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The original was posted on /r/travel by /u/_kxcbg on 2023-08-07 21:51:28+00:00.

I’m a 21F Belgian citizen, I can travel under the WVP and my ESTA is still valid.

I went to the US 4 times with an ESTA for tourism purposes and I never have been denied entry.

I recently decided I’m gonna study a short course in the US for more than 3 months.

I applied for the B2 Visa thinking it was the visa I needed.

I applied for the wrong visa.

A mistake on my part. A stupid mistake.

The officer said I need to apply for an M1 visa. I’m in the process of getting one.

However, I still need to go the US.

Can I still travel for tourism until I get my M1 visa ?

Will I get denied entry because of this denial ?

Can I just explain to them that I applied for the wrong visa and that I’m getting an M1 visa ?

Can I show them that I have a M1 visa interview appointment to prove that I’m going back ?

Will they tell me to not come to the US until I get an M1 visa ?

I’m stressing out.

I apologize for the millions of questions.