@Greg *******

thanks for your explanation. It was over a week ago so prehaps I was mistaken but it is what I recalled. Tto answer your question, I was deciding between LTR, DTV, or Non immigrant O. I'm already here and was due to stay Oct 3- Nov 1, but immigration stamped my pasport until until Dec 1. She asked how many days I would be staying and then she added an additional month. Is that unusual?

@Sean ******

that's exactly what I was surprised to find on the website. It was my understanding that DTV is for working expats, nomads, remote employment, or attending classes, etc. However, I did select this option since it was a choice listed.

It is difficult to sort out info provided from experienced expat travelers, but I read that for the first time one should consider a 90 day visa instead of going straight to DTV OR LTR, etc..