six months short visa

Hi Gal, Thank you for your message. In response to your first question, the visa usually cannot be changed once it is issued unless the Embassy made a clear mistake. In your case, it sounds like the officer knew about your travel dates but still decided to issue the visa with the dates you mentioned. Therefore, I am skeptical that you will be able to convince the Embassy that the officer made a mistake. However, if you really believe he made a mistake, then I recommend contacting them via email. It is also worth noting that your visa simply needs to be valid on the day that you enter the US (it does not need to be valid while you are inside the US). Lastly, in regards to the K-3, yes it is possible to apply for a K-3 even if you already have a tourist visa. However, you should only apply for the K-3 if you intend on permanently residing in the United States. I hope this helps. If you would like to discuss further please email me directly to set up a consultation. Thank you. -Mike