United States Of America Visa Categories
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2).
BUSINESS (B1)
Consult with business associates.
Attend a scientific, educational, professional, or business convention or conference.
Settle an estate.
Negotiate a contract.
BUSINESS (B2)
Tourism.
Vacation (holiday).
Visit with friends or relatives.
Medical treatment.
Participation in social events hosted by fraternal, social, or service organizations.
Participation by amateurs in musical, sports, or similar events or contests, if not being paid for participating.
Enrollment in a short recreational course of study, not for credit toward a degree (for example, a two-day cooking class while on vacation).
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Travel Purposes not permitted on Visitors Visa.
These are some examples of activities that require different categories of visas and cannot be done while on a visitor visa:
Study.
Employment.
Paid performances, or any professional performance before a paying audience.
Arrival as a crew member on a ship or aircraft.
Work as foreign press, in radio, film, print journalism, or other information media.
Permanent residence in the United States.
How To Apply
Complete the Online Visa Application-DS160.
Print the form to bring to your to your interview.
Photo – You will upload your photo (50mm x 50mm white background)
while completing the online Form DS-160.
Schedule an Interview.
