USA tourist visa validity dates

[miguelturk]

Hello,
After waiting a year for an interview at the Ottawa US consulate for a B1/B2 tourist visa, they asked me what my purpose for travel was during the interview. I said I wanted to spend Christmas with my friend's family in the US (had also said this in my DS-160 form when I first applied 1 year ago).
They told me on the spot that my visa was approved. Just received my passport only to find out they gave me a visa valid from May 30,2023 to August 28,2023 . Anyone experienced this before? How were these dates even determined? Is there a way to fix it?

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[newacct]

Maybe they meant 2024 and it's a typo. I'm not sure how you can contact the consulate to fix it.

[Zane]

Wow, that sounds frustrating after waiting so long! It’s surprising they’d issue a visa with such limited validity, especially when your plans were for Christmas. I haven't experienced this myself, but it might be worth reaching out to the consulate or embassy to see if they can explain the dates or offer guidance on reapplying. Hopefully, there’s a way to fix it so you can make your trip!

[mover]

The U.S. tourist visa (B-1/B-2) is usually valid for 10 years, allowing for multiple entries. Each entry generally permits a stay of up to 6 months, but an extension can be requested through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services if needed.