Visa woes and travel blunders

Ever had a visa application that felt like a scene from a comedy movie? I just spent an hour on hold with the consulate only for my then fail to upload the right documents. Makes you wonder if they have a ‘Bureau of Lost Paperwork’ hidden somewhere, right? What’s the funniest travel mishap you’ve experienced while coordinating J-1 programs?

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I can relate! It’s like your documents are auditioning for a reality show called ‘Where Are They Now?’ I once had my entire visa packet vanish, and I swear it took a vacation without me… Have you thought about checking if they might consider a ‘Lost Papers’ hotline instead?

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Ever feel like your visa documents are playing hide-and-seek? I once had a bewildering mix-up when they said my application was approved, but turns out it was just the wrong person’s email! @logwill, have you ever had a mix-up like that during your travels?

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