B-2 Visa

For Visitors for Pleasure

B-2 visas are for people who are entering the U.S. for pleasure or tourism recreational in nature, including tourism, amusement, visits with friends or relatives, rest, medical treatment, or other non-business purposes  B-2 visas may also be issued to foreign nationals coming to the United States for medical treatment or attending non-business conventions, conferences or meetings, and for participation in musical, sports and similar events or contests by amateurs, who will receive no remuneration.

Requirements

The B-2 visa is a Nonimmigrant Visa. The applicant must provide evidence of the purpose of the trip and of nonimmigrant intent.

Procedure

The B-2 visitor visa application is filed at a US Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s home country or country of residence. Most visa applicants must appear for a personal interview. During the interview the applicant will present the required documents be asked questions about the purpose of the trip and ties to the home country.

Duration

B-2 visitors are admitted for periods not to exceed six months and in some circumstances may extend their stay for up to one year. Most visitors are admitted for an initial 6 months’ period, but the Department of Homeland Security inspector at the port of entry has authority to inquire as to the purpose of the visit and to admit the visitor for a period of time the inspector determines sufficient for the activity. Extensions of time in B status may be requested within the U.S. from USCIS.

For assistance with the preparation and filing, or extension of a B-2 application, please contact us. We will review the purpose of your trip to determine whether the B visa category is appropriate for your visit, draft your visa application and assist you in preparing documentation to help establish eligibility for the visa.