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Alan *******
No. Now it looks like you are asking readers if we are looking.
Alan *******
Why do you want an METV? As a US citizen, you can enter without a visa, and if you want a longer stay you can apply for a retirement visa.

Not saying METVs don't have their uses, but it would help to know your situation.
Alan *******
Agree ^^^

Of course, that’s based on what we know now. By next week, the rules could be changed again. 🙁
Alan *******
Rules change rapidly. I just read a report yesterday that one of the schools has learned that they can no longer renew visas for their students— probably one of the cheaper schools, I would guess.
Alan *******
What do you have in mind for “long-term“, and why? You should get the visa that conforms to your actual situation, not the one that is easiest.
Alan *******
Good luck!

It really depends on the agent’s reading of the new regulations.
Alan *******
Good. It’s helpful to clarify that, since there are people who post on groups like this looking for workarounds.
Alan *******
Ordinarily I would suggest telling the truth, but perhaps that’s not an option?