tOURIST AND BUSINESS VISA (B1/ b2)
USA VISITOR VISA
What is a US Tourist Visa?
B-Category visas are a type of visitor visa (temporary, non-immigrant) issued for business and tourist travel to the United States. In most cases, a B1/B2 visa is issued together, allowing the holder to travel for both business and pleasure. These visa types allow multiple entries over the course of validity as long as no stay exceeds 180 days.
The eligibility criteria of the US tourist visa are:
Show proof of your travel:
If it is tourism, then you must display a travel itinerary, tickets, etc.
If it is a visit to family or friends, then you must show an invitation letter.
If it is for medical purposes, then you must show the necessary medical documents.
If it is for business, then:
You must display business invitations, etc.
You must show proof that you are a foreigner.
You must display the intent to leave the country to the immigration officer.
You must not work, study, or do paid performances.
You must display sufficient proof of funds.
You must have a residence in your home country.
You may be eligible for a B-1 visa if you will be participating in business activities of a commercial or professional nature in the United States, including, but not limited to:
Consulting with business associates
Traveling for a scientific, educational, professional or business convention, or a conference on specific dates
Settling an estate
Negotiating a contract
Participating in short-term training
Transiting through the United States: certain persons may transit the United States with a B-1 visa
Deadheading: certain air crewmen may enter the United States as deadhead crew with a B-1 visa
BUSINESS VISITOR VISA - B1
The B2 visa allows individuals to enter the United States for tourism, vacation, pleasure, or visiting friends and family. It also covers certain medical treatments and participation in social events or contests, like music or sports, without receiving pay. Show that you have sufficient funds to cover your travel expenses during your stay in the United States.
TOURIST VISA - B2
F-1 Student Visa
The F-1 Visa (Academic Student) allows you to enter the United States as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution or in a language training program. You must be enrolled in a program or course of study that culminates in a degree, diploma, or certificate and your school must be authorized by the U.S. government to accept international students. Your school must be approved by the Student and Exchange Visitors Program, Immigration & Customs Enforcement
