OK I will just lay it out there. Black American woman (USAF retiree) with 2 sons registered to attend CMU in the fall. She qualifies for retirement Visa non O-A. Currently in the US trying to get the visa thing straight. Sons are 18.
What kind of Visa should the boys apply for? Dependent? Can they at 18? How long would such a visa last? Until they are 21?
A 6 month tourist? They would have then convert it to an Ed Visa in the fall.
Finally, beyond the ordinary crap immigration hands out how much more based on their color? Let's be honest here folks.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A Black American woman and USAF retiree is seeking advice on suitable visa options for her two sons, aged 18, as they plan to attend Chiang Mai University in the fall. She inquires whether her sons should apply for dependent visas, if they are eligible at their age, and the duration of such visas. Alternatively, she contemplates a 6-month tourist visa allowing them to convert to an education visa upon arrival. Respondents share varying personal experiences with Thailand's immigration system and suggest applying for a 90-day non-ED visa based on university enrollment documentation.
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