The category of visa being talked about here is called visitor visa. There are two categories in visitor visa, which are B-1 and B-2. Through this visa, foreign citizens are allowed to come to America temporarily for business, tourism or both. B visa is usually valid for 10 years from the date of issue. Through this visa, any foreign citizen can stay in America for 180 days. he/she is also allowed to enter the country from time to time.
What is the difference between B-1 visa and B-2 visa?
The B-1 visa allows a foreign national to come to the United States for short business trips, such as conferences, meetings, and to discuss contracts. B-1 visa holders cannot work in the US. B-2 visa is a tourist visa, which is granted for tourism, holidays and visiting family members. Through this, medical treatment and participation in sports or music events can also be done, but there is a condition of not charging any money for it.
How much time does it take to get B-1 visa and B-2 visa?
The waiting time for a B-1/B-2 visa can range from 7 days to over 2 years. It depends on which city you are applying. If you want to check the waiting time of a particular embassy, then for this you will have to go to the website of the US State Department, where you will get an option named ‘Appointment Wait Time’, which can be checked by entering the name of the embassy.
What should be the requirements for visa?
To obtain a Category B visa, you must prove that you are coming to the United States for a short period of time. During the visa interview, you will also have to prove that you intend to return to your country. During the interview, you can tell the visa officer that you want to go to America for business consultation or to attend a conference. Documents can be shown in this regard. Your point can also be proved by showing details related to travel.
