How many B-1/B-2 Visa applications have been accepted? Many Temporary Visitor for Business and…
How many B-1/B-2 Visa applications have been accepted?
Many Temporary Visitor for Business and Pleasure (B-1/B-2) Visas have been granted in recent years! The applicants for this were gradually going lower and lower but finally with the current situation it went lower than half.
What is a B-1/B-2 Visa?
The B-1/B-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows the holder to visit the United States for business or tourism.
B visas cover almost all reasons for temporary travel, with the exception of student travel, which is covered by F-1 visas.
The B-1 visa is for business trips, whereas the B-2 visa is for tourism, such as vacations or family visits.
What is the procedure of the B-1/B-2 Visa?
The application process is simple and can be broken down into three steps:
1. Choose your processing time and fill in the required general information;
2. Make a payment and double-check step one for any errors; and
3. Fill out a questionnaire and upload a photo of your passport.
Keep in mind that, depending on your particular circumstances, you may need to provide additional documents.
Are B-1/B-2 Visas easy to get?
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!
To be eligible for a B-1 visa, you must show that the purpose of your travel is to enter the United States for legitimate business, that you expect to stay for a certain limited period of time, and that you have adequate funds to cover the costs of your stay in the United States.
You must also have a permanent residence outside of the United States that you do not intend to depart, as well as other ties that will secure your return to your home country at the end of your visit.
How many times can I enter the United States on a B-1/B-2 Visa?
Fortunately, a B-Visa is a multiple entry visa, which means you are allowed to enter the United States more than once.
There is no limit on entering the U.S. just make sure it is during the 180 days after you receive the Visa!
What documents are required for the B-2 Visa for Working Adults?
If you are a working adult and want to apply for a B-2 Visitor Visa, you will need a letter from your employer as well as your most recent three months’ pay checks, in addition to a valid passport, the DS-160 form confirmation page, a 2×2 inch photo, application fee payment receipt, appointment letter or a copy of it, proof of current income if any, and a travel itinerary.
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.
