This is what we have been looking at. The immigration officer we spoke with this past weekend said we should not submit the application sooner than 2 weeks before expiry. He came across as very informed so we are planning to follow what he told us.

I'm also searching for flight options in April that gives me enough time to plan and prepare. So I am still searching for any flight options while we wait another week or so for them to have a chance to seriously consider the extension request, if possible. This is really an unprecedented global situation, and caught every single person off guard and has left millions of people scrambling. I am hoping they will have some mercy, but perhaps they will not, which is why I nervously write some of my posts. I have never been in a situation like this before, as well as many others. I'm also worried about my girlfriend here and her mom, as their do not have the best health. It's not easy leaving them behind.