@Jacques *******

Do not ask questions unless you are ready to accept answers that contradict what you think you knew. Brandon and others here are extremely knowledgeable. +, if you "border run" without having a multi-entry you will come back on a visa exempt entry, not a tourist visa. A tourist visa cannot be obtain at the border. That alone tell me that you haven't been here long. Brandon is 100% correct about Multi Entry Tourist Visa and Multi Entry Non-O.

@Brandon ***********

Only on one? You can't do 90 + 60, border run, 90 + 60, etc.

I think what you are getting offered is the new Business Visa option which came after volunteer visa were discontinued. You will get a work permit but it's still back-door so don't go around telling everyone and you should be fine. For such visa, I recommend contacting

@Thai *****************************

. they are the owner of this FB group and many here have been using them for many years.

@Alistair *********

It won't help OP because either his landlord has truly never had to file a TM30 (which means the nearest immigration doesn't ask for it) OR his landlord has something to hide so don't want to do it. Either way, better to call immigration first rather than confronting the landlord. I would personally never try to argue with landlord who is trying to dodge TM30.

@Alistair *********

Both questions are connected. When OP says "What shall I do? Is there an official law I can refer to him? ", he is referring to his own personal situation related to his first question.

@Alistair *********

Yes, but the law doesn't include extension, so why even bother wasting energy. There is no point in being stubborn if I'm OP. He should just call immigration and ask instead of arguing with his landlord.

@David ******

Finally someone who understands the law. I've dealt with many immigration offices, and I think I've been asked for TM30 on an extension twice in 10 years.

@Julie ***

Section 38 has nothing to do with extensions, which is at the discretion of officers if they see fit.

Section 38 has nothing to do with extensions, which is at the discretion of officers if they see fit.

People saying it's an official law should know better... it depends on your location.