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VISITOR VISA B1 &
B2
B1 & B2 Visa
These kinds of Visas are nonimmigrant visas
issued to people entering U.S. temporarily for business (B1),
or for pleasure/visiting medical treatment (B2). Generally
these visas are valid for five to ten years. No matter how
long your visa is valid you are allowed to legally stay in the
US only for the duration mentioned on your I-94. I 94 is
issued to you when you enter US. You must leave United States
or apply for an extension of stay in the US prior the
expiration of your I-94. Failure to extend the visa or return
home can result in the current visa being revoked and future
visa applications being denied.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A VISITOR VISA
You should apply for your visitor visa at the
American Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over your
place of permanent residence. You may also apply at any U.S.
consular office abroad. However, it may be more difficult to
qualify for the visa outside the country of your permanent
residence.
DOCUMENTATION YOU WILL NEED
All applicants need Form DS 156 and all
male applicants between the ages of 16 - 65 needs to
fill in DS 157 in addition to the DS 156. Blank forms
are available without charge at all U.S. consular
offices;
A passport valid for travel to the United States and
with a validity date at least six months beyond the
applicant's intended period of stay in the United
States. If more than one person is included in the
passport, each person desiring a visa must make an
application;
Two photographs 1 and 1/2 inches square (37x37 mm)
for each applicant, showing full face, without head
covering, against a light background.
Optional Documentation
You should also be able to prove that you are
properly classifiable as a visitor under U.S. law.
Evidence must show;
The purpose of the trip,
Intent to depart the United States, and
Arrangements made to cover the costs of the
trip may be provided.
If you are traveling to the U.S.
on business, you can present a letter from the
U.S. business/Firm/Company stating the business
purpose of the trip, the intended length of stay
and the companies’ intent to reimburse travel
costs.
If you are traveling to the U.S. for
pleasure/tourist, you can use letters from
relatives or friends in the U.S. whom you plan
to visit.
If you are traveling to the U.S. for medical
treatment you should have a statement from a
doctor or institution stating the proposed
medical treatment you are required to take in
US.
All applicants who do not have sufficient
financial funds to support themselves while in
the U.S. must present evidence that someone in
the US will provide support. Visitors are not
allowed to accept employment during their stay
in the U.S.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If your passport contains a previously issued
visitor visa, you can inquire about special expedited
procedures (available at most consular offices) for issuance
of a new visitor visa. Unless previously canceled, a visa is
valid until its expiration date. Therefore, if you have a
valid U.S. visitor visa in an expired passport, you can use it
along with your new valid passport. You should NOT typically
need to hire professional help in order to prepare documents
or securing access to the U.S. consular
office.
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