US Visa Thailand

US Visa Thailand - B1 Domestic Employee Visa Thailand

B1 domestic employee visas are for employees of US citizens residing overseas and foreign nationals on temporary assignment in the US for not more than 4 years.

The requirements for a domestic employee visa are as follows:

Employee

  • Maintains a residence abroad that they have no intention of abandoning;
  • Demonstrate at least one year domestic work experience; 
  • Employed by the employer for at least one year prior to the employer's date of admission into the United States or if the employer-employee relationship existed for less than one year, the employer must demonstrate that they have employed domestic servants over a period of several years preceding the domestic employee's visa application.
  • Comply with home country’s laws for citizens going to work abroad (please note these laws vary from country to country); and
  • After arrival in the US, apply for Employment Authorization Document (EAD), Social Security Number and Extensions of Stay with the USCIS.
Employer
  • Must be on temporary work assignment back to the US and subject to frequent transfers as part of employment or business;
  • Signed an employment contract with the employee which guarantees the employee minimum wage, medical insurance, free room & board and payment of travel expenses to / from the US;
  • Employer will be the only provider of employment to the domestic employee;
  • Must apply for IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN);
  • Withhold taxes and social security; and
  • Provide worker’s compensation insurance if required by the State of residence.
Our service includes the following:
  • Provide free initial opinion of applicant’s chances for approval;
  • Schedule interview with US Embassy;
  • Provide list of supporting documents in English tailored to your case; 
  • Prepare necessary supporting documents;
  • Consult in regards to answers to questions on application forms; 
  • Preparation of application forms signed off by lawyer; and 
  • Telephone or video conference to discuss supporting documents and answers in regards to potential US Embassy officer interview questions.
B1 domestic employee visa application normally takes 1 - 3 weeks to process depending on the caseload of the US Embassy in the country of residence.