B2 Visa

Requirements for a B2 Visa

Demonstrate that your stay is just transitory.
Show your desire to leave the United States at the conclusion of your stay (or any extension)
Possess a valid passport from another country
Maintain a residence outside of the United States that you expect to return to.
You are financially self-sufficient while in the nation.

The tourist visa to the United States is known as a B2 Visa. It is a non-immigrant visa that allows persons to visit the United States for the purpose of pleasure, tourism, or medical treatment. The Visitor Visa is available to any foreign citizen who wishes to visit the United States for tourism, to visit with family and friends, to attend special events such as family functions and ceremonies, or to receive medical care.

For those who wish to travel to the USA for business purposes such as meetings, conferences, negotiations etc. should apply for a B1 visa.

The B2 Visa

Obtaining a B-2 visa to the United States is subject to approval. Each person applying must have a valid passport, complete the application form, pay the fees, and attend a B2 visa interview at the US embassy in their country.

Applicants between 14 and 79 must apply for a visa in person at a pre-arranged interview. Applicants aged 14 and up and those aged 80 and up may be eligible to apply by courier.

What do I need to get a B2 visa?

To apply for a B2 Visa, you must follow the steps below.

For each person seeking a visa, regardless of age, complete the online application form.
Pay the online fee and wait for feedback.
We will process your documentation, and you shall be guided through the appointment process.

B2 Visa Processing Time

If your application is approved, the passport will be delivered by courier in 3–5 business days. Allow at least two extra business days for the passport to be delivered by the courier.

If your application for administrative processing was refused under Department 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the consular section will contact you when this is expired. Or if more information is requested. Please keep in mind that we dont know how long the administrative process will take. In certain circumstances, it might take months or even years.

Suppose your interviewer told you during the interview that you need a waiver of ineligibility before getting the B2 Visa. In that case, it might take up to 8 months to complete your application from the interview date. If an application is incomplete, it will take longer.

We are unable to guarantee visa issuance or processing times in advance. All processing times shown are only estimates. If you require a visa, we recommend applying far ahead of time for your anticipated trip date and not making any non-refundable travel plans until you have both your passport and visa.

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B2 Visa Travel Purposes

B-2 visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for those visiting the United States for tourism, pleasure, or business.

Additional activities that may be done on the B-2 visa include:

Medical attention (with proof of medical diagnosis)
Amateur entertainer (one who performs in a social and/or philanthropic setting, or who competes in a talent show or contest)
Athletes, amateur (competing in an athletic event for which you will receive no payment, other than incidental expenses)
A brief course of study (not for those who wish to earn academic credit or complete an academic programme of study)

Other USA Visa Types

A Visa is required for any foreign national wishing to enter the United States. It could be a non-immigrant visa for a short period of time or an immigrant visa for a long period of time. To enter the United States, Indians must get a non-immigrant visa.

A Visa, Government Officials	B1 Visa, Visitor Visa	B2 Visa, Visitor Visa
BCC Visa, Mexican Border Crossing Card	C Visa, Transit in the U.S	D Visa, Aircraft Crew
ESTA Visa Waiver	E-1 Visa, Treaty Traders	E-2 Visa, Treaty Investors
E-3 Visa, Australian Professional	F-1 Visa, Academic Students	F-2 Visa, Dependents of F-1
G-1 Visa, Official Duties	H-1B1 Visa, Singaporean FTA Professionals	H-1B Temporary Work Visa
H-2B Seasonal Employment Visa	NATO1-6 Visas, Military personnel	O-1 Visa For Extraordinary Talent

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B2 visas are valid for six months and can be renewed once more for another six months. USCIS typically takes 60–90 days to process a B2 visa application after receiving the DS-160 form.
It is neither automatic or easy for visitors from certain nations to qualify for a B-2 tourist visa. It depends on what you want to do during your visit and whether you can persuade US consular officials that you will return home.
If you make an application for the B2 Tourist Visitor Visa, you will have to pay the application cost of $160. You might also have to pay extra charges associated with gathering all the paperwork and translating them if they were not issued in English. Based on your home country’s relationship with the US, you might also have to pay your visa issuance fee. During your scheduled appointment you will be required to present receipts verifying that you have paid all the relevant payments so do not forget to bring those.
Financial or bank statements demonstrating that you have the funds to stay in the United States for at least $266 each day of your scheduled stay.
The B2 Tourist visa in the United States is valid for ten years after it is issued. If you intend to stay in the United States for an extended period of time after that, you will need to renew your B2 Visa. It also allows you to stay in the United States for up to 180 days each entry.
When you enter the United States, a customs officer will grant you permission to stay for up to six months. If youd want to stay longer, you may be eligible to request for a one-year extension.
You can visit the United States whenever you want if you hold a B2 visa, as long as your passport is valid. The B visa is a multiple-entry visa, which means you can enter the United States many times.
Information that is either insufficient or incorrect. If you provide erroneous or missing information on the application form, you will be denied a US visa. As a result, double-check that the information you enter corresponds to the documentary proof, such as your residence, passport number, date of birth, and employment information.
If your permitted stay in the United States is about to expire, you may want to extend it, especially since staying in the United States for longer than you were allowed can have long-term effects. If you have a B-2 visa, you can request a one-year extension of your stay. To do so, fill out Form I-539, Request to Extend or Change Status. Its best to file for an extension of your status at least 45 days before your current authorization expires, so plan ahead
If you want to renew your B-2 visa, you must go through the original application process. You may be able to complete your visa renewal without an interview depending on the US embassy or consulate where you apply.
You can apply for an ESTA instead of a B-1/B-2 visa if you are a citizen of one of the 38 countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program. Both allow you to enter the United States for vacation or commercial purposes, but the ESTA can be applied for online. The B-1/B-2 visiting visa may be an option for you if you want to stay in the US for longer for travel or business.
Most Canadian nationals do not require a visa for casual business or tourism travel and will be immediately admitted under the B-1 or B-2 categories.
The United States Embassy or Consulate in your country can process your application. You can interview at a third-country embassy or consulate, but the visa application will take longer to process. Before an application is fully accepted, an interview will be required. Form DS-160, Online Non-Immigrant Application, must be completed. Youll need the confirmation page for your interview, so fill out the form online and print it. Please upload a digital photo. Pay fees Make an appointment with a U.S. Consulate or Embassy in your native country, and then show up for the interview. At your interview, youll need to have a receipt for all fees, as well as the DS-160 confirmation page. Ink-free, digital fingerprint scans are taken as part of the procedure. They will most likely be taken during the interview, but this is not always the case. Following your interview, the consular officer may find that your application requires additional administrative processing and will notify you.
Yes, you can marry in the United States while on a B-2 tourist visa or a visa waiver. In truth, you are permitted to enter the United States solely for the purpose of marrying.

B2 Visa

The B2 Visa

What do I need to get a B2 visa?

B2 Visa Processing Time

B2 Visa Travel Purposes

Other USA Visa Types

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