Preparing a DTV Soft Power (cooking) application in the USA. I can use either the Los Angeles or New York consulate, due to having residences in both regions. (SEA locations are okay too, as I'm over here for a few more weeks.) I have the 500,000+ TBH, but alas it is in brokerage accounts. I'm planning to transfer into a traditional bank account for DTV purposes -- but it's inconvenient for me, and I would like to minimize the time the funds are in there. Has anyone had any recent success applying, in the US, using unseasoned funds (one month or less)? I have read numerous reports of this working in the past, especially at Los Angeles, so I thought I would ask now.

Note: I wonder if a phone snapshot of a bank account, showing funds, would have a better chance than a full printout of a proper mostly bank statement, where more information would be logically expected?

(Finally, I just read a report that the Hanoi is now requiring more bank statements - it used to be a good go-to if you wanted a quick fix if your funds are invested.)

Applied to New York Consulate for DTV remote work on Jan 8th. Status changed to pending approval the next day. No request for more documents from the consulate but still pending approval. How many days should I wait before calling New York consulate? Thanks.

Applied to New York Consulate for DTV remote work on Jan 8th. Status changed to pending approval the next day. No request for more documents from the consulate but still pending approval. What should my expectations be? Anyone can give an estimate for New York? Thanks.

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone recently got approved for DTV visa from the NewYork consulate and if yes, what was the processing time? For context, it’s been ~3+ weeks since I applied but it included a few holidays (Thanksgiving). Also, I’m a non-US citizen but on a valid visa for the past 8 year. Please do share your experiences. I’m eagerly awaiting a response as I’m traveling to Thailand in January.

Hi everyone!

I have a question…

Does anyone know how long it takes for DTV dependent visa to be approved???

For context, I am applying from the thai consulate in New York.

Thank you!!

Anyone with recent experience applying through New York? I‘m going on 2 weeks for my soft power DTV. The status still says checking documents. I called after a week, it was last week Wednesday and they told me it would be done by the end of the week. Status still the same.