The owner of my rented home submitted TM30 by internet when I moved in. A few weeks later I made application for a new extension of my non-O (retirement). The officer demanded a receipt (hardcopy) to prove that TM30 had been filed, but I had none. I was very nearly denied the extension as a result. After much discussion they accepted copies of the owner's house book, ID card and some business credentials.
I do not understand why, but it seems that the immigration officers are unable to access the database which I assume contains the record of the online filing - in fact, they seemed not to believe that such a thing exists. What can I do now to ensure that this does not happen again next time I must seek an extension of stay?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Experiencing difficulty with the TM30 submission process when applying for a non-O (retirement) extension can be frustrating. In this instance, the immigration officer requested a hardcopy receipt of the TM30 filing, which was not available. To avoid this issue in the future, it is advised to have your landlord provide a screenshot of the TM30 submission as proof, which you should keep with your passport for reference.
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