Can I extend my stay in the U.S. as a B Visa Holder?
If you need to prolong your stay, you can apply for a B-1/B-2 visa extension, but your stay in the United States is limited to one year. So, if you’re given a six-month period, you can only extend it for another six months. However, you must provide a compelling reason for the extension. You must be able to demonstrate a ‘need’ to stay longer.
What is the cost of filing Form DS-160?
The good news is that there is no charge for submitting Form DS-160.
You will, however, be required to pay the fees associated with the visa for which you are seeking.
The charge for most nonimmigrant visas that do not require a petition, such as tourist, business, or TN visas, is $160.
What is the procedure for securing a Visitor Visa?
One of the first things you should do is fill out the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Form DS-160).
After that, print the confirmation sheet and bring it with you when you arrange and attend your Visa interview at the US Embassy. Remember to attach a digital photo of your passport scan and pay the fees before scheduling.
These two documents are required for the interview!
Which type of Visitor Visa should YOU apply for?
Depending on your reason for visiting the United States, you could either apply for the B-1 Visa which is a nonimmigrant temporary Visa for business purposes or the B-2 Visa which is also a temporary Visa for tourism purposes and more.
How long can I stay in the U.S. with a Visitor Visa?
Visitors with a US B-1/B-2 Visa are allowed to stay in the country for up to 180 days per entry.
You are not permitted to seek paid labor or employment during your visit because it is strictly limited to business or tourism.
Why does the U.S. have an increasing number of B-1 and B-2 applicants?
It is no surprise that a huge number of B Visa applicants apply each year.
The U.S. is a very diverse country that offers numerous opportunities for business partners to negotiate contracts, tourists to visit the country, athletes to compete in various competitions, family members to visit one another, entertainers to perform, and even people in need of medical treatment to receive proper care!
How many B-1 Visas have been issued lately?
In the past years many Temporary Visitor for Business (B-1) Visas have been issued!
Less and less people were applying for these visas but at the end of it all because of the current situation among us the number of applicants went down a lot.
What are the required documents for the B-1 Visa?
You must provide the commonly required documents for the business visa application with you to support your application.
Your B1 visa application should have the following:
your valid passport,
details of your social media accounts,
The Form DS-160 confirmation page and code,
a photo that complies with the US Visa photo requirements,
ties to your home country such as family,
job contract,
lease,
or property deed,
which prove you will return,
criminal records or letters from authorities stating that you do not have prior convictions,
a letter which describes the purpose of your trip,
financial or bank statements to prove you have the finances to stay in the US. It is also important to bring if you have visited the US before, the documents relevant to your prior visits. If you work, bring a letter from your employer and paycheck for the last three months, a letter from the company detailing the purpose of the trip and your job position is also a must.
