Employer Reference Letter (notarised) → 🇺🇸 United States
Visa / licensing: EB-3 / H-1B · Translation: English
Applicants pursuing EB-2/EB-3 employment-based green card in United States rely on the Employer Reference Letter (notarised) to evidence Thai employment history before the destination authority will issue a permit.
End-to-end accountability with direct courier delivery to destination employers, universities and professional councils.
Why United States relies on this document: USCIS accepts Apostilled originals; some states still ask for embassy chain.
End-to-end timeline for United States: request Employer Reference Letter (notarised) (2-5 days) → English certified translation → MFA → Apostille
Primary visa / licensing pathways: EB-2/EB-3 employment-based green card, H-1B specialty occupation, L-1 intra-company transfer
How it works
- 1
Requirements check
Compare destination authority's current requirements against the latest format of Employer Reference Letter (notarised).
- 2
Request Employer Reference Letter (notarised)
Filed via power of attorney; turnaround 2-5 days.
- 3
Translate to English
Translator listed by destination authority or MFA; vocational glossary applied.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille
Single Apostille at MFA — faster and cheaper
- 6
Delivery
Tracked DHL to your United States employer / council / university.
Frequently asked questions
Does United States accept Apostille?
Yes — single-step Apostille at MFA is sufficient.
Required translation language?
English
Primary visa?
EB-3 / H-1B
End-to-end time in Thailand?
7-14 working days for a standard dossier.