Applying for and using the combined tourism and business visa for the United States, the most common US visa. It does not allow the bearer to work in the USA.
Avoid using the tag in cases where actual visa status is irrelevant to the question.
Questions tagged [b1-b2-visas]
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Should I tell the truth in the visa interview?
I have a US B1/B2 visa interview soon. They are given for 10 years here.
The interviewer is going to ask me why I want to go to the US. I'm not sure how to respond to that. Is it a good idea to the tell the truth?
The truth is that I don't want to…
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Valid B1/B2 visa owner wins the DV lottery, needs to go US before the interview. Can he?
Recently my wife has been selected for the DV lottery 2020. For this reason, I am listed on her Diversity Visa online entry. I hold B1/B2 visa, valid until 2029. It seems like the process for the interview may take sometime. However, I need to…
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What is the length-of-stay limit?
My mother-in-law has a Chinese (PRC) passport and the USA visa shows an expiration date about 10 years in the future. There is nothing about a per-visit time limit. The entry stamp shows “Class/Until” with “B2” written in pen.
How do I find out the…
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Can I spend 4 months of my year in the US on B1/B2 visa?
I'm thinking of spending my winters in Miami.
I have a 10 year B1/B2.
According to https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/substantial-presence-test, as long as I don't work in the US, I won't become a US tax resident if I don't…
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Can I use a B1 visa if I didn't attend the conference for which it was requested?
I have a valid B1 visa which was supposed to be used to go to a conference, but I didn't attend. Is there a chance I would be challenged at the US port of entry if I were to use it for something else? Would I be asked to present documentation? What…
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We are twins with different places of birth mentioned in the passport with the same date
We are twins with different places of birth mentioned in the passport with the same date. Both places of birth are in India. Is there going to be an issue? I have already traveled to a few countries.
My brother lives in the US on an H1B and I want…
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Under 18 years applying for B2 visa to USA
I'm 17 and my brother is 14 we are both applying for a non immigrant visa to USA as we're going on holiday in the summer and were denied ESTA having travelled to Iran. I was wondering what questions we would be asked in the interview due to being…
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How to get my passport back from the US Consulate?
Upon the US Consulate's request, I sent my passport for visa issuance on July 1st., and until now I haven't received it back!!! I need my passport urgently to apply for a visa to participate in a conference in India. What should I do? I emailed the…
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Can I use 4 months old Bank statement to apply for a US B2 visa?
I am staying in the USA on an H1B visa. I am planning to apply for a B2 visa for my parents. I have a bank statement which is 4 months old.
Can I use this to apply for the B2 visa or do I need to have to get fresh bank statement?
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What is the minimum wait before I may I re-enter the USA after a 90 day visit on the Visa B-2 Program?
What is the minimum wait before I may I re-enter the USA after a 85 day visit on the Visa B-2 Program?
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Is it normal to be granted 1 year as duration of stay for a b1/b2 visitor to the US?
I am currently visiting the US as a tourist.
At the port of entry the visa officer(CBP immigration officer) asked me a couple of questions and then he gave me 12 months as duration of stay in the US.
I went and checked my online i-94, which also…
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How often can I visit the US on a B2 Visa?
I would like to visit the US for 5 days before making a trip to Guatemala for 1 month.
After my time in Guatemala I would then like to return to the US for 1 month to visit family before returning to work and family in my home country.
Is this…
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CBP marked on my visiting visa, can I entry US again
I have traveled to the US 4 times already in 9 months to visit my daughters and have stayed there almost 8 months. CBP blocked me and marked my visiting visa staying they won't let me enter on my next trip.
But I need come back my home country for…
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Originally travelled as a tourist on B1/B2 visa. Can I use it for business purposes?
Earlier this year I applied for B2-TOURISM visa to travel to USA with my husband who was on a business trip. I got the visa stamped as B1/B2. However in DS 160 I specifically requested for tourism and medical purposes visa.
I travelled to USA on Feb…
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Traveling on B1/B2 visa for training
I currently have a valid B1/B2 visa. I got this visa when I had applied for a visitor/tourist visa, stating the purpose that I'll be visiting US for pleasure.
Now I need to travel to US for a training and wondering if I can do it legally using…
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