Should my husband and I apply for the DTV visa separately or as a dependent spouse?

The inquiry discusses whether it's better for a couple eligible for the DTV visa to apply separately or have one sponsor the other as a spouse. Comments suggest that applying separately may be beneficial to avoid potential complications with in-country extensions. It’s noted that the visa fees are the same for both approaches, however, the primary applicant must apply first for the spouse to use their visa number in the application.