| Basically, there are four types of non immigrant visas | | | | limited to 90 days. Such non immigrants will be issued a |
| for visitors to the U.S. B-1 visa is issued to visitors who | | | | separate Form I-94 which has the terms of the |
| want to enter the U.S. for a temporary period to | | | | person's stay |
| engage in genuine business activities, such as meetings, | | | | Visa applicants should demonstrate that the purpose |
| conferences, negotiating contracts and consultations. | | | | of their trip is to enter the U.S. for business, pleasure, or |
| B-1 visa holders will not be able to work in the United | | | | medical treatment. Also that they plan to remain in the |
| States and cannot be paid from a U.S. company. If | | | | US for a specific and limited period. They should also |
| you wish to work in the US, you have to go through | | | | prove that they have a residence outside the U.S. and |
| the work visa process and get one. | | | | other binding ties which will ensure that the applicant will |
| B-2 visitor visa: | | | | return abroad at the end of the visit. |
| On the other hand, a B-2 visa is a tourist visitor visa | | | | The tourist visitor visa process: |
| that is issued to visitors who want to enter the U.S. for | | | | Tourist visitor visa applicants should generally apply at |
| a temporary period for tourism purposes or to visit | | | | the American Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction |
| their families or friends and also for medical treatment. | | | | over their place of permanent residence. Though |
| Additionally, in certain instances, persons accompanying | | | | applicants can apply at any U.S. consular office abroad, |
| a spouse or partner who holds another visa status in | | | | it will be quite difficult to qualify for the visa outside the |
| the US will be issued a B-2 visa. The third type is the | | | | country of permanent residence. |
| WB, waiver for business and WT, waiver for a tourist. | | | | Keep the required documents ready and complete the |
| A B-1/B-2 visa is valid for six months as reflected on | | | | necessary application forms. You can contact the US |
| the Form I-94 and can be extended once the visa | | | | Embassy or Consular office in your country to know |
| holder is lands in the U.S. They can also file an | | | | the filing procedures. The procedures differ depending |
| application to change their status to another non | | | | on the country from which you are applying. You might |
| immigrant or immigrant status if they are eligible. | | | | be required to fix an appointment in some US |
| Non immigrants under the WB and WT categories | | | | embassies whereas others may accept walk-ins. |
| enter the US under a visa waiver program and are | | | | You should also demonstrate that you are properly |
| exempt from a visa. They are not required to apply | | | | classifiable as visitors under U.S. law. You have to |
| for a visa at a U.S. Consulate before entering the U.S. | | | | provide evidence that shows the purpose of the trip |
| Only citizens of certain countries are eligible under the | | | | and the proposed intent to depart the United States. |
| WB and WT categories. However, WB and WT non | | | | You should also prove that you have adequate |
| immigrants cannot extend their stay in the U.S. or | | | | finance to to cover the costs of the trip. |
| change their status to another non immigrant or | | | | You can extend B-1/B-2 status after you enter the |
| immigrant category. An immediate relative of a US | | | | U.S. on a valid non immigrant visa. In such a case, you |
| citizen being an exemption to this rule. Their stay is | | | | have to file Form I-539 with the USCIS. |