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Visas aren’t a guaranteed entry and the “point” is easy for anyone wanting to use and not abuse it

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes
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Play stupid games, win stupid prizes
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If i’m understanding what you’re saying you will still have to make a trip to immigration if you are staying longer than 60 days for a tourist visa

A tourist visa is valid for 90 days and gives you 60 days on entry, which you can extend at immigration for another 30. It’s not a visa that lets you stay for 90 days without going to immigration.
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@Simm *****
what visa did you apply for? My METV took a month and a day to be approved and was suggested by someone it could have been intentionally delayed since that visa starts the day it’s issued, not when you use it.

I reached out to my embassies fb page on messenger for peace of mind and had it within a couple days
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@Michael *******
i think the agents are being opportunistic with driving up business, it’s pretty obvious between tourism (frequent/semifrequent) and what’s being labeled as abuse
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@Troy **********
people in the group have been reporting being told they can’t stay over 150 days at some offices

Just get a visa 🤷‍♂️
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NY embassy suggests applying at least a month in advance and i’ve been waiting over 3 weeks

Every embassy will be different
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@John *********
there have been quite a few people reporting problems spending less than 6 months and being warned or flat out denied

Per usual it’s as clear as mud but i wouldn’t bet on under 6 months without an issue as the status quo anymore