it has been a law since 1979 :O but it's only recently been enforced at more and more immigration offices, SO no matter what you have done in the past, you need to get on board with the TM.30 or you're not gonna get a new extension :/
This excellent article by
@Rob***
has everything we know about the TM.30 requirements.
IF after reading thru it, you have more questions you need to go to your specific immigration office and ask them.
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