Temporary Visitor for Business/Pleasure (B-1/B-2)

The B visa is the most common type of visa issued worldwide. The flexibility of the B Visa allows travelers to temporarily visit the United States for vacation as well as a multitude of business related endeavors.

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B-1 "Business" Visa

A Business Visa includes visas to the U.S. to attend conventions, conferences, consultations and other legitimate activities of a commercial or professional nature. This may include taking steps to establish a branch office of a foreign company or to set up an investment in the United States.

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B-2 "Tourist" Visa

A Tourist Visa includes visits to the U.S. for pleasure involving recreation, tourism, amusement, visits with friends or relatives, rest, medical treatment, and social networking.

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THERE ARE 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS THAT AN ALIEN MUST MEET IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A B VISA:

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1. The alien must have a foreign residence that the alien intends to maintain;

2. The visit must be "temporary", and

3. The visit must be for business (B1) or pleasure (B2).

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