phaholyothin

Just to update. I got out of there a few minutes ago. This is the first time I’ve ever gotten my extension done at CW before lunchtime. i usually judge how busy they are by how many empty seats are in the waiting area. Today there was never a time when all the seat were full. About 10-15% empty chairs on average. I did include a printout of the most recent TM47 receipt that I get via email, and they kept it. As usual, there seems to be something very mysterious or interesting in my passport because they always spend a lot of time carefully inspecting the stamps from ten years ago, even calling over other immigration officiers to have a look. Wish I knew what it was.

Nope, not "rattled". You totally read that into my post. If you don't have anything positive to say, not saying anything is always an option. Take it as a standing recommendation.

No particular reason other than I'd like to get it done before the holidays. 45 days before my expiration date would be April 9th; a Tuesday.

Thanks. What does your crystal ball say about going there on the 11th for a retirement extension? Super crowded or deserted because it's the day before the holiday?

Regarding the TM47 receipt, I never take this and never been asked for it. I assumed that they can see in their system if I'm current on that. Regarding the "tenancy agreement", I assume this means a lease? I have never been asked for a lease. I live with my family, so how would that be possible anyway? Is my father-in-law supposed to be charging me rent? I just take a photocopy of his ID card and housebook along with a statement from a notary (since FIL doesn't accompany me to CW). Regarding the three additional forms - I do remember signing some extra documents that were hastily put in front of me as she was doing the dance of the seven rubber stamps all over my paperwork. I'd like to have those documents ready this time. Can I download them from somewhere? Thanks.

Have they posted the days on which they'll be closed? On this page it says that Friday, April 12th is an "extra holiday" for Songkran so I assume that means the last day they'll be open is the 11th? Not sure if that page is official though.

I am not sure why, in some of the posts above, the phrase "bank statements" is plural. When I get my bank letter, they automatically produce one statement that shows the activity for the past year. Why would multiple statements be needed?

TM30: "I live here" TM47: "I still live here" Forms available here: