Can I extend my single entry non-immigrant b visa without a work permit?

[Katherine Phillips]

Hello all, I received my non-immigrant b visa in the US before I arrived to Thailand. I am currently waiting for my work permit and teaching approval to be processed in Thailand which was completed by my international school employer. My non-b visa is set to expire August 20 and they said the work permit can take up to one month to process. Is there a way to extend my visa in the case that my work permit is not processed by my visa expiration date? I used a re-entry permit to visit Vietnam and upon my arrival I believed they stamped it for until September 7, but I am not entirely sure how this all works. Any advice on how to extend my visa if needed? (without my work permit)

[ubonjoe]

Your visas expiration date (valid until date) is only the last day you can use the visa for entry. After you enter the country it means nothing.

You apparently have a permit to stay (admitted until date on entry stamp) until September 7th.

The only extension is you can apply for is one year and that requires a work permit plus supporting documents from your employer.

[Katherine Phillips]

My employer is submitting the work permit documents now so I can file for the extension, but says it can take up to a month to finalize. I'm hoping it can be done in time, but we will see. Thank you.