I seem close to getting the LTR visa (currently “under consideration by government agencies”) but it has taken 3 months to reach this stage and my current O visa based on retirement expires on December 31.

Is there any alternative to renewing the O visa for another year (e.g. grace period for late renewal with a small penalty or tourist visa which can be converted back to O visa at a later date?) so that I can buy a little time as the LTR visa process comes to an end?

Thanks.