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What should I do if I can't obtain original documents for my Non-immigrant ED and O visa extension before the expiration date?

Matthias *********
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Got into trouble with 1 year extension of Non-immigrant ED (me) & O (wife&children) because we didn’t have the original of Beth & marriage certificate (& which we didn’t need to get the original visa!); might not get them in time before the visa expires next Tuesday. Any advice?
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The user is facing challenges with the extension of their Non-immigrant ED visa and their family's O visas due to the absence of original documents, specifically the marriage certificate and Beth's document, which were originally not required for obtaining the initial visa. With the expiration date approaching next Tuesday, they seek advice on what actions to take in this situation.
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Tony ********
Tony ********
where are the originals?
Gregor **********
Gregor **********
if the immigration want copies of your passport, you can't just hand them the copies and bingo! They will want to see your passport in order to verify the copy is correct
Gregor **********
Gregor **********
obviously this means they want copies of each for their keeping, but the copies must be verified by also showing the originals . . . . . it is confusing yet it is "thai logic"
Matthias *********
Matthias *********
OP
That’s why I didn’t bring the originals to Thailand.
Tony ********
Tony ********
@Robert ******
he has the copies, they want the originals
Matthias *********
Matthias *********
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@Robert ******
exactly. ‘Copies’ is what it says... not originals.
Robert *******
Robert *******
Matthias Rüegger Pretty random, but it is in all their requirements and even on their website:1. Application form

2. Copy of applicant’s passport

3. Copy of the passport of the alien who has been permitted to stay in the Kingdom

4. Copy of documents proving relationship, such as a marriage certificate, a birth certificate,

registration of child legitimization, household registration certificate, child adoption registration

certificate, or other evidence from the government or relevant agency
Tony ********
Tony ********
Matthias *********
Matthias *********
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The documents are on their way, but might not get here in time. Depends on DHL...
Tony ********
Tony ********
@Matthias ********
too late for courier from switzerland?
Matthias *********
Matthias *********
OP
It seems pretty random what the require... sometimes this, another time that...
Matthias *********
Matthias *********
OP
I’m my case, it’s different. They saw the copies and wanted the originals instead, or a stamp by the embassy that the embassy won’t give...
Tony ********
Tony ********
@Matthias ********
they may have assumed that the originals were already in thai. I tried to get an extension with my original marriage certificate in English and was refused. The documents are supposed to be in thai according to my local immigration office. If thats the case, youre outta luck
Matthias *********
Matthias *********
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Nope. And the immigration office in Chaeng Wattana didn’t ask for that either, just the originals
Tony ********
Tony ********
@Matthias ********
have they been translated into thai?
Matthias *********
Matthias *********
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