If it gets approved (the embassy generally want to see travel within 3 months) then it’s not an issue when you actually use it.

There’s a new set of rules coming in to effect on Monday. We don’t know full details as yet but it appears that only 2 visa exempt entries will be allowed per year and extensions will be restricted.

As of Monday we may know more specific details.

@Zack ********

as far as we know this doesn’t affect anyone with an actual visa. Too sketchy details to confirm one way or the other.

@Jan *********

We don’t know that at this stage. Prior restrictions were per calendar year but nothing is known to confirm that.

@Kim ******

As far as we know so far it will still be 60 days for a visa exempt. However limited to 2 per year. If you enter via land an extension isn’t allowed but if you enter by air the first time would be 30 days but the second (after exiting and entering on a new stamp) would only be 7.

Details are sketchy at the moment and aren’t verified. We will have to wait to see how it plays out after Monday.

Once the funds hit your account you are free to spend at will. There is no requirement to keep any balance in the account.

Glad to hear. You are the exception to the norm of what’s happening these days if that’s the case

Only fill in the fields that have a red asterisk. Departure dates are not mandatory so leave them blank. Indeed don’t even click in the boxes otherwise they’ll become mandatory.

If you have a certificate of residence you could try to open a bank account but these days the chances are slim to none without the help of an agent.

Which is better retirement or marriage is debatable. Marriage needs only 400k but way more paperwork and your wife to be with you at each extension. Retirement is 800k but way less paperwork and you can do it yourself without the need for your wife to accompany you.

Yes you can attend a school on any visa type. LTR, Ed visa, visa exempt or whatever.

The school may prefer that they have an Ed visa but it’s not a physical requirement.