@Graeme *****

, this sounds interesting. Does the 500k funds need to stay in the bank, similar to the retirement visa or only need to show proof of funds on application?

Thanks Tod, I appreciate the clarification as always ☺️

Just to clarify James. I haven't applied for the 1 year extension, as we speak - I've an appointment booked next week for this.

@Graham *****

Thank you Graham, this appears to be the case.

@James *******

I didnt get a slip James. It seems that the 90 days starts when I get the Extension of the Non - O and not before.

@Tod ********

Thank you Tod, I think that about clears my question up. I am indeed just about to apply for the 1 year extension of the Non- O, but it occured to me that I had actually entered the country before the original 90 day visa, being g stamped in visa exempt. So know I know that the window for reporting will only open up when I receive the 1 year extension.

Thanks Tod, I'll be sure to do that.

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@Tod ********

So I thought there was no seasoning requirement for the initial 90 day Non - O application, only for the yearly extension. Am I wrong in thinking this ?

@Tod ********

Yes, all absolutely correct. As just mentioned , my funds are not seasoned, hence the bounce. Thanks so much for the clarification.