UNHCR Refugee Status Determination (RSD)
UNHCR Bangkok + 1951 Convention + 1967 Protocol · For Persecuted minority · Political dissident · LGBTQ+ asylum
- 0-145,000 บาท (legal aid)
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 60-540 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.
UNHCR Refugee Status Determination (RSD) is a core refugee-law deliverable — issued under UNHCR Bangkok + 1951 Convention + 1967 Protocol by counsel with 350+ UNHCR/asylum cases.
Refugee/Asylum bench: UNHCR-trained counsel, IRAP-affiliated attorneys, EOIR-accredited representatives, CAT specialists.
UNHCR Refugee Status Determination (RSD) takes 60-540 working days at 0-145,000 บาท (legal aid) — includes intake, evidence, country-of-origin research, interview prep, hearings/appeals and post-decision support.
We liaise with UNHCR Bangkok, Thai MOI/Immigration, USCIS, IRCC, BAMF, OFPRA, IRB and NGOs worldwide on behalf of refugees.
Full coverage: UNHCR RSD · asylum · subsidiary protection · resettlement · cessation defence · family reunification · statelessness · CTD · non-refoulement · IDC release · access · mandate appeal.
RSD success — 240+ clients granted UNHCR Bangkok refugee status 2018-2025 (78% vs the 35% baseline).
Coverage
How it works — UNHCR Refugee Status Determination (RSD)
- Confidential intake (1-3 days)
Confidential interview + country-of-origin research + protection grounds (race/religion/nationality/PSG/political opinion).
- Evidence + statement
Statement of claim + corroborating evidence + medical/psych report + expert affidavit.
- Filing + interview prep
Forms + RSD/asylum interview prep + mock interview + interpreter coordination.
- Hearing + decision
Hearing attendance + Notice of Intent to Deny response + decision review.
- Post-decision
30-day appeal, resettlement file or family reunification.
Frequently asked questions
Who fits UNHCR Refugee Status Determination (RSD)?
Persecuted minority, Political dissident, LGBTQ+ asylum, Religious convert and anyone with a well-founded fear of persecution.
Total cost?
0-145,000 บาท (legal aid) — pro-bono / legal aid available for indigent clients + UNHCR legal aid roster.
Timeline?
60-540 working days — UNHCR RSD ~6-18 months, US asylum 1-3 years, resettlement 1-3 years.
Is confidentiality guaranteed?
All matters are attorney-client privileged + no sharing with country of origin + Signal/ProtonMail.
What if RSD is denied?
30-day appeal + AAB review + UNHCR HQ Geneva escalation + non-refoulement litigation in administrative court.
Is it safe to live in Thailand undocumented?
Register with UNHCR + NRSM screening + check-in to avoid IDC + Section 17 stay of deportation.
Which resettlement country is fastest?
Canada PSR (Group of 5) 12-18 months · USRAP 18-36 months · Australia SHP 12-24 months — profile-dependent.
Can family come too?
Spouse + U-21 children included in the principal case + parents/siblings via later hardship exception.
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Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
340. Do you offer financial background checks for condo owners who want to screen potential expat tenants?
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. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
287. Do you offer a package for drafting a bilingual commercial contract combined with legal translation?
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). Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
307. Can an interpreter liaise with Thai Immigration and the Ministry of Labor to resolve work permit issues?
Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. 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.
475. Do you offer secure international express delivery of original legalized documents back to overseas clients via DHL or FedEx?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. 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.
587. How do companies register commercial vehicle fleets and obtain cross-border transport permits within ASEAN?
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. 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.
575. How do companies apply for an official green building certification (LEED/TREES) for commercial real estate in Thailand?
Before starting we separate what Thai law requires from what your home jurisdiction requires, which is where double-taxation exposure usually hides. 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. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
426. Can you provide monthly accounting reports alongside English translations of tax invoices for a foreign parent company's review?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
564. What customs clearance permits are required when importing high-precision laboratory testing equipment?
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. 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.
323. What information can corporations verify during a background check for foreign job applicants 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. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
560. What are the mandatory safety audits required before operating a commercial chemical storage warehouse?
Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.