Why should YOU apply for the B-1/B-2 Visa? If you intend to visit the…
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!
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.
Can B-1 Visa holders bring Dependents to USA?
Unfortunately, because the B1 visa is a temporary individual visa, it does not allow for dependent visas.
If you are the only one with a B1 visa, this implies that your spouse, children, or other family members will be unable to join you in the United States. They will need to apply for a B2 visa or a US tourist visa in order to join you.
They will be permitted to stay with you for 6 months on this visa, with the option to extend for up to a year if necessary.
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.
You must provide the commonly required documents for the business visa application with you to support your application.
Your B1 visa application should have the following:
your 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.
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 are the 5 steps to apply for a U.S. Business Visa (B-1)?
To apply for a Business Visa, you need to follow these steps:
1. Complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160 Form);
2. Pay the B-1 Visa fees;
3. Schedule your visa interview at the closest consulate or embassy in your home country;
4. Prepare your B-1 Visa documents (don’t forget the DS-160 confirmation) and
5. Attend the interview on time!
How to apply for a Green Card as a B1 Visa Holder?
To be eligible for a B-1 visa, you must demonstrate that you will return to your native country. This means you won’t be able to stay in the United States indefinitely. Because you must prove this and state it during your interview, getting a Green Card while on a B-1 visa is extremely difficult. To obtain permanent residency with a B-1 visa, you must either: have relatives in the United States and apply to join them, apply for permanent residence after marrying a US citizen with a lawful marriage or find employment in the United States that will sponsor your visa, such as an H-1B visa, and then apply for a Green Card.
