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Can I apply for a work permit on a Non-Immigrant O visa without switching to a Non-B visa?

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Mar 2, 2021

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If I’m on a Non-Immigrant O, can I apply for a work permit without going through the Non-B process?

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Yes, if you are on a Non-Immigrant O visa based on marriage to a Thai national or for raising children, you can apply for a work permit without needing to switch to a Non-B visa.

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Thanks for the info!

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If you are on a Non-O visa/extension based on marriage to a thai, OR raising children AND you get a job you can indeed apply for a work permit without switching to a Non-B visa/extension

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