I'm wondering if anyone has had the same kind of situation as me. I'm 62,applied for retirement while here in Thailand, (anyone's age can be different,that doesn't matter), have a wife and little child here. I applied 3 weeks ago, and all I'm getting back is emails,asking for my current address, which I listed in the original application,and every email afterwards. The process is now in Manila,guessing that's who handles things when we're here), and still in processing stage. I emailed them,letting them also know my address here, and they emailed back,asking for some info,which I gave them, 2 days ago. I know there are thousands that retire daily,so I'm asking if anyone might have been in the same situation as I, child,wife etc, and how long it took to get paid. Everyone I've asked that has any knowledge has said usually a month. I sent copies of marriage and child's birth certificate,along with passport copies of my wife and I, to the Maryland address a week ago.