Two DTV approvals:

* 1 soft power muay Thai through Chicago consulate.

* 1 freelance/workcation through NYC consulate

Muay thai soft power visa:

* *Total processing time: 9 business days from Chicago consulate

* Documentation sent by Tiger Eye (Bangkok) for 1 month of unlimited classes

* License (proof of address)

* 3 months of bank account statements showing 500,000 baht

* Passport photo

* Airbnb accommodations

* Flight confirmation

* Photo for Visa, taken against a white wall and background deleted in Photoshop Express

Workcation visa:

* *Total processing time: 15 business days from NYC Consulate

* Utility bill (proof of address)

* 1 month of bank account transactions showing 500,000 baht, which was deposited 2 days before, printed by the bank. "Statement of funds" printed by my bank, and a picture of the ATM showing my deposit.

* Passport photo

* Airbnb accommodations

* Flight confirmation

* Photo for Visa, taken against a white wall and background deleted in Photoshop Express

* Proof of business below

Proof of business documents submitted:

Cover letter/list and explanation of documents submitted

1- Letter of Intent example (thank you to whoever posted it in this group- [members only])

Legal Formation Docs

3- Certificate of LLC formation

4- Employer EIN registration

5- Employment verification letter example (thank you to whoever posted it in this group- [members only])

6- Screenshots of my website

7- Most recent tax return

Client 1-

8- website screenshot with my name showing as a contractor

9- recent payments and invoices from Bill.com showing money being deposited into my account

10- 1099 from 2024



Client 2-

11- Website screenshot

12- recent payments and invoices from Bill.com showing money being deposited into my account

13- 1099 from 2024

Client 3- Fiverr profile

14- Fiverr profile screenshot

15- Payoneer invoices showing deposits into my account

16- 1099 from 2024

Bank statements

17- 3 months of business bank account statements



Things people said might not work and did (ymmv):

* 500,000 baht was deposited into my account 2 days before applying. The funds were not in my account for 30 days.

* Partner signed up for 1 month of muay thai to start. He does plan to continue doing muay thai after that.

* NY Consulate told me that if my visa was not approved in time, I could enter the country on a regular tourist visa and reenter the country after my application was approved.

Anyone who has recently gotten approved through the NYC consulate- what is your turnaround time?

Gathering paperwork to apply at NYC consulate. Can anyone clarify what they want. They are asking for

1. Document indicating current location

2. Photograph. size, color, glasses or no glasses?

3. Sponsorship letter.

I am sponsoring my partner. What does the sponsorship leaser have to read? Anywhere I can find a template.

So I’ve put in for the 60 day T visa with a return date several days past the 60 day mark, just like I have done in the past, and this time they are asking for proof of outbound flight within the 60 days.

I’ve got all of the previous 30 day extensions documents but for some reason I feel like I should just pick up an onward ticket for the $15 and submit that instead.

Anyone try and succeed in receiving the 60 day visa by showing the original flights and proof of previous extensions after getting the letter requesting the additional flight info?

I applied with the NYC office.

Hey everyone,

How long does the process typically take to get your visa when you send it in to the embassy? If I overnight it on Monday the 4th, think it’s enough time if I fly Thursday the 14th? I live in NJ and applied to the NYC consulate.

Do I also need to apply for a COE?

Thanks!

Frank Chin posted in another thread

Can anyone living anywhere in USA SEND documents to LA Consulate?

Has anyone here gotten OA from NYC consulate?

1. Med certificate within what time frame of applying for OA

2. Medical certificate by USA. Doctor

3. Copy of 6 months checking savings showing monthly funds , need bank guarantee ,

4 police report is state local of Federal required?

Thanks

US citizen looking to get a METV in a few months. NYC is the closest Consulate to me, are the requirements on their site accurate?