Arriving Before the date indicated in the annotation

[L Chkh 2]

Hello, 

 

I got a 1 entry b1/2 visa to visit a 2 month long trainig course in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

the issue date : 22 September 2023

the expiration date : 30 June 2024

 

however in the annotation they indicated the exact dates: May 6 to June 28, 2024.

 

Now my plans changed, the trainig got prephoned and I need to enter the US in April, 1 month before the annotation date starts. 

 

What can i do in this case? I can provide an ifficial letter from the inviting organisation about changes in the plans, but what if it is not enough? 

I couldn't find any official information about this topic so far and I am really worried, as I may miss a very big chance...

[Lil bear 4,261]

You will need to email the consulate and lay all this info out .. and request a reissue for the new dates. You must include clear documentation  from  the course provider confirming the date changes 

 

[L Chkh 2]

13 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

You will need to email the consulate and lay all this info out .. and request a reissue for the new dates. You must include clear documentation  from  the course provider confirming the date changes 

 

The problem is that consulate here in Georgia can't be reached. They don't indicate the email on the website. the phone number is also on auto answer, not able to help me woth this issue. Nobody will alllow me to emter the building to meet anyone 🥲 I'm just clueless...

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

The consulate is the sole approval authority for visas.  They are the only people who can help. 

[PaulaCJohnny 713]

6 minutes ago, L Chkh said:

The problem is that consulate here in Georgia can't be reached. They don't indicate the email on the website. the phone number is also on auto answer, not able to help me woth this issue. Nobody will alllow me to emter the building to meet anyone 🥲 I'm just clueless...

Are you sure about that?  I find it in a 3 seconds Google Search.

 

https://ge.usembassy.gov/visas/important-visa-information/#:~:text=Contact Us,-To contact a&text=Email%3A To reach a customer,Call 1 703 520 2249

[L Chkh 2]

3 minutes ago, PaulaCJohnny said:

Are you sure about that?  I find it in a 3 seconds Google Search.

 

https://ge.usembassy.gov/visas/important-visa-information/#:~:text=Contact Us,-To contact a&text=Email%3A To reach a customer,Call 1 703 520 2249

I also found that info, but when i call embassy, they tell me to contact consulate, give me a number with the auto answer 🤷🏼‍♂️ 

[Lil bear 4,261]

57 minutes ago, L Chkh said:

I also found that info, but when i call embassy, they tell me to contact consulate, give me a number with the auto answer 🤷🏼‍♂️ 

Email to the address listed 

[millefleur 5,047]

Try the email, or even the Skype since they listed it there.

[jan22 3,056]

You can travel with the visa as issued. Just take the information with the original dates and the updated schedule change information to show it us the same training and the presenters changed the date -- so date change was outside your control.

[L Chkh 2]

3 minutes ago, jan22 said:

You can travel with the visa as issued. Just take the information with the original dates and the updated schedule change information to show it us the same training and the presenters changed the date -- so date change was outside your control.

I have seen same advice several times, that i found promising. But here most adviced contacting the embassy and ask for the changes in visa. I already sent email and waiting for the response.

So, you are telling me that based on experience or any official information?  So it wont be risking to go there in April with excuse letters?

[jan22 3,056]

1 minute ago, L Chkh said:

I have seen same advice several times, that i found promising. But here most adviced contacting the embassy and ask for the changes in visa. I already sent email and waiting for the response.

So, you are telling me that based on experience or any official information?  So it wont be risking to go there in April with excuse letters?

There is never a guarantee of entry into the US. But, in your case, the probability of being admitted is the same whether you travel in April or May. It is highly unlikey the the Embassy will spend the time and resources to reissue a 1-entry visa that is still valid for travel as-is.

[Eli123ohmg 0]

Hi! I have a similar situation, I have an annotation with an event date and my job ( an American company) are inviting me to another event 1.5 month before the one indicated in the annotation. 
can you update us with your situation? Could you enter us without problem? What question they asked at cbp?? Thanks in advance

[L Chkh 2]

Yes, I entered without a problem. they didnt ask me anything related to this date. 

I know a second person with same problem, who also entered. 

So in my case it was not a big deal, ar least in Arlanta it was like that.

[Eli123ohmg 0]

On 1/19/2024 at 6:37 PM, L Chkh said:

Hello, 

 

I got a 1 entry b1/2 visa to visit a 2 month long trainig course in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

the issue date : 22 September 2023

the expiration date : 30 June 2024

 

however in the annotation they indicated the exact dates: May 6 to June 28, 2024.

 

Now my plans changed, the trainig got prephoned and I need to enter the US in April, 1 month before the annotation date starts. 

 

What can i do in this case? I can provide an ifficial letter from the inviting organisation about changes in the plans, but what if it is not enough? 

I couldn't find any official information about this topic so far and I am really worried, as I may miss a very big chance...

 

2 minutes ago, L Chkh said:

Yes, I entered without a problem. they didnt ask me anything related to this date. 

I know a second person with same problem, who also entered. 

So in my case it was not a big deal, ar least in Arlanta it was like that.

Thank you so much for your answer 

Edited December 10 by Eli123ohmg