• Tourist on a pleasure trip to the U.S.
• Visiting friends and relatives in the U.S.
• Foreign nationals entering the country to marry a U.S. citizen or green cardholder.
• Amateur athletes, musicians, or other performers traveling to compete or perform in their field.
• Conventions for social organizations (not a business).
• Foreign nationals who are coming into the U.S. to receive medical treatment.
The B-2 visa is a temporary, non-immigrant U.S. visa that permits the holder to enter the United States for a short time for travel, recreation, or family purposes.
In our experience, the main factor in getting a B2 visa approved is showing that the applicant has every intention of returning to their home country at the end of their permitted stay.
You must fulfill or prove all the requirements below in order to qualify for a B2 visa.
• Prove your visit will be temporary.
• Prove your intention to depart the U.S. at end of your stay (or any extension).
• Hold a valid foreign passport.
• Maintain a residence abroad where you intend to return.
• You are able to support yourself financially while in the country.
The total cost for the B-2 visa is typically around $450, which includes the filing fees for Form I-134, Form DS-160 and the biometric services fee. Please note that these are just the common forms and costs for the B-2 visa. The specific forms and costs may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant. It is important to consult with an immigration attorney to determine the specific requirements for your case.
B-2 visas are valid for up to six months and may be renewed once for up to an additional six months. After submitting the DS-160 form, it generally takes USCIS between 60–90 days to process the B-2 visa application.
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In our experience, the main factor in getting a B2 visa approved is being able to show successfully that the applicant has every intention of returning to their home country at the end of their permitted stay by fulfilling all the requirements below:
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