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RubenRemus

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  1. 6 hours ago, Gknrd said:

    I had a letter from the embassy , it stated that I needed to get my visa transferred. I had all the paperwork that came with the new passport. Everything was done by mail. And absolutely no mention of a letter stating it was me!  So, in conclusion I would put this down to the different immigration office you go to. In the years here I have found the rules change from office to office.

    That's not quite right. If I remember correctly the letter merely asks that Thai Immigration pleade recognize that its holder has a new passport and to please assist in transferring needed credentials and visas from the old passport to the new. It doesn't say "you need to get your visa transferred." 

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  2. 5 hours ago, rwill said:

    You should have received the letter from the US embassy for immigration when your passports were returned.  It only took me about 15 minutes at immigration when I had my stamps transfered to the new passport a few months ago.

    This. When I picked my kid's up at the embassy a letter was attached for this purpose. If I remember it was generic and had been photocopied.... so in theory if you asked nicely here you may find someone who has one and they can either give it to you or send you a copy of theirs to use. 

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  3. I keep seeing conflicting reports on this and I just don't really get it. I always thought that being born in Thailand was not sufficient to qualify for Thai citizenship - one or more parents must also be Thai citizens. Did I have it wrong? Both my kids were born here, but mom and dad aren't Thai and haven't lived in Thailand beyond the last year or two. 

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  4. 57 minutes ago, bbko said:

    I found this vaguely worded sentence on the net, anyone know what "supporting documents" they're talking about?

     

    Once you submit your fees, forms, and supporting documents to NVC, we will review your case to ensure you provided all the documentation required to schedule the immigrant visa interview.

     

    https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html

    It's all the stuff you already provided for with your I-130 application, plus evidence for everything you will upload for your immigration visa application itself, such as police reports, employment records, salary histories, more evidence of relationship, etc. It will all be explained when you apply for the visa, which requires a visa interview.  Not sure when you applied for the I-130 but can take 10-12 months for that first step to be approved. 

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  5. 3 hours ago, Tod Daniels said:

    Totally workable,
    BUT
    you could also apply for the in country 90 day Non-O visa at your immigration office.
    Most offices follow the actual rule that states there is no seasoning of the funds when you apply for the 90 day Non-O in country and it only needs to be in your account on the date you apply and has to have come from a transfer from abroad)

    Keep in mind you need a minimum of 15 to 21 days left on your current visa exempt or tourist visa entry, or extension stamp from one of those  (depending on the immigration office) to apply for an in country Non-O visa (most offices have a 14 day under review, Chiang Mai/Phuket have a 20 day under review)  

    1 - transfer in the 800K baht to a thai bank account in your name only
    2 - go apply for the in country 90 day Non-O visa (2000baht)
    3 - wait the under review period
    4 - go back get the Non-O and new 90 day stamp inked in
    5 - wait until the funds are seasoned the 2 months
    6 - go apply for the yearly extension of stay (1900baht)

    Getting the 90 day Non-O visa at a nearby thai consulate would work too, just wanted to point out that you can do it in country as well
     

    Very helpful Tod. I'm in country now on a Non-B for work (work permit). Can this be converted to Non-O retirement in country as well? 

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  6. Dear helpful community members – I'm considering a retirement visa this year when I turn 50. I have two children (non-Thai) below age 10 who live wth me. Both were born in Thailand so I already have birth certificates in Thai and English. Am I able to add both to my visa as dependents? If so, when would I apply on their behalf? I will apply abroad for my Non O. Do I apply for Non-Os for each them at the same time I apply for my own Non-O? Does the 800K seasoning requirement change if you have dependents? Thx. 

  7. OP here, thanks everyone for helping to resolve this. The simplest solution is the 800K deposit for sure. So last question from me: If I turn 50 on, say, December 1 would the correct sequence be:

     

    1. Transfer the 800K into my Thai bank account just before October 1.

    2. Exit Thailand - late October

    3. Apply Non-O Retirement 90 day visa from abroad - early November

    4. Re-enter Thailand with Non-O Retirement 90 day visa. - mid November

    5. Apply to extend Non-O for 1 year with bank details - December 1 or December 2. 

     

    Does this sound workable?  

  8. Good people of this community, help me understand the Retirement visa extension requirement with regard to the monthly income piece.

    I'm in-country already with a bank account in my name. I turn 50 in a few months. I can transfer in the required 800K at any time to start the seasoning process. My questions are about the 65K income requirement:

     

    1. Is 65K actually required to be brought in each month - or is that only if you've dipped into the 800K?
    2. If it is required, what forms of documentation are needed to prove the source of the 65K is a monthly pension vs, say, just moving over more of your foreign savings each month? 

    3. In the same vein, when is the embassy letter about the 65K monthly pension actually necessary? Is it optional if you have 800K in the bank? 

    4. Lastly, back to #2, if you are just moving more of your foreign savings each month, what's to stop a "retiree" from moving new income earned abroad over? It seems to me this would be an attractive option for digital nomad types who are 50+. Quietly, of course. 

     

    I'm sure these have been asked a thousand times - thanks in advance. 

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