mmcsusnret Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I am US citizen, 56 years old, wanting to change away from a Non-b visa to a Non O visa and still be able to have a work permit. Just returned from the Consulate in New Orleans. Had an appointment at 9:00 am, I turned in my papers for a 12 month multiple entry based on being married and supporting my Thai wife at that time and was finished and drinking coffee in the French Quarter at 9:45 with my visa. I have been working in Thailand for 3 1/2 years on a Non Imm B with work permit. In recent months I have felt some unease about the future of the job continuing so I wanted to get the Non Imm O visa to avoid a rush if the job collapses. It was my understanding that I would be able to get a work permit with this type of visa but the consulate and the Embassy in DC say that they don't know about that. I told them it was fairly new but no joy if they don't see the paper. Is getting a work permit on my new visa possible (I'm sure that it is) and if so, can I fix the "employment prohibited" stamp fixed when I get back to Thailand next week? Is this done when you get a marriage extension? The consulate general (American lay)said she could fix the visa here if she had some official information. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Yes you can get a Work Permit with a Non O Visa and the Marriage Extension. Don't worry about the "Employment Prohibited" stamp. It means nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmcsusnret Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) Yes you can get a Work Permit with a Non O Visa and the Marriage Extension.Don't worry about the "Employment Prohibited" stamp. It means nothing. Thanks. I was just concerned because I enjoy the job and would lilke to continue it for as long as possible in case my employer weasles out of losing the contract. If he loses it (the contract) I should be able just to change to another company and keep working when I get a new permit, right? Edited April 8, 2009 by mmcsusnret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Every Non Imm O Visa has the Employment Prohibited stamp on it for some reason, but you can work no problem if you have a Work Permit. As you say it is a better idea as your Immigration status is not tied to your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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