Why was I issued a Tourist TR visa instead of the DTV I applied for?

@Dylan ******

having the METV prevents them from reapplying for a DTV anywhere for 6 months so I'm sure that's part of the calculation

@James *******

these are important questions that OP has to answer for getting proper guidance. ✅

According to his post the email said DTV approved 6 month entry

thats what the DTV is - a tourist visa that gives you 6 months stay at a time with multiple entry in 5 years.

Sounds like the person asking the question wasnt aware it was tourist visa that allows 6 months at a time when its valid for 5 years - common misconception.

Further more the METV ( Mutiple entry Tourist Visa ) is a 60 day visa that you can extend to 90 days then have to leave with unlimited re-entry in 6 months.

His statement didnt say DTV denied according to his own post- it would said denied and issued a METV so in part his statement is conflicting

@Jan *****************

correct ✅

Anonymous participant 881 the visa fees are not even in the same ballpark, do u get a refund if this happens?

Anonymous participant 881 well a DTV is a Tourist visa as well.