Ok. Not really a precise answer more of a technique. One I’ve personally used in bank account opening, visa applications, criminal record checks, etc etc. Especially as Tod says, in this case - no one really knows.. try and meet the requirements as best as you can (transfers) take every bit of paperwork you have, if it’s certifiable, get it certified, if you can have it translated - get it translated (MFA if possible/relevant) photos of you and your wife. Dress smartly, smile and hopefully immigration will judge you to be genuine and within their (yet to be clearly defined) criterion.

Tod Daniels can you still apply for an extension to stay based on marriage off the back of this 60 day family visit during the 60 days?

@Robert ******

yes, it’s odd that they haven’t advised him/produced documents for him to apply for a non b.

@Bill *********

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@Bill *********

Tod/Robert can confirm but there’s a 60 day ‘visit family’ option. If it can be done from a visa exempt then it’s the same form, the same cost from the same place?

@James *****************

no never heard of it. You probably didn’t see it but we don’t post agents details here, I know you were only asking of its existence. I’d delete that, start looking at family court and working toward the correct visa. Not easy I know 😕 but it will be worth it for your daughter.

IF mom plays ball AND you go down the family court route (with moms consent) you will get legal parent responsibility and be able to get a more suitable visa/extension. It will take six months at least. Some lawyers offer it for about 100k but I believe you can do it yourself.

@James *****************

unfortunately not. I looked at the amphur route last year and was told my son needed to be seven.

@James *****************

how old is your daughter?

@Tod ********

I think the child has to be seven years to identify him as the father at the amphur. Not sure if mum has to be present though.