The Internet is an ugly place. The press release from immigration was self explanatory. Most of the posts online were people bitching because they might not be able to game the system anymore. Other than posts of the official press release, everything else was total crap. I'm glad I don't have your job and have to fight all the misinformation out there.

You could also get the DTV visa. That one will let you come and go as you want over the next 5 years with a maximum 6 month stay each entry.

I did that with a DTV.

Got an email advising me that I had 4 years left on my DTV. They asked me if I wanted to cancel the DTV and proceed with the non-O or cancel my request for a non-O.

I told them to cancel the DTV and proceed with the non-O. Next day I got an email saying my DTV was cancelled. Downloading the PDF from the website has a big "VOID" across the DTV.

A couple days later they emailed my my non-O.

Vancouver Consulate.

@Tod ********

Jomtien Immigration refused to accept 65K/month deposits since the Canadian Embassy issued income letters at the time.

@Tod ********

that will work if the embassy stops issuing the letter. Immigration will not accept the 65K monthly transfers into the bank if the embassy issues the letter, they will want the letter. This strategy would only work pre-emptively.

You didn't indicate what country you're applying from. Embassies in different countries have different rules and requirements. If thay want proof of funds in local currency for a specific amount, then that's your answer. Look for exactly what they want.

@Lloyd *******

you'd be amazed at the number of expats I talk to that have no idea what they have, completely oblivious.

And you can only do it if your embasy doesn't issue the income letter. If your embassy issues the income letter you must use that. Immigration will not accept baht deposits in this case.

Great info. I entered as remote worker, so the same documents I used to apply seem to be what they're asking to see, should be easy enough.

@Tod ********

thank you.