New Non Imm B Extension Regulations

There have been some changes to the supporting documentation required by Immigration when applying for an extension to a Non Immigrant "B" visa.

As of 4th May 2007 applications for an extension of a Non Immigrant "B" visa must be supported by the following documentation:- 

• A photocopy of the employing company's Affidavit and Shareholders' List certified as a true copy of the original by the Ministry of Commerce
• A photocopy of the employing company's most recent Annual Financial Statements certified as a true copy of the original by the auditor who audited it.
• A photocopy of the employing company's most recent Personal Income Tax Return (PND1) with the Revenue Department's receipt plus a photocopy of the applicant's most recent Annual Personal Income Tax Return (PND91) (if they have one) certified as a true copy of the original by the Revenue Department.
• A photocopy of the employing company's most recent Social Security Fund monthly return certified as a true copy of the original by the Social Security Fund Office

In addition to the above, photographic evidence is now required when making the initial application to extend the Non Immigrant "B" visa .  When making the first application for an extension the applicant must also supply photographs of every employee at their place of work.  This will come into effect on 16th May 2007.

The reason for this is so that Immigration have a photographic record to check when making surprise visits to places of work.  They will be able to check employees off by matching the photographs

Surprise visits are to be carried out so as to check that the information given in an application is correct.  If any information is found to be incorrect then the application will be cancelled along with the applicants visa.  The company and any third party that may have been used will also be reported to the police.

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