Be leery of those saying you can travel in cabin...that's very rare on long haul to Asia.

The best way for your dog is to break up the trip into short segments where he can rest. A 12-16 hour flight is very hard on humans never mind a small pup.

There are companies that handle everything but cost a small fortune

Be aware that Thailand isn't especially pet friendly in terms of apartments, although the streets are full of strays.

Better yet, don't take cash. Get ATM withdrawals and free fee reimbursement

@Brian *************

there isn't any Thai process. You're dealing with the US embassy and its US employees. Things have to be in English.

@John ******

it's not much of a leap given that every last iota they requested was supplied Age gap is a known issue in the visa process as they are mainly looking for fraud. They make a sexist ageist judgment that something must be off.

@John ******

exactly true however it seems likely given the extreme level of documentation provided.The whole process comes down to the whims of the consulate officer who happens to take your case.

@Wayne *******

how many years ago? Times have changed

What's your age gap? I can tell you from experience that big ones are a red flag and they will probably deny

What would be the point? You deposit a certain amount when you apply for a visa and that's it. You don't get extra credit for being a bank customer beforehand.

@Jamie ********

it happened to me with K1

Administrative processing can go on indefinitely for year or more. Typically leads to refusal.