Non Immigrant O Extension Based on Marriage

[dimple joe]

Wife needs to be with you that's all.
Not sure what other witnesses you think might be necessary.

[iammike]

Thx.

I just got my First Extension (in Buriram) just last year, before that my extensions were done in Pattaya and we had to produce a Witness when we did the extension there for the 1st couple of times, and I thought maybe Buriram is the same.

Thx for confirming.

[DeputyDavid]

Regarding reply 180, and today?s visit to BI:

I took almost everything as described in the above post to apply for extension based on ?Thai wife.?  Almost because we were married in America not here. Last week went to Lamplaimat office to update KR22. They said no need. KR 2 is updated but not KR22. Ok fine we went with that.

Bank letter and updated bank book at robinsons then off to immigration. It was busy. Took an hour or so to get started.

Problem 1- my application form was old one, fill out new one. No problem.

Problem 2- Kor ror 22 not updated. Told them what we were told but no matter, go upstairs to get the form updated. Lady in the office quite upset because she has had to do several today and insists that it does not need to be done. She will call immigration. Bet that goes well!

I O looked over all documents briefly, but studied the hell out of the bank letter and book. Asked multiple questions. Not real concerned about the rest of the package. Finally concluded bank info was good so began stamping all docs I submitted. I signed some too low on the page so had to sign again within the stamp. No problem!

Only question was are the photos of your house?  Yes. No problem.

Had to sign saying I understand overstay rules. IO completed a biographical form. Then back to the money.

I was given a date to come back with bank statements about one week before end of under consideration. Must be from bank not printed from home computer.

I should be expecting a home visit next week from Immigration.

Everyone very pleasant, and the whole process took just over an hour, not including wait time.

[DeputyDavid]

Got a call from Immigration today. They wanted to come visit. Never heard of this happening so quickly. Anyone have recent experience with these visits and can tell me what to expect?  Wife was told yesterday and today that we should take care of the staff and help with fuel money.

[gotlost]

Got a call from Immigration today. They wanted to come visit. Never heard of this happening so quickly. Anyone have recent experience with these visits and can tell me what to expect?  Wife was told yesterday and today that we should take care of the staff and help with fuel money.

Imho you got lucky on getting a quick visit. As for what to expect you usually need a witness (village official). As for fuel money BS unless asked..aside from that offer em coffee, tea or lao khao.   There has been a delay of about 60 days from KK on the approval due to overload of application. If this is still ongoing do not panic.

[Prakhonchai Nick]

30 years ago I forked out 25,002 Baht (don't know what the 2 baht was for) for a Residents Permit. Best investment I ever made!  Don't have to go with all this crap every year or the 90 day run around.

[DeputyDavid]

Nick I?m definitely looking into it but first I must get my Thai language skills to the level that I can answer the interview questions. I?m hoping in a couple years.

[DeputyDavid]

Thanks gotlost.

[Woody]

 
I must say too, that I have no problem with the Lam Plai Mat Office regarding any support needed. Always been very helpful to me and my Thai wife...
Also for the Yellow book issue and Thai pink IC they very helpful and gave us good support. Yes, it might take some time to gather the documents etc., but in the end its also good as I intend to stay here for long - and do not mind playing by the rules...

... just be patient :-)

Cheers

[Freddy]

We had a home visit last year. village Headman was required to be present. I wasn?t asked for fuel money. They didn?t check inside our house. Just sat in the garden. Headman signed a couple of forms. I wasn?t asked anything. From what I gathered they simply asked the headman if I was living here and was I a good man!!!!
Still here so I guess I passed.

[DeputyDavid]

Thanks Freddy

[dundeemk6]

Got a call from Immigration today. They wanted to come visit. Never heard of this happening so quickly. Anyone have recent experience with these visits and can tell me what to expect?  Wife was told yesterday and today that we should take care of the staff and help with fuel money.

DD : next time you ask them fuel money when you have to drive to their office as they do, so it must be a "gentlemens rule" ... the forking leeches !!!!

[DeputyDavid]

Had the visit. Documents completed by immigration and signed by witnesses, whole new set of photos taken, very pleasant to talk with. Absolutely no problem.

[Woody]

We had a home visit last year. village Headman was required to be present. I wasn?t asked for fuel money. They didn?t check inside our house. Just sat in the garden. Headman signed a couple of forms. I wasn?t asked anything. From what I gathered they simply asked the headman if I was living here and was I a good man!!!!
Still here so I guess I passed.

... You were soooo lucky Freddy!   :-)  :-)

[gotlost]

Had the visit. Documents completed by immigration and signed by witnesses, whole new set of photos taken, very pleasant to talk with. Absolutely no problem.

You have enough lao khao?