US Visa Freeze 2026: The Reality for Thai Applicants

In this episode, Holly from Siam Legal talks about the current situation regarding the US Visa Freeze 2026: The Reality for Thai Applicants. Holly looks at the January 2026 announcement from the US Department of State and explains how this temporary pause specifically affects the final issuance of Immigrant Visas while petitions and interviews continue to move forward. This episode also looks at the ongoing policy review of "inadmissibility standards" and explains why Thai applicants should maintain their place in the processing queue. Holly identifies the specific steps the US Embassy in Bangkok is still taking and explains how to navigate this period of heightened consular discretion. Related Topic: https://www.siam-legal.com/US_Visa/us-visa-in-thailand.php   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ 📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ 📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal 📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal 📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ 📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal