@Frank *********

thank you for your support Frank. Im trying to salvage my situation the best way I can at the moment

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

my sister contacted the Chicago consulate and this is the information they gave her. Background check is part of the required documentation and thus is why im exploring the DTV visa which does not have this requirement. It’s my understanding that I can convert this visa into the non o for retirement while in Thailand

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

the embassy option has to do with being able to apply in person as opposed to thru the e visa application. I have family in the Washington area so this is a good possibility for me to apply while I am there

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

unfortunately I’ve already done so and I’m trying to salvage my situation the best way possible. The non o visa I was trying to process seems to no longer be an option so I’m thinking the DYV visa is the option I have left.

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

when I originally started this, the immigration officer told me I have to apply from outside of Thailand and I cannot apply for a non i visa from a country I am not a resident of. Leaving Thailand has to do with not having an overstay and have that on my record

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

I was advised I needed to get a background check because I was applying from the US. My sister called the Chicago consulate and they told her I need the background check.

I am now trying to apply for a new visa that doesn’t require the background check and my travel plans were made before I found out I may have another option.

@Janin *****

before I got all the help I’ve gotten, the process seemed quite daunting. I will go to immigration and do it myself. If for any reason there’s a snag, I’ll look into professional help. I very much appreciate all the help I’ve been afforded! 🥰

@Alan ******

thank you!

@Ivan ********

thank you for taking the time to read and redact an answer. I’m aware that the written word doesn’t always express a feeling. However, the tone in your comments have more of a mocking “feel” to them. I’m not one to sensor anybody’s speech but I wonder, if you have nothing to offer, why engage? Please exercise some self control and take your comments to someone who can appreciate them. Thank you

Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I made an error when I said I’m in Chiang Mai at the moment. I misunderstood the question about where I will be filing for the retirement visa. The only item that still remains is the lease agreement and renew my license.