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Does the change in wording on the METV from 'date of entry' to 'valid from' and 'valid until' indicate a policy change?

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Mar 5, 2018

8 years ago

Philip *********

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I noticed on my previous 6 month METV it had date of enter before . The one I got in 

feb says  Valid From and valid until . Does this reflect a policy 

Change or just different wording ?

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The change in wording on the METV from 'date of entry' to 'valid from' and 'valid until' is simply a matter of different terminology rather than an indication of a policy change. The visa remains valid for entry until midnight on the 'valid until' date.

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Philip *********

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So if I border cross the day before valid until date I would get the additional 60 days .

8 years ago

Tod *********

correct (y) actually, though if you wanted to you could cross the border ON the "valid until" date and get another 60 days..

8 years ago

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Tod *********

just different wording, it still is good for entry up until midnight on the valid until date.

8 years ago

Tod *********

Shayne, erring on the side of caution can be good advice :)

8 years ago

Shayne **********

I always suggest the day before, some pedantic border official might just be having a bad day and give you 30 days.

8 years ago

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Shayne **********

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