How many B Visitor Visas have been issued lately? In the past…
How many B Visitor Visas have been issued lately?
In the past years many Temporary Visitor for Business (B-1) Visas and Temporary Visitor for Pleasure (B-2) Visas have been issued!
The number of applicants for these visas was gradually going up until the current situation which made the applications plummet down to half!
What if I need to stay more than 1 year in the U.S. with a B Visa?
If this is the case, you may be able to change your visa’s status.
However, if that has always been your intention, you must inform the consular officer during your interview.
If you never intended to change your visa status, you must be able to show that the cause for your desire for an extension happened while you were already in the US.
What Visitor Visas does the Unites States have?
The B-1/B-2 visitor visa is for those visiting the United States for a limited period of time
– for business (B-1) or pleasure (B-2) or
– medical treatment (B-2).
Travelers who need to meet with
– business associates,
– attend scientific,
– educational,
– professional, or
– business conventions/conferences,
– settle an estate, or
– negotiate contracts should apply for the B-1 visa.
The B-2 visa is intended for leisure travel, such as
– tourism,
– visits with friends or relatives,
– medical treatment, or
– service activities.
The B-1 and B-2 visas are sometimes combined and granted as the B-1/B-2 visa.
How long does DS 160 last?
You can work on your Form DS-160 at your own pace as long as you keep track of your progress.
You have 30 days to finish the DS-160 if you have a partially completed application.
You must save your application to your computer hard disk or a USD flash drive after 30 days to access it.
