B1 and B2 Visa: Business and Tourism
Protecting Your Interests in Immigration Issues
B1 and B2 Visa in Irvine: Business and Tourism
If you want to enter the U.S. as a visitor, you would typically apply for one of the following:
- A nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay
- An immigrant visa for permanent residence
To be considered for a visitor visa, you need to meet one of the following categories:
- Business (B-1)
- Tourism (B-2)
- A combination of Business and Tourism (B-1/B-2)
Business (B-1)
Here are some purposes to visit that would qualify you for B-1:
- To consult with business associates
- To negotiate a contract
- To attend a convention or conference related to your business/profession, or one that is educational or scientific in nature
- To settle an estate
Tourism (B-2)
Here are some purposes to visit that would qualify you for B-2:
- Vacation (to go on holiday)
- To visit with friends or relatives
- For social events hosted by fraternal, social, or service organizations
- To participate, unpaid, in events related to music, sports, or other pursuits as an amateur enthusiast
- To receive medical treatment
- To take a short recreational study course that does not contribute toward a degree (ex. a two-day nature survivalist class taken during a vacation)
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