Non-B to 'Retirement to Covid Extension and back to non-B

[Brian K]

Anyone with experience changing their visas from Non-B to extension based on retirement to Covid 19 and back to Non-B again?  Any actual regulations that say if this is possible or not?  Thanks

[ubonjoe]

There is nothing that says you cannot do it.

The problem is getting a work permit with a extension of stay based upon retirement shown in your passport. Most work permit office will not  accept the application for it.

[Brian K]

8 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

There is nothing that says you cannot do it.

The problem is getting a work permit with a extension of stay based upon retirement shown in your passport. Most work permit office will not  accept the application for it.

That sounds more like a no to me then because the purpose of getting non-B is so that one can work hence need for a WP.  

[ubonjoe]

1 hour ago, Brian K said:

That sounds more like a no to me then because the purpose of getting non-B is so that one can work hence need for a WP.  

If you employer has contacts at the work permit office they may be able to get the work permit. As far as I know there is no written rule that you cannot get one.

You still have your original non-b visa entry since a extension application for retirement does not change that. If you had a non-o visa it could be more of a problem.