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Is stating "to live with my wife" a sufficient reason for extension on the TM7 form?

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I am completing the TM7 form, is "to live with my wife" A satisfactory answer to the question reasons for extension?
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Many respondents confirm that stating "to live with my wife" on the TM7 form is acceptable for visa extension applications. They suggest that simpler answers such as "marriage" or "retirement" are common and sufficient. Overall, the consensus is that a brief explanation is often adequate.
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Thanks everyone for your input really helpful... TM7 submitted awaiting the home visit
Robert **********
Robert **********
I put. To support my Thai wife.
Kim *********
Kim *********
of course it is 😊 And that's actually exactly what I wrote 😊
Marianne ********
Marianne ********
I write stay with Thai husband. Never once had anyone question that part.
Jeff *********
Jeff *********
Yes
Colin **********
Colin **********
I use "Thai wife"
Paul ***********
Paul ***********
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Tod *********
Tod *********
No need to even put more than a single word really

Most people just put "marriage" or "retirement"
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Paul ***********
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David *******
David *******
Yes, I always use retirement. Sometimes less is more..

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