Jaunty Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Currently have an extension for a non Immigrant O based on marriage to a Thai. Work in Thailand and have had a work permit for 4 years. Visa extension expires July 30th 2024. Is it possible and is there any benefit in converting to a non immigrant B? If so, what are the steps involved? My work permit is valid till December 2024. Thanks for any advice. (As a side note I will get a renewal passport in April and my current pp expires in November 2024.) Australian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 OP, ubonjoe makes several points relevant to you in this thread.... https://aseannow.com/topic/1227491-change-from-non-o-to-non-b-without-leaving/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaunty Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 9 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: OP, ubonjoe makes several points relevant to you in this thread.... https://aseannow.com/topic/1227491-change-from-non-o-to-non-b-without-leaving/ Thanks for the thread, now I am really confused.😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 You would be better off staying where you are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaunty Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 1 hour ago, Lite Beer said: You would be better off staying where you are. Thanks, why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Samson Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I think also that there is no benefit to change your NON-O (marry) to NON-B Maybe i am totally wrong I am married and have now a 60 day extension based on visit my wife My wife and i have a company here in Thailand,however i not "work",i am just a share holder On my research to change my visa into NON B,i not see benefits With my NON-O visa (single entree) i can stay every time 90 days + 60 day extension With a NON-B i can get 30-90-1 or 2 year workpermit but i have to leave each 90 days Maybe i am totally wrong about this and other members can tell what option better is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 I'd personally stay on the non-O, unless you don't have 400K in the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zorg Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 When you work with a Non - O marriage visa, you are in control of your Visa. if your employment is terminated for whatever reason, your visa is safe. I changed a B-Visa to Non 0 marriage in 2008, without leaving the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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