Tony Rose I'm just saying that if you read a very well written, step by step explanation, and come with a "but" that is essentially a non sequitur... Then you will probably find many things unnecessarily difficult. Take your time and read the instructions. Be it here or on the official embassy/bank sites.
Hint: "come... on a tourist visa... converted... Non-O retirement" means that your visa type is...?
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