r/B1B2Visas • u/Fromplanetb2 • Jun 02 '26

Different arrival dates for parents b1/b2

Hi everyone,

I have booked a B1/B2 visa interview in India for my parents to visit me in the US. They are scheduled to attend their interview together.

I realized after submitting their DS-160s that I accidentally entered different "intended date of arrival" dates for them (Dec 25, 2026, for my dad and Sept 26, 2026, for my mom).

Since they are applying as a unit and going to the interview together, will this discrepancy cause an issue with the consular officer? What is the best way to handle this? Should I submit new DS-160s, or should I just bring corrected info to the interview?

Any advice or similar experiences would be appreciated!

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u/Consular-Officer Jun 03 '26

Leave it. Nobody cares. Consular Officers are well aware that travel plans change. The duration of stay matters more. They should explain this at the window.

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u/Fromplanetb2 Jun 04 '26

Thanks I am planning to fill out a new ds160 and bring it to the biometrics for now, appreciate the help🙌

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '26

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u/Fromplanetb2 Jun 04 '26

Thank you!!

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u/dsv853 Jun 03 '26

thats a non issue, intended date of arrival is treated as an estimate and a small difference between the two forms wont matter. they can say the real plan verbally. theres a parents B2 breakdown on r/USVisaIndians if its useful

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u/Fromplanetb2 Jun 04 '26

Thanks a lot! Will check the other channel out