language I have been paying for private lessons on preply.com for two years now on and off and I think it's time to take the leap and submerge myself.

Us ***** · Answer

Why ala, go to Duke. They got the cutest and best teachers. ALA are for the Duke rejects that don't want to be put on the waiting list. I think they sre in the same building. Hit up Duke, be on the waiting list, come here, and they will babysit you through all the steps. I spent 1 year at Duke, and all the bar girls love my Thai.

Jordan ***** · Answer

They only accept in person applications since last year. You can just stop at their office and they will take care of the ED visa

Shayne ********** · Answer

You should be able to apply remotely and get the visa before you come if you want to. Plenty of language schools will do that for you.

Andre *************** · Answer

Thank you both for the information

Henry ******** · Answer

I study at ALA. I came in on a 60-day exemption, went straight to the school to apply and then I waited about 50-55 days then went to immigration for my ED Visa.

Stuart ********* · Answer

What TDAC website are you on? Visa number is an optional field on the official site and it doesn’t ask for Visa type at all.

This is the official website. [url redacted]

What is the correct process for applying to ALA Language School for an education visa and completing the Digital Arrival Card?

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