What are the required documents for the B Visitor Visa? If you…
What are the required documents for the B Visitor Visa?
If you apply for a business/tourist visa, you must submit the following:
a valid passport (with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States),
a Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) Form,
a 2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm) photograph of yourself taken within the last six months,
proof of ties to your home country such as family,
job contract,
lease,
or property deed,
criminal records or letters from authorities stating that you do not have prior convictions,
a letter which describes the purpose of your trip,
and financial or bank statements to prove you have the finances to stay in the US!
How many B-1 Visa applications have been accepted?
Many Temporary Visitor for Business (B-1) Visas have been granted in recent years!
Because of the current situation, the number of applicants has been going down more and more, and even beforehand the numbers were slowly going down.
How to be eligible to apply for a B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa?
To be qualified for a B-1 or B-2 visa, the applicant must demonstrate that the trip is temporary and that they have the financial means to cover all of the charges.
They must also show that they have no intention of staying in the United States once their visa expires, as well as abandoning a residence outside of the country.
What are the steps to apply for a Visitor Visa?
One of the first steps you need to take is to complete the Form DS-160 which is the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application.
You must then print the confirmation page and take it with you when you schedule and attend the U.S. Embassy interview for your Visa. Before scheduling do not forget to upload a digital photo of your passport scan and pay the fees.
Both these documents are necessary for the interview!
Can a B-1/B-2 Visa holder apply for a Green Card?
Although a B-1/B-2 visa does not offer permanent residency, it does allow the holder to apply for a green card.
A B1/B2 visa can be extended for a maximum of 180 days. This visa allows you to visit the United States many times.
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.
How to extend my B-1 Visa?
You must return to your home country after 6 months and not stay in the United States past your visa expiration date. If you need a B-1 visa extension, however, you must work with your employer. With a B-1 visa, you must demonstrate that you have not finished all of your business obligations. You must also obtain letters from your employer or corporation confirming that your presence in the United States is necessary for business. However, because you are not permitted to work for a US corporation and generate an income, you must also demonstrate financial stability and sufficient funds to remain in the United States.
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.
