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Immigration Visas to the United States - B Type Visas

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Updated: Aug 4, 2023


Immigration Visas to the U.S.
Immigration Visas to the U.S.

In General

A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship.

Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States.

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A visa is the name given to the permission that the United States issues a person, under certain conditions, to enter the United States. Visas can be characterized or differentiated according to the requirements that need to be met, the limitations the visa bears, the permissions the visa allows, non-immigrant visas vs immigrant visas, and the length of the visa.


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Visas and immigration to the United States can be divided into three main categories:

  1. Tourism related visas

  2. Work related visas

  3. A Permanent Resident Visa (also known as a "Green Card")

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B Visas

Is a non-immigrant type of visa used as a "visitor's visa". B visas are further divided in to B-1, and B-2 visas. B visas are for people who want to enter the United States temporarily for business, tourism, or a combination of both. A B-1 visa is required for business purposes, while a B-2 visa is required for tourism. If visiting for temporary business and tourism reasons, both a B-1 and B-2 visa may be required.

Reasons to obtain a B-1 visa to the United States may include (yet not limited to) an amateur or professional athlete competing only for prize money; Domestic employee or nanny accompanying a foreign national employer; Consult with business associates; Attend a scientific, educational, professional, or business convention or conference; Settle an estate; and/or negotiate a contract.

Reasons to obtain a B-2 visa to the United States may include (yet not limited to) tourism; Holiday vacations; 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 (must not be paid for participating); Enrollment in a short recreational course of study (non-credit toward a degree).

The following reasons do not apply to B-1 and B-2 visas as reason for travel (yet not limited to): Studies; Employment; Paid performances; Any professional performance before a paying audience; Arrival as a crew member on a ship or aircraft; Work as foreign press (including radio, film, print journalism, or other information media); Permanent residence in the United States.


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