Report on Non-O Retirement Extension Division 1

[loumaripol]

Hello,

I am an American citizen and this year was my 9th extension application. I arrived later than I hoped: Que received at 09:43 with 48 ahead of me. Processing was rapid and my que number was called at 11:15. I sumitted the American affidavit which now includes a section for your address, TM 8, copies of my passprt pages showing the previous extensions and most recent entry and arrival card in duplicate. The officer returned the duplicates. She only wanted originals. Extension granted without further comment at 11:30.

I received a que number for Re-entry permit with 12 ahead of me. Had to wait for lunchbreak then was called in 5 minutes. This year re-entry Officer wanted copies of application and passport pages, which ws a first for me, and I had to get a photo copy of the new visa extension stamp. Total time 30 minutes.

Overall processing seems quicker but a bit more brusque than in previous years.