Business and Tourism B1/B2
The United States offers a ten-year, multiple entry visa for adult applicants. Most applicants applying for non-immigrant visas are visitors for business (B1) or tourism (B2). The two categories of visa are usually issued together as a B1/B2 visa.
"Business" does not mean gainful employment, but it does include a wide range of business-related activities (meetings, trainings, negotiations) for which you are not being paid in the United States. You may also seek medical treatment or travel as a domestic/personal employee.
How to Apply
Follow the nonimmigrant visa application process.
Nonimmigrant visas are interview-based. Interviewing officers often do not review supporting documents such as affidavits of support, travel arrangements, employment letters or financial statements. It is important to remember that the visa interview is not a documentary process. Each applicant must qualify for a visa on his or her own merits.
Apply Early! Although the vast majority of approved visas are delivered within seven business days, a small number of applications require administrative processing. Please do not make travel arrangements until you have received your visa.
Fees
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