My husband and I would like to apply for the DTV visa. I know this is still all new but wondered if anyone had experience yet. I will be applying through LA. I’ve seen the requirements for the DTV application and emailed the consulate but haven’t received a reply. I have 2 questions maybe someone has dealt with something similar.

1: My husband owns a business that is seasonal and we’ve gone to Thailand in the off season, the last several years. We’ve always jumped between Thailand and neighboring countries on tourist visas. This DTV seems the better option for us to stay our whole time in Thailand. The business is not an online business but he could still do some communication and scheduling while we are away remotely. He does have a business registration with our state and tax forms, funds in the bank and he could write a letter stating the intent to return for work when the season work starts again in the spring. Anyone being accepted with something similar. Any suggestions?

2: I was also curious if anyone has applied as the dependent. Does my husband’s application need to be approved first before me applying as a dependent? or can they be done around the same time, 1 right after the other, without waiting for the first approval?

Thanks for any help.

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