How many B Visitor Visa applications have been accepted? Many Temporary Visitor for Business…
How many B Visitor Visa applications have been accepted?
Many Temporary Visitor for Business (B-1) and Temporary Visitor for Pleasure (B-2) Visas have been issued in recent years!
The B1 visa used to have a lot of applicants and people showing interest but gradually with the passing years the numbers went down and then finally during the current situation they went down a lot.
Differences between a B-1 and B-2 Visa?
The J1 Visa or the Exchange Visitor Program is a temporary nonimmigrant visa that allows international applicants to participate in work and study based programs to travel and gain experience in the United States.
As for the J2 Visa holder, they go to the US to accompany the J1 Visa holder, meaning you can only get a J2 Visa issued if you are the child or spouse of the J1 Visa applicant.
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.
How to apply for a B-2 Visa?
In order to apply for the B-2 Visitor Visa you need to follow these steps:
first you must complete the DS-160 Form which is an Online Nonimmigrant Visa application.
In there you have to provide accurate information about yourself and upload a photo in the required format.
Make sure to print out the confirmation page as well as the visa fee after paying for it.
After this, you should schedule an interview in the nearest U.S. consulate/embassy in your home country, make sure you prepare yourself for the interview by gathering all the required documents and practicing interview questions!
How many countries can I visit with a U.S. Visitor Visa?
With this Visa you can travel many countries around the world. Starting with Europe: Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and United Kingdom; Asia: Taiwan, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia; Central America: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama; North America: United States and Mexico; Africa: São Tomé and Príncipe; South America: Colombia and Peru; Caribbean: Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Sint Maarten, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba and Curaçao.
What documents are required for a B-1 Visa?
Your B-1 Visa application should have the following documents:
a 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.
Even though the Visa application process is quite simple, obtaining the actual visa successfully might be a bit challenging.
The United States State Department, through its consulates around the world has been rejecting a few Visitor Visa applications mainly due to incorrect information. Make sure to check everything before submitting and be confident!
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.
