Non-Immigrant Visas

Non-US citizens coming to the US for business, who will not be employed by a US company, will usually be required to apply for a B-1 Visa.

Non-US citizens coming to the US for pleasure are required to apply for a B-2 Visa.

B-1: Temporary Visitor for Business - To obtain one of these Visas, several items must be disclosed with your application:

The purpose ofusiness or Pleasure: B-1 or B-2 Visas

Non-US citizens coming to the US for business, who will not be employed by a US company, will usually be required to apply for a B-1 Visa.

Non-US citizens coming to the US for pleasure are required to apply for a B-2 Visa.

B-1: Temporary Visitor for Business - To obtain one of these Visas, several items must be disclosed with your application:

• The purpose of your visit and evidence of the purpose;
• A plan of activ your visit and evidence of the purpose;
• A plan of activities and schedule;
• Proof that you can support yourself while in the US, and will not have to work while here;
• Proof that you have a residence in your home country that will not be abandoned;
• Proof of other ties to your home country to demonstrate that you are not planning to get to the US to remain here, either legally or illegally.

The B-1 Visa is normally granted for 90 days, but can be extended by evidence demonstrating the need for additional time in the US.

B-2: Temporary Visitor for Pleasure - To obtain one of these Visas, several items must be disclosed with your application:

• The purpose of your visit and evidence of the purpose;
• Evidence that you are coming for medical treatment (if applicable);
• Plan of activities and schedule;
• Proof that you are attending a funeral, wedding, baptism or other event (if applicable);
• Proof that you have a residence in your home country that will not be abandoned;
• Proof of other ties to your home country to demonstrate that you are not planning to get to the US to remain here, either legally or illegally.

Although not required, a round-trip ticket will help immensely toward success in obtaining a B-2 Visa.

The B-2 Visa is normally granted for 180 days, but can be extended by evidence demonstrating the need for additional time in the US. Unlike B-1 Visas, the B-2 Visa is usually granted only one extension.

Non-Immigrant Visas

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