How can I secure a visa extension in Thailand before my current visa expires due to my stepson's pending U.S. visa approval?

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I have a situation I hope I can be helped with. I've already done 1 border run and a second 30 day extension. My visa expires Feb 17. My wife's son is getting his Visa and had his interview this past Monday. We were asked for more  paperwork which is now in transit. Customs retained his passport and he was told if this paperwork is sufficient his passport along with his Visa will be returned and he would be accepted into America. The paperwork isn't the problem. reliable sources assured me that what I'm getting is more than sufficient. My issue is whether or not it will happen before Feb 17 in which case there will be no issues. My legal advisor said I should go to immigration in Chiang Mai with my paperwork from the embassy and ask for a 2 week extension so as to comply with customs and not have any troubles. She also stated that this is a familiar scenario with customs and should not be a problem. Any advice on my issue would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking advice on securing a visa extension in Thailand as their current visa expires on February 17, while they await necessary paperwork for their stepson's U.S. visa. They have already completed a border run and received a 30-day extension. The user's legal advisor suggested a two-week extension at immigration, but responses from the community question the validity of this advice, emphasizing the possibility of obtaining a two-month extension if the user qualifies as a family member. There is confusion regarding whether 'customs' refers to Thai or American authorities in the context of the issuance of the son's visa.

Dca ***** · Answer

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sincerely think the OP has his wires crossed and using the wrong vocabulary and terms:

Thai Customs (ศุลกากร) ?? or American Customs (DHS CBP) ??

OR, do you mean Thai Immigration (ตม) and American CONSULAR Officials (กงสุล) at the U.S. EMBASSY in Bangkok or American CONSULAR Officials (กงสุล) at the U.S. CONSULATE in Chiang Mai ??

Thai Immigration (ตม) at the local (Provincial/จังหวัด) Office or Thai Immigration (ตม) at the Airport or Border Gate (ด่านพรมแดน)

Again, several have already commented that Thai Customs (ศุลกากร) and American Customs (DHS CBP) have nothing to do with passports, visas, immigration, citizenship: thus, probably wrong usage of terms by the OP, but is confusing everyone....

Kool ******* · Answer

There is no two week extension, and never has been. If your son is Thai you can get a two month visiting family extension, if you are listed on his birth certificate, or married to his mother.

Jim ******** · Answer

Why would Customs keep the passport?

Steve ******* · Answer

If you're wife and son are Thai you should be able to get a 60 days, (visiting Thai dependents) extention

Graham ****** · Answer

If your legal advisor tells you to go to customs for a 2 week extension you need a new legal advisor

How can I secure a visa extension in Thailand before my current visa expires due to my stepson's pending U.S. visa approval?

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