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What is the timeline and requirements for getting a DTV approved at the LA consulate?

May 23, 2025
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Donetta ********
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DTV approved through the LA consulate 🎉🎉🎉

Here’s my timeline in case it helps anyone:

• Applied: April 27

• Got a request for more docs: May 12

• Submitted additional docs: May 13

• Visa approved: May 22

They asked me for a company profile and business portfolio, so if you’re applying as a freelancer, definitely have those ready ahead of time to avoid back and forth.

Happy to answer any questions or share what I included in my uploads if y’all need help 🫶🏾
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A user shared their experience of getting a DTV visa approved through the Los Angeles consulate, detailing their application timeline from April 27 to May 22, which included requests for additional documentation. They emphasized the importance of having a company profile and business portfolio ready when applying as a freelancer to facilitate the process.
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Daniel *******
What did you ahowed them as you portfolio ?
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Donetta ********
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@Daniel ******
I am graphic designer and social media manager. So I just put together a portfolio in Canva. Which included screenshots of websites I’ve designed, my graphic design work, a page with the services that I offer. If you need a visual of what it look like shoot me a DM and I can send you what mine look like.
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Mark *******
LA Consulate seems good., Takes little bit longer but they are fair. I got mine too
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Donetta ********
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@Mark ******
I definitely agree specially compared to some of the stories. I’ve read in this group. As long as you have your paperwork together, you’re guaranteed to get approved pretty much 🙌🏾 Now I’m waiting for my daughters to come back. Hopefully it doesn’t take as long. Congrats on getting yours 🎉
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