First-time poster here, but I have learned so much from reading. Thanks for the education so far and any advice on this post: I am US citizen rejected for non-imm retirement visa extension, which expires January 2, 2020. I showed 12 months proof of monthly pension deposits into US bank exceeding 65k THB/month, and 12 months of BBL statements showing an overall >1.4M international transfers. However, some months had a few hundred thousand THB transferred, and others, none. IO (Chiang Rai Imm.) wanted to see minimum 65k transfers every month. I am ticketed back to US on March 2, 2020, so there isn’t enough time to reapply by bringing balance above 800k THB, getting a non-O, then non-imm.
Aside from getting an elite visa now, or postponing the above process until my return, are there any other options to maintain visa continuity?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A US citizen was rejected for a non-immigrant retirement visa extension due to not meeting the monthly income requirement of 65,000 THB, despite showing sufficient yearly bank statements. With a departure ticket back to the US on March 2, 2020, they seek advice on maintaining visa continuity. Suggestions include making a border run on January 2 for a 30-day visa exemption, utilizing a 60-day extension through marriage to a Thai national, and the importance of depositing funds in a Thai bank account. Other commenters confirm the strict income requirements and discuss alternatives like applying for a Non-Immigrant O visa.
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