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What should I do if my dependent's DTV visa is shorter than mine?

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May 16, 2025

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Has anyone here gotten their DTV visa but their dependent got it for a shorter period of time?

If so, did you find a way to work around that?

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A user inquired about the scenario where they received a DTV visa, but their dependent's visa was issued for a shorter duration, seeking any workarounds for this issue. A comment indicated that dependents' visas typically expire on the same date as the primary visa holder's visa.

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Dependants visa expires same date as original visa holders.

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no. All dependents has own 5 years in my case.

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thanks Will.

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