What is a B-2 Visa? The B2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows…
What is a B-2 Visa?
The B2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows the bearer to visit the United States for a limited amount of time for travel, recreation, or family reasons.
If you are seeking medical treatment in the United States, or if you are an amateur performing in a social and/or charitable context, or as a competitor in a talent show or contest, or if you are an amateur athlete competing in an athletic event, or if your primary purpose of travel is tourism and you will be pursuing a course of study during your stay, you may be eligible for a B-2 visa.
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.
How can I apply for a B-1/B-2 Visa?
The application process is pretty easy and can be summed up with 3 steps:
1. Choose the processing time and fill in your general information that is asked of you;
2. Make the payment and revise step one for any mistakes;
and 3. Fill in a questionnaire and upload your passport scan.
Keep in mind that depending on personal circumstances more documents may be required.
How much bank balance is required for a U.S. Tourist Visa?
Financial or bank statements demonstrating that you have the funds to stay in the United States for at least $266 each day of your scheduled stay are necessary.
Your ties to your homeland. such as family, an employment contract, a lease, or a property deed are all examples of proof that you will return and are also important.
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.
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!
Why should YOU apply for the B-1/B-2 Visa?
If you intend to visit the United States for a short period of time, a B visa is the best option.
Depending on the purpose of your visit, you can apply for the B-1 Visa, which is primarily used for business and professional purposes, or the B-2 Visa if you want to visit the United States as a tourist!
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.
