B-1/B-2 - Temporary Visitor For Business Or Pleasure

The "B" Visitor Visa is a nonimmigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1), or temporarily for pleasure (B-2).

B1 Business Visitor Visa
Travel appropriate for a business (B-1) visitor visa includes travel to:

• Consult with business associates;
• Attend a scientific, educational, professional or business convention, or a
• conference on specific dates;
• Settle an estate;
• Negotiate a contract;
• Participate in short-term training.

B2 Visitor Visa
Travel appropriate for a (B-2) visitor visa includes travel to:

• Tourism or Family Visits
• Medical Reasons
• Participation in Social Events
• Armed Forces Dependents
• Dependents of Crew Members
• Short, part-time Course of Study
• Amateur Entertainers and Athletes

B-1/B-2 Business & Pleasure Visa
We understand that business and pleasure are often mixed when traveling to the U.S. and therefore the B-1 and B-2 are often issued as a combined "B-1/B-2" Visa.

Qualifications

• Has a residence abroad which he or she does not intend to abandon
• Is coming to the United States for a definite temporary period
• Will depart upon the conclusion of the visit
• Has permission to enter a foreign area after his or her stay in U.S.
• Has access to sufficient funds to cover expenses of the visit and return passage

Additional Documentation Needed When Seeking To Travel For Medical Treatment

Persons desiring to travel to the U.S. for medical treatment should be prepared to present the following, in addition to any other documentation the consular officer may require:

• Medical diagnosis from a local physician, explaining the nature of the ailment and the reason the applicant requires treatment in the United States.
• Letter from a physician or medical facility in the United States, expressing a willingness to treat this specific ailment and detailing the projected length and cost of treatment (including doctors' fees, hospitalization fees, and all medical-related expenses).
• Statement of financial responsibility from the individuals or organization which will pay for the patient's transportation, medical and living expenses. The individuals guaranteeing payment of these expenses must provide proof of ability to do so, often in the form of bank or other statements of income/savings or certified copies of income tax returns.

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Last modified on Thu, 11 Mar 2010