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@Mike ******
- only way you will get the DTV is by showing that you plan to stay longer.
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@Mike ******
I think this was meant to include the other John who responded to you. I think what he is saying though, if you keep telling the embassy that you will be there for less than six months, they will keep giving you a tourist visa instead of DTV.
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@Mike ******
has the tourist visa expired? You won’t be able to apply again until it has. What embassy gave you a tourist visa instead? Both Canada?
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@Mike ******
why were you rejected twice (or was it a cancellation)?
John *******
It doesn’t hurt to ask for an earlier interview. However, I suspect there has to be a reason why your interview is in two weeks (fully booked up with interviews until then, etc.). The Vientiane embassy’s webpage says one should expect it to take 10-15 business days
John *******
There were two holidays during that timeframe, so actually 15 business days. Furthermore, the Thai PM’s visit probably caused consular services to be closed for those 3 days she was in country. Unfortunate time to apply.
John *******
That isn’t that long, especially since yesterday was a holiday
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@Jerry ********
FYI, there are actually two other consulates in the US, other than LA and DC. New York oversees the northeast and Chicago, the middle of the country.