2nd Round Of Application

[mike wood]

Hi,

I have just read that my name is on a list of 169 people who have passed a 2nd phase as on 15th December 2005 for Thai residency.

Anyone know exactly what the second phase is?

Anyone on the list heard if they have qualified for residency?

How will they actuallynotify us?

Mike W

[Bobcat]

Mike,

Your application has been approved by the Immigration Department and is now awaiting official signature by the Ministry of Interior. Once the Interior Minister signs your application, you will receive a letter notifying you of the decision to approve your application. You will then need to attend the Immigration Department at Suan Plu to obtain your residency papers.

One never knows how long it will take for the Interior Minister to sign the applications. Hopefully, you should receive your letter within the next couple of months. The process has improved over the years and it appears that the lengthy delays waiting for the Minister to sign may be a thing of the past. I believe in one particular year (2000 or 2001), the applications were not signed by the Minister for three years. As I said, however, such long waits now seem to be a thing of the past.

Cheers,

Bob

[Spinning Dwarf]

Hi Mike,

I too am on the list of 169 approved applicants. Immigration likely breaks it into two phases to spread out the workload.

A friend was on the first phase list, he received the minister's signature in late November or early December, and now has his residency papers.

Let us know when you get your letter and I will do likewise.

Cheers,

SD

[samran]

Congrats to you all!

[Chopper]

Congratulations Mike and Spinning Dwarf. You too Bobcat I take it you have PR as well.