Convention Travel Document (CTD / 1951 Travel) → United States (USRAP + I-589) 🇺🇸
INA §208 + 8 CFR §208 + REAL ID Act + USRAP · USCIS Asylum Office + EOIR + DHS + BIA + 9th Circuit · Affirmative I-589 · Defensive removal · USRAP P-1/P-2/P-3 · LPR after 1 year
- 65,000-185,000 บาท
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 60-180 working days
- Turnaround
- Typical delivery
- 168
- Destinations
- Apostille + embassy chain
- 12+
- Years Experience
- Since 2013
- 4.9
- Client Rating
- From verified cases
- 5
- Steps
- Documented workflow
ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.
Convention Travel Document (CTD / 1951 Travel) in United States (USRAP + I-589) falls under INA §208 + 8 CFR §208 + REAL ID Act + USRAP — authority USCIS Asylum Office + EOIR + DHS + BIA + 9th Circuit · program Affirmative I-589 · Defensive removal · USRAP P-1/P-2/P-3 · LPR after 1 year.
Refugee/Asylum bench: UNHCR-trained counsel, IRAP-affiliated attorneys, EOIR-accredited representatives, CAT specialists.
United States (USRAP + I-589) legal framework: INA §208 + 8 CFR §208 + REAL ID Act + USRAP — enforced by USCIS Asylum Office + EOIR + DHS + BIA + 9th Circuit · program Affirmative I-589 · Defensive removal · USRAP P-1/P-2/P-3 · LPR after 1 year. One-Year Filing Deadline + credible-fear / reasonable-fear + LPR after 1 year + naturalisation after 5 years.
Cross-border path: UNHCR submission → destination interview → security clearance → cultural orientation → fly-out.
Convention Travel Document (CTD / 1951 Travel) takes 60-180 working days at 65,000-185,000 บาท.
RSD success — 240+ clients granted UNHCR Bangkok refugee status 2018-2025 (78% vs the 35% baseline).
Coverage
How it works — Convention Travel Document (CTD / 1951 Travel) → United States (USRAP + I-589) 🇺🇸
- Map INA §208 + 8 CFR §208 + REAL ID Act + USRAP
Eligibility / timing / one-year deadline under USCIS Asylum Office + EOIR + DHS + BIA + 9th Circuit.
- Evidence + COI
Country-of-origin information to Affirmative I-589 · Defensive removal · USRAP P-1/P-2/P-3 · LPR after 1 year standards.
- Filing + interview
Forms + interview prep with USCIS Asylum Office + EOIR + DHS + BIA + 9th Circuit.
- Decision + appeal
Decision + appeal within USCIS Asylum Office + EOIR + DHS + BIA + 9th Circuit deadlines.
- Post-grant
Permit + work authorization + family reunification + PR/citizenship path.
Frequently asked questions
Which law applies in United States (USRAP + I-589)?
INA §208 + 8 CFR §208 + REAL ID Act + USRAP
Governing body?
USCIS Asylum Office + EOIR + DHS + BIA + 9th Circuit
Covered program?
Affirmative I-589 · Defensive removal · USRAP P-1/P-2/P-3 · LPR after 1 year
Country-specific notes?
One-Year Filing Deadline + credible-fear / reasonable-fear + LPR after 1 year + naturalisation after 5 years.
Acceptance rate?
US 30-40% · Canada 60-70% · Germany 50-60% · UK 70%+ · Japan/Korea <2% · Australia 25-30%.
Interview-to-decision timeline?
US 6-24 months · Canada 12-24 months · Germany 6-12 months · UK 12-18 months · Japan/Korea 24-36 months.
Path to PR/citizenship?
US LPR 1 yr + citizenship 5 yrs · Canada PR on arrival + citizenship 3 yrs · EU 5 yrs + citizenship 5-10 yrs.
Related services
Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
474. Can an agency source English-speaking maids and drivers for foreign executive families in Thailand?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
352. Do you provide full-service student visa assistance for Australia and Canada, including SOP writing?
The standard chain is police clearance, certified translation, MFA legalization or Apostille, then the destination authority's own forms — handled in one matter file. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
399. Is there an express translation service for payslips and bank statements to attach to a tourist visa application?
Certification tiers are separated up front — agency Certified True Translation, Notary Public seal, MFA consular legalization, and Apostille (in force for Thailand since 14 Nov 2024). Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
500. Where can I find a one-stop service to open a travel agency, get a TAT license, apply for a Non-B visa, and register for VAT?
For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
310. Where to hire an exhibition interpreter for business matching at BITEC or IMPACT Muang Thong Thani?
Interpreters are matched to the setting: court and police station, government and embassy, medical, simultaneous booth work, and remote VRI/OPI. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
387. Can a company with 50 foreign employees outsource their annual visa and work permit renewals at a flat rate?
For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
370. Do you provide liaison services with the Ministry of Labor to get an employment certificate for Thais working abroad?
For digital and IT-adjacent official documents we verify both the content and the file format the receiving system accepts — PDF/A, digital signatures, e-stamps. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
591. How do companies apply for official export quota allocations for controlled agricultural commodities?
Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
393. How many days does an expat have to leave the country after canceling a work permit, and can you help request an extension?
The standard chain is police clearance, certified translation, MFA legalization or Apostille, then the destination authority's own forms — handled in one matter file. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
280. Do you provide cross-border legalization services if the destination embassy is located in Singapore or Malaysia?
The only question that matters is whether the receiving authority accepts it, so we confirm their requirement first and then apply exactly the tier needed — nothing more. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.