Hi,
Just wanted to give people an update about the non o dependents extension. I have had this for 1 year and applied for further extension last week. I have all the stated documents that are required as per online and the offices own checklist.
They have refused my extension on the basis that they now want to see my degree, even though I'm applying for the non o dependents extension. They also want it notarized /certified by London and UK Thai embassy in London (as per the requirements for the non b visa in teaching). I am working as a teacher in an int school. They said that because I'm a teacher they want these things.
Plus, they also require the mother of my child to attend imm office in person. We're divorced and I have a court order showing joint custody.
I tried all reasonable explanations. Explained were divorced, court order from family court etc. And that I satisfy their written requirements for the non o dependents extension. The IO said I should spy for the non b if I can't satisfy these new requirements.
Just giving some new info here. I suspect they're just being awkward with me. But just in case they're not, maybe other imm offices may start to do this. So parents of half Thai children, please be aware.
