Hello- I am currently on O-A visa and my husband on a follow visa (O). My visa will expire oct 2020, and I am considering renewing in USA rather than here in hopes that I won’t have to tie up funds in Thai bank account. Has anyone done it this way? If so, I have the following questions:
Do I have to again submit health certificate, criminal background check, and financial statements as I did when first applying at Thai consulate in LA?
What about health insurance situation?
A very helpful immigration officer advised that I may switch my visa to a O visa in order to not be mandated to take out health insurance
If so does that mean I need to report at border every 90 days?
My husband turns 50 this month - his current O visa is valid until May 2020.
Can he remain on O visa and renew this even though he is now 50? What about health insurance in this case?
Apologies for the length of email and so many questions. Thank you in advance for your input!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, on an O-A visa, is considering renewing the visa from the USA to avoid tying up funds in a Thai bank account. They inquire about the need to resubmit documents like health certificates and financial statements, as well as the health insurance requirements. Additionally, they seek clarification about switching to a Non-Immigrant O visa, possible 90-day reporting, and the implications for their husband’s O visa renewal as he turns 50.
