Questions tagged [b1-b2-visas]
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.
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Dependent Contact - Add (user with the specified email already exists)
I am trying to add my mother as a dependent in my father's profile. I canceled an old application and started a new one. While entering the email id of the dependent, I am getting this error message: &...
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Should my mom be added as a dependent in my dad's profile? (Parents are traveling together on B2)
I am currently applying for a B2 visa for my parents. I created a profile for my dad on the US Travel Docs website. While filling it out, I came across a dependent section. Since my parents are ...
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Can I change accommodation details mentioned in DS-160 if the initially selected hotel is unavailable during the interview? [duplicate]
I am in the process of applying for a US B1 visa, and in the DS-160 form I am required to provide the address where I will be staying. I plan to stay at a hotel, but I'm uncertain about its ...
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Applying for B2 visa for my parents: my mother's surname in her passport is different from the name in my dad's passport [spouse section]
I'm currently working in the US and I would like to apply for a B2 visa for my parents.
While filling up the DS 160 for my dad, I realized my mother's surname in his passport in the spouse section is &...
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US B1/B2 visa validity longer than maximum allowed
I recently got a US B1/B2 visa with the validity period of 10 years. This is very nice, but since I am a Russian citizen, I was expecting the maximum validity period of 3 years at most.
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DS-160 Mistake B2 Tourism / Medical Treatment instead of B1/B2
I recently applied for my US Visa and in the DS 160 form, I selected B2 Tourism / Medical treatment instead of B1/B2, my purpose in traveling to the US is purely Tourism and I do not require any ...
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Is it ok to be proactive wrt the question of illegal immigration during the visa interview?
For instance, is it acceptable to emphasize the reasons why I'm not interested in illegal immigration? Or it's a "don't talk about the elephant in the room" situation?
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Can I enter the US with a one way ticket with a B1/B2 visa?
Can I enter the US with a one way ticket? I have a B1/B2 visa but I’m not staying in the US. I’m a university student and I’m traveling to my college in Europe. I did not buy a return as I’m not sure ...
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Can an invitation letter have no entry/exit dates?
Sometimes we need to visit the company's HQ in the USA, but we don't have information about the dates more than 2-3 weeks in advance. And visa waiting time here can be up to 2 years. So I wonder if ...
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Can I apply in my original country after my CGI federal profile modification request has been accepted?
I had applied for a B2 visa from my home country and scheduled an appointment. I was unable to get early dates, so I requested a profile modification and transfer to another country. While it was ...
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US visa DS160, previous visa same country but different location
I am applying for a B1/B2 US visa and filling out the DS160 form. I had a US visa before, but am unsure about the following question regarding my previous visa:
"Are you applying in the same ...
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Incorporating a company in the US. Does it improve or hinder the chances for B1 visa?
So, my previous application for the B1 visa was rejected a few years ago "for the lack of ties". Despite having a previous history of travel to the US and being financially well off. I'm ...
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B1/B2 visa granted without annotations
What does it mean when my approved B1/B2 US visa has no annotations indicated even though I told in the interview that I will be taking my exam in Guam?
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Answering "Do your parents both have valid visas?" when only one has
My son is 4 years old, and while I am filling out questions on the new CGI Portal (for applying B2 visa to the USA), I came across a question:
Do your parents both have valid visas?
In our case, one ...
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Travel to Cuba with a B2 Visa
This is just a hypothetical. If I were to apply for a B2 USA visa and then go to Cuba, will I be permitted entry into the USA?
As I understand it the US still doesn't allow tourism for its citizens, ...
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Can I use a US visa in an expired passport, or do I need an ESTA? [duplicate]
I'm an Irish citizen. My American visa runs out in 2027, but it's in an expired passport. (I do have a valid passport.) Do I need to apply for an ESTA all over?
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DS 160 social media questions
I've been filling the DS-160 form to apply for a US tourist visa. I was surprised to find that I needed to provide my social media accounts. The questions I have is would I need to provide for example ...
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If my friend has passport and b2 visa, does she need an invitation lettter to show at airport upon arrival in the usa in order to stay in my home?
My friend is flying to usa this coming week. She wants to stay for 2 months and already has return ticket. But the money she had doesn't show to be enough for duration of stay. Is she allowed to say ...
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Travelling with B1 during L1b review
I have B1 visitor US visa. Recently my attorney has sent my L1b petition to USCIS. I’m going to get working visa.
Question: Can I visit US with my B1 visa during my L1b petition review? Having a ...
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US B1/B2 visa renewal - consulate interview questions
I'm renewing my b1/b2 visa in another country where I currently live, 10 years after the previous one. Had my original appointment when the pandemic started so they pushed all of them for 2023. Do I ...
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B2 visa for transit?
I am a Canadian permanent resident and live close to the US/Canadian border. I have noticed that the flights to the US are cheaper and more convenient for me, which is why I want to apply for a US B2 ...
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I have been refused admission into US whilst on a ESTA under 217 can I still get a tourist visa? [closed]
I travelled to US on an esta. I got refused under section 219 because i was going to study but mistakenly thought i could get student visa in us. Then got denied student visa in embassy though unclear ...
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US Visa Emergency/Expedite Criteria Meaning
I'm applying for a US business visa (B1/B2) and plan to specify an unexpected business emergency to see if an earlier interview date can be given to me so I can travel within the next 2-3 months (in ...
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Returning to the U.S. on a B1/B2 Visa After a 3-Month Stay on an ESTA
I am a German citizen who recently spent 3 months in San Francisco, USA on an ESTA. My goal is to return to the U.S. as soon as possible, but this time, I plan to apply for a B1/B2 visa to potentially ...
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4 numerals on USA visa [duplicate]
My previous two USA visas had 0100 above the red visa number. In the new visa, it's 0101. What are the differences?
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How do I include an invitation letter? (United States)
I understand that when applying for a non-immigrant visa, an invitation letter absolutely helps. However I'm rather confused regarding how I should present the letter.
See, virtually all applicants ...
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Applying for a B1/B2 visa, how do I explain that my brother overstayed and got his citizenship
I'm a Moroccan citizen living in Morocco. I have had 3 Schengen visas in the past (France and Spain, the last one was for a year) and I would like to apply for a B1/B2 visa to the US for tourism later ...
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Is the US visa cancelled if the passport is cancelled? [duplicate]
I am from India.
I had to cancel my old passport to get a new one because I had a change in my surname.
The old one has a B-1/B-2 US visa with an expiry in the year 2027.
I have plans to visit the US ...
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US B1B2 Visa rejected as Software consultant from India
I am a Software engineer since 2015 and Remote worker serving global startups since 2020, worked with remote companies from Germany, Singapore and US (Currently).
I got my US B1B2 Visa appointment ...
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Entering USA with ESTA whilst awaiting B1 visa
I need to attend a conference in the USA for which I have a valid ESTA. However, I plan to go back to the USA soon after under a B1 visa (more than a 90 days stay) which I cannot get in time before ...
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Maximum stay in the US under a B1/B2 visa in a 365 day period
I am an Indian citizen and have a B1/B2 visitor visa (and a NEXUS card) for the US. I currently reside in Toronto, where I work, whereas my wife resides in Berkeley, where she works. Due to our job ...
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Will the US issue a visa to a Canadian-Malay dual citizen?
I am a dual citizen of Malaysia and Canada. Malaysia does not allow dual citizenship.
If I apply for a US tourist visa in Malaysia using its passport while declaring that I am a Canadian dual citizen ...
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Can a remote worker travel to the US for a week with a B2 visa and continue to work remotely for their employer in Netherlands? [duplicate]
Can a remote worker visiting the US for one week with a B2 visa continue to work for their employer in Netherlands?
The remote worker will not get paid at the US at all. The remote worker gets their ...
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DS-160 - Monthly Salary local currency
I have to apply for a B1/B2 visa on a US Embassy in another country, since it's not possible to secure an appointment on my own country due to lack of availability (300+ days waiting time).
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Do B1-visa-holders travelling to the US for business in May 2023 need to produce proof of COVID-19 booster dose?
Do people who are going to travel to the US in May 2023 for business (with a B1 visa) need to produce proof of COVID-19 booster dose? The traveler is COVID-19-vaccinated (initial two jabs done in 2020)...
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VWP vs a B1/B2 visa I already have - using which makes more sense for me?
I'm soon planning to visit my friend in the United States for a few days. It's been a long while since I last visited US and at that time, the country I am from was not a part of Visa Waiver Program. ...
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Can I work remotely from the US on a B1/B2 visa if I'm employed by a foreign branch of an American corporation through a foreign HR agency?
I'll be visiting the US for a week, and would like to know if the law allows me to continue my regular work during my visit.
I am employed as a programmer by a foreign agency and stationed at a ...
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I have my maiden name with my employer. but my passport has new legal name so should I apply B visa with maiden name or new legal name?
My employer has my maiden name and now they are applying my B1 visa but my passport has my new legal name?
so should I apply B visa with maiden name or new legal name same as passport?
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Tourist Visa to USA for UK Citizen - What is the process?
I am a UK Citizen currently living in India. I was born in India and after 5 years of continous stay in UK, I became a naturalised citizen of UK.
I have a valid ESTA and can travel to the USA, but ...
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Updated DS-160 barcode not visible in the visa application
I applied for Visas for both of my parents, but I actually generated a new code for my mother's DS-160, but it was not updated in the application and it is still showing the old bar code. Tomorrow is ...
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US visa renewal via DropBox
I'm applying from Nigeria to renew my visa for Dropbox (I have met all the requirements) and I answered questions regarding DHL drop-off, but the last question I answered states the following:
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Once I get my US B-2 tourist visa interview, do they approve the visa at the interview?
Do they approve my B-2 visa right after the visa interview at the embassy? At the interview? Or when do they approve? How do I know?
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B1/B2 category US visa
I am after some advice here regarding the B1/B2 category US visa. I live in London and I applied for the visa to attend a conference that was in October 2022 but I could not attend it because of the ...
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Will I get rejected from getting a US tourist visa a young person with no travel history
What are my chances of being denied for a USA travel visa as a first-time traveler.
I am trying to travel to the US for a week to visit a friend I met online a few years ago.
I am a 19-year-old South ...
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Using photocopy of visa for US border from old passport
Good afternoon All,
I am traveling to the US from the UK, only passing through to Canada. I have a Valid B2 Tourist visa. However, it's in my old passport, which is in my home country. I have my new ...
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US visa validity for Dual Citizen of Syria and Antigua
I presented myself to the US embassy for a B2 visa appointment as an Antigua and Barbuda citizen, but I also hold a Syrian passport. The visa processing officer ended up approving my application but ...
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Traveling to US for a conference as a remote worker for US company
I want to travel to the US for a staff conference. I work remotely from Kenya for a US company. I applied for a B1/B2 visa but they said I should apply for a work visa.
I want to reapply for a B1/B2 ...
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My full name in my passport is split on my US B1 visa
My Indian passport states that my given name is Mahesh Govindan and my surname is blank. However, the B1 visa stamped in my passport states that my given name is Mahesh and my surname is Govindan. The ...
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Do I need to fill out a new DS160 because of an outdated photo and a slight lack of information?
PS. I have paid the visa fee and set up an interview date. Therefore, I think I cannot modify the existing DS160. However, I can create a new one and maybe update it using https://ais.usvisa-info.com ...
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US B1/B2 Visa interview wait times - what is Waiver Visitor in this context?
In looking up the potential wait times for a B1/B2 visa interview, at Visa Appointment Wait Times, I'm presented with a table of different wait times for different types of visa interview appointments....
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